Cost of Living - Day 09
Day 09 - Thursday, January 18
Read Luke 15:8-10
Highlight
A silver coin or silver drachma, would have been roughly a day's wage. If this was part of her dowry price of her marriage, she would have worn the coins in her headdress and noticed instantly when it had gone missing. Therefore she begins the tedious search of finding what is missing. She searches for what she has been entrusted to keep safe. Once the coin is found, she rejoices and invites others to rejoice with her.
Jesus compares the rejoicing of one coin found to the rejoicing of angels when one sinner repents. As Jesus’ bride, we were bought at a price. Therefore, after living in sin, we repent of our sins, the angels rejoice. Just as the woman rejoices as her dowry coin is found.
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 15:8-10
Highlight
A silver coin or silver drachma, would have been roughly a day's wage. If this was part of her dowry price of her marriage, she would have worn the coins in her headdress and noticed instantly when it had gone missing. Therefore she begins the tedious search of finding what is missing. She searches for what she has been entrusted to keep safe. Once the coin is found, she rejoices and invites others to rejoice with her.
Jesus compares the rejoicing of one coin found to the rejoicing of angels when one sinner repents. As Jesus’ bride, we were bought at a price. Therefore, after living in sin, we repent of our sins, the angels rejoice. Just as the woman rejoices as her dowry coin is found.
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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