Matthew 13:31-33 31    He told another parable to them: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and planted in his field.  32 It’s the smallest of all seeds. But when it’s grown, it’s the largest of all vegetable plants. It becomes a tree so that the birds in the…

Luke 14:15-24 15    When one of the dinner guests heard Jesus’ remarks, he said to Jesus, “Happy are those who will feast in God’s kingdom.”  16    Jesus replied, “A certain man hosted a large dinner and invited many people.  17  When it was time for the dinner to begin, he sent his servant…

2 Kings 6:8-17 8 Aram’s king was fighting against Israel. He took counsel with his officers, saying, “I’ll camp at such-and-such a place.” 9 The man of God sent word to Israel’s king: “Beware of passing by this place because the Arameans are going down there.” 10 Then Israel’s king sent word to the place the man of…

Mark 6:1-13 1    Jesus left that place and came to his hometown. His disciples followed him.  2  On the Sabbath, he began to teach in the synagogue. Many who heard him were surprised. “Where did this man get all this? What’s this wisdom he’s been given? What about the powerful acts accomplished through him? …

John 11:17-44 17    When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days.  18  Bethany was a little less than two miles from Jerusalem.  19  Many Jews had come to comfort Martha and Mary after their brother’s death.  20  When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went…

Acts 1:1-11 Acts 1:1    Theophilus, the first scroll I wrote concerned everything Jesus did and taught from the beginning,  2  right up to the day when he was taken up into heaven. Before he was taken up, working in the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus instructed the apostles he had chosen.  3  After…

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13 1    Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”  2    Jesus told them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, uphold the holiness of your name. Bring in your kingdom. 3 Give us the…

James 3:13-18 13 Are any of you wise and understanding? Show that your actions are good with a humble lifestyle that comes from wisdom. 14 However, if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, then stop bragging and living in ways that deny the truth. 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above. Instead,…

Hebrews 4:1-11 Therefore, since the promise that we can enter into rest is still open, let’s be careful so that none of you will appear to miss it. 2 We also had the good news preached to us, just as the Israelites did. However, the message they heard didn’t help them because they weren’t united in faith…

Mark 6:30-44 The apostles returned to Jesus and told him everything they had done and taught. 31 Many people were coming and going, so there was no time to eat. He said to the apostles, “Come by yourselves to a secluded place and rest for a while.” 32 They departed in a boat by themselves for a…

2 Samuel 6:1-7 6 Once again David assembled the select warriors of Israel, thirty thousand strong. 2 David and all the troops who were with him set out for Baalah, which is Kiriath-jearim of Judah, to bring God’s chest up from there—the chest that is called by the name of the Lord of heavenly forces, who sits…

Isaiah 43:1-21 But now, says the Lord— the one who created you, Jacob,     the one who formed you, Israel: Don’t fear, for I have redeemed you;     I have called you by name; you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;     when through the rivers, they won’t sweep over you….