Posts with the category “lent-reading-plan”

Isaiah 61:1-8 (NIV)1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for...  Read More

Proverbs 14:31 (NIV)Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. James 1:22-27  (NIV)22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive your...  Read More

Matthew 20:25-28 (NIV)25 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them.26 Not so with you. Ins...  Read More

Micah 6:8 (NIV)He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. James 2:14-19 (NIV)14 What good is it,...  Read More

Proverbs 31:8-9 (NIV)8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. 9 Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. Zechariah 7:8-...  Read More

Matthew 25:31-46 (NIV)31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne.32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate t...  Read More

28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them,30 ...  Read More

Ephesians 4:15-16 (NIV)15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. 16 From him the whole body, joined and h...  Read More

John 13:34-35 (NIV)34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”...  Read More

Psalm 133 (NIV)1 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on t...  Read More

Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another Galatians 6:1-2 (NIV)1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that per...  Read More

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NIV)9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no on...  Read More

ACTS 2:40-47 (NIV)40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three th...  Read More

7 When he learned that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time. 8 When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased, because for a long time he ha...  Read More

Isaiah 40:29-31 (NIV)29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the LORD will ...  Read More

Jeremiah 1:4-10 (NIV)4 The word of the LORD came to me, saying, 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” 6 “Al...  Read More

Proverbs 1:8-9 (NIV)8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. 9 They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck. Ephesians 6:1-4 (N...  Read More

Deuteronomy 6:5-7 (NIV)5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress th...  Read More

Isaiah 54:13 (NIV)13 All your children will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their peace. Matthew 18:1-3 (NIV)1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest ...  Read More

Psalm 127: 3-5 (NIV)3 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. 4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. 5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is...  Read More

39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” 41 He withdrew about a ston...  Read More

Psalm 95:1-7 (NIV)1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. 3 For the LORD...  Read More

Isaiah 44:1-23 (NIV)1 “But now listen, Jacob, my servant, Israel, whom I have chosen. 2 This is what the LORD says— he who made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you: Do not be afraid...  Read More

2 Kings 17:38-39 (NIV)38 Do not forget the covenant I have made with you, and do not worship other gods. 39 Rather, worship the LORD your God; it is he who will deliver you from the hand of all your e...  Read More

1 Chronicles 16:23-36 (NIV)23 Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. 24 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. 25 For great is the ...  Read More

Romans 12:1-2 (NIV)1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 D...  Read More

John 4:19-26 (NIV)19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” 21...  Read More

31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33 But he re...  Read More

Philippians 4:11-13 (NIV)11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have pl...  Read More

Philippians 4:5 (NIV)Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. ......  Read More

Colossians 3:12-14 (NIV)12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive...  Read More

Psalm 37:3-11 (NIV)3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD;...  Read More

Philippians 4:4-9 (NIV)4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation...  Read More

Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 1 John 4:...  Read More

23 They began to question among themselves which of them it might be who would do this. 24 A dispute also arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. 25 Jesus said to them, “Th...  Read More

James 5:13-18 (NIV)13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over th...  Read More

Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV)11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come ...  Read More

1 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their...  Read More

Psalm 4:1 (NIV)1 Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. 1 John 5:13-15 (NIV)13 I write these things to you who believe i...  Read More

Luke 18:1-8 (NIV) - The Parable of the Persistent Widow1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2 He said: “In a certain town there was a ju...  Read More