Monday

22-July

Isaiah 3; Job 32; Ephesians 3

Isaiah 3: In what ways will God bring judgment upon Israel? How do the people feel about their sin?

Ephesians 3: How are we strengthened by God? In what are we strengthened?

Journal Prompt: When we accept Christ as our Savior, He dwells within us (v. 17) through the power of the Holy Spirit  – in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him (v. 12) and He is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think (v. 20).  Do you approach our High Priest with boldness and confidence so he can do great things through you?  If you don’t, why not?

Answers:

Isaiah 3:  There will be a famine and a drought and there will be a lack of leaders – people will ‘rule’ one another.  The people are not ashamed of their sin, they don’t even try to hide it.  This reminds me of our society today – ‘sin’ is now a relative term and no longer carries a sense of judgment.  It should, because it will.

Ephesians 3: The Holy Spirit inside us strengthens us. We are strengthened in our faith, love, and understanding in Christ.