Wisdom of Sirach 23:1-24:18 1 O Lord, Father and Master of my life, Do not leave me to their counsel, Nor let me fall because of them. 2 Who will set whips over my thoughts And the discipline of wisdom over my heart, So they may not spare me in my errors, Nor neglect me …
DOS Kids Episode 629 – Acts 5:33-42
33 When they heard this, they were furious[g] and plotted to kill them. 34 Then one in the council stood up, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law held in respect by all the people, and commanded them to put the apostles outside for a little while. 35 And he said to them: “Men of Israel, [h]take heed to yourselves what you intend to …
Day 263 – Wisdom of Sirach 21, 22; Psalm 70:14–24; Proverbs 14:26–30; 2 Corinthians 11:16–33
Wisdom of Sirach 21, 22 1 My son, have you sinned? No longer add to them, but pray about your former sins. 2 Flee from sin as you would from the presence of a snake, For if you approach it, it will bite you; Its teeth are like lion’s teeth, destroying the souls of men. …
DOS Kids Episode 628 – Acts 5:22-32
22 But when the officers came and did not find them in the prison, they returned and reported, 23 saying, “Indeed we found the prison shut securely, and the guards standing [d]outside before the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside!” 24 Now when [e]the high priest, the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these things, …
Day 262 – Wisdom of Sirach 19, 20; Psalm 70:1–13; Proverbs 14:21–25; 2 Corinthians 11:1–15
Wisdom of Sirach 19, 20 1 A working man who is a drunk will not become wealthy, And he who despises small things will fail little by little. 2 Wine and women will draw away intelligent men, And he who joins himself to prostitutes shall become very reckless. 3 Decay and worms will inherit him, …
DOS Kids Episode 627 – Acts 5:17-21
17 Then the high priest rose up, and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with [a]indignation, 18 and laid their hands on the apostles and put them in the common prison. 19 But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, 20 “Go, stand in the …
Day 261 – Wisdom of Sirach 17, 18; Psalm 69; Proverbs 14:16–20; 2 Corinthians 10
Wisdom of Sirach 17, 18 1 The Lord created man from the earth And returned him to it again. 2 He gave them a certain number of days and an appointed time, And He gave them authority over it. 3 He clothed them in strength like His own And made them in His image. 4 …
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DOS Kids Episode 626 – Acts 5:12-16
12 And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. 13 Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly. 14 And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, 15 so that they brought the sick out into …
Day 260 – Wisdom of Sirach 15, 16; Psalm 68:21–37; Proverbs 14:11–15; 2 Corinthians 9
Wisdom of Sirach 15, 16 1 He who fears the Lord will do this, And he who holds fast to the law will obtain wisdom. 2 She will come to meet him like a mother And accept him like the wife of one’s youth. 3 She will feed him the bread of understanding And give …
DOS Kids Episode 625 – Acts 5:1-11
5 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. 2 And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land …
Day 259 – Wisdom of Sirach 13, 14; Psalm 68:1–20; Proverbs 14:6–10; 2 Corinthians 8
Wisdom of Sirach 13, 14 1 Whoever touches pitch will be stained, And whoever associates with an arrogant man will become like him. 2 Do not lift a weight too heavy for you, Nor associate with a man stronger and richer than you. What does a clay pot have in common with a copper kettle? …
DOS Kids Episode 624 – Acts 4:32-37
32 Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. 34 Nor was there anyone among …
Day 258 – Wisdom of Sirach 11, 12; Psalm 67:21–36; Proverbs 14:1–5; 2 Corinthians 7
Wisdom of Sirach 11, 12 1 The wisdom of a humble man will exalt his head, And he will take his seat among the great. Outward Appearances 2 Do not praise a man for his good looks, And do not detest one because of his appearance. 3 The bee is small among winged creatures, But …
DOS Kids Episode 623 – Acts 4:23-31
23 And being let go, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. 24 So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: “Lord, You are God, who made heaven and earth and the sea, and all that is in them, 25 who [c]by the mouth of Your servant …
Day 257 – Wisdom of Sirach 9, 10; Psalm 67:1–20; Proverbs 13:22–27; 2 Corinthians 6
Wisdom of Sirach 9, 10 1 Do not be jealous of the wife of your bosom And so teach her an evil lesson about yourself. 2 Do not give your soul to a woman To let her trample on your strength. 3 Do not meet with a woman who is a courtesan, Lest you fall …
DOS Kids Episode 622 – Acts 4:13-22
13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. 14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the …
Day 256 – Wisdom of Sirach 7, 8; Psalm 66; Proverbs 13:16–21; 2 Corinthians 5
Wisdom of Sirach 7, 8 1 Do no evil things, And evil will never overtake you. 2 Stay away from wrongdoing, And it will turn away from you. 3 My son, do not sow on the furrows of wrongdoing, And you will not reap the same things sevenfold. 4 Do not seek authority from a …
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DOS Kids Episode 621 – Acts 4:5-12
5 And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes, 6 as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, “By what power or by …
Day 255 – Wisdom of Sirach 5, 6; Psalm 65; Proverbs 13:11–15; 2 Corinthians 4
Wisdom of Sirach 5, 6 1 Do not set your heart on your possessions, And do not say, “I am independent.” 2 Do not follow yourself and your strength So as to walk in the desires of your heart; 3 And do not say, “Who will be lord over me?” For the Lord will surely …
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DOS Kids Episode 620 – Acts 4:1-4
4 Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening. 4 However, many of those …
Day 254 – Wisdom of Sirach 3, 4; Psalm 64; Proverbs 13:6–10; 2 Corinthians 3
Wisdom of Sirach 3, 4 1 Give heed to me, O children, for I am your father, And do what I tell you, that you may be saved. 2 For the Lord honored the father over the children And strengthened the judgment of the mother over her sons. 3 He who honors his father atones …
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DOS Kids Episode 619 – Acts 3:11-26
11 Now as the lame man who was healed held on to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch which is called Solomon’s, greatly amazed. 12 So when Peter saw it, he responded to the people: “Men of Israel, why do you marvel at this? Or why look so intently at us, as though by …
Day 253 – Wisdom of Sirach 1, 2; Psalm 63; Proverbs 13:1–5; 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:17
Wisdom of Sirach 1, 2 1 All wisdom comes from the Lord And is with Him forever. 2 Who can count the sand of the seas, The drops of rain, and the days of eternity? 3 Who can search out the height of heaven, The breadth of the earth, the abyss, and wisdom? 4 Wisdom …
DOS Kids Episode 618 – Acts 3:1-10
3 Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to [a]ask alms from those who entered the temple; 3 who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, …
Day 252 – Wisdom of Solomon 18:5-19:22; Psalm 62; Proverbs 12:26–31; 2 Corinthians 1:1–22
Wisdom of Solomon 18:5-19:22 5 When they resolved to kill the babes of Your holy ones And one child was exposed and rescued, You took away as a rebuke a multitude of their children; And You destroyed them together in the violent water. 6 That night was made known beforehand to our fathers So they …
DOS Kids Episode 617 – Acts 2:40-47
40 And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, “Be saved from this [l]perverse generation.” 41 Then those who [m]gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ [n]doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many …
Day 251 – Wisdom of Solomon 16:15-18:4; Psalm 61; Proverbs 12:21–25; 1 Corinthians 16
Wisdom of Solomon 16:15-18:4 15 To escape from Your hand is impossible, 16 For the ungodly who refuse to know You Were flogged by the strength of Your arm. They were pursued by rains, hail, and thunderstorms And consumed by fire. 17 For the fire, very contrary to expectation, Was more effective in the water, …
DOS Kids Episode 616 – Acts 2:14-39
14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his voice and said to them, “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and heed my words. 15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only[e]the third hour of the day. 16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet …
Day 250 – Wisdom of Solomon 15:1-16:14; Psalm 60; Proverbs 12:16–20; 1 Corinthians 15:35–58
Wisdom of Solomon 15:1-16:14 1 But You, our God, are kind, true, patient,And govern all things in mercy.2 For even if we sin, we belong to You and know Your might;But we will not sin,Because we know that we are counted as belonging to You.3 For to know You is complete righteousness,And to know Your …
DOS Kids Episode 615 – Acts 2:5-13
5 And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. 6 And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, because everyone heard them speak in his own language. 7 Then they were all amazed and marveled, saying to one another, “Look, are not all these who speak Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each in …
Day 249 – Wisdom of Solomon 14; Psalm 59; Proverbs 12:11–15; 1 Corinthians 15:1–34
Wisdom of Solomon 14 1 Again, someone getting ready for a voyageAnd about to sail through wild wavesCries out loud to a piece of woodMore fragile than the ship that carries him.2 For it was desire for gain that contrived that boat,And wisdom was the craftsman who built it;3 But Your providence, O Father, governs …
DOS Kids Episode 614 – Acts 2:1-4
2 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all [a]with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to them [b]divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy …
Day 248 – Wisdom of Solomon 12:12-13:19; Psalm 58; Proverbs 12:6–10; 1 Corinthians 14:26–40
Wisdom of Solomon 12:12-13:19 12 For who will say, “What have You done?”Or who will oppose Your judgment?Who will bring a charge against YouFor destroying the nations You made?Or who will stand before YouTo plead as an advocate for unrighteous men?13 For neither is there any god except You,Whose care is for all things,So You …
DOS Kids Episode 613 – Acts 1:15-26
15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the [f]disciples (altogether the number of names was about a hundred and twenty), and said, 16 “Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus; 17 for he was numbered with us and …
Day 247 – Wisdom of Solomon 11:1-12:11; Psalm 57; Proverbs 12:1–5; 1 Corinthians 14:1–25
Wisdom of Solomon 11:1-12:11 1 Wisdom prospered their works by the hand of a holy prophet.2 They traveled through an uninhabited desertAnd pitched their tents in impassable places.3 They held their ground in warsAnd defended themselves against their enemies.4 They thirsted and called upon You,And water was given them from a flinty rock,And a quenching …
DOS Kids Episode 612 – Acts 1:12-14
12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey. 13 And when they had entered, they went up into the upper room where they were staying: Peter, James, John, and Andrew; Philip and Thomas; Bartholomew and Matthew; James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot; and Judas the son of James. 14 These all continued with one [d]accord …
Day 246 – Wisdom of Solomon 9, 10; Psalm 56; Proverbs 11:26–30; 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13
Wisdom of Solomon 9, 10 1 “O God of our fathers and the Lord of mercy,Who made all things by Your word2 And in Your wisdom built a man,That by You He might be the master of what is created,3 And manage the world in holiness and righteousness,And pass judgment with uprightness of soul:4 Give …
DOS Kids Episode 611 – Acts 1:9-11
9 Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. 10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, 11 who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who …
Day 245 – Wisdom of Solomon 7, 8; Psalm 55; Proverbs 11:21–25; 1 Corinthians 12:1–30
Wisdom of Solomon 7, 8 1 Now I also am a mortal, the same as all men,And earthborn, a descendant of the first-formed man;For in the womb of a mother I was engraved as flesh. 2 In a period of ten months, I was constructed with bloodFrom the seed of a man and the pleasure of …
DOS Kids Episode 610 – Acts 1:4-8
4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; 5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” 6 Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You …
Day 244 – Wisdom of Solomon 5, 6; Psalm 54:13–24; Proverbs 11:16–20; 1 Corinthians 11:17–34
Wisdom of Solomon 5, 6 1 Then the righteous man will stand with confidenceIn the presence of those who afflict him;And those who reject his labors,2 When they see him, will be shaken with dreadful fear;And they shall be amazed at his unexpected salvation.3 They will speak among themselves with regret,And in anguish of spirit …
DOS Kids Episode 609 – Acts 1:1-3
1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 until the day in which [a]He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen, 3 to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many [b]infallible proofs, being seen by them during …
Day 243 – Wisdom of Solomon 3, 4; Psalm 54:1–12; Proverbs 11:11–15; 1 Corinthians 11:2–16
Wisdom of Solomon 3, 4 1 But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God,And no torture will ever touch them.2 In the eyes of the undiscerning they seemed to have died,And their departure was considered to be misfortune,3 And their passage from us to be their destruction;But they are at peace.4 …
DOS Kids Episode 144 – Matthew 28:16-20
16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them . 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name …
Day 242 – Wisdom of Solomon 1, 2; Psalms 52, 53; Proverbs 11:6–10; 1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1
Wisdom of Solomon 1, 2 1 Love righteousness, you who judge on the earth.Think about the Lord in goodnessAnd seek Him with sincerity of heart;2 Because He is found by those who do not tempt Him,And He is manifest to those who do not disbelieve Him.3 For dishonest reasoning separates people from God,And when His …
DOS Kids Episode 143 – Matthew 28:9-15
9 And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me.” 11 Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city …
Day 241 – Song of Songs 7, 8; Psalm 51; Proverbs 11:1–5; 1 Corinthians 10:1–13
Song of Songs 7, 8 1 Return, return, O Shulamite;Return, return, and we will look at you.The GroomWhat will you see in the Shulamite,She who comes as the troops of armies?2 Why are your feet beautiful in your sandals,O daughter of Nadab?The curves of your thighs are like small necklaces,The work of a skilled craftsman.3 …
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DOS Kids Episode 142 – Matthew 28:1-8
28 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing …
Day 240 – Song of Songs 5, 6; Psalm 50:11–21; Proverbs 10:28–33; 1 Corinthians 9
Song of Songs 5, 6 The Groom1 I came into my garden, O my sister, my bride;I harvested my myrrh with my spices;I ate my bread with my honeyAnd drank my wine with my milk.O friends, eat and drink,And O brothers, drink abundantly.The Bride2 I sleep, but my heart keeps watch;The voice of my beloved—he …
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DOS Kids Episode 141 – Matthew 27:62-66
62 On the next day, which followed the Day of Preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees gathered together to Pilate, 63 saying, “Sir, we remember, while He was still alive, how that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise.’ 64 Therefore command that the tomb be made secure until the third day, lest His disciples come by night and steal Him away, and …
Day 239 – Song of Songs 3, 4; Psalms 50:1–10; Proverbs 10:23–27; 1 Corinthians 8
Song of Songs 3, 4 1 In the night on my bedI sought him whom my soul loves;I sought him, but did not find him.I called him, but he did not hear me.2 I will rise now and go about the city,In the marketplaces and the streets.I will seek him whom my soul loves.I sought …
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DOS Kids Episode 140 – Matthew 27:57-61
57 Now when evening had come, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus. 58 This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be given to him. 59 When Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen …
Day 238 – Song of Songs 1, 2; Psalms 49:16–23; Proverbs 10:17–22; 1 Corinthians 7:25–40
Song of Songs 1, 2 The Bride1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s.2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth,For your love is better than wine,3 And the smell of your ointments is better than all spices.Your name is ointment poured forth;Therefore, the young maidens love you.4 They draw you.CompanionsWe will …
DOS Kids Episode 139 – Matthew 27:45-56
45 Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” 47 Some of those who stood there, when they heard that, said, “This Man is calling for Elijah!” 48 Immediately …
Day 237 – Ecclesiastes 10:11-12:14; Psalm 49:1–15; Proverbs 10:12–16; 1 Corinthians 7:1–24
Ecclesiastes 10:11-12:14 11 If the serpent bites when it is not charmed,Then there is no advantage to the charmer.12 The words of a wise mouth are gracious,But the lips of a fool shall swallow him up.13 The words of his mouth begin with foolishness,And the end of his talk is evil madness.14 A senseless man …
DOS Kids Episode 138 – Matthew 27:32-44
32 Now as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. Him they compelled to bear His cross. 33 And when they had come to a place called Golgotha, that is to say, Place of a Skull, 34 they gave Him sour wine mingled with gall to drink. But when He had tasted it, He would not drink. 35 Then they …
Day 236 – Ecclesiastes 8:1-10:10; Psalm 48:11–21; Proverbs 10:7–11; 1 Corinthians 6
Ecclesiastes 8:1-10:10 1 Who knows the wise?And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine,And a man shameless in face will be hated.Obey Those Who Rule2 Keep the king’s commandment and spare no effort for the sake of your oath to God. 3 You will go out from his presence, …
DOS Kids Episode 137 – Matthew 27:27-31
27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole garrison around Him. 28 And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. 29 When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of …
Day 235 – Ecclesiastes 5:7-7:29; Psalm 48:1–10; Proverbs 10:1–6; 1 Corinthians 5
Ecclesiastes 5:7-7:29 7 If you see the oppression of the poor and the violation of judgment and righteousness in the land, do not marvel at the matter; for there is a high official to watch over a high official, and higher ones over them! 8 Moreover, the abundance of the earth is for all: even …
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DOS Kids Episode 136 – Matthew 27:15-26
15 Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to releasing to the multitude one prisoner whom they wished. 16 And at that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. 17 Therefore, when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” 18 For he knew that …
DOS Kids Episode 582 – Matthew 24:29-35
29 “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 30 Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and …
Day 234 – Ecclesiastes 3:1-5:6; Psalm 47; Proverbs 9:21–25; 1 Corinthians 4
Ecclesiastes 3:1-5:6 1 To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:2 A time to give birthAnd a time to die;A time to plantAnd a time to pluck what is planted.3 A time to killAnd a time to heal;A time to pull downAnd a time to build up.4 A time …
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DOS Kids Episode 135 – Matthew 27:11-14
11 Now Jesus stood before the governor. And the governor asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.” 12 And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He answered nothing. 13 Then Pilate said to Him, “Do You not hear how many things they testify against You?” 14 But He answered …
Day 233 – Ecclesiastes 1, 2; Psalm 46; Proverbs 9:16–20; 1 Corinthians 3
Ecclesiastes 1, 2 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king of Israel in Jerusalem.The Vanity of Life2 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher;“Vanity of vanities, all is vanity!”3 What advantage does a man have in all his laborIn which he toils under the sun?4 A generation comes and a generation goes,But …
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DOS Kids Episode 134 – Matthew 27:1-10
When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death. 2 And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor. Judas Hangs Himself 3 Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of …
Day 232 – Job 41, 42; Psalm 45; Proverbs 9:12–15; 1 Corinthians 2
Job 41, 42 1 “Have you not seen him?Have you not wondered at what has been said of him?2 Do you not fear because I am prepared?Who then is able to stand against Me?3 Who will stand against Me and endure,Since everything under heaven is Mine?4 “I will not be silent because of him,Though because …
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DOS Kids Episode 133 – Matthew 26:69-75
69 Now Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came to him. “You also were with Jesus of Galilee,” she said. 70 But he denied it before them all. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said. 71 Then he went out to the gateway, where another servant girl saw him and said …
Day 231 – Job 39, 40; Psalms 44; Proverbs 9:7–11; 1 Corinthians 1
Job 39, 40 1 “Do you know the time when the wild rock goats bear young,And do you mark when the deer gives birth?2 Do you number the full months of childbearing,And have you relieved their pangs?3 Have you reared their young without fear,And have you sent away their pangs?4 Their young ones will break …
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DOS Kids Episode 132 – Matthew 26:57-68
57 Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the teachers of the law and the elders had assembled. 58 But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. He entered and sat down with the guards to see the outcome. 59 The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking …
Day 230 – Job 38; Psalms 43:10–27; Proverbs 9:1–6; Romans 16
Job 38 1 After Elihu had ceased from speaking, then the Lord spoke to Job out of the whirlwind and clouds, saying:2 “Who is this who hides counsel from Me,And holds words in his heartAnd thinks to conceal them from Me?3 Gird your waist like a man;I will question you, and you shall answer Me.The …
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DOS Kids Episode 131 – Matthew 26:37-56
47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him.” 49 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, …
Day 229 – Job 36, 37; Psalm 43:1–9; Proverbs 8:32–35; Romans 15:22–33
Job 36, 37 1 Elihu also proceeded and said:2 ‘Wait for me yet a little while, that I may teach you,For there is yet more for me to say.3 I will gather my knowledge from afarAnd truly speak of righteousness in my works.4 You were not hearing unjust words without good reason.5 “But know that …
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DOS Kids Episode 130 – Matthew 26:36-46
36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. …
Day 228 – Job 34:10-35:16; Psalms 41, 42; Proverbs 8:27–31; Romans 15:1–21
Job 34:10-35:16 10 “Therefore listen to me, you wise in heart:May it be far from me to act in an ungodly way before the LordAnd to pervert righteousness before the Almighty.11 Yes, He renders to a man as each one of them does,And in a man’s path He will find him.12 Do you think the …
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DOS Kids Episode 129 – Matthew 26:31-35
31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 32 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” 33 Peter replied, “Even if all fall away on account of you, …
Day 227 – Job 33:1-34:9; Psalm 40; Proverbs 8:22–26; Romans 14
Job 33:1-34:9 1 “Nevertheless, hear my words, Job,And pay close attention to what I say.2 For behold, I have opened my mouthAnd my tongue has spoken.3 By my words, my heart shall be found pure;And the understanding of my lips will think pure thoughts.4 The divine Spirit has made me,And the breath of the Almighty …
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DOS Kids Episode 128 – Matthew 26:26-30
26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” 27 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is …
Day 226 – Job 31, 32; Psalm 39; Proverbs 8:17–21; Romans 13
Job 31, 32 1 “I have made a covenant with my eyes,And I will not think upon a virgin.2 What has God apportioned from above,And what is the inheritance of the Mighty One from on high?3 Is not destruction for the wrongdoer,And alienation for those who do lawlessness?4 Will He not see my way and …
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DOS Kids Episode 127 – Matthew 26:17-25
17 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” 18 He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am going to celebrate the …
Day 225 – Job 29, 30; Psalm 38; Proverbs 8:11–16; Romans 12
Job 29, 30 1 Job continued further and said in his speech:2 “Who may put me in months past,As in the days when God protected me—3 As when His lamp shone upon my head,And by His light I walked in the darkness;4 As when I steadfastly pursued my ways,When God’s visitation was over my house;5 …
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DOS Kids Episode 126 – Matthew 26:14-16
14 Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests 15 and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. 16 From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over.
Day 224 – Job 26-28; Psalm 37:12–23; Proverbs 8:6–10; Romans 11:16–36
Job 26-28 1 But Job answered and said:2 “To whom are you attached,Or whom are you going to help?Is it not He who has great strengthAnd whose arm is powerful?3 To whom have you given counsel?Is it not to Him who has all wisdom?Or whom will you follow?Is it not One who has the greatest …
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DOS Kids Episode 125 – Matthew 26:6-13
6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. 8 When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. 9 “This perfume could have been sold at …
Day 223 – Job 23-25; Psalm 37:1–11; Proverbs 8:1–5; Romans 11:1–15
Job 23-25 1 Then Job answered and said:2 “Indeed, I know pleading is out of my reach,For His hand is heavy upon my groaning.3 Who then would know, that I might find Him,And might bring this matter to an end?4 I would state my case before HimAnd fill my mouth with arguments.5 Would that I …
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DOS Kids Episode 124 – Matthew 26:1-5
When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, 2 “As you know, the Passover is two days away—and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.” 3 Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, 4 and they schemed to arrest …
Day 222 – Job 21, 22; Psalm 36:21–40; Proverbs 7:25–27; Romans 10
Job 21, 22 1 Then Job answered and said:2 “Listen carefully to my words,That I may not have this consolation from you.3 Bear with me and I will speak;Then you will stop laughing at me.4 “What? Is there any one who does not blame me?Or why should I not be furious?5 Look at me and …
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DOS Kids Episode 123 – Matthew 25:31-46
31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. 33 And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but …
Day 221 – Job 19, 20; Psalm 36:1–20; Proverbs 7:21–24; Romans 9:14–33
Job 19, 20 1 Then Job answered and said:2 “How long will you weary my soulAnd take me down with words?3 Only know how the Lord has dealt with me thus.You speak against me, and while shaming me,You press hard on me.4 Yes indeed, I have truly erred; my error lodges with me.When I speak …
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DOS Kids Episode 122 – Matthew 25:14-30
14 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. 16 Then he who had received the five talents went …
Day 220 – Job 16-18; Psalm 35; Proverbs 7:13–20; Romans 9:1–13
Job 16-18 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “I have heard many such things; You are all bad comforters. 3 What order is there in words of wind? Or what troubles you, that you answer thus? 4 I also could speak as you do, If indeed your soul were in my soul’s place. Then …
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DOS Kids Episode 121 – Matthew 25:1-13
“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, 4 but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 5 But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered …
Day 219 – Job 14, 15; Psalm 34:17–28; Proverbs 7:7–12; Romans 8:18–39
Job 14, 15 1 “For mortal man born of woman Is short-lived and full of wrath. 2 He falls like a flower that blooms, And like a shadow, he does not continue. 3 Have You not taken account of him And brought him to judgment before You? 4 For who shall be pure from uncleanness? …
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DOS Kids Episode 584 – Matthew 24:45-51
45 “Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season? 46 Blessed is that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find so doing. 47 Assuredly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all his goods. 48 But if that evil servant says in his heart, ‘My …
Day 218 – Job 11-13; Psalm 34:1–16; Proverbs 7:1–6; Romans 8:1–17
Job 11-13 1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said: 2 “He who speaks much should also listen in turn, Or does the fluent speaker think himself to be righteous? Blessed is the short-lived offspring of a woman. 3 Do not be wordy in your speech, For there is no one to reply to you. …
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DOS Kids Episode 583 – Matthew 24:36-44
36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered …
Day 217 – Job 9, 10; Psalm 33:12–23; Proverbs 6:37–40; Romans 7
Job 9, 10 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “I know that is true, But how can a mortal man be righteous before the Lord? 3 If he should wish to enter into judgment with Him, The Lord would not listen to him, For he could not answer to one out of a thousand …
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Day 216 – Job 7, 8; Psalm 33:1–11; Proverbs 6:32–36; Romans 6
Job 7, 8 1 “Is not the life of a man on earth an ordeal? Is not his life also like the life of a hired man working by the day, 2 Or like a servant who fears his master, Or like one who grasps for a shadow, Or like a hired man who eagerly …
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DOS Kids Episode 581 – Matthew 24:15-28
15 “Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” (whoever reads, let him understand), 16 “then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house. 18 And let him who is in the field …
Day 215 – Job 5, 6; Psalm 32:13–22; Proverbs 6:26–31; Romans 5
Job 5, 6 1 “But call out, if there is anyone who will obey you, Or if you shall see any of the holy angels. 2 For wrath destroys a foolish man, And envy slays one who is deceived. 3 I have seen foolish people taking root, But suddenly their mode of life consumed them. …
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DOS Kids Episode 580 – Matthew 24:1-14
Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said to them, “Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down.” 3 Now as He sat on the Mount …
Day 214 – Job 3, 4; Psalm 32:1–12; Proverbs 6:20–25; Romans 4
Job 3, 4 1 After this, Job opened his mouth 2 and cursed his day, saying: 3 “May the day perish on which I was born, And the night in which they said, ‘Behold, a male child.’ 4 May that day be darkness, And may the Lord not regard it from above; Nor may the …
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DOS Kids Episode 579 – Matthew 23:37-39
37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! 38 See! Your house is left to you desolate; 39 for I say to you, you shall see Me no more till you say, ‘Blessed is He …
Day 213 – Job 1, 2; Psalm 31; Proverbs 6:17–19; Romans 3
Job 1, 2 1 There was a man in the land of Ausitis whose name was Job. That man was true, blameless, righteous, and God-fearing, and he abstained from every evil thing. 2 Now he had seven sons and three daughters, 3 and his cattle consisted of seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred …
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DOS Kids Episode 578 – Matthew 23:29-36
29 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because you build the tombs of the prophets and adorn the monuments of the righteous, 30 and say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets.’ 31 “Therefore you are witnesses against yourselves that you are sons …
Day 212 – 3 Maccabees 6, 7; Psalm 30:15–25; Proverbs 6:13–16; Romans 2
3 Maccabees 6, 7 1 Now there was a certain man, Eleazar, famous among the priests of the land, who reached the prime of his life in old age and adorned his life with every virtue. He directed the elders around him to call on the holy God, and he prayed as follows: 2 “O …
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DOS Kids Episode 577 – Matthew 23:23-28
23 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone. 24 Blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel! 25 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For …
Day 211 – 3 Maccabees 5; Psalm 30:1–14; Proverbs 6:7–12; Romans 1
3 Maccabees 5 1 Then the king, filled with wrath and anger and inflexible in every respect, summoned Hermon, the keeper of the elephants. 2 On the following day, he ordered that he take all the elephants—five hundred in number—and get them drunk with plenty of unmingled wine and abundant handfuls of frankincense. Then after …
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DOS Kids Episode 576 – Matthew 23:13-22
13 “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men; for you neither go in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in. 14 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. Therefore you will receive greater condemnation. …
Day 210 – 3 Maccabees 3, 4; Psalm 29; Proverbs 6:1–6; Acts 28
3 Maccabees 3, 4 1 When the ungodly king heard this, he reached such a point of rage that he was angry not only at the Jews of Alexandria, but even more so against those in the countryside. So he commanded that they all be brought together in one place and put to death by …
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DOS Kids Episode 575 – Matthew 23:1-12
Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, 2 saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. 4 For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them …
Day 209 – 3 Maccabees 1, 2; Psalm 28; Proverbs 5:20–23; Acts 27:21–44
3 Maccabees 1, 2 1 When Philopator heard from those who returned that the regions he ruled had been captured by Antiochus, he issued orders to all his infantry and cavalry forces, took his sister Arsinoe along with him, and set out toward the area near Raphia, where the forces of Antiochus were positioned. 2 …
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DOS Kids Episode 574 – Matthew 22:41-46
41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 saying, “What do you think about the Christ? Whose Son is He?” They said to Him, “The Son of David.” 43 He said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord,’ saying: 44 ‘The Lord said to my Lord,“Sit at My right hand,Till I make Your enemies Your footstool” ’? 45 If …
Day 208 – 2 Maccabees 14:18-15:39; Psalm 27; Proverbs 5:15–19; Acts 27:1–20
2 Maccabees 14:18-15:39 18 Nevertheless, when Nicanor heard of the bravery of Judas and his men and their courage in battle for their country, he pulled back from deciding the matter by bloodshed. 19 So he sent forth Posidonius, Theodotus, and Mattathias to offer and receive pledges of friendship. 20 After an extensive investigation of …
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DOS Kids Episode 573 – Matthew 22:34-40
34 But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, 36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” 37 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like …
Day 207 – 2 Maccabees 12:17-14:17; Psalm 26; Proverbs 5:7–14; Acts 26
2 Maccabees 12:17-14:17 17 From there, they went ninety-five miles and continued on to Charax, to the Jews who were called Toubiani. 18 They did not overtake Timothy in that region, for by then he had departed from there without accomplishing anything; but in one place Timothy left a very strong garrison. 19 Dositheus and …
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DOS Kids Episode 572 – Matthew 22:23-33
23 The same day the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Him and asked Him, 24 saying: “Teacher, Moses said that if a man dies, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife and raise up offspring for his brother. 25 Now there were with us seven brothers. The first died after he had married, and having no …
Day 206 – 2 Maccabees 10:24-12:16; Psalm 25; Proverbs 5:1–6; Acts 25
2 Maccabees 10:24-12:16 24 Now Timothy, who had been defeated previously by the Jews, gathered a very massive and powerful force of mercenaries and assembled cavalry from Asia in no small number. Then he arrived as though he would take Judea captive. 25 As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men made supplication to God …
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DOS Kids Episode 571 – Matthew 22:15-22
15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk. 16 And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are true, and teach the way of God in truth; nor do You care about anyone, for You do not regard the person of men. 17 Tell us, therefore, what do You …
Day 205 – 2 Maccabees 8:21-10:23; Psalm 24:12–22; Proverbs 4:24–28; Acts 24
2 Maccabees 8:21-10:23 21 With these words he gave them good courage and prepared them to die on behalf of their laws and their homeland. Then he divided his forces into four parts. 22 He appointed his brothers, Simon and Joseph and Jonathan, each to command a division, putting fifteen hundred soldiers under each. 23 …
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DOS Kids Episode 570 – Matthew 22:1-14
And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said: 2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son, 3 and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding; and they were not willing to come. 4 Again, he sent out other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who …
Day 204 – 2 Maccabees 7:1-8:20; Psalm 24:1–11; Proverbs 4:19–23; Acts 23:12–35
2 Maccabees 7:1-8:20 1 It came about also that seven brothers with their mother were arrested and forced by the king to be bound and tortured with whips and cords until they partook of the unlawful swine’s flesh. 2 One of them, acting as spokesman, said, “What do you intend to ask and learn from …
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DOS Kids Episode 569 – Matthew 21:33-46
33 “Hear another parable: There was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a winepress in it and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country. 34 Now when vintage-time drew near, he sent his servants to the vinedressers, that they might receive its fruit. 35 And the …
Day 203 – 2 Maccabees 4:30-6:31; Psalms 22, 23; Proverbs 4:13–18; Acts 22:30-23:11
2 Maccabees 4:30-6:31 30 While these things were taking place, it came about that the cities of Tarsus and Mallus revolted because they were given as a gift to Antiochis, the king’s concubine. 31 So the king went quickly to put down the rebellion. He left Andronicus, a man highly regarded, to act as his …
DOS Kids Episode 568 – Matthew 21:28-32
28 “But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ 29 He answered and said, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he regretted it and went. 30 Then he came to the second and said likewise. And he answered and said, ‘I go, sir,’ but he did not …
Day 202 – 2 Maccabees 3:1-4:29; Psalm 21:20–32; Proverbs 4:9–12; Acts 22:1–29
2 Maccabees 3:1-4:29 1 When the holy city was inhabited in complete peace, because the laws were very well observed on account of the godliness of the high priest Onias and his hatred of wickedness, 2 it happened that the kings themselves honored the place and glorified the temple with very magnificent gifts. 3 Even …
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DOS Kids Episode 567 – Matthew 21:23-27
23 Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” 24 But Jesus answered and said to them, “I also will ask you one thing, which if you tell Me, …
Day 201 – 2 Maccabees 1, 2; Psalm 21:1–19; Proverbs 4:1–8; Acts 21:17–40
2 Maccabees 1, 2 1 “The Jewish brothers in Jerusalem and the land of Judea, to their Jewish brothers in Egypt: Greetings and good peace.2 “May God do good to you, and may He remember His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, His faithful servants. 3 May He give all of you a heart to …
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DOS Kids Episode 566 – Matthew 21:18-22
18 Now in the morning, as He returned to the city, He was hungry. 19 And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but leaves, and said to it, “Let no fruit grow on you ever again.” Immediately the fig tree withered away. 20 And when the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, “How …
Day 200 – 1 Maccabees 14:25-16:24; Psalms 20; Proverbs 3:33–38; Acts 21:1–16
1 Maccabees 14:25-16:24 25 The people heard these words and they said, “How can we show our gratitude to Simon and his sons? 26 For he, his brothers, and his father’s house stood strong and waged war with the enemies of Israel by themselves, and secured her freedom.” So they wrote these words on bronze …
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DOS Kids Episode 565 – Matthew 21:12-17
12 Then Jesus went into the temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves. 13 And He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a ‘den of …
Day 199 – 1 Maccabees 13:12-14:24; Psalms 19; Proverbs 3:28–32; Acts 20:17–38
1 Maccabees 13:12-14:24 12 Meanwhile, Trypho left from Ptolemais with a large force to come into the land of Judah. Jonathan accompanied him under guard. 13 Now Simon set up camp in Adida, opposite the plain. 14 When Trypho heard that Simon had risen up in place of his brother Jonathan and was about to …
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DOS Kids Episode 564 – Matthew 21:1-11
Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me. 3 And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them,’ …
Day 198 – 1 Maccabees 11:54-13:11; Psalms 18; Proverbs 3:23–27; Acts 20:1–16
1 Maccabees 11:54-13:11 54 Later, Trypho returned and had with him the young boy Antiochus, who put on the crown and became king. 55 All the troops who had cursed Demetrius gathered around him. They fought against Demetrius, who was put to flight. 56 Trypho then captured the elephants and gained control of Antioch. 57 …
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DOS Kids Episode 563 – Matthew 20:29-34
29 Now as they went out of Jericho, a great multitude followed Him. 30 And behold, two blind men sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, “Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!” 31 Then the multitude warned them that they should be quiet; but they cried out all the more, saying, …
Day 197 – 1 Maccabees 10:59-11:53; Psalm 17:33–51; Proverbs 3:17–22; Acts 19:23–41
1 Maccabees 10:59-11:53 59 Then King Alexander wrote for Jonathan to meet him. 60 So he journeyed with splendor to Ptolemais and there met the two monarchs. He offered them silver and gold, and gave their friends numerous gifts. Thus he found favor with them.61 Then some troublemakers from Israel, lawless men, also gathered against …
DOS Kids Episode 562 – Matthew 20:20-28
20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Him with her sons, kneeling down and asking something from Him. 21 And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She said to Him, “Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on the left, in Your kingdom.” 22 But Jesus answered …
Day 196 – 1 Maccabees 9:54-10:58; Psalm 17:18–32; Proverbs 3:11–16; Acts 19:1–22
1 Maccabees 9:54-10:58 54 Then in the one hundred fifty-third year, in the second month, Alcimus issued the command to take down the wall of the inner court of the sanctuary. Then he took down the work of the prophets and started to destroy it. 55 At that instant, Alcimus was stricken, his mischief was …
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DOS Kids Episode 561 – Matthew 20:17-19
17 Now Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples aside on the road and said to them, 18 “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death, 19 and deliver Him to the Gentiles to mock and to scourge …
Day 195 – 1 Maccabees 8:1-9:53; Psalm 17:1–17; Proverbs 3:6–10; Acts 18
1 Maccabees 8:1-9:53 1 Then Judas learned of the reputation of the Romans, that they were mighty and behaved well toward all who made a pact with them. They could ensure friendship with as many as came to them, indeed, because they were of great strength. 2 People also told him of their warfare and …
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DOS Kids Episode 560 – Matthew 20:1-16
“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 Now when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 And he went out about the third hour and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, 4 and …
Day 194 – 1 Maccabees 6:18-7:50; Psalm 16; Proverbs 3:1–5; Acts 17:16–34
1 Maccabees 6:18-7:50 18 Now men from the citadel were confining Israel to the area around the sanctuary. They were attempting by whatever means to injure them, and to bring strength to the Gentiles. 19 So he gathered all the men to defeat them. 20 They assembled the army and attacked the city in the …
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DOS Kids Episode 559 – Matthew 19:23-30
23 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” 25 When His …
Day 193 – 1 Maccabees 5:1-6:17; Psalms 14, 15; Proverbs 2:17–23; Acts 17:1–15
1 Maccabees 5:1-6:17 1 When the surrounding nations heard the altar was repaired and the sanctuary renewed as before, they were extremely angry. 2 So they resolved to kill the race of Jacob who lived among them, and they began to kill and destroy the people. 3 Thus Judas waged war on the sons of …
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DOS Kids Episode 558 – Matthew 19:16-22
16 Now behold, one came and said to Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?” 17 So He said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.” 18 He said to Him, “Which ones?” Jesus said, “‘You shall not murder,’ …
Day 192 – 1 Maccabees 3:42-4:61; Psalms 12, 13; Proverbs 2:10–16; Acts 16:16–40
1 Maccabees 3:42-4:61 If You will not help us?”54 Then they blew the trumpets and cried out with a loud shout. 55 After this, Judas appointed rulers for the people, leaders for thousands and hundreds and fifties and tens. 56 He ordered those who were building houses, or were betrothed to women, or were growing …
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DOS Kids Episode 557 – Matthew 19:13-15
13 Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” 15 And He laid His hands on them and departed from there.
Day 191 – 1 Maccabees 2:15-3:41; Psalms 10, 11; Proverbs 2:6–9; Acts 16:1–15
1 Maccabees 2:15-3:41 Apostasy at Modein15 Now those from the king who were enforcing the apostasy journeyed to the city of Modein to make them offer sacrifice, 16 and many from Israel also came with them. So Mattathias and his sons gathered together. 17 Then those from the king spoke to Mattathias, saying, “You are …
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DOS Kids Episode 556 – Matthew 19:1-12
Now it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these sayings, that He departed from Galilee and came to the region of Judea beyond the Jordan. 2 And great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them there. 3 The Pharisees also came to Him, testing Him, and saying to Him, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for just any …
Day 190 – 1 Maccabees 1:1-2:14; Psalm 9:18–39; Proverbs 2:1–5; Acts 15:22–41
1 Maccabees 1:1-2:14 1 After Alexander, the son of Philip the Macedonian, came out of the land of Kittim and conquered Macedonia, and defeated Darius the king of the Persians and the Medes, and reigned in his place—he was already king of Greece— 2 he then fought numerous wars, conquered fortresses, and slaughtered the kings …
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DOS Kids Episode 555 – Matthew 18:21-35
21 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. 23 Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts …