Faith of the Persistent Devotional Reading: John 4:4-18 Background Scripture: Luke 5:17-26 Today’s Scripture: Luke 5:17-26 Thought to Remember God enables us daily to be faithful friends.

The Resurrection: Key to Faith Devotional Reading: Exodus 14:10-14, 21-23, 26-31 Background Scripture: Mark 16 Today’s Scripture: Mark 16:1-8 Thought to Remember Fear not – Jesus has risen!

Living in Faith Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Background Scripture: Acts 6 Today’s Scripture: Acts 6:7-15 Thought to Remember God’s wisdom, power, and peace will overcome the harshest opponents.

Defending Our Faith Devotional Reading: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Background Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17 Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17 Thought to Remember Let suffering strengthen your faith.

Testing Our Faith Devotional Reading: Psalm 139:13-18, 23-24 Background Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-11 Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-11 Thought to Remember Testing yourself is not optional.

Sustaining Our Faith Devotional Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Background Scripture: Jude Today’s Scripture: Jude 17-25 Thought to Remember Secure in God’s love, we are able to love others.