Each week I'll post some scriptures for us to read together. Read these texts together as a family or use them in your conversations with one another. Keep reading! And share what He is teaching you!
March 22-28, 2020
Sunday James 1:1-12 What is God's promise to those who ask for wisdom? What gets in the way of asking for wisdom? Monday Philippians 2:1-16 How would you describe Christ's attitude? What should be our attitude in difficult times? Tuesday Isaiah 41:1-10 According to Isaiah, what is God's heart toward you? Is there any situation where God cannot rescue you? Wednesday Luke 7:1-17 What moved Jesus to heal the sick? What moves you to serve others? Thursday Psalm 91:1-16 How would you describe God from these verses?What does God promise for the one who trusts Him? Friday Isaiah 40:18-31 What's the difference between God and idols? What happens when we put our trust in God? Saturday Luke 8:26-39 Why do you think the people were afraid of Jesus? What did Jesus ask the man to do with his freedom?
March 29-April 4, 2020
Sunday Matthew 5:1-16 Monday Luke 5:1-11 Tuesday Romans 5:1-21 Wednesday Romans 12:1-21 Thursday Ephesians 4:17-32 What have you learned to be true about the Messiah? What do you need to "put away" (stop doing) and what will you replace it with? Friday Colossians 3:1-17 Can you identify what you need to "put to death" or "put away" from your life? What do you need to add to your wardrobe and start wearing everyday? Saturday Revelation 21:1-27 What are you most looking forward to when you move into the Holy City? If these events unfolded tomorrow, who do you believe would be unprepared? ... what will you do today to help them be prepared?
April 5-11, 2020
Sunday Psalm 119:1-24 What are three benefits of knowing and obeying God's Word? If you didn't have access to God's Word, what would you miss most? Monday Psalm 119:25-48 What are three benefits of knowing and obeying God's Word? What can do you start doing, right now, to make God's Word more central to your life? Tuesday Psalm 119:49-80 What are three benefits of knowing and obeying God's Word? What promise or commitment do you need to make to God concerning His Word? Wednesday Psalm 119:81-104 What are three benefits of knowing and obeying God's Word? Is there an area of your life you have not surrendered to God? Will you give it to Him now? Thursday Psalm 119:105-136 What are three benefits of knowing and obeying God's Word? What does God's Word say about your future? What is absolutely certain, no matter what? Friday Psalm 119:137-160 What are three benefits of knowing and obeying God's Word? Make a list of all the qualities of God you have discovered to be true from His Word? Saturday Psalm 119:161-176 What are three benefits of knowing and obeying God's Word? Which of God's promises do you need to cling to the most right now? Why?
April 12-18, 2020
Sunday Genesis 22:1-18 Why does God ask us to put Him above everything and everyone else? What does obeying God in difficult moments reveal about our faith? Monday Genesis 50:1-21 What is the life transforming principle from Joseph's life? How did Joseph come to understand and live out this principle? Tuesday Exodus 6:28-7:13 What excuses do you offer God when He asks you to speak for Him? What did God promise to do when He sent Moses to speak for Him? Wednesday Joshua 2:1-24 Who did Rahab believe was actually in control of events and why did she believe that? How do we know that Rahab was placing her faith in the LORD? Thursday 1 Samuel 17:1-37 Why do you think David was so surprised that no one would fight Goliath? How do we know that David was placing his trust in the LORD? Friday John 4:1-26 Who is the "Samaritan woman" in your life? What does Jesus teach us about engaging people to know Him in this encounter? Saturday Philippians 2:1-18 Based on what you see in Jesus' example, how would you define humility? What is Jesus asking us to be and do right now in this moment?
April 19-25, 2020
Sunday Mark 16:1-20 How does the resurrection of Jesus impact your life right now? What are you doing to help fulfill Jesus' command to "Go into all the world ..."? Monday Luke 10:1-16 Why would Jesus send His disciples to the very places He was about to go? What's the warning for us in this text? Tuesday Luke 24:36-53 According to Jesus in this text, what is the primary task of a disciple? What impact did worshipping Jesus have on the disciples? Wednesday John 20:1-31 Which disciple do you most identify with? Mary Magdalene? Simon Peter? Thomas? Why? Why did John write this gospel? (31) How should this impact what you do today? Thursday Romans 10:1-21 How does Paul define the gospel of Jesus Christ? How would you respond to someone who asked you to explain the gospel? Friday Romans 16:1-27 What are we doing? Why are we doing it? How are you doing it? Saturday 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 What hinders you from sharing the gospel of Jesus with those in your life? What can we learn from Paul's testimony that will help us share the gospel with others?
April 26-May 2, 2020
Sunday James 1:1-15 What is joy and why is it so important in suffering? What does God want to accomplish through trials? Monday James 1:16-27 How has anger impacted your life? What keeps you from being a doer of the Word? Tuesday James 2:1-13 Why is showing favoritism such a big deal to God? How do I protect myself from showing favoritism? Wednesday James 2:14-26 How does James define faith? What can we learn from Abraham and Rahab? Thursday James 3:1-18 In what ways do you struggle with your tongue? What is the key to not sinning with our words? Friday James 4:1-17 How can I know when I am walking in humility? What does it look like to resist the devil? Saturday James 5:1-20 What should we do in the seasons of waiting? How can we help one another in times of suffering?
May 3-9, 2020
Consider reading all of 1 Peter this week, but focus on these verses ... Sunday 1 Peter 1:1-12 What aspects of God's nature are revealed in this section? What has God done to reveal the depth of His love for us? Monday 1 Peter 2:11-17 What does God ask us to do with the freedom He gives? Why is submission so challenging? What does our submission say about who God is? Tuesday 1 Peter 3:8-17 How does God expect me to respond to suffering and persecution? What would you say to someone who asked you for a reason to have hope? Wednesday 1 Peter 4:7-11 What does love look like in this moment? How are you reflecting this love in this moment? Thursday 1 Peter 4:12-19 How does suffering bring blessing into our lives? What does suffering reveal about us? About God? Friday 1 Peter 5:1-7 What does God do for the humble? How will I know when I am walking humbly with God? Saturday 1 Peter 5:8-14 What does Satan want to do to me? What are his tactics? What are God's promises to me in these verses?
May 10-16, 2020
This week we focus on some of the psalms pilgrims sang as they traveled to Jerusalem for the three great festivals. Sunday Psalm 121 What does this psalm reveal about God's nature? What do you think is the greatest danger we face right now? Monday Psalm 124 What does this psalm reveal about God's nature? How has the LORD shown you that He is on your side? Tuesday Psalm 125 What does this psalm reveal about God's nature? Are you confident of God's presence surrounding you right now? Why or why not? Wednesday Psalm 127 What does this psalm reveal about God's nature? What are you building with the life God has given you? Thursday Psalm 130 What does this psalm reveal about God's nature? Why is hope so important when we are waiting? Friday Psalm 131 What does this psalm reveal about God's nature? How should we respond when life is overwhelming? Saturday Psalm 133 What does this psalm reveal about God's nature? What do you think the "fine oil" and "dew" represent? Why are they important for unity?
May 17-23, 2020
Sunday Ruth 1 How does Naomi challenge my faith and the will of God? Monday Read Ruth 1 again! What do I see in Ruth that I want to imitate? Tuesday Ruth 2 What do I discover about Ruth's character in this chapter? Wednesday Read Ruth 2 again! What do I discover about Boaz's character in this chapter? Thursday Ruth 3 What can I learn from Ruth about submission and humility? Friday Read Ruth 3 again! What can I learn from Boaz about leadership and serving others? Saturday Ruth 4 What does this chapter reveal about redemption? How does redemption impact my life today?
May 24-30, 2020
Sunday Philippians 1:1-11 Rewrite Paul's prayer (9-11) in your own words ... Monday Philippians 1:12-30 What did Paul want more than anything else? What would your life look like if you embraced Paul's passion? Tuesday Philippians 2:1-18 How do you measure up to the example Jesus sets in these verses? Compare your life to His; where do you need to focus and why? Wednesday Philippians 2:19-30 Why is it so important to stay encouraged? How are you staying encouraged? Thursday Philippians 3:1-21 What would you give up in order to draw closer to Jesus? What would you not give up in order to draw closer to Jesus? Friday Philippians 4:1-9 What tends to dominate your thinking right now? What does Paul believe should dominate our mind? Saturday Philippians 4:10-23 What do you need to be content? What is the secret to lasting contentment?
May 31-June 6, 2020
Sunday John 6:22-59 The Bread of Life - who is Jesus to you? Monday John 8:12-20 The Light of the world - who is Jesus to you? Tuesday John 10:1-21 The Good Shepherd - who is Jesus to you? Wednesday John 11:17-27 The Resurrection and the Life - who is Jesus to you? Thursday John 14:1-14 The Way, the Truth, & the Life - who is Jesus to you? Friday John 15:1-17 The Vine - who is Jesus to you? Saturday John 8:30-59 "I AM" - who is Jesus to you?