Daily Reading Leading to Sunday November 6, 2005

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS LEADING TO Sunday November 6, 2005


Monday:
Isaiah 30:1-18                      Judah Shuns God
Judah, the Southern Kingdom, attempts to find security in the world through an alliance with Egypt   But woops, Judah did not do a consult with God before attempting this alliance.  God is not happy.  
Tuesday:
Isaiah 35                    A Vision of Zion Restored
This is a powerful vision of God’s glory restoring the exiled people with courage and hope.
Wednesday:
Isaiah 40-42    Announcement of God’s Coming
The scene is the council of heaven, the voices come to fulfill covenant and restore God’s people.  We usually read this passage just before Christmas, see if you remember it.
Thursday:  
Isaiah 45             God’s Charge to Cyrus
Read as the conversion of the nations unfolds.
Friday:    
Philippians 4:4-13               God Helps Us
This wonderful passage is like a shield of faith.  Think and spend time on things that are worthy of God.  A passage to memorize is verse 13, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
Saturday:  
Isaiah 41:1-13               Assurance From God
God declares sovereign power over the nations.  Cyrus, King of Persia is dispatched from the East to return the exiled people to their promised homeland.  God is first and last; the one who has chosen us.  God offers a strong promise to strengthen and uphold God’s people.  Funny thing, the more we learn about the nature of God, the more we are able to be who we were created to be.  This passage appears to be about God, but is really about the restoration of God’s people.  Don’t we all need more than a little restoration in our lives today as well?  I think so.  We each have to risk a little to gain a lot.  What little bit is God asking of you this day?  Remember Philippians.

Sunday: Reflect and Worship
Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-13     
Sermon Title: “A Whole New Ballgame”