Month: July 2025

July 10, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

Isaiah 5-8

Common Theme

God exposes the deep moral decay of His people and warns of coming judgment through foreign nations, yet He also affirms His sovereignty by promising a future sign of hope through Immanuel. These chapters show both His righteous anger against sin and His steadfast commitment to His redemptive plan.

Questions

  • What do these chapters reveal about God’s response to persistent rebellion and hypocrisy among His people?
  • How does the promise of Immanuel shape our understanding of God’s long-term purposes despite immediate judgment?

God Shot

God is the holy and righteous King who cannot tolerate sin, yet He graciously offers a sign of His enduring presence through Immanuel. He is unwavering in justice and relentless in His commitment to bring salvation.

July 9, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

Isaiah 1-4

Common Theme

God confronts Judah’s deep corruption and calls them to repentance, warning of coming judgment while also promising a future purification and restoration. Despite their rebellion, He envisions a renewed people and a glorious future marked by justice and holiness.

Questions

  • What does God’s willingness to reason with His people (Isaiah 1:18) reveal about His heart toward them?
  • How do judgment and hope coexist in God’s plan for His people?

God Shot

God is a righteous judge who cannot overlook sin, yet He is also a compassionate redeemer who desires to cleanse and restore. His vision for His people reflects His unwavering commitment to holiness and His longing for a purified, faithful community.

Living From Love, Not For Love

We often act out of a deep desire to be loved, seeking approval, validation, or respect from others. This mindset can leave us anxious, disappointed, and focused on ourselves.

But when we remember that we are already loved by God, everything changes. We can act from a place of security and freedom rather than striving for acceptance. We can serve, give, and relate to others without hidden agendas or unrealistic expectations.

Living because we are loved means:

  • We can humble ourselves without needing to prove anything.
  • We can give our worries to God instead of obsessing over our performance.
  • We can resist lies and stand firm in faith rather than relying on feelings.
  • We can embrace growth and strength instead of choosing comfort and ease.

When we live from the truth that we are loved, we find true freedom and clarity. We stop striving and start living with purpose and grace.

Lord, help me remember today that I am loved. Free me from self-focus and striving, and help me live out of Your love. Amen.

Adapted from Lysa TerKeurst, Because I Am Loved.

July 8, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

2 Kings 15; 2 Chronicles 26

Common Theme

These chapters highlight the instability of Israel’s leadership and the prideful downfall of Judah’s King Uzziah. God’s holiness and justice are evident as He acts decisively against sin, even among powerful rulers.

Questions

  • How does pride lead to a leader’s downfall, even when they start faithfully?
  • What do these accounts reveal about God’s expectations for those in authority?

God Shot

God is shown as utterly holy and intolerant of prideful presumption, even in His own sanctuary. His swift judgment against Uzziah underscores His unwavering commitment to protect His holiness and uphold His glory above all.

July 7, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

Jonah 1-4

Common Theme

God’s mercy extends even to those we might consider enemies, revealing His desire for repentance rather than destruction. Jonah’s story highlights God’s sovereign compassion and His control over creation and human hearts.

Questions

  • Why do we sometimes resist God’s call to show mercy to those we dislike or consider undeserving?
  • How does God’s compassion toward Nineveh challenge our understanding of justice and grace?

God Shot

God reveals Himself as deeply compassionate and patient, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love even toward a violent, pagan city. He delights in relenting from sending calamity when people turn to Him, showing His heart for universal repentance.

July 6, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

2 Kings 14; 2 Chronicles 25

Common Theme

These chapters highlight the dangers of partial obedience and prideful self-reliance in the kings of Judah and Israel. Amaziah’s initial faithfulness turns to arrogance after military victory, showing the destructive path of forsaking wholehearted devotion to God.

Questions

  • What are the subtle ways pride can lead us away from wholehearted obedience to God?
  • How can we guard our hearts against shifting from dependence on God to trust in our own strength or accomplishments?

God Shot

God demonstrates that He values wholehearted devotion and holds His people accountable when they turn to pride and idolatry. He is patient and just, acting to humble those who exalt themselves and to call them back to true worship.

July 5, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

2 Kings 12-13; 2 Chronicles 24

Common Theme

God shows His patience and faithfulness even when leaders like Joash start well but ultimately turn away from Him. Despite cycles of partial reforms and repeated idolatry, God continues to act for Israel’s deliverance and preserves His promises.

Questions

  • What does Joash’s decline teach us about the danger of drifting from godly counsel?
  • How does God’s continued mercy toward Israel challenge your view of His patience?

God Shot

God is shown as steadfast and compassionate, intervening to save Israel from total destruction even when they repeatedly abandon Him. He remains true to His covenant and responds to their oppression with deliverance, revealing His unwavering commitment to His people.

July 4, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

2 Kings 9-11

Common Theme

God brings judgment on the house of Ahab through Jehu, fulfilling His prophetic word and purging Israel of Baal worship. These chapters highlight God’s commitment to justice and His sovereignty over kings and nations.

Questions

  • How do these chapters show the seriousness with which God deals with idolatry and corruption?
  • What does Jehu’s zeal teach us about the dangers and potential pitfalls of executing judgment?

God Shot

God is shown as the righteous Judge who faithfully fulfills His word against evil, no matter how long it takes. He is unwavering in His determination to uphold His holiness and cleanse His people from idolatry.

July 3, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

2 Kings 5-8

Common Theme
God’s power and sovereignty are displayed through Elisha’s ministry, showing His authority over disease, death, provision, and nations. These chapters reveal God as the true source of healing and deliverance, working beyond Israel to bless even outsiders.

Questions

  • How do these miracles challenge your understanding of God’s willingness to reach unexpected people?
  • What do these stories reveal about God’s control over seemingly impossible situations?

God Shot
God is shown as compassionate and sovereign, healing Naaman, providing for the needy, and protecting His people from enemy plans. He is the God who sees all, acts decisively, and extends grace beyond Israel, revealing His heart for all nations.

July 2, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

2 Kings 1-4

Common Theme

God displays His sovereign authority over kings, prophets, and creation, demonstrating that His word and power cannot be challenged or ignored. Through Elijah and Elisha, God affirms His continued presence and commitment to guide and protect His people.

Questions

  • How do these miracles and judgments reveal God’s ultimate authority and concern for His name?
  • In what ways does God show His power to those who oppose Him and to those who trust Him?

God Shot

God is shown as the all-powerful, living God who commands life, death, and nature itself to fulfill His purposes. He delights in revealing His compassion and unstoppable power through His prophets, proving that He alone is God.