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FEBRUARY 27 - Storm-Ready Wisdom 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 11:14–15; Acts 27 ________________________________________ Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure. — Proverbs 11:14–15 Since they had been without food for a long...

FEBRUARY 26 - Words That Stick 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 11:12–13; Psalm 23; Acts 26 ________________________________________ “Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent. Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.” — Proverbs 11:12–13 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow o...

FEBRUARY 25 - When Goodness Goes Viral 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 11:10–11; Acts 25 ________________________________________ “When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness. By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.” — Proverbs 11:10–11 “But Festus, wishing to do the Jews...

FEBRUARY 24 - True Talk 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 11:9; Acts 24 ________________________________________ With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered. — Proverbs 11:9 So I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward both God and man. — Acts 24:16 ________________________________________ Have you ever been misunderstood—or wors...

FEBRUARY 23 - What Are You Living For? 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 11:7–8; Acts 23 ________________________________________ “When the wicked dies, his hope will perish, and the expectation of wealth perishes too. The righteous is delivered from trouble, and the wicked walks into it instead.” — Proverbs 11:7–8 “And looking intently at the council, Paul said, ‘Brothers, I have lived my life befor...

FEBRUARY 22 - Straight Paths and Steady Hearts 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 11:5–6; Psalm 22 ________________________________________ “The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness. The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust.” — Proverbs 11:5–6 “My God, my God, why have you forsaken m...

FEBRUARY 21 - Straight Paths & Strong Convictions 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 11:3–4; Acts 21–22 ________________________________________ The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death — Proverbs 11:3–4 "Then Paul answered, 'What are you doing, weeping an...

FEBRUARY 20 - Humble Wins 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 11:2; Psalm 21; Acts 20 ________________________________________ “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.” — Proverbs 11:2 “For you meet him with rich blessings; you set a crown of fine gold upon his head.” — Psalm 21:3 “In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and re...

FEBRUARY 19 - Honest to God 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 11:1; Acts 19 ________________________________________ “A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight.” — Proverbs 11:1 “And this became known to all the residents of Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks. And fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was extolled.” — Acts 19:17 _____________________...

FEBRUARY 18 - The Road You Choose 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:29–32; Psalm 20; Acts 18 ________________________________________ “The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the blameless, but destruction to evildoers.” — Proverbs 10:29 “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” — Psalm 20:7 “And the Lord said to Paul one night in a vision, ‘Do not b...

FEBRUARY 17 - Living with Purpose 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:27–28; Acts 17 ________________________________________ “The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short. The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.” — Proverbs 10:27–28 “Yet he is actually not far from each one of us, for ‘In him we live and move and have our...

FEBRUARY 16 - Storm-Proof Faith 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:24–25; Acts 16 ________________________________________ “What the wicked dreads will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous is established forever.” — Proverbs 10:24–25 “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and...

FEBRUARY 15 - Choose Your Fun Wisely 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:23, 26; Acts 15 ________________________________________ “Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.” — Proverbs 10:23 “Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.” — Proverbs 10:26 “It has seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay...

FEBRUARY 14 - Blessings Without the Burden 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:22; Psalm 19; Acts 14 ________________________________________ “The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.” — Proverbs 10:22 “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” — Psalm 19:14 “Yet he did not leave himself without...

FEBRUARY 13 - The Power of Words 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:20–21; Acts 13 ________________________________________ “The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth. The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense.” — Proverbs 10:20–21 “And when they had carried out all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree an...

FEBRUARY 12 - Watch Your Words, Trust His Power 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:18–19; Psalm 18; Acts 12 ________________________________________ “The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool. When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.” — Proverbs 10:18–19 “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer…...

FEBRUARY 11 - Stay on the Path 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:17; Acts 11 ________________________________________ “Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray.” — Proverbs 10:17 “And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a great many people. And in Antioch the disciples were fi...

FEBRUARY 10 - Built to Last 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:15–16; Psalm 17; Acts 10 ________________________________________ “A rich man’s wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin. The wage of the righteous leads to life, the gain of the wicked to sin.” — Proverbs 10:15–16 “Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.” — Psalm 17:8 “So Peter ope...

FEBRUARY 9 - Wise Words and a Willing Heart 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:13–14; Acts 9 ________________________________________ “On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found… The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.” — Proverbs 10:13–14 “But the Lord said to him, ‘Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings...

FEBRUARY 8 - Love That Sticks 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:11–12; Acts 8 ________________________________________ “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.” — Proverbs 10:11–12 “And the crowds with one accord paid attention to what was being said by Philip when they heard him and saw...

FEBRUARY 7 - Walk the Talk 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:9–10; Acts 7 ________________________________________ “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, and a babbling fool will come to ruin.” — Proverbs 10:9–10 “And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’ And fall...

FEBRUARY 6 - Choose Wisdom Over Noise 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:8; Psalm 15; Acts 6 ________________________________________ “The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.” — Proverbs 10:8 “He who walks blamelessly and does what is right and speaks truth in his heart... shall never be moved.” — Psalm 15:2,5 “And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith...

FEBRUARY 5 - Legacy in the Light 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:6–7; Acts 5 ________________________________________ “Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.” — Proverbs 10:6–7 “But Peter said, ‘Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit… You...

FEBRUARY 4 - Stay Awake, Stay Wise 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:4–5; Psalm 14; Acts 4 ________________________________________ “A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.” — Proverbs 10:4–5 “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt, they do abomi...

FEBRUARY 3 - Fully Satisfied 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:3; Acts 3 ________________________________________ “The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.” — Proverbs 10:3 “But Peter said, ‘I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!’” — Acts 3:6 “And leaping up he stood and...