August 21

28 And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

29 When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples,

30 saying, "Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here.

31 If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' you shall say this: 'The Lord has need of it.'"

32 So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them.

33 And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, "Why are you untying the colt?"

34 And they said, "The Lord has need of it."

35 And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it.

36 And as he rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road.

37 As he was drawing near-already on the way down the Mount of Olives-the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen,

38 saying, "Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!" - Luke 19:28-38

11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people,

12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,

14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.

15 Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you. - Titus 2:11-15

Proverbs 15:17–33 (ESV): 18  A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, 

but he who is slow to anger quiets contention. 

 19  The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, 

but the path of the upright is a level highway. 

 20  A wise son makes a glad father, 

but a foolish man despises his mother. 

 21  Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, 

but a man of understanding walks straight ahead. 

 22  Without counsel plans fail, 

but with many advisers they succeed. 

 23  To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, 

and a word in season, how good it is! 

 24  The path of life leads upward for the prudent, 

that he may turn away from Sheol beneath. 

 25  The Lord tears down the house of the proud 

but maintains the widow’s boundaries. 

 26  The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord, 

but gracious words are pure. 

 27  Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, 

but he who hates bribes will live. 

 28  The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, 

but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. 

 29  The Lord is far from the wicked, 

but he hears the prayer of the righteous. 

 30  The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, 

and good news refreshes the bones. 

 31  The ear that listens to life-giving reproof 

will dwell among the wise. 

 32  Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, 

but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence. 

 33  The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, 

and humility comes before honor.