Sunday 5-May-19 Reflect on God as Sovereign Take time today to rest. Jesus doesn’t just offer rest. He shows us how to do it. It is necessity, not a luxury. An act of worship, not a sign of laziness.  In His earthly life, Jesus displayed many facets of rest. Spiritual rest. Physical rest. Mental rest.  We need to follow His lead! Take…

Friday 3-May-19 2 Sam 1-2; Eccl 11:6-10; Acts 14 2 Samuel 1:  Why did David kill the Amalekite servant? 2 Samuel 2: David is annointed king of ?  Who was Ishbosheth?  Who was Abner and who was Joab? Acts 14: What cities did Paul and Barnabas visit? Why did Paul and Barnabas tear their clothes in Lystra? Journal Prompt: How do you…

Thursday 2-May-19 1 Sam 28-29; Ps 53; Acts 13 1 Samuel 28: Why did David leave his role as mercenary for the Philistines? 1 Samuel 29: What happened in Ziklag? What statute did David make (v. 25)? What did David do with the plunder? Acts 13:  What was happening when the Holy Spirit spoke to Saul, Barnabas and others?  What did the…

Wednesday 1-May 1 Sam 25-27; Eccl 11:1-5; Acts 12 1 Samuel 25: Who told Abigail about what transpired between David and her husband? What argument did Abigail use to persuade David not to attack her household? 1 Samuel 26: Who was Abner and what did David criticize Abner for? 1 Samuel 27: Why did David flee and who did he go to…

Tuesday 30-Apr-19 1 Sam 22-24; Ps 52; Acts 11 1 Sam 22: What men did David lead? What happened to Ahimlech and why? 1 Samuel 23:  How did David escape from Saul at Keilah?  1 Samuel 24: What did David NOT do when he had the chance and why not?  What assurance does God give David through the words of his enemy…

Here are our weekly readings for the week. As you seek the Lord in His word, reflect on His strength. Sunday 28-April Reflect on God as Strength Monday 29-April 1Sam 19-21; Eccl 10:12-20; Acts 10 Tuesday 30-April 1Sam 22-24; Ps 52; Acts 11 Wednesday 1-May 1Sam 25-27; Eccl 11:1-5; Acts 12 Thursday 2-May 1Sam 28-29; Ps 53; Acts 13 Friday 3-May 2Sam…

Saturday 27 April 1 Sam 16-18; Ps 51; Acts 9 1 Samuel 16: Who was Jesse? What service did David render to Saul? 1 Samuel 17: What reward did Saul offer for defeating Goliath? Consider David’s confidence in the Lord – how did David feel he had prepared for this situation? How did he kill Goliath? 1 Samuel 18: What did Jonathon…

Friday 26 April 1 Sam 13-15; Eccl 10:1-11; Acts 8 1 Samuel 13: How old was Saul when he became king and how long did he rule?  What did Saul do to displease God? Why? What did Samuel say was the consequence?  Who in the Israelite army had weapons? 1 Samuel 14: What did Jonathon do that almost cost him his life? …

Thursday 25 April 1 Sam 10-12; Ps 50; Acts 7 1 Samuel 10:  Was Saul a willing candidate to be king? 1 Samuel 11: What happened between the Ammonites and the Israelites at Jabesh-Gilead  What would be your character study of Saul at this point? 1 Samuel 12: What is Samuel’s farewell speech all about?  Do you see a pattern here? Acts…

Wednesday 24 April 1 Sam 7-9; Eccl 9:11-18; Acts 6 1 Sam 7: What did Samuel warn the people about?  How did the Israelites manage to defeat the Philistines? 1 Samuel 8:  How do you see similarities in Samuel and his predecessor Eli?  What did the people want and what was the Lord’s response? What did Samuel say was wrong with seeking…