February 17, 2021

Connect: Connect in conversation with others in your household or community. What was a high point of your day? What was a low point? What do you know that you are sure you are right about? What might be the perspective of someone who disagrees with you? February 17, 2021 Why might they believe what they do? What could you learn Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 from someone with different ideas and ideologies? For the littles: Why do you think we wear ashes on Ash Use this resource at home to guide your household’s daily devotions. Wednesday? (Ask an adult if you’re not sure.)

Pray: Light a candle. Open your devotion with prayer. Holy God, you desire your children to seek you in humble Bless: Close your devotion with a blessing. devotion. Give us repentant hearts as we begin this Lenten May God receive your repentance and offer forgiveness. Amen. journey, and return us to the source of our lives: your son Jesus, our Lord. Amen. Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word

come alive. Do the following activity this week. Read the key verse from Sunday’s reading. Read: Draw a cross on the back of your hand with permanent marker. “So whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before Each time you see it, consider something you have said or done you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, recently that you could have said or done differently for a better so that they may be praised by others. Truly I tell you, they outcome. Spend time reflecting on your behaviors and choices. have received their reward.” (Matthew 6:2)

Go Deeper: Go to bit.ly/daily-devotions-rcl for the Re�lect: Reflect on the scripture summary. daily readings! Jesus encouraged his followers to display their devotion for God Wednesday, Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 privately—not to diminish their adoration, but to refocus the Thursday, Psalm 25:1-10; Daniel 9:1-14; 1 John 1:3-10 energy on God. Friday, Psalm 25:1-10; Daniel 9:15-25a; 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Saturday, Psalm 25:1-10; Psalm 32; Matthew 9:2-13

For the littles: How do you best solve a problem, by thinking Pray: Light a candle. Open your devotion with prayer. about it, talking about it, or doing something about it? Faithful God, your son dedicated himself and his life to teaching, healing, and sharing your love with the world. Give us Bless: Close your devotion with a blessing. his willingness to shed all that hinders us from serving, for the May God bless your soul-searching. Amen. sake of Jesus our Lord. Amen.

Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word Read: Read the key verse from Sunday’s reading. come alive. Do the following activity this week. In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was If you are a doer, take time this week to think. If you are a baptized by John in the Jordan. (Mark 1:9) planner, take time to act.

Re�lect: Reflect on the scripture summary. Go Deeper: Go to bit.ly/daily-devotions-rcl for the daily readings! Jesus’ baptism and his time in the wilderness prepared him for the 3 years of public, controversial, and often polarizing Monday, Psalm 77; Job 4:1-21; Ephesians 2:1-10 ministry that was coming. Tuesday, Psalm 77; Job 5:8-27; 1 Peter 3:8-18a Wednesday, Psalm 77; Proverbs 30:1-9; Matthew 4:1-11 Thursday, Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 15:1-6, 12-18; Romans 3:21-31 Friday, Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 16:1-6; Romans 4:1-12 Saturday, Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 16:7-15; Mark 8:27-30

Use this resource at home to guide your household’s daily devotions. For the littles: Who is stronger: God or the devil? (Or: what is stronger: good or evil?) Pray: Light a candle. Open your devotion with prayer.

Dearest Lord, you gave up everything for us, even your own life. Bless: Close your devotion with a blessing. Show us what you’re asking us to sacrifice for the sake of the Gospel, and give us the strength to desire only you. Amen. May God make you uncomfortable. Amen.

Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word Read: Read the key verse from Sunday’s reading. come alive. Do the following activity this week. But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and Research what different cultures believe about evil or the devil. said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not What makes most sense to you? on divine things but on human things.” (Mark 8:33)

Go Deeper: Go to bit.ly/daily-devotions-rcl for the Reflect on the scripture summary. Re�lect: daily readings! Jesus’ words were difficult to hear and often offensive. He Monday, Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; Genesis 21:1-7; Hebrews 1:8-12 challenged people to let go of the lives they had to gain lives Tuesday, Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; Genesis 22:1-19; Hebrews 11:1-3, 13-19 worth having. Wednesday, Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; Jeremiah 30:12-22; John 12:36-43 Thursday, Psalm 19; Exodus 19:1-9a; 1 Peter 2:4-10 Friday, Psalm 19; Exodus 19:9b-15; Acts 7:30-40 Saturday, Psalm 19; Exodus 19:16-25; Mark 9:2-8

For the littles: What makes you angry? How do you calm down? Pray: Light a candle. Open your devotion with prayer.

Merciful Lord, you are at once full of mercy and righteousness. Rouse us from complaisance and light your fire within us again, Bless: Close your devotion with a blessing. for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. May God shake up your status quo. Amen.

Read: Read the key verses from Sunday’s reading. Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, come alive. Do the following activity this week. and the money changers seated at their tables. Making a whip Clean your house. Get rid of things that are bogging you down. of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep Lighten your load. Simplify. and the cattle. He also poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. (John 2:14-15) Go Deeper: Go to bit.ly/daily-devotions-rcl for the daily readings! Re�lect: Reflect on the scripture summary. Monday, Psalm 84; 1 Kings 6:1-4, 21-22; 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 Cattle, sheep, doves—all for sale. Just another day at the Tuesday, Psalm 84; 2 Chronicles 29:1-11, 16-19; Hebrews 9:23-28 temple. But today, money changers had better be on their Wednesday, Psalm 84; Ezra 6:1-16; Mark 11:15-19 guard. Jesus is in town and he’s not pleased with what has Thursday, Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Genesis 9:8-17; Ephesians 1:3-6 become of his Father’s house. Friday, Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Daniel 12:5-13; Ephesians 1:7-14 Saturday, Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Numbers 20:22-29; John 3:1-13

Use this resource at home to guide your household’s daily devotions.

Bless: Close your devotion with a blessing. Pray: Light a candle. Open your devotion with prayer. May God grant you eternal life. Amen. Merciful God, your will is to save, not to condemn. Lead us to an ever-deeper experience of living in your grace, that others might see and know you through our witness, for the sake of Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word Jesus. Amen. come alive. Do the following activity this week. Read Numbers 21:4-9, the story of Moses lifting up the serpent in the wilderness. Consider how the analogy shapes today’s Read the key verse from Sunday’s reading. Read: story of Jesus, who came to bring the world eternal life. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. (John 3:16) Go Deeper: Go to bit.ly/daily-devotions-rcl for the daily readings!

Monday, Psalm 107:1-16; Exodus 15:22-27; Hebrews 3:1-6 Re�lect: Reflect on the scripture summary. Tuesday, Psalm 107:1-16; Numbers 20:1-13; 1 Corinthians 10:6-13 God sent Jesus so that as we reside in him, we might also Wednesday, Psalm 107:1-16; Isaiah 60:15-22; John 8:12-20 believe. Thursday, Psalm 51:1-12; Isaiah 30:15-18; Hebrews 4:1-13 Friday, Psalm 51:1-12; Exodus 30:1-10; Hebrews 4:14-5:4 Saturday, Psalm 51:1-12; Habakkuk 3:2-13; John 12:1-11

Use this resource at home to guide your household’s daily devotions. Bless: Close your devotion with a blessing. Pray: Light a candle. Open your devotion with prayer. May God grant you audience. Amen. Blessed Lord, you glorified God’s name when you faithfully offered your life for your followers. Teach us the way of dying to Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word the old and arising renewed in your spirit. Amen. come alive. Do the following activity this week.

Plant something in a pot. When the weather warms, plant it Read: Read the key verses from Sunday’s reading. outside for your neighbors to see. Use it as a talking point to get to know neighbors you haven’t yet met. Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Go Deeper: Go to bit.ly/daily-devotions-rcl for the (John 12:20-21) daily readings! Monday, Psalm 119:9-16; Isaiah 43:8-13; 2 Corinthians 3:4-11 Re�lect: Reflect on the scripture summary. Tuesday, Psalm 119:9-16; Isaiah 44:1-8; Acts 2:14-24 Wednesday, Psalm 119:9-16; Haggai 2:1-9, 20-23; John 12:34-50 Jesus’ teachings and miracles began within the Jewish Thursday, Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Deuteronomy 16:1-8; Philippians 2:1-11 community. The glorification of the Son of Man began when Friday, Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Jeremiah 33:1-9; Philippians 2:12-18 Jesus’ words piqued the interest of some outsiders (Greeks). Saturday, Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Jeremiah 33:10-16; Mark 10:32-34, 46-52

™ New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Copyright © 2020 RCL Worship Resources by Clergy Stuff . Used with Permission. Find more at RCLWorshipResources.com. Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Connect: Connect in conversation with others in your household or community. What was a high point of your day? What was a low point? Name a world leader (political or otherwise) you hope or hoped would bring huge change? Were you pleased or disappointed March 28, 2021 by the outcome? How did their actions mirror or reject Jesus’ Mark 11:1-11 or words and actions? John 12:12-16 Have you ever failed to understand something important? Who or what helped you realize the truth? What did you do then? Use this resource at home to guide your household’s daily devotions. For the littles: Do you like to celebrate? Celebrate Jesus’ love for

you! Pray: Light a candle. Open your devotion with prayer. Bless: Close your devotion with a blessing. O God, you give us the king we need. May we follow where he leads, even when it is not where we want to go. For the sake of May the Lord who we celebrate fill you with hope and light in Jesus, we pray. Amen. the days to come. Amen. Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word Read the key verses from Sunday’s reading. Read: come alive. Do the following activity this week. Then those who went ahead and those who followed were Celebrate that Jesus came to save the people from so much shouting, more than they could have expected! Bake a cake and wear “Hosanna! hats. Talk about what your faith means to you and celebrate! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Go to for the Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Go Deeper: bit.ly/daily-devotions-rcl Hosanna in the highest heaven!” (Mark 11:9-10) daily readings! Monday, Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 36:5-11; Hebrews 9:11-15; John 12:1-11

Tuesday, Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 71:1-14; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 12:20-36 Re�lect: Reflect on the scripture summary. Wednesday, Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 70; Hebrews 12:1-3; John 13:21-32 Thursday, Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14; Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; When the people of Israel called for Jesus to save them, they 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35 could not have imagined that Jesus would save them from sin Friday, Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Psalm 22; Hebrews 10:16-25; John 18:1-19:42 and death. Jesus was not only king over Israel, but king over all. Saturday, Job 14:1-14; Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16; 1 Peter 4:1-8; Matt. 27:57-66

For the littles: What is your favorite food? All food is a blessing! Pray: Light a candle. Open your devotion with prayer. O Lord, your disciples were not prepared for the events of your Bless: Close your devotion with a blessing. final days. Give us the perspective which they lacked, that we May our God of community meals and spiritual food fill your might stay present during this week of sorrows, knowing that heart and soul. Amen. you are leading us down the right path, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word Read: Read the key verses from Sunday’s reading. come alive. Do the following activity this week. “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Find a recipe for communion bread and bake it. You can share Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By with the community or just eat as a tasty treat! Bonus points if this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have you can find a gluten-free recipe! love for one another.” (John 13:34-35)

Go Deeper: Go to bit.ly/daily-devotions-rcl for the Re�lect: Reflect on the scripture summary. daily readings! The disciples were ready for a battle. But on the night of Jesus’ Friday, Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Psalm 22; Hebrews 10:16-25; John 18:1-19:42 arrest, they were unprepared to surrender to truth and love. Saturday, Job 14:1-14; Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16; 1 Peter 4:1-8; Matt. 27:57-66

™ New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Copyright © 2020 RCL Worship Resources by Clergy Stuff . Used with Permission. Find more at RCLWorshipResources.com. Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Connect: Connect in conversation with others in your household or community. What was a high point of your day? What was a low point? Has your community experienced a tragic loss? What was the impact? Did anything positive come from the experience? April 2, 2021 When have you felt lost and alone? Jesus has felt all the human John 18:1—19:42 emotions and pain possible. How does knowing that God shares and understands your feelings impact your faith? Use this resource at home to guide your household’s daily devotions. For the littles: Have you ever gotten an owie? Jesus understands your pain. Pray: Light a candle. Open your devotion with prayer. Eternal God, your son lost everything when he gave himself up Bless: Close your devotion with a blessing. to be killed. May we remember his final hour with compassion May the God who led a human life surround you in comfort and and gratitude for all that we have received as a result of his hope. Amen. selfless act. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word Read: Read the key verse from Sunday’s reading. come alive. Do the following activity this week. When Jesus had received the wine, he said, “It is finished.” Many people avoid talking about death, but it is important to Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. (John 19:30) have things set in place for the inevitable. Make time this week to talk to loved ones about your plans for end of life—and find

out their plans. Re�lect: Reflect on the scripture summary. Despite the risk, Jesus spoke only truth. Jesus’ truth cost him Go Deeper: Go to bit.ly/daily-devotions-rcl for the his life. daily readings!

Saturday, Job 14:1-14; Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16; 1 Peter 4:1-8; Matt. 27:57-66

Use this resource at home to guide your household’s daily devotions. For the littles: What’s better when it’s empty? The tomb was empty, and that meant Jesus had been raised from the dead!

Pray: Light a candle. Open your devotion with prayer. Bless: Close your devotion with a blessing. Holy God, the news of your resurrection was shocking and May the God who rose from the dead lift your spirit and enliven surprising when it was first heard. May our joy at these glad your heart. Amen. tidings give voice to our witness and hope to our hearts. In the name of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word

come alive. Do the following activity this week. Read the key verse from Sunday’s reading. Read: Bring the promise of new life to others. Bring spring potted Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have plants to the homebound of your community to share the gift of seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things life with them! to her. (John 20:18)

Go Deeper: Go to bit.ly/daily-devotions-rcl for the Re�lect: Reflect on the scripture summary. daily readings! Early in the morning, the women fled Jesus’ tomb, their voices Monday, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Genesis 1:1-19; 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 silenced by fear. But their voices would be heard, and all would Tuesday, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Genesis 1:20-2:4a; 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 know that Jesus is alive! Wednesday, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Song of Solomon 3:1-11; Mark 16:1-8 Thursday, Psalm 133; Daniel 1:1-21; Acts 2:42-47 Friday, Psalm 133; Daniel 2:1-23; Acts 4:23-31 Saturday, Psalm 133; Daniel 2:24-49; John 12:44-50

Pray: Light a candle. Open your devotion with prayer. Bless: Close your devotion with a blessing. Resurrected Lord, your disciples were joyful when you returned May God bless your belief and your doubt. Amen. to them that Easter day. May we—who have not seen, heard, and felt as they have—also know that same joy through the Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word power of your Spirit. Amen. come alive. Do the following activity this week.

Host a gathering for a special guest. Make sure to leave no one Read: Read the key verse from Sunday’s reading. out. Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not Go Deeper: Go to bit.ly/daily-devotions-rcl for the doubt but believe.” (John 20:27) daily readings! Monday, Psalm 135; Daniel 3:1-30; 1 John 2:3-11 Re�lect: Reflect on the scripture summary. Tuesday, Psalm 135; Daniel 6:1-28; 1 John 2:12-17 Wednesday, Psalm 135; Isaiah 26:1-15; Mark 12:18-27 Thomas was not in the room when Jesus came, spoke, and Thursday, Psalm 4; Daniel 9:1-19; 1 John 2:18-25 breathed on his disciples. He wanted more proof than the Friday, Psalm 4; Daniel 10:2-19; 1 John 2:26-28 disciples’ word. Saturday, Psalm 4; Acts 3:1-10; Luke 22:24-30

Use this resource at home to guide your household’s daily devotions. Bless: Close your devotion with a blessing. Pray: Light a candle. Open your devotion with prayer. May God make you present here and now. Amen.

Risen Lord, your closest friends and followers were witnesses to all that you said and did in this life. Make us inheritors of their Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word legacy of faith, that we too might spread with joy the news of come alive. Do the following activity this week. your resurrection gospel. Amen. Reach out to a friend or family member that you may take for granted. Spend intentional time with them and appreciate being with them (even if by phone or video chat) in the Read the key verse from Sunday’s reading. Read: moment. Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures. (Luke 24:45) Go Deeper: Go to bit.ly/daily-devotions-rcl for the

daily readings! Re�lect: Reflect on the scripture summary. Monday, Psalm 150; Jeremiah 30:1-11a; 1 John 3:10-16 After Jesus’ resurrection, the disciples were shocked and Tuesday, Psalm 150; Hosea 5:15-6:6; 2 John 1:1-6 delighted to see Jesus again. Although they didn’t know how Wednesday, Psalm 150; Proverbs 9:1-6; Mark 16:9-18 long they’d have him, they could enjoy his presence in the Thursday, Psalm 23; Genesis 30:25-43; Acts 3:17-26 Friday, Psalm 23; Genesis 46:28-47:6; Acts 4:1-4 moment. Saturday, Psalm 23; Genesis 48:8-19; Mark 6:30-34

Pray: Light a candle. Open your devotion with prayer. Bless: Close your devotion with a blessing. Loving shepherd, you use your strength and power to protect May God help you use your power for good. Amen. those who cannot protect themselves. Lead us by your example, that we might also care for your children wherever we are able, Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word for the sake of your name. Amen. come alive. Do the following activity this week.

Visit a petting zoo. The baby animals are probably being born Read: Read the key verse from Sunday’s reading. right now. Observe the baby sheep and discover what qualities of a sheep mirror qualities of Jesus’ children? (Us!) “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11) Go Deeper: Go to bit.ly/daily-devotions-rcl for the daily readings! Re�lect: Reflect on the scripture summary. Monday, Psalm 95; 1 Samuel 16:1-13; 1 Peter 5:1-5 Jesus identified himself as the good shepherd. Unlike the hired Tuesday, Psalm 95; 1 Chronicles 11:1-9; Revelation 7:13-17 hand, Jesus would be the one to sacrifice himself to care for us. Wednesday, Psalm 95; Micah 7:8-20; Mark 14:26-31 Thursday, Psalm 22:25-31; Amos 8:1-7; Acts 8:1b-8 Friday, Psalm 22:25-31; Amos 8:11-13; Acts 8:9-25 Saturday, Psalm 22:25-31; Amos 9:7-15; Mark 4:30-32

Use this resource at home to guide your household’s daily devotions. For the littles: What is your favorite juice? Why?

Bless: Close your devotion with a blessing. Pray: Light a candle. Open your devotion with prayer. May God nourish you in body, mind, and spirit. Amen. God of all, you are the source of our existence and vitality. Root us firmly in your word, that we might bear good fruits of peace, justice, and love, for the sake of your son, Jesus. Amen. Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word come alive. Do the following activity this week.

Add a spiritual practice to your schedule throughout the week; Read the key verse from Sunday’s reading. Read: something you’ve never done before (or haven’t for a while). At “Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear the end of the week, reflect on how the practice has nourished fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you. Is it something you might continue? you abide in me.” (John 15:4)

Go Deeper: Go to bit.ly/daily-devotions-rcl for the Re�lect: Reflect on the scripture summary. daily readings! Jesus said, “I am the vine, you are the branches.” He desired Monday, Psalm 80; Isaiah 5:1-7; Galatians 5:16-26 that his followers abide in him so that they might bear fruit— Tuesday, Psalm 80; Isaiah 32:9-20; James 3:17-18 fruit that resulted in real, lasting change. Wednesday, Psalm 80; Isaiah 65:17-25; John 14:18-31 Thursday, Psalm 98; Isaiah 49:5-6; Acts 10:1-34 Friday, Psalm 98; Isaiah 42:5-9; Acts 10:34-43 Saturday, Psalm 98; Deuteronomy 32:44-47; Mark 10:42-45

Pray: Light a candle. Open your devotion with prayer. Bless: Close your devotion with a blessing. Loving God, you no longer call us servants, but friends. Make May God overfill your cup with love for one another. Amen. us true ambassadors of your love, willing to put others first and to find joy in the happiness of our neighbors, for the sake of Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word Christ. Amen. come alive. Do the following activity this week.

Stop doing something that makes you unhappy. (Or at least do Read: Read the key verse from Sunday’s reading. it differently.) “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s Go Deeper: Go to bit.ly/daily-devotions-rcl for the life for one’s friends.” (John 15:12-13) daily readings! Monday, Psalm 93; Deuteronomy 7:1-11; 1 Timothy 6:11-12 Re�lect: Reflect on the scripture summary. Tuesday, Psalm 93; Deuteronomy 11:1-17; 1 Timothy 6:13-16 Wednesday, Psalm 93; Deuteronomy 11:18-21; Mark 16:19-20 Jesus invited his followers to love their neighbor. Through Thursday, Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47 or Ps. 93; Eph. 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 loving, people can cultivate a deep-seated and long-lasting Friday, Psalm 47; Exodus 24:15-18; Revelation 1:9-18 joy—the kind that leads to happiness and resilience. Saturday, Psalm 47; Deuteronomy 34:1-7; John 16:4-11

Use this resource at home to guide your household’s daily devotions. Bless: Close your devotion with a blessing. Pray: Light a candle. Open your devotion with prayer. May God hear you pray. Amen. Guiding God, you prayed that your disciples might have everything they needed to share and spread your gospel. Give Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word us that same courage and strength of spirit that we might come alive. Do the following activity this week. continue the work which they started in your name, Jesus Christ. Amen. Consider becoming a mentor to someone. Volunteer with your congregation’s youth group, become a Big Sister or Big

Brother, or teach something to a grandchild. Read: Read the key verse from Sunday’s reading. “And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the Go Deeper: Go to bit.ly/daily-devotions-rcl for the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in daily readings! your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.” (John 17:11) Monday, Psalm 115; Exodus 28:29-38; Philippians 1:3-11 Tuesday, Psalm 115; Numbers 8:5-22; Titus 1:1-9 Wednesday, Psalm 115; Ezra 9:5-15; John 16:16-24 Thursday, Psalm 33:12-22; Genesis 2:4b-7; 1 Corinthians 15:42b-49 Re�lect: Reflect on the scripture summary. Friday, Psalm 33:12-22; Job 37:1-13; 1 Corinthians 15:50-57 Jesus was preparing his disciples to take over the task of Saturday, Psalm 33:12-22; Exodus 15:6-11; John 7:37-39 proclaiming God’s truth to the world. His prayer for their well- being was heartfelt and poignant.

Use this resource at home to guide your household’s daily devotions. For the littles: What is your favorite bird?

Pray: Light a candle. Open your devotion with prayer. Bless: Close your devotion with a blessing. God of power, you gave your spirit to all who needed to be heard, so that their ministry might expand and grow. Grant us May God challenge you to change. Amen. also the power of your never-failing presence as we continue our lives of discipleship in your service, for Jesus’ sake. Amen. Do: By acting on what we learn, we make God’s word come alive. Do the following activity this week.

Read: Read the key verse from Sunday’s reading. Consider joining a team that is working on moving your congregation toward a particular ministry. Use your best gifts “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the to further the cause. truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.” (John 16:13) Go Deeper: Go to bit.ly/daily-devotions-rcl for the daily readings!

Re�lect: Reflect on the scripture summary. Monday, Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Joel 2:18-29; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Tuesday, Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Genesis 11:1-9; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Jesus promised an Advocate, the Holy Spirit, to abide with the Wednesday, Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Ezekiel 37:1-14; John 20:19-23 disciples (including us) in their continued ministry. Thursday, Psalm 29; Isaiah 1:1-4, 16-20; Romans 8:1-8 Friday, Psalm 29; Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 8:9-11

Saturday, Psalm 29; Isaiah 5:15-24; John 15:18-20, 26-27