Daily Bible Reading – September 2021, God’s Word of WisdomSample

September 29
Introduction
The story of Job is the story of a good man who suffers total disasters – he loses all his children and property and is afflicted with a repulsive disease. In a series of poetic dialogues, the author shows how Job’s friends and Job himself react to these calamities. Job’s friends explain his suffering in traditional religious terms. Since God, so they assume, always rewards good and punishes evil, Job’s suffering can only mean that he has sinned. But since Job has been an unusually good and righteous man, he cannot understand why God allows so much cruelty to happen to him. Job does not lose faith, but he longs to be justified before God and to regain his honor as a good man. Today’s reading introduces us to the third dialogue between Job and one of his friends.
Today’s Scripture Reading
Job 27:1-23
Today’s Key Verse: Job 27:11
Let me teach you how great is God’s power, and explain what Almighty God has planned.
Reflect
Based on today’s reading, how would you describe Job? In verses 13-23, what does Job’s friend say about God? What verses testify to Job’s faith in God? Have you ever been called upon to testify to your faith amid hardship?
Pray
Almighty God, your power is great, and you are the Creator and Ruler of the world. When trouble comes and I encounter life’s hardships, you hear my cries. I know you are with me and that I can turn to you for help and strength. I thank you for your never-failing presence and for your faithful and steadfast love and care. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Those who are suffering from various calamities
Tomorrow’s Reading
Job 28:1-28: Wisdom is praised.
Scripture
About this Plan

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, a key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Word of Wisdom.”
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