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Theme for the Second Month: God Establishes the Family
The relationships in our families and our family’s makeup affect our lives in every way, including our business and community interactions. As you read through the Scriptures this month, note the differences between families established according to the Word of God and families established through man’s will outside of the Word. Be sure to reflect on the ways the Word has affected how you view your role in your family as well.
Week One Topic: General Wisdom for the Family Unit
Week One Focus: Where has your family strayed from God’s wisdom?
Week One Memory Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4
Week One
Day 29: Bringing your children to the Lord—Genesis 22, Matthew 18 and Proverbs 29
Day 30: An honorable man loves his wife—Genesis 23, Matthew 19 and Proverbs 30
Day 31: A virtuous wife serves her family—Proverbs 31, Genesis 24 and Matthew 20
Day 32: Material lust can cut off God’s blessings—Genesis 25, Matthew 21 and Psalm 37
Day 33: Warnings about the world’s jealousy—Genesis 26, Matthew 22 and Psalm 18
Day 34: Seeking honor tears apart the family—Genesis 27, Matthew 23 and Psalm 101
Day 35: Persevering to inherit the blessing—Genesis 28, Matthew 24 & 25
Week One Reflection: What did you read this week that can bring your family back in line with the Word of God?
Week Two Topic: Establishing a Family
Week Two Focus: God has a specific plan for every family. What is God’s plan for your immediate family?
Week Two Memory Scripture: Proverbs 20:7
Week Two
Day 36: Paying the price to start a family—Genesis 29, Psalm 128 and Luke 4
Day 37: Once lined up, God blesses abundantly—Genesis 30, Psalm 127 and Luke 5
Day 38: Keeping a godly attitude amidst persecution—Genesis 31, Psalm 144 and Luke 6
Day 39: Faith sustains through struggles—Genesis 32, Ruth 1 and Luke 7
Day 40: Separating from extended family members—Genesis 33, Ruth 2 and Luke 8
Day 41: Challenges and redirection come—Genesis 34, Ruth 3 and Luke 9
Day 42: God makes His destination for the family clear—Genesis 35, Ruth 4 and Luke 10
Week Two Reflection: How can you meet Him where He is already working to fulfill His plan for your family?
Week Three Topic: Addressing Sin in the Family
Week Three Focus: Sin divides a godly family. What does your family need to openly confess to God?
Week Three Memory Scripture: Luke 11:17 & 23
Week Three
Day 43: Separation between the faithful and unfaithful in the family—Genesis 36, Hosea 1 and Luke 11
Day 44: Some members of the family are in bondage—Genesis 37, Hosea 2 and Luke 12
Day 45: A woman in the family is redeemed—Genesis 38, Hosea 3 and Luke 13
Day 46: The unfaithful accuse and attack the faithful—Genesis 39, Hosea 4 and Luke 14
Day 47: The unfaithful are called back to faithful service—Luke 15, Hosea 5 and Genesis 40
Day 48: Restoration and suffering come—Genesis 41, Hosea 6 and Luke 16
Day 49: The family
must repent or be judged in
Week Three Reflection: How can God use you to lead your family into repentance?
Week Four Topic: Preparing for the Promise
Week Four Focus: Within God’s plan for the family is a promise that He will fulfill. What keeps you from fully believing God’s promise for your family?
Week Four Memory Scripture: Numbers 23:19
Week Four
Day 50: Making the choice: total surrender to God or judgment—Genesis 43, Hosea 8 and Luke 18
Day 51: Blessings and curses affect the whole family, even children—Genesis 44, Hosea 9 and Luke 19
Day 52: The Lord tears down to build up—Genesis 45, Hosea 10 and Luke 20
Day 53: The Lord will bring the family to their home—Genesis 46, Hosea 11:1-11 and Luke 21
Day 54: Only the Lord’s provision sustains through trials—Genesis 47, Hosea 11:12-12:14 and Luke 22
Day 55: An everlasting promise in the face of death—Genesis 48, Hosea 13 and Luke 23
Day 56: Revelation and guidance for the future—Genesis 49, Hosea 14 and Luke 24
Week Four Reflection: What ground needs to be broken in your family members for God to plant the promise into the family unit?
