June 22nd
Reading I
Jeremiah 20:10-13
(Jeremiah’s faith in crisis)
Reading II
Romans 5:12-15
(mankind’s sin through Adam)
Gospel
Matthew 10:26-33
(reassurance to the Twelve)
Key Passage
Do not fear those who kill the body
but cannot kill the soul.
(Matthew 10:28a)
Adult
When has your faith in Jesus been most
seriously tested?
June 29th
Reading I
2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16
(Elisha and the Shunammite woman)
Reading II
Romans 6:3-4, 8-11
(death to sin, life in God)
Gospel
Matthew 10:37-42
(conditions and rewards of discipleship)
Key Passage
Those who find their life will lose it,
and those who lose their life for my sake
will find it. (Matthew 10:39)
Adult
When have you felt more fully alive by giving
of yourself to another?
July 6th
Reading I
Zechariah 9:9-10
(restoration under the Messiah)
Reading II
Romans 8:9, 11-13
(indwelling of the Spirit)
Gospel
Matthew 11:25-30
(Jesus and his Father)
Key Passage
Jesus said, “Come to me, all you
that are weary and are carrying
heavy burdens, and I will give
you rest. Take my yoke upon you,
and learn from me; for I am gentle
and humble in heart, and you will
find rest for your souls.”
(Matthew 11:28-29)
Adult
When has Jesus refreshed you when
you felt burdened by problems?
