The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God, given to us for our instruction in God’s ways (1 Corinthians 10:11); we are called to read, learn, study, and meditate on them to become fully developed followers of Jesus Christ. We invite you to join us on that journey, using some or all of the resources below.
May 5, 2024 – The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Prayer for the Day
O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings: 1 John 4:7-21, Psalm 33, John 15:9-17
Study Questions for John 15:9-17
- “Love” is the most prominent word in this passage. Go through the verses carefully and identify who is identified as loving whom, and who is called to love whom.
- Why does Jesus call us “friends” instead of “servants”?
- What are the consequences when we love one another as Jesus has loved us?
e100 Scripture Readings
The Most Excellent Way: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Love One Another: 1 John 3:11-4:21
The e100 reading plan provides references to 100 Scripture passages that get to the heart of the Biblical account of the person and work of God, and of his creation of the world and of human beings, the fallen human nature, and God’s gracious plan of redemption, culminating in the life, ministry, death and resurrection of his Son, Jesus Christ. We offer this plan as a resource over the course of a year, with 2 passages each week.
60 Days of Psalms – A guide to praying through the entire Book of Psalms in two months.