Wana appDaily Bible Reading — Sustained By God’s Word Of FaithChikamu
May 20
Introduction
Jephthah makes a promise to the LORD if the LORD gives him the victory – a promise that has heartbreaking consequences. The reading concludes with a description of an annual ritual initiated by the women of Israel.
Today’s Scripture: Judges 11:29a
The spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah.
Today’s Reading
Judges 11:29-40
Reflect
What promise does Jephthah make (verses 30, 31)? Does his promise indicate that he lacks trust in God who has filled Jephthah with his spirit? Why or why not? Human sacrifice was not considered acceptable (Leviticus 18:21); yet a promise, once made, was irrevocable (Numbers 30:2; Deuteronomy 23:21-23). How does Jephthah’s daughter respond when learning of her father’s promise? What are your thoughts regarding Jephthah’s promise? What annual ritual did the death of Jephthah’s daughter initiate? Does your community of faith observe any rituals to remember the lives of those who have died?
Pray
God of mercy and love, help me to discern your will for me each day. Teach me to place my trust in you and to be guided by your truth. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Those grieving the death of a child
Tomorrow’s Reading
Judges 12:1-15: Jephthah battles the Ephraimites.
Rugwaro
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Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with the Bible. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and 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 “Sustained by God’s Word of Faith.”
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