Week 18 of 52

Themes: Commitment and Consequences

This week explores commitment to God’s commands and the consequences of obedience and disobedience. Exodus details more laws given to Israel, II Corinthians continues with Paul’s encouragement, II Samuel recounts David’s successes, Psalms provide songs of praise, Job’s dialogues deepen, Jeremiah’s prophecies continue, and Mark recounts Jesus’ final teachings and resurrection.

This week’s readings

  1. Day 1 · The Epistles2 Corinthians 4-5
  2. Day 2 · The LawExodus 17-20
  3. Day 3 · History2 Samuel 5-9
  4. Day 4 · PsalmsPsalms 51-53
  5. Day 5 · PoetryJob 33-36
  6. Day 6 · ProphecyJeremiah 27-31
  7. Day 7 · The GospelsMark 15-16

Week 18 reflection

  • How does David’s leadership in II Samuel inspire you to commit to God’s guidance?
  • What lessons do you learn from Job’s dialogues about God’s justice and mercy?
  • What does Jesus’ resurrection in Mark teach you about victory over sin and death?