Scripture Readings: Psalm 99, 2 Samuel 3-4, I Corinthians 5 Reflection Verse: I Corinthians 5:1 Prayer: Eternal God our Father, the Apostle Paul is addressing the sexual sin that was going on in the Church in Corinth that would not even be accepted as okay even outside the church. Yet, it is going on and…
Scripture Readings: Psalm 98, 2 Samuel 1-2, I Corinthians 4 Reflection Verses: I Corinthians 4:14-15 Prayer: Father God, most of us have someone who lead us to Christ and then disciple us in the ways of the faith. This person we could call a father or mother in the faith. After this we have mentors…
Scripture Readings: Psalm 97, 1 Samuel 30-31, I Corinthians 3 Reflection Verse: I Corinthians 3:8-9 Prayer: Lord God, we do our work in Your Kingdom according to Your instructions. We are fellow workers with You as to what You are accomplishing among us. Each of us then is rewarded according to what we do. I…
Scripture Readings: Psalm 96, I Samuel 27-29, I Corinthians 2 Reflection Verse: I Corinthians 2:14 Prayer: Lord God, a person who has not come to salvation in Christ is still in his old natural state and its lostness. This person can’t understand what You are doing nor does he have any capacity to comprehend what…
Scripture Readings: Psalm 95, I Samuel 25-26, I Corinthians 1 Reflection Verse: I Corinthians 1:18 Prayer: Lord God, who could ever believe that Jesus’ death on the cross would bring salvation to those who believe? Sounds impossible but this is the truth and the power for us who believe, but absolute foolishness to those who…
Scripture Readings: Psalm 94:12-23, I Samuel 23:7-24, Mark 16 Reflection Verse: Mark 16:14 Prayer: Father God, the disciples were reproached by Jesus because they did not believe His message to them concerning His resurrection. Jesus told them what was going to happen and when it did, the disciples did not believe those who came to…
Scripture Readings: Psalm 94:1-11, I Samuel 20:35-23:6, Mark 15:21-47 Reflection Verse: Mark 15:46 Prayer: Lord God, Jesus was given a proper burial according to the customs of the time. His body was not neglected but taken care of. He was wrapped in a cloth, laid in a rock tomb and the door was securely shut. …
Scripture Readings: Psalm 93, I Samuel 19-20:34, Mark 15:1-20 Reflection Verse: Psalm 93:5 Prayer: Lord God, what You say we can know is always true. It does not change to fit current circumstances. You are Holy and all that You do is Holy. You are established forever. You are the one sure being who I…
Scripture Readings: Psalm 89:38-45, I Samuel 10:9-12, Mark 12:18-44Reflection Verses: Mark 12:41-42Prayer: Lord God, Jesus watched people put in their offering – both rich and poor. This money box was in plain view of everyone. People were under no obligation, but they put in money as they chose to do so. No one was recording…
May 11Scripture Readings: Psalm 89:30-37, I Samuel 8-10:8, Mark 11:27-12:17Reflection Verse: Mark 12:17Prayer: Lord God, the religious leaders sought to trap Jesus in one of His statements so they could use it against him. This particular question about paying taxes was designed to make trouble for Him with the Roman government. His answer surprised all…
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL HCBC MOTHERSScripture Readings: Psalm 89:19-29, I Samuel 5-7, Mark 11:1-26Reflection Verses: Mark 11:15-16Prayer: Lord, the exchanging of money for animals for people who came to Jerusalem was needed for people to present their sacrifices in worship to You. These practices had taken on a corrupt life of their own to…
Scripture Readings: Psalm 89:9-18, I Samuel 2:27-4, Mark 10:32-52Reflection Verses: Mark 10:36-39Prayer: Lord God, James and John show their lack of understanding of how Jesus’ Kingdom will function. It is totally different than what was in place then or now. They are now part of Jesus’ Kingdom as His disciples, so they will experience what…
Scripture Readings: Psalm 89:1-8, I Samuel 1-2:26, Mark 10:1-31Reflection Verse: Mark 10:14Prayer: Lord God, many people do not see children as being able to comprehend spiritual things. Jesus believes they are fully capable of coming to Him, believing in Him and being involved in the work of His Kingdom. In fact, Jesus is indignant when…
Scripture Readings: Psalm 88, Ruth 1-4, Mark 9:33-50 Reflection Verses: Mark 9:49-50 Prayer: Lord God, the mark of a disciple of Jesus is to be an influence on the culture in which we live. We, like the disciples, have issues with one another occasionally. We are to apply to these relationships our preservative quality to…
Scripture Readings: Psalm 87, Judges 20:19-21, Mark 9:14-32Reflection Verse: Mark 9:29Prayer: Lord God, as Christians we are told that we need to pray. The disciples had even asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. Then they were confronted with a situation in which they could not get results. Jesus told them it takes prayer…
