Cost of Living - Day 07
Day 07 - Tuesday, January 16
Read Luke 14:7-24
Highlight
In Biblical days it was customary for there to be multiple invitations to a banquet. The first invitation was often to announce that it was happening in the near future, and the second to announce the banquet was prepared and ready for guests to arrive. In today’s culture it is a bit like a calendar invite to a meeting, and then being alerted 30 minutes before said meeting. Except in the Biblical times, it was often servants going out to make these personal invitations.
This custom is important to note, because it is a direct correlation to Israel's history. God used Moses and the other prophets to tell the people about a Messiah that was promised. Then Jesus arrives proclaiming that the banquet is ready for those who have been invited. Yet, those originally invited, the people of Israel - God’s chosen people - reject Him. They decline the invitation to the banquet, because of other things going on. Therefore, the master of the banquet - God - extends the invitation to others - those cast aside, Gentles, and the whole world.
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 Luke 14:7-24
Highlight
In Biblical days it was customary for there to be multiple invitations to a banquet. The first invitation was often to announce that it was happening in the near future, and the second to announce the banquet was prepared and ready for guests to arrive. In today’s culture it is a bit like a calendar invite to a meeting, and then being alerted 30 minutes before said meeting. Except in the Biblical times, it was often servants going out to make these personal invitations.
This custom is important to note, because it is a direct correlation to Israel's history. God used Moses and the other prophets to tell the people about a Messiah that was promised. Then Jesus arrives proclaiming that the banquet is ready for those who have been invited. Yet, those originally invited, the people of Israel - God’s chosen people - reject Him. They decline the invitation to the banquet, because of other things going on. Therefore, the master of the banquet - God - extends the invitation to others - those cast aside, Gentles, and the whole world.
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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