Dark Horses: Overlooked Heroes - Day 33
Day 33 - Wednesday, August 7
Read Deuteronomy 5
Highlight
Deuteronomy 5 recounts the familiar story of the Ten Commandments, which were given to the Israelites as a covenant between them and God. These commandments are foundational to the moral and ethical conduct expected of God's people. The Ten Commandments provide a clear framework for what it means to walk faithfully with God. They outline how we should relate to God and to one another. Enoch's walk with God would have been characterized by obedience to these principles, even though he lived long before they were formally given to Israel. Obedience to God's commandments is a crucial aspect of walking in the same direction as God and having a close relationship with Him. It shows our commitment to His ways and our desire to live a life that pleases Him.
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 Deuteronomy 5
Highlight
Deuteronomy 5 recounts the familiar story of the Ten Commandments, which were given to the Israelites as a covenant between them and God. These commandments are foundational to the moral and ethical conduct expected of God's people. The Ten Commandments provide a clear framework for what it means to walk faithfully with God. They outline how we should relate to God and to one another. Enoch's walk with God would have been characterized by obedience to these principles, even though he lived long before they were formally given to Israel. Obedience to God's commandments is a crucial aspect of walking in the same direction as God and having a close relationship with Him. It shows our commitment to His ways and our desire to live a life that pleases Him.
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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