Friday 16-August Isaiah 25; Song 1:1-7; 1 Timothy 3 Isaiah 25: Who are the strong people of God? What is the mountain of the Lord? Song 1:1-7: Why is the bride tanned? 1 Timothy 3: What is the mystery of godliness? Journal Prompt: Consider 1 Timothy 3:14-16. What can you do to avoid being led astray by people seeking to add to…

Thursday 8-August Isaiah 18; Ps 96; 1 Thessalonians 4 Isaiah 18: What will all the people see above the mountains? 1 Thessalonians 4: How does Paul describe the second coming of Jesus? Journal Prompt: According to 1 Thessalonians 4, how can you live a life that pleases God? Are you doing that? Answers: Isaiah 18: All the people will see a banner.…

Wednesday 14-August Isaiah 23; Job 42; 1 Timothy 1 Isaiah 23: What will happen to Tarshish? Job 42:  Why did Job’s family and friends return and what did they do for Job? 1 Timothy 1: Why did Paul write to Timothy to remain in Ephesus? Why did Paul receive mercy? Journal Prompt: Paul urges the Thessalonians to trust God for salvation, rather…

Tuesday 13-August Isaiah 22; Ps 98; 2 Thessalonians 3 Isaiah 22: Why does God criticize the Israelites? (see v. 11) 2 Thessalonians 3: About what does Paul warn the believers? Journal Prompt:  Why do you think Paul encourages the believers to not grow weary in doing good?  How can you become weary when serving others? Answers: Isaiah 22: God criticizes the Israelites…

Monday 12-August Isaiah 21; Job 41; 2 Thessalonians 2 2 Thessalonians 2: According to Paul, how are people trying to deceive the believers in Thessaloniki? Journal Prompt:  How can you be deceived by the enemy?  Can you think of a time when the enemy has attempted to deceive you? Answers: 2 Thessalonians 2:  Paul says that some are trying to persuade the…

Sunday 11-August Reflect on God as Hope Good morning!  On this Sabbath day, set aside some time to just spend time with God.  Consider on God as our hope.  Here are a few Bible verses to consider. 1 Peter 1:3; 1 Peter 3:15; Psalm 130:5; Micah 7:7; Hebrews 10:23; Romans 5:3-4; Psalm 119;114 Sunday 11-August Reflect on God as Hope Monday 12-August…

Saturday 10-August Isaiah 20; Ps 97; 2 Thessalonians 1 Isaiah 20: What was Isaiah told to do by the Lord – why and for how long? 2 Thessalonians 1: Who wrote this letter?  What did they pray for the Thessalonians? Journal Prompt: Answers: Isaiah 20: Isaiah was told to walk around naked and barefoot for three years as a sign against Egypt and…

Friday 9-August Isaiah 19; Job 40; 1 Thessalonians 5 Isaiah 19: What surprising turn of events will happen in Egypt?   1 Thessalonians 5: What does Paul urge us to do? Journal Prompt: One of the thing Paul tells us is to “always be grateful and never stop praying.” What does this look like in your life? Answers: Isaiah 19  Five cities…

Wednesday 7-August Isaiah 17; Job 39; 1 Thessalonians 3 Isaiah 17: Why would Damascus and Ephraim be destroyed? 1 Thessalonians 3:  Who did Paul send and why? Isaiah 17: They had forgotten God. They had not remembered that He was their protector and provider. Left to their own devices they deserted God and His principles. 1 Thessalonians 3:  Paul sent Timothy to…

Tuesday 6-August Isaiah 16; Ps 95; 1 Thessalonians 2 Isaiah 16: Who will give shelter to the Moabite refugees? Who is the one to sit on the throne of David? 1 Thessalonians 2: How does Paul describe his behavior when he came to Thessalonica? Journal Prompt: From Psalm 95: 6-7 Bow down and worship the Lord our Creator!  The Lord is our God,  and we are…