Vision Week | Day 05
Day 05 - Friday, November 29
Read 2 King 20
Highlight
Judah’s history of kings was notoriously bad. There was corruption, rampant evil, and a lack of fear for God. Until King Hezekiah, the people of Judah were not following the Law God had set up. It was Hezekiah who restored the temple, purified the priest, and began to reestablish the ways of the Law in the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Yet, he still fell ill to human sickness. He cried out to God and through his faithfulness, God “turned weakness into strength” (Hebrews 11:34). Hezekiah's account of helping to restore the people of God back Himself can be found in 2 Chronicles 29-32.
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 2 King 20
Highlight
Judah’s history of kings was notoriously bad. There was corruption, rampant evil, and a lack of fear for God. Until King Hezekiah, the people of Judah were not following the Law God had set up. It was Hezekiah who restored the temple, purified the priest, and began to reestablish the ways of the Law in the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Yet, he still fell ill to human sickness. He cried out to God and through his faithfulness, God “turned weakness into strength” (Hebrews 11:34). Hezekiah's account of helping to restore the people of God back Himself can be found in 2 Chronicles 29-32.
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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