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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 433 – John 14:1-6

14 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many [a]mansions; if it were not so, [b]I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. 4 And where …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 429 – John 13:1-17

13 Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 And [a]supper being ended, the devil having already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray Him, 3 Jesus, knowing that …

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 …

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 …

Day 240 – Song of Songs 5, 6; Psalm 50:11–21; Proverbs 10:28–33; 1 Corinthians 9

Song of Songs 5, 6 The Groom​1 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 …

DOS Kids Episode 426 – John 12:27-36

27 “Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour. 28 Father, glorify Your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, saying, “I have both glorified it and will glorify it again.” 29 Therefore the people who stood by and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, “An angel has …

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 …

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 Bride​1 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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

DOS Kids Episode 418 – John 11:1-16

11 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. 3 Therefore the sisters sent to Him, saying, “Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick.” 4 When Jesus heard that, He said, “This sickness is not …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

DOS Kids Episode 408 – John 8:31-36

31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” 33 They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can You say, ‘You will be made free’?” 34 Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to …

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 …

DOS Kids Episode 403 – John 7:40-44

40 Therefore [i]many from the crowd, when they heard this saying, said, “Truly this is the Prophet.” 41 Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “Will the Christ come out of Galilee? 42 Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the seed of David and from the town of Bethlehem, where David was?” 43 So there was a division among the people …

DOS Kids Episode 401 – John 7:32-36

32 The Pharisees heard the crowd murmuring these things concerning Him, and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take Him. 33 Then Jesus said [f]to them, “I shall be with you a little while longer, and then I go to Him who sent Me. 34 You will seek Me and not find Me, and where I am you cannot come.” 35 Then the Jews said among themselves, …

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 …

DOS Kids Episode 397 – John 6:60-71

60 Therefore many of His disciples, when they heard this, said, “This is a [m]hard saying; who can understand it?” 61 When Jesus knew in Himself that His disciples [n]complained about this, He said to them, “Does this [o]offend you? 62 What then if you should see the Son of Man ascend where He was before? 63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words …

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 …

DOS Kids Episode 396 – John 6:41-59

41 The Jews then [g]complained about Him, because He said, “I am the bread which came down from heaven.” 42 And they said, “Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How is it then that He says, ‘I have come down from heaven’?” 43 Jesus therefore answered and said to them, [h]“Do not murmur among yourselves. 44 No one …

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 …

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 …

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 …

DOS Kids Episode 393 – John 6:1-14

6 After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 Then a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His signs which He performed on those who were diseased.[a] 3 And Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat with His disciples. 4 Now the Passover, a feast of the Jews, was near. 5 Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

DOS Kids Episode 389 – John 5:1-15

5 After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, [a]Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of sick people, blind, lame, [b]paralyzed, [c]waiting for the moving of the water. 4 For an angel went down at a certain time into the pool …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

DOS Kids Episode 384 – John 3:22-36

22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized. 23 Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized. 24 For John had not yet been thrown into prison. 25 Then there arose a dispute between some of John’s disciples and the …

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 …

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 …

DOS Kids Episode 382 – John 2:23-25

23 Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did. 24 But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men, 25 and had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man.

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 …

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 …

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 …

DOS Kids Episode 379 – John 1:43-51

43 The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, “Follow Me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” 46 And Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Day 189 – Esther 8:12a-10:3k; Psalm 9:1–17; Proverbs 1:30–35; Acts 15:1–21

Esther 8:12a-10:3k 12a The following is a copy of the letter: 12b The great King Artaxerxes, to the governors of the provinces in the hundred twenty-seven satrapies, from India to Ethiopia, and to the faithful to our interests: Greetings! 12c Many of those who have been frequently honored in the great kindness of their benefactors …

DOS Kids Episode 373 – John 1:1-5

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not [a]comprehend it.

DOS Kids Episode 372 – Luke 24:50-53

50 And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. 51 Now it came to pass, while He blessed them, that He was parted from them and carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, 53 and were continually in the temple [n]praising and blessing God. [o]Amen.

DOS Kids Episode 371 – Luke 24:44-49

44 Then He said to them, “These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” 45 And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures. 46 Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, [l]and thus it was …