Daily Bible Reading - July 2020 God's Life-Giving Word of PromiseChikamu
July 9
Introduction
As promised by God, Sarah becomes pregnant and bears Abraham a son, who is named Isaac. Sarah tells Abraham to send Hagar and Ishmael away, and an angel of God speaks to Hagar in the wilderness.
Scripture Reading
Genesis 21:1-21
Today’s Scripture: Genesis 21:1, 2a
The LORD blessed Sarah, as he had promised, and she became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham when he was old.
Reflect
What are your thoughts about Sarah’s demand that Hagar and Ishmael be sent away? How does Abraham react? What does God say to Abraham? What does the angel of God say to Hagar in the wilderness? What does today’s reading teach you about God?
Pray
God of comfort, you provide me daily with what I need and you sustain me day by day. I trust in you and praise you for your constant love and care. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Children
Tomorrow’s Reading
Genesis 21:22-34: An agreement is made between Abraham and Abimelech.
Rugwaro
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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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