Studying this morning's four readings from the St. James Daily Devotional Guide (click to subscribe), I examined myself with these questions. Where is your self-examination leading today?
Psalms 116:1-19. Verse 15, into what situation of a recent death can I bring God’s comfort today?
Genesis 47:1-31. Joseph concentrates the power and property of all Egypt more into Pharaoh’s hands. Was this according to God’s justice or human expediency? Are such questions asked or avoided at my church?
Jonah 2:1-10. God rescues Jonah. What is the most desperate prayer I ever brought to God? What was the result? Present application?
Matthew 12:38-42. Verse 39, what’s wrong with asking God for a sign? What would Jesus have me do instead, right now today?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.