Mon., 8/3

Short Reading: Genesis 50:15, 19-20

Long Reading: Genesis 50:15-21

Why would Joseph’s brothers be worried?

How do you think Joseph came to this conclusion?

 

Tue., 8/4

Short Reading: Psalm 22:1-8

Long Reading: Psalm 22

Setting aside for a moment Jesus’ quoting of this psalm on the cross, how does the author feel?

If you had to summarize the psalm in one statement, what would you say?

 

Wed., 8/5

Short Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Long Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

What weaknesses might God use in your life to show His sufficient grace?

What would it take for you to be well content with weaknesses?

 

Thu., 8/6

Short Reading: 1 Peter 5:5-7, 10

Long Reading: 1 Peter 5:1-11

How are humility and weakness connected?

How does this passage fit with 2 Corinthians 12?

 

Fri., 8/7

Short Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:2-6

Long Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:2-6

How does this show Jesus as our example?

How is Jesus weak? How is He powerful?

 

Sat., 8/8

Short Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:20-25

Long Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:14-27

How does the fact that some body members need more protection than others help us understand sufficient grace?

How does this illustrate our part in God’s giving sufficient grace?

 

Sun., 8/9

Short Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18

Long Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18

How does our helping the weak support or interfere with God’s sufficient grace?

Can you see yourself giving God thanks for weakness?