Ephesians 6:1-4 "Do not provoke your children to wrath" (Tuesday 7/7/26)

Deuteronomy 6:4-6 "Teach this to your children" (Wednesday 7/8/26)

Deuteronomy 6:4–6 begins with the great confession of Israel's faith: the LORD alone is God and is worthy of our wholehearted love and devotion. Moses calls God's people to treasure His commandments in their hearts, making love for God the foundation of every aspect of life. This passage reminds us that true faith begins with a heart fully devoted to the Lord and is expressed through loving obedience.

Ephesians 6:1-4 "Do not provoke your children to wrath" (Tuesday 7/7/26)

Ephesians 6:1–4 reminds us that the Christian home is one of God's primary places for discipleship and spiritual growth. Children are called to honor and obey their parents, while parents are called to lead with love, patience, and Christ-centered instruction rather than harshness. When families submit to the Lord's design, they become a powerful witness to the transforming grace of the gospel.

Psalm 79 "Glory to your Name!" (Monday 7/6/26)

Psalm 79 is a heartfelt cry from God's people after the destruction of Jerusalem, pleading for His mercy, justice, and the vindication of His holy name. Though they confess their own sins and acknowledge God's righteous judgment, they trust that He will forgive, restore, and defend His people. Even in the midst of overwhelming sorrow, the psalm ends with confident hope that God's people will praise Him forever and proclaim His faithfulness from generation to generation.

1 Peter 3:1-7 "Marriage, witness to the gospel" (Friday 7/3/26)

1 Peter 3:1–7 reminds Christian husbands and wives that their marriages are powerful witnesses to the gospel through humility, respect, and sacrificial love. Peter calls wives to display a gentle and quiet spirit that trusts God, while husbands are commanded to honor their wives with understanding and as fellow heirs of the grace of life. When Christ shapes the way we treat one another in the home, our relationships become a testimony to God's love and grace for the world.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 "Love is patient, Love is kind..." (Thursday 7/2/26

In 1 Corinthians 13:4–8, Paul describes the kind of love that reflects the very character of Christ—patient, kind, humble, forgiving, and steadfast. Rather than being defined by feelings, true love is demonstrated through selfless actions that seek the good of others, even in difficult circumstances. While spiritual gifts and earthly achievements will one day pass away, genuine Christlike love endures forever and remains the greatest mark of a faithful disciple.