Days 102 and 103 reading God's Word together

April 12, 2013            Josh 23–24, Luke 10:1–16, Ps 45:8–17, Prov 9:16–18

April 13, 2013            Judg 1–2, Luke 10:17–37, Ps 46:1–4, Prov 10:1–2

Joshua 23-24

These two chapters are the farewell speech of Joshua. He first speaks to the leaders (chapter 23) and then to all the people (chapter 24). Joshua had been a great leader, but he gives all the honor to God. Why do think this is such a hard thing to do for many leaders?

Joshua understood that his first responsibility in discipleship was to his own family. Does your life show this same priority?

Judges 1-2

The book of Judges is a very sad time for God’s people. Without the strong leadership of Joshua to lead them they each did what they felt was right in their own eyes. Sounds a lot like today doesn’t it?

The nation of Israel made some real mistakes and it lead to some real failures. In chapter one, they did not finish conquering the land. In chapter two, they forgot God’s Law and did not look to God for help. May the same never be said of us.

Luke 10:1-37

Jesus chose seventy to spread the Good News. When the seventy returned, they were overjoyed with their experiences of victory; and Jesus saw in those victories the defeat of the devil (v. 18; John 12:31–32; Isa. 14:4–11; Gen. 3:15; Rom. 16:20). But even greater than these victories is the privilege of being enrolled in heaven (Phil. 4:3; Rev. 20:12–15). Do you rejoice in your salvation? Does this lead you to service?

What brings you joy? What makes you rejoice? Does seeing someone come to Christ bring you great joy?

What is the point of the parable of the Good Samaritan?

Do you show compassion when the opportunity comes before you?

Psalm 45:8-17

Revelation 19 tells the story of the wedding of the Lamb. Read this text, are you looking forward to this glorious event?

Psalm 46:1-4                          

This Psalm was the inspiration for Martin Luther’s, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.”

When we are under God’s protection we have nothing to fear, even though the solid earth were rent asunder and the mountains tumble into the sea. What do you fear? Why?

Proverbs 9:16-18

Those who enter into the house of folly have already died spiritually. Are you alive in Christ or dead in sin?

Proverbs 10:1-2

There is a contrast between those who choose wisdom or foolishness. The first is joy and grief. Do you bring joy or grief to your parents? Second, profit and loss, how did you get your money? Does that bring you real joy or not?