Dark Horses: Overlooked Heroes - Day 28
Day 28 - Wednesday, July 31
Read Joshua 4
Highlight
After crossing the Jordan, Joshua instructs the Israelites to take twelve stones from the riverbed and set them up as a memorial. These stones serve as a reminder of God's miraculous intervention and faithfulness in bringing His people into the Promised Land. The memorial stones are a tangible reminder of God's faithfulness. Rahab's inclusion in the Israelite community is also a testament to God's grace and the power of faith. Just as the stones remind the Israelites of God's deliverance, Rahab's story reminds us that God can use anyone, regardless of their past, to fulfill His purposes.
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? Is the Holy Spirit convicting you of something you need to do or stop doing in light of God’s truth? Who could you share this story with and how God is speaking to you about it this week?
Prayer - Now write out a prayer to God in response to this Scripture. Be honest and express your heart to Him. God always listens and He delights in your prayers (Psalm 34:15; Proverbs 15:8).
Read Joshua 4
Highlight
After crossing the Jordan, Joshua instructs the Israelites to take twelve stones from the riverbed and set them up as a memorial. These stones serve as a reminder of God's miraculous intervention and faithfulness in bringing His people into the Promised Land. The memorial stones are a tangible reminder of God's faithfulness. Rahab's inclusion in the Israelite community is also a testament to God's grace and the power of faith. Just as the stones remind the Israelites of God's deliverance, Rahab's story reminds us that God can use anyone, regardless of their past, to fulfill His purposes.
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? Is the Holy Spirit convicting you of something you need to do or stop doing in light of God’s truth? Who could you share this story with and how God is speaking to you about it this week?
Prayer - Now write out a prayer to God in response to this Scripture. 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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