I Kings 13:22

Do you act out of fear or faith? How do you deal with situations—through control or by letting God take the reigns? In this 3-day devotional by John Eckhardt, you will learn how to place the fear of God above the fear of others as you step out in boldness for the sake of the Gospel.

With the death of King David, Israel came under the leadership of Solomon. Although Solomon possessed incredible wealth and wisdom, his idolatry and unfaithfulness lead to derision and division in the kingdom. Despite Solomon and Israel's sinfulness, God continued to preserve the Davidic line in anticipation of the greater coming King, Jesus Christ.

This is the eleventh installment of a Bible reading plan based on the lectionary pattern, offering daily readings from the Psalms, Old Testament, and New Testament. This month highlights the Beatitudes, Jesus' renowned introduction to His Sermon on the Mount, as a daily focus. Each day also includes devotional primers designed to prepare your heart and mind for a deeper and more meaningful engagement with Scripture.

Favor may be unmerited, but it is not received or experienced by chance. In this 4-Day study on Queen Esther's life of favor, Temi Michael-O guides readers through the works of faith or actions that positioned Esther for favor with God and people. As you take the time to meditate on the assigned scriptures, you will be empowered to live in the realm of favor.