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Week 44 of 52

Themes: Justice and Mercy

This week emphasizes justice and mercy in following God’s commands. Deuteronomy continues with more laws and instructions, James provides further practical guidance, II Chronicles details the reigns of the kings, Psalms offer prayers for justice, Ecclesiastes reflects on the meaning of life, Zephaniah calls for repentance, and Acts details the spread of the gospel.

This week’s readings

  1. Day 1 · The EpistlesJames 4-5
  2. Day 2 · The LawDeuteronomy 7-9
  3. Day 3 · History2 Chronicles 29-32
  4. Day 4 · PsalmsPsalms 125-127
  5. Day 5 · PoetryEcclesiastes 5-6
  6. Day 6 · ProphecyZephaniah
  7. Day 7 · The GospelsActs 11-12

Week 44 reflection

  • How do the Psalms this week help you pray for justice in your life and the world?
  • How does Zephaniah’s call for repentance challenge your understanding of God’s justice and mercy?
  • How do the laws and instructions in Deuteronomy guide your understanding of justice and mercy?