This is a small group that was following the plan to read through the Bible one chapter at a time with Good Morning Girls. Good Morning Girls is on an indefinite break. But will we continue reading through the Bible.
Each Monday go to the Weekly Reading Plan or the Bible Study Thread for our current book to see the introductory post for the week and the weekly reading passages, discussion questions, and memory verse.
Be sure to come here each day to see what the members of the group are sharing. Try to participate in the discussion with a post at least once each week to share with us what God is teaching you. Posting on the forum helps motivate all of us to keep reading by seeing the others persevering and it provides additional insight and learning.
Each Friday we will attempt to share a Friday Devotional that addresses some of the topics we have read that week.
Please also take time to read the Group Overview post that provides some ideas on how to get the most out of your study here! You can find this post in the the "Bible Study" section of the board.
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Week of June 5, 2017
Week of June 5
This Week’s Reading Assignment
S.O.A.K. any verse of your choosing.
The group discussion thread is under Bible Study » 2 Samuel.
Monday
Reading: 2 Samuel 1
Verse of the Day: 2 Samuel 1:17
Optional GMG Discussion/ Personal Reflection Question: David felt deep sorrow over the death of Saul and Jonathan and he lamented. One-third of the Psalms are lamentations. Have you learned to lament?
Much of a Christian’s prayer time consists of praise, confession, petitions and thanksgiving. But God wants us to take our grief, sorrows and pain to him also. He knows of your suffering and losses – He is there for you when you cry. Is there something that is hurting you today? Take it to the Lord in prayer and write your lamentation below.
Tuesday
Reading: 2 Samuel 2
Verse of the Day: 2 Samuel 2:1
Optional GMG Discussion/ Personal Reflection Question: David constantly inquired of the Lord for direction. He wanted to be right in the center of God’s will.
God has a plan for your life too. His will is that you obey Him. He will never lead you to disobedience of His Word. But is there a decision for your life, that you need to inquire of the Lord about? Ask Him now.
Remember God is for you. If you are truly seeking His will, you can trust Him as He guides you.
Wednesday
Reading: 2 Samuel 3
Verse of the Day: 2 Samuel 3:1
Optional GMG Discussion/ Personal Reflection Question: In Israel’s history, Israel always prevailed when God was with them and they failed when God was not with them. Saul’s house relied on human methods and strategies but David depended on God. David prevailed.
Like David, we can overcome the giants in our life when we depend on the Lord. The more we depend on God, the stronger we become. In what area of your life do you need to stop strategizing and start depending on God?
Thursday
Reading: 2 Samuel 4
Verse of the Day: 2 Samuel 4:9
Optional GMG Discussion/ Personal Reflection Question: 2 brothers sought to be rewarded by David, for murdering the son of Saul. Rather than being rewarded, they were punished by being put to death. David brought swift justice showing his loyalty to both God and Saul’s house.
The 2 brothers in this story thought they were doing good. They thought David would be pleased and perhaps that they would be closer to David as a result. But they were wrong. Have you ever used gossip – which harms another – in hopes of building a deeper relationship with a friend? In what ways is it harmful and how can you be on guard against this temptation in your life?
Friday
Reading: 2 Samuel 5
Verse of the Day: 2 Samuel 5:10
Optional GMG Discussion/ Personal Reflection Question: David did not start out great. He went through many trials and difficulties, as God prepared him for his role as King. David became great because the Lord, the God of hosts, was with him.
Very few are overnight successes. There is a price for greatness and it often includes pain and difficulty, as God prepares us for the role he has for us. What difficulty have you been through, that you know God allowed to happen to you, to prepare you or strengthen you, for something greater?