Verse of the week · Week of April 4, 2027
The poor
Sunday's verse is Luke 6:20; Wednesday's companion is Proverbs 14:31. Print the bulletin insert for your church, the cards for a midweek group, or just keep one on the fridge.
Sunday April 4, 2027
“And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.”
Luke 6:20
Wednesday April 7, 2027 · companion
“He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.”
Proverbs 14:31
Print it for your church or group
Everything here is free to reproduce: bulletin inserts, handouts, slides, newsletters. Letter or A4. Use card stock for the cards if you have it.
Luke 6:20 · King James Version
And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
Not the spiritually poor — simply the poor. Luke's version of the Beatitudes leaves no room for softening.
- Question
- What does it mean that the poor are blessed?
- This week
- Spend an hour with someone who has less than you.
Wednesday · Proverbs 14:31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
To oppress the poor is to reproach God. To honor God is to show mercy to the poor. The two are the same thing.
Use it at your church
One printed sheet reaches a whole congregation. Here is the simplest way to use this week's verse:
- Print the bulletin insert, cut it down the middle, and tuck one into each bulletin.
- Print the verse cards on card stock for the welcome table or a Wednesday group.
- Share the Sunday card image on your church's page or in the newsletter.
Free for church, class, and personal use. No permission or attribution needed beyond the web address on the card.
Daily Blessing
This is the same verse players unlock in The Official Bible Solitaire® this Sunday. Win the Daily Blessing game, earn the verse. Free to play.
