Sæktu forritiðDaily Bible Reading - July 2020 God's Life-Giving Word of PromiseSýnishorn
July 19
Introduction
The king promotes Haman to the position of prime minister and orders all officials to show Haman respect by kneeling and bowing to him. Mordecai refuses, thus infuriating Haman. When Haman learns that Mordecai is a Jew, he makes plans to have all the Jews throughout the Persian Empire killed.
Scripture Reading
Esther 3:1-15
Today’s Key Verse: Esther 3:4b
“I am a Jew,” [Mordecai] explained, “and I cannot bow to Haman.”
Reflect
Why did Mordecai refuse to bow to Haman? What does this say to you about his faith? Reread verses 8 and 9. What did Haman say to the king to persuade him to issue a proclamation that threatened the lives of all the Jews in the Persian Empire? Are there places in the world today where people face danger and death because of their faith?
Pray
Holy and faithful God, you hold all of us in your loving care. Look down with mercy on those who this day are threatened with harm and death because of their faith. Protect them and surround them with your peace. Amen.
Prayer Concern
People who are threatened because of their religious beliefs.
Tomorrow’s Reading
Esther 4:1-17: Mordecai asks for Esther’s help.
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About this Plan
Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Life-Giving Word of Promise.”
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