Read Through the Bible in 2013: November 4-9 Schedule

11/4/2013	I Chronicles 1, 2	Psalm 107
11/5/2013	I Chronicles 3-5	Psalm 108
11/6/2013	I Chronicles 6, 7	Psalms 109, 110
11/7/2013	I Chronicles 8-10	Psalms 111-114
11/8/2013	I Chronicles 11, 12	Psalms 115, 116
11/9/2013	I Chronicles 13-15	Psalms 117, 118

For more information concerning the Old Testament book of I Chronicles see this post.

Journal Through the Bible: Week 41 Thursday

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I Samuel 29:1-30:8  (read Thursday, October 17, 2013)

Even though Achish trusted David enough to take him and his men into battle against Saul's armies the princes of the Philistines did not trust David's allegiance. They expected David to turn against them and fight Israel. They were probably right.

David seems to have had some influence upon Achish's spiritual beliefs. Achish swears of David's faithfulness to him by the name of the LORD. (Are there any further dealings between Achish and David after David becomes king of Israel?)

Does God issue any commands in this passage?

• He commanded David to pursue the Amalekites, the warriors that had taken captive the families of David and his men.

Does God  make any promises?

• God promised David that he would overtake the Amalekites and would recover everybody and everything.

Does this passage teach anything about Jesus?

• David is the type of Christ. His own people turned against him but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. (30:6)

Does this passage teach anything about yet-future events?

• The people of God will one day reclaim all that evil has held captive.

Journal Through the Bible: Week 41 Wednesday

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I Samuel chapter 28  (read Wednesday, October 16, 2013)

Saul makes the woman with a familiar spirit a promies that she would not be punished for the deed of performing her craft. He even swears an oath by the name of God! He had no right to do that! Perhaps Saul himself wouldn't punish her but the LORD most certainly would punish her for her willful demonic activity. After all, it wasn't Saul who originally demanded death for those seeking information from spirits. That would be the LORD who commanded the people not to allow sorcery within their borders.

Does God issue any commands?

• None.

Does God make any promises?

• None.

Does this chapter teach anything about Jesus?

• Not that I identified.

Does this chapter teach anything about yet-future events?

• Not that I identified.

TAKE TIME: October 28-November 2 Reading Schedule

Introduction: This week we will read of David's successes that showcase his use of the sword to triumph over his enemies. Then we will read of the sin that showcases the sword hanging over his family for the rest of his life. It might not seem like it, but in both of these times David was a man living by grace. It is as simple as that.

 Assignment:

• Monday - II Samuel chapter 8
• Tuesday - II Samuel chapter 9
• Wednesday - II Samuel chapter 10
• Thursday - II Samuel chapter 11
• Friday - II Samuel chapter 12
• Saturday - Psalm 51

Memory Verse

Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from sin. Psalm 51:1-2


Prayer Journal (ACTS)

• Adoration - This week take time each day to praise God for His mercy!
• Confession - Ask God to reveal hidden sin in your life and then confess it.
• Thanksgiving - Thank God for any answers to your prayers.
• Supplication - What are your prayer requests this week? List them for future reference so that you can see how God answers.

Search the Scriptures

Look for references for each of the following:

• Promises that God made and to whom He made them. Do they apply to you?
• References that either refer to or infer something about future events.
• What does this passage teach about Jesus?
• Commandments that God made and to whom He made them. Do they apply to you?

Putting the Word into Action

Our reading this week documents the triumphs and defeats of David's physical and spiritual life. Trick or treaters will soon be knocking on the door! Why not give them the treat of a gospel witness along with plenty of goodies (and that does not necessarily mean just candy)?