Monthly Archives: October 2017

October 29: Dedication of the Temple

  Sunday:         1 Kings 5:1-7; 8:1-13    Solomon Dedicates the Temple Monday:        1 Kings 11:1-13           Solomon Turns away from God Tuesday:        1 Kings 12:1-5, 12-20   Israel & Judah Separate Wednesday:   1 Kings 16:23-28         Samaria Becomes Israel’s Capital Thursday:      1 Kings 16:39-17:1      … Continue reading

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October 22: David is Anointed

Sunday:           1 Samuel 16:1-13 David Anointed by Samuel Monday:         1 Samuel 17:1-11 Goliath’s Challenge Tuesday:         1 Samuel 17:32-48 David Defeats Goliath Wednesday:     1 Samuel 18:5-16 Saul Fears David Thursday:       2 Samuel 2:1-7 and 2 Samuel 5:1-5 David Proclaimed King of … Continue reading

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October 8: God Provides Manna

Discussion Questions What do you find most difficult about long trips? Why do you think the Israelites longed to go back to Egypt? Why did everyone have just enough? Is “just enough” satisfying for you?   Acting on the Word … Continue reading

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October 15: God Calls Samuel

Discussion Questions Who mentored you when you were young? Who taught you the most about God? What is the first prayer experience you remember?   Acting on the Word Encourage someone younger than yourself this week. Daily Readings Sunday:         1 … Continue reading

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October 1: God’s Name and Moses’ Call

Discussion Questions Why were you given the name you have? What do you think of “I Am” as God’s name? Why do you think Moses keeps offering excuses? When have you offered an excuse to God? Acting on the Word … Continue reading

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