2012 Monthly ScripturesThis year we are going to memorize Romans 12. Scriptures are taken from the NIV 2011 unless otherwise noted. To see various Bible in a Year reading plans, click here. JanuaryTherefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1 FebruaryDo not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 MarchFor by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. Romans 12:3 AprilFor just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. Romans 12:4-5 MayWe have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach. Romans 12:6-7 JuneIf it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. Romans 12:8 JulyLove must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:9-10 AugustNever be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Romans 12:11-13 SeptemberBless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:14-15 OctoberLive in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not think you are superior. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. Romans 12:16-17 NovemberIf it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. Romans 12:18-19 DecemberOn the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:20-21 2011 Monthly ScripturesJanuaryBe kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 FebruarySpeaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:15 MarchAnd we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 AprilWe all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6 MayTherefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20 JuneNow to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. 1 Timothy 1:17 JulyTaste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:8 AugustBut for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves. Malachi 4:2 SeptemberThe thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 OctoberFor the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endures to all generations. Psalm 100:5 NovemberI will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. Psalm 34:1 DecemberFor the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. Titus 2:11-12 |


