MONDAY

• John 9:1-10:21
• Psalm 9

TUESDAY

• John 10:22-42
• Psalm 10

WEDNESDAY

• John 10:22-42
• Psalm 11

THURSDAY

• John 12:1-36
• Psalm 12

FRIDAY

• John 12:37-50
• Psalm 13

SATURDAY

• John 13
• Psalm 14

SUNDAY

• John 14-15
• Psalm 8

WEEKEND REFLECTION

What is the difference between what Isreal did when faced with adversity in the wilderness (see Exodus 16:2 for e.g.) and what David does in Psalm 13? Both are responses to hard things. In both situations, there is anguish. There are probably tears in both. Yet, Israel’s grumbling in the wilderness is sinful, and what David does in Psalm 13 is not. So, what is the difference?

The difference between grumbling (Exodus 16:2) and lament (Psalm 13) is one of direction. One action – grumbling – is turning away from God in one’s hardships. It leads to faithlessness and bitterness. It leads man to become sinfully angry at God.

The other action – lament – is turning to God in one’s hardship. Like David does. “How long, O Lord, will you forget me?” It leads to greater confidence in God, and even to worship (Psalm 13:5b – my heart shall rejoice in your salvation).

Turn TO God in your suffering, not from him. And your heart will rejoice in him and his salvation.

SUNDAY SERMON

The sermon for Sunday, July 27, will be on select passages from Nehemiah 5. To prepare for the preaching of the Word, please read that chapter before we gather.

FAITH GROUPS

• What is the sin in Nehemiah 5?
• What is oppression? How is it exampled in Nehemiah 5? Can you think of examples of oppression today?
• How does Nehemiah stand in contrast to the oppression of his day?
• What are some ways we can apply Nehemiah 5 in our church, and in our Christian lives?