Celebrating 40 Years - Day 01
Day 01 - Monday, September 09
Read Acts 2
Highlight
Pentecost, also known as the Festival of Weeks, is one of the three festivals that was to be held each year. The Old Testament outlines the main festivals in Deuteronomy 16 and explains what is expected from each celebration. The Festival of Weeks was to be held 50 days after Passover. It was to give thanks for the harvest the Lord provided. The timing of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit coming in Acts 2 is not a coincidence. The Lord orchestrated the opportunity for His people to be in the city of Jerusalem at just the right time to hear the Gospel in their own language.
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 Acts 2
Highlight
Pentecost, also known as the Festival of Weeks, is one of the three festivals that was to be held each year. The Old Testament outlines the main festivals in Deuteronomy 16 and explains what is expected from each celebration. The Festival of Weeks was to be held 50 days after Passover. It was to give thanks for the harvest the Lord provided. The timing of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit coming in Acts 2 is not a coincidence. The Lord orchestrated the opportunity for His people to be in the city of Jerusalem at just the right time to hear the Gospel in their own language.
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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