This Month

  • 1 Kings 3:4-9, [10-15], 16-28

    Solomon prays for wisdom; two women and a child

    (Matt 6:9-10, Pray in this way, “Our Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come…”)

  • 2 Kings 5:1-15a

    Elisha heals Naaman, a foreigner and leper

    (Matt 8:2-3, Jesus heals a leper, “I will, be clean”)

  • Micah [1:3-5]; 5:2-5a; 6:6-8

    God promises a ruler from Bethlehem; desires justice, kindness, and walking humbly with God

    (Matt 9:13, God wants mercy, not sacrifice)

  • Isaiah 36:1-3, 13-20; 37:1-7; 2:1-4

    Assyria threatens Jerusalem and King Hezekiah despairs. Isaiah says the city will be saved, and nations will beat swords into plowshares.

    (Matt 5:14, light of the world, city on a hill)

Next Month

  • Habakkuk 1:1-7; 2:1-4; 3:[3b-6], 17-19

    The prophet, grieved by injustice/suffering, watches for God’s reply. Faith is a way of life, not an answer.

    (Matt 26:36-38; In Gethsemane Jesus is grieved and asks his disciples to watch with him)

  • Esther 4:1-17

    For such a time as this, Esther was made queen.

    (Matt 5:13-16, Salt and light)

  • Isaiah 42:1-9

    Through the Spirit, God's servant will be a light to the nations, bringing release to prisoners.

    (Matt 12:15-21, The ministry of Jesus)