Week 13 of 52

Themes: Justice and Mercy

This week focuses on themes of justice and mercy. Exodus begins the story of Israel’s deliverance, I Corinthians continues with instructions for the church, Samuel details the reign of King Saul, Psalms offer prayers for justice, Job’s discourses continue, Jeremiah begins with calls for repentance, and Mark details Jesus’ teachings on the Kingdom of God.

This week’s readings

  1. Day 1 · The Epistles1 Corinthians 9-10
  2. Day 2 · The LawGenesis 48-50
  3. Day 3 · History1 Samuel 11-15
  4. Day 4 · PsalmsPsalms 36-38
  5. Day 5 · PoetryJob 25-26
  6. Day 6 · ProphecyJeremiah 1-6
  7. Day 7 · The GospelsMark 5-6

Week 13 reflection

  • What instructions does I Corinthians 9-10 provide for living a faithful life?
  • How does the reign of King Saul in Samuel illustrate the consequences of obedience and disobedience?
  • How do Jeremiah’s calls for repentance challenge your own walk with God?