Week 7 Bible Reading

Mon. Ruth 3:1-18 Ruth Finds a Husband: What surprising methods has God used in your life?


                 This Bible reading was about Ruth trying to find a husband to take care of her. Naomi told Ruth that she needed to find a home for her, so she has to go meet up with Boaz. After Boaz was done eating and drinking he lied down and when he awoke soon after he was startled by a woman by his feet(Ruth). He told her to find the next close relative, but if he was not willing than he would do it. Some surprising methods that God has used in my life are that he healed some people of numerous diseases and did not let many people die that still had a purpose. God has done many things to keep me believing in Him.


Tues. Ruth 4:1-22 A Happy Ending: What future reasons could there be for obeying God today?


                 This Bible reading was about a happy ending between Ruth and Boaz. Boaz went to town to try to find someone to buy Elimelek's land. Boaz bought the land and redeemed Ruth as his wife. Boaz and Ruth had a child after the got married and named in Obed in which Naomi embraced him. Some future reason for obeying God is going to heaven. If you obey, follow, and live for God than you will go to heaven in the future.

Wed. 1 Samuel 1:1-28 A Serious Prayer: What promises have you made to God lately that you have kept?


                 This Bible reading was about a serious prayer that Hannah prayed to have a son. Elkanah (Eli) married Hannah and the Lord closed Hannah's womb. Hannah prayed a lot to God to open her womb and give her a son. Eli thought that Hannah was drunk by the way she was praying. Soon after that, Hannah became pregnant and gave birth to her son, Samuel. I made a promise to God that I will continue on with a life of Godliness and praise to Him. I have kept that promise for a while now and I intend to always keep it.

Thurs. 1 Samuel 3:1-21 God Calls Samuel: When you read God’s Word, what do you expect Him to say to you?


                  This Bible reading was about God calling Samuel to do something. Samuel was minister at the time where ministry was rare under Eli. Eli's eyes had become to grow weak and he could barely see. God called Samuel, but Samuel did not know God. Samuel kept going to Eli because he kept hearing his name, but it was God calling him. God then showed Himself to Samuel through His word. I expect Him to say or teach me a lesson or show an example of myself through others. I always get what I expect for when it comes to the Bible through God. 

Fri. 1 Samuel 8:1-5 Samuel’s Disappointing Sons: Are you ever tempted to be greedy and unfair? How can you change?


                   This Bible reading was about Samuel's sons disappointing Samuel. When Samuel grew older he had to appoint his sons as the leaders of Israel. Samuel's sons turned against him and accepted bribe and perverted justice. The elders in Israel came to Samuel to tell him to pick a native King because sons have been dishonest and Samuel himself was too old. I am tempted to be greedy and unfair when it comes to anything between my younger siblings. I always think that since I'm the oldest that I need more of everything including attention, but I am changing my ways.

Week 6 Bible Reading

Mon. Judges 15: 1-20 Samson and the Jawbone
What proof do you have that mistakes usually don’t correct themselves?

                This Bible reading was about Samson’s vengeance on the Philistines. Samson wanted to get even with the Philistines from them telling him to cheat on his wife. The Philistines burned his wife and his father-in-law. Samson was brought to be a prisoner, but sleighed a thousand men with a donkey jawbone. When I make mistakes they usually don't correct themselves. I make a lot of mistakes and not one has corrected itself without anyone else.

Tues. Judges 16:1-21 Samson and Delilah
In what situations do you find yourself flirting with disaster?

                  This Bible reading was about Samson and Delilah's story. When Samson went to Gaza, he saw a prostitute and spent the night with her. The people of Gaza knew this and waited outside the pace to kill Samson when he came out. Samson escaped in the middle of the night and fell in love with a girl in the Valley of Sorek. The people went to her to find Samson's secret of his strength. Delilah never found out how to tie him up, but found his strength. While Samson was sleeping she cut his hair and he became weak. When I follow my friends into bad things. I think that is 'flirting' with disaster and bad character.

Wed. Judges 16:22-31 Samson’s Death
How well do you understand God’s patience?

                   This Bible reading was about how Samson died. Samson's hair grew back soon, but the Philistines had him prisoner. The Philistines made Samson perform for the people to entertain them. Samson asked the Lord for strength one more time to bring the whole temple down with him. Samson killed the temple, all of the people, and himself. I understand God's patience very well that he can be very patient. He was very patient with Samson's sins and life-style. 

                     

Thurs. Ruth 1:1-22 Ruth and Naomi – A Friendship
How do difficulties affect your friendship?

                       This Bible reading is about Naomi and Ruth's friendship. Naomi's husband died, and her two sons died after marrying Ruth and Orpah. Naomi and her daughter-in-laws moved out of where they have been living. Naomi told her daughter-in-laws to go back home, but Ruth wanted to stay while Orpah went back. After that Ruth and Naomi became great friends and moved to Bethlehem. Difficulties can ruin or strengthen a friendship, but it depends. Many difficulties have ruined many friendships for me and it is tough, but the Lord pulls through.

Fri. Ruth 2:1-23 Ruth Meets Boaz
When have you found your reputation to be an advantage?

                           This Bible reading was about Ruth meeting Boaz in a grain field. Ruth went to the field to get the leftover grain for Naomi, but the field was Boaz's. Boaz figured out who Ruth was and told her to stay there with the other women harvesters. Boaz wanted to do nice to her as she has done for her mother-in-law. Ruth stayed in Boaz's field and lived with Naomi, but still worked for Boaz and was not touched. I found my reputation to be an advantage to my parents because they wanted to know this man's name for witnessing purposes. I knew his daughter because of my reputation and got the name of her dad for my parents.