During the month of August we're going to jump around a bit. We'll consider the familiar story of Jonah and how it foreshadows the coming redemptive work of Christ for all who repent and believe. We'll study Philippians as we kick off our new series 'Marked by Joy'. And we'll also be encouraged and exhorted by Jesus' words to his followers in the book of John, and wrap up the month with the glorious gospel discourse found in Romans chapters 5-8.
A simple outline for reading the various passages might go something like this:
- Pray that God will open you up to what his Word has to say.
- Read the text:
What does the text say?
What does it mean?
What’s grabbing your heart or attention?
What will you keep chewing on or processing for the rest of the day? - Pray for your day and bring specific requests before the Lord.
AUGUST 1 - Jonah 1
AUGUST 2 - Jonah 2
AUGUST 3 - Jonah 3
AUGUST 4 - Jonah 4
AUGUST 5 - Matthew 12:33-42
AUGUST 6 - Colossians 1
AUGUST 7 - Colossians 2
AUGUST 8 - Colossians 3
AUGUST 9 - Colossians 4
AUGUST 10 - Philemon 1
AUGUST 11 - John 14
AUGUST 12 - John 15
AUGUST 13 - John 16
AUGUST 14 - John 17
AUGUST 15 - Philippians 1:1-18
AUGUST 16 - Philippians 1:18-30
AUGUST 17 - Philippians 2:1-11
AUGUST 18 - Philippians 2:12-30
AUGUST 19 - Philippians 3:1-11
AUGUST 20 - Philippians 3:12-21
AUGUST 21 - Philippians 4:1-9
AUGUST 22 - Philippians 4:10-23
AUGUST 23 - Romans 5:1-11
AUGUST 24 - Romans 5:12-21
AUGUST 25 - Romans 6:1-14
AUGUST 26 - Romans 6:15-23
AUGUST 27 - Romans 7
AUGUST 28 - Romans 8:1-11
AUGUST 29 - Romans 8:12-25
AUGUST30 - Romans 8:26-34
AUGUST 31 - Romans 8:35-39