Daily Bible Reading - August 2020 God's Life-Giving Word of Forgiveness and MercySample
August 14
Introduction
God’s love for Israel is compared to a parent’s love for a child. A time of exile is predicted prior to the people being reconciled to God.
Scripture Reading
Hosea 11:1-11
Today’s Key Verse: Hosea 11:9b
“I am God and not a mere human being. I, the Holy One, am with you. I will not come to you in anger.”
Reflect
What verses in today’s reading speak of God’s compassion? In what ways does God express love for the people, even though they were rebellious? In what ways have you experienced God’s love? In what ways do you share God’s love with others?
Pray
Loving God, like a parent you want the best from me. You love me even when I make mistakes and stray from your teachings. Help me as I mature in faith so that I may become the person you call me to be. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Parents and children
Tomorrow’s Reading
Hosea 14:1-9: Hosea urges the people to return to the LORD.
Scripture
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 Forgiveness and Mercy.”
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