This February, we have decided to focus on the book of Job in the Bible.
This challenge starts for February 1st, 2024. However, you can honestly start any day and consistently read for 29 days.
The Reading Plan
The Importance of the Book of Job
Have you ever been mad at God? Be honest. The Gospel of Job is a heart wrenching narrative of Job deeply expressing himself throughout his life’s trials and tribulations. Job expresses his raw feelings to God openly. Though Job is a Godly man, he struggles with depression and feeling broken after countless defeat after defeat. We learn about Job’s heartaches as he struggles with an enormous amount of internal pain from losing his children, his possessions, Satan’s inflictions, and even his own health. As you study Job, we find that even in this ancient time, human suffering was still inevitable. In the end, read on to see how even after losing everything, questioning his own existence, and even God—God reveals his everlasting goodness and who truly He is even in the midst of pain.
Reflection questions to ask yourself:
What did I learn?
How does this chapter relate to my life’s circumstances currently?
How can I apply this chapter to my life?
How does this passage relate to the world today?
What key words stood out to me in this chapter?
How does this chapter inspire greater gratitude, humility, and/or joy in Christ?
How do the truths of this text shape the way I view present circumstances?
How do the truths of this text shape the way I view God?
How could I explain this chapter to someone in six words or less?
How can my attitude/actions improve based on truths I learned today?
How can I apply this chapter to my prayers?
Prayer for this Challenge:
Dear Father, I thank You for your word. I pray as I begin this challenge, You would equip me daily with your strength to endure and be consistent. I pray this challenge changes my life greatly. I pray I get to know You on a deeper level than I’ve ever been. I pray I hear from You in a special way that strengthens our bond. I pray I gain a deeper understanding of Your love and the essence of Your goodness. May I fall in love with Your word and absorb Your wisdom. I pray for myself and the people on this challenge with me as we honor You; may we get to know You deeper through this study. Amen.
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