Thy Kingdom Come - Day 10
Day 10 - Friday, November 22
Read John 17
Highlight
If you knew you were about to be betrayed, arrested and killed, how would you spend the time leading up to that arrest? Jesus spent His night in prayer. He prays for the Father to be glorified through what is about to happen, and then He spends the majority of the time praying for His disciples and for all who will believe - you and me. God’s Kingdom was about to win the war, and Jesus prayed for His followers to have the kingdom strength to win battles they would face. Not by their own works, but by the Holy Spirit. God’s kingdom is now through the Spirit, and not yet because there is a heavenly kingdom awaiting us with the Father and Son.
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 John 17
Highlight
If you knew you were about to be betrayed, arrested and killed, how would you spend the time leading up to that arrest? Jesus spent His night in prayer. He prays for the Father to be glorified through what is about to happen, and then He spends the majority of the time praying for His disciples and for all who will believe - you and me. God’s Kingdom was about to win the war, and Jesus prayed for His followers to have the kingdom strength to win battles they would face. Not by their own works, but by the Holy Spirit. God’s kingdom is now through the Spirit, and not yet because there is a heavenly kingdom awaiting us with the Father and Son.
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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