December 1st, 2024
Read: Matthew 1:1-17 NRSV An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the […]
November 30th, 2024
The widow’s offering Read Mark 12:41-44 NIV Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. Calling […]
November 29th, 2024
The Shunammite woman’s service to God’s messenger Read 2 Kings 4:8-10 NIV One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat. She said to her husband, “I know that this man who often comes […]
November 28th, 2024
The widow of Zarephath’s trust Read 1 Kings 17:12-15 NIV “As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself […]
November 27th, 2024
Abraham’s hospitality Read Genesis 18:2-8 NIV Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he hurried from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. He said, “If I have found favor in your eyes, my lord, do not pass your servant by. Let […]
November 26th, 2024
Ruth’s loyalty and generosity Read Ruth 1:16 NIV But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Read Ruth 2:11-12 NIV Boaz replied, “I’ve been […]
November 25th, 2024
The Macedonian church’s generosity Read 2 Corinthians 8:2-5 NIV In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us […]
November 24th, 2024
Dorca’s reputation of charity Read Acts 9:36 NIVIn Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor. Giving is a grace from God. He empowers us to give, fills us with joy when we do, and then often replenishes our supplies, so […]
November 23rd, 2024
Read Isaiah 32:8 NLT But generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity. Father, You are gracious and good! Thank You for Your sacrifice that has provided a way for us to have a relationship with You. We are grateful that You love us enough to provide for […]
November 22nd, 2024
Read Luke 10:35 NIV The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ Today’s verses are part of a beautiful story about love and sacrifice that Jesus told and is […]
