August 21 - 27 - Daily Scripture
[click on a scripture to read it]
Sunday: Matthew 5:27-30
Monday: Genesis 3:1-13
Tuesday: John 8:1-11
Wednesday: Psalm 19
Thursday: Ezekiel 36:24-29
Friday: John 1:9-14
Saturday: Song of Songs 2
Sunday: Matthew 5:27-30
- What does it mean to commit adultery within your heart?
- What point is Jesus conveying in verse 29?
- What things do you need to cut out of your life to better follow Jesus?
Monday: Genesis 3:1-13
- This passage says the eyes of Adam & Eve were “opened”. Why does God want our eyes to stay “closed” when it comes to certain things in this world?
- Up to this point, Adam and Eve had a perfect relationship. Based on vs. 12, how has sin impacted their relationship the previously perfect relationship between Adam & Eve?
- What consequences have you experienced when you have chosen a path other than God’s best path for you?
Tuesday: John 8:1-11
- Think of a time you were caught in the act of sin, what emotions and consequences did you experience?
- Why did the Pharisees drop their stones and walk away?
- Who in your life have you focused on their sin while avoiding reflecting on your own and how can you treat this person differently moving forward.
Wednesday: Psalm 19
- What is the main thing David is trying to portray in this Psalm and how does that relate to you?
- What does it mean when it says, “The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever”?
- In what area can you invite God to be your Rock and Redeemer this week?
Thursday: Ezekiel 36:24-29
- What are some blessings God has given you throughout your life?
- What does it look like for a follower of Jesus to have God remove their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh?
- What "uncleanness" has God cleansed from your life?
Friday: John 1:9-14
- Why is Jesus referred to as the true light?
- What does your life look like when grace and truth are out of balance?
- How can you better balance grace and truth in your heart and life?
Saturday: Song of Songs 2
- This poetic passage of scripture paints the most beautiful picture of love and intimacy. What statements in this passage show you how they value one another?
- Why does God include the warning in verse 7?
- How would someone pursuing love outside of God’s plan impact the value and intimacy expressed for one another in this passage?