Good Question - Day 15
Day 15: Friday, May 5
Read Proverbs 20-21
Highlight
Proverbs 20:22 - “Do not say, ‘I’ll pay you back for this wrong!’ Wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.” People should not take vengeance on evil, for only God can repay evil justly (see Romans 12:19-20). The response instead should be to ‘wait’ on the Lord, but this doesn’t just mean be patient. It’s an act of faith: this waiting involves belief in and reliance upon God. We can be confident that there will be justice.
Proverbs 21:9; 19 - “Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife… Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and ill-tempered wife.” The first thing to do is remember that these proverbs are the words of King Solomon to his sons; the context is important so that we don’t think the Bible is singling out women as being the source of all marital conflict. What the Bible is saying is that simplicity with peace is better than prosperity with strife. The wisdom encouraged is to be careful in choosing a marriage partner and then to be diligent in cultivating a mutually submissive relationship to make the marriage enjoyable.
Reflection & Prayer
For this reading plan we will be using a tool to guide our study of Scripture that’s called the S.O.A.P. Method. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. We recommend you use a journal with this method and write out your thoughts on each of these areas for each day of reading. It doesn’t have to be long-winded and you don’t need a fancy journal. But for anyone that has not journaled before, the benefit is that it often helps us focus and avoid distractions during prayer and Bible study.
S.O.A.P. Method
Scripture - Pick a verse or two that stood out to you and write it in your journal. Be looking for a “Holy Spirit Highlight.” What did you read and think “I needed to hear that” or felt like it was written just for you?
Observation - Now write some observations about the verse(s) or passage. What is this passage or verse saying? About God? About people? How is Jesus revealed in these verses?
Application - Now write a few sentences on how this passage applies to your life. Is there truth about God that you are to believe? A promise to receive? Is the Holy Spirit convicting you of something you need to do or stop doing in light of God’s truth?
Prayer - Now write out a prayer to God in response to this Scripture. This is a way to turn God’s Word to you back to Him. Be honest and express your heart to Him. God always listens and He delights in your prayers. (Psalm 34:15; Proverbs 15:8)
Read Proverbs 20-21
Highlight
Proverbs 20:22 - “Do not say, ‘I’ll pay you back for this wrong!’ Wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.” People should not take vengeance on evil, for only God can repay evil justly (see Romans 12:19-20). The response instead should be to ‘wait’ on the Lord, but this doesn’t just mean be patient. It’s an act of faith: this waiting involves belief in and reliance upon God. We can be confident that there will be justice.
Proverbs 21:9; 19 - “Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife… Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and ill-tempered wife.” The first thing to do is remember that these proverbs are the words of King Solomon to his sons; the context is important so that we don’t think the Bible is singling out women as being the source of all marital conflict. What the Bible is saying is that simplicity with peace is better than prosperity with strife. The wisdom encouraged is to be careful in choosing a marriage partner and then to be diligent in cultivating a mutually submissive relationship to make the marriage enjoyable.
Reflection & Prayer
For this reading plan we will be using a tool to guide our study of Scripture that’s called the S.O.A.P. Method. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. We recommend you use a journal with this method and write out your thoughts on each of these areas for each day of reading. It doesn’t have to be long-winded and you don’t need a fancy journal. But for anyone that has not journaled before, the benefit is that it often helps us focus and avoid distractions during prayer and Bible study.
S.O.A.P. Method
Scripture - Pick a verse or two that stood out to you and write it in your journal. Be looking for a “Holy Spirit Highlight.” What did you read and think “I needed to hear that” or felt like it was written just for you?
Observation - Now write some observations about the verse(s) or passage. What is this passage or verse saying? About God? About people? How is Jesus revealed in these verses?
Application - Now write a few sentences on how this passage applies to your life. Is there truth about God that you are to believe? A promise to receive? Is the Holy Spirit convicting you of something you need to do or stop doing in light of God’s truth?
Prayer - Now write out a prayer to God in response to this Scripture. This is a way to turn God’s Word to you back to Him. Be honest and express your heart to Him. God always listens and He delights in your prayers. (Psalm 34:15; Proverbs 15:8)
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