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(Monday) 1 Kings 17: The Prophets

Why does God send Elijah first into the Kerith ravine an then to the widow (v. 1-8)?

How does the widow serve Elijah (v. 7-15)? How does Elijah serve the widow (v.  13-14, 22)?

What does God reveal about himself through the relationship between Elijah and the widow?

Has there been a time when you thought you were serving someone, and they ended up serving you even more?

Prayer Focus: Thank God for the people he’s used to serve you

Family Devotional: Read v. 17-24. How did God show his power and control through this? How has God shown his power in your family?

(Tuesday) 1 Kings 18: Mountaintop Showdown

Elijah challenges the people of Israel at Mount Carme (v. 20-21)l. What does their failure to answer indicate?

What is pathetic about the frantic activities of Baal’s prophets and the taunts of Elijah (v. 26-29)?

What things does God reveal about himself in v. 30-40)?

In what ways are you like the Israelites, wavering between two gods? In what ways are you like Elijah, standing firm for the one true God?

Prayer Focus: Ask God for strength to stand for him alone.

Family Devotional: Read v. 30-39. In what ways did Elijah try make it hard for God to set fire to the sacrifice? What did God do? What is a hard thing in your life right now where God needs to do something?

(Wednesday) 2 Kings 5: Double Portion

Describe Naaman and the servant girl (v. 1-3).

Why was Naaman angry at Elisha (v. 10-13)?

What was Naaman’s response when he was cured (v. 15)?

When have you been upset because of the way God chose to work when you were in need?

Prayer Focus: Pray for sensitivity to the needs of others.

Family Devotional: Read v. 9-15. Why was it hard for Naaman to follow Elisha’s instructions? What are some instructions from God that are hard for you to follow?

(Thursday) Joel 2: Word Power

Joel compares the invasion to the end-times “day of the Lord” (v. 1-2, 11). What can we learn about that day from these verses?

How can the day of the Lord be a warning against spiritual complacency?

How do verses 12-17 help us understand repentance?

How have you experienced God’s healing through the act of repentance?

Prayer Focus: Ask God to give you a sense of urgency in light of the day of the Lord.

Family Devotional: Read verse 10-13. What does this tell you about God’s justice and power? What does this tell you about God’s grace and forgiveness?

(Friday) Jonah 3-4: Beloved Enemies

What evidence is there that the Ninevites were sincere in their repentance (3:5-9)?

Why was Jonah greatly displeased and angry (4:1-3)? Why didn’t these things give him any right to be angry (v. 4)?

Why do you think Jonah still waited to see what would happen to the city (v. 5)? How does the Lord us this time as an object lesson for Jonah (v. 6-11)?

Have you ever been disappointed when you saw God pour out grace and favor on another person? Why? What does that reveal about your heart?

Prayer Focus: Ask God to give you mercy and grace toward others

Family Devotional: Read 3:1-6. The Ninevites fasted and put on sackcloth to symbolize their sorrow over their sin. How should we express our sorrow to God?