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Job is a remarkable book that is appreciated by believers and non-believers alike. It is listed among the great works of ancient literature due to its treatment of human suffering.

Overview of the Book

Job’s Calamities

Job is clearly a remarkable man. Of this, God leaves no doubt: “there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil” (Job 1:8). Modern TV evangelists would assume that this man should be healthy, wealthy, and happy. In fact, this is precisely how Job is introduced. Quickly the theme of the book is revealed. Job’s story is not about his prosperity, but his suffering. The key question is not “Will God give those who serve Him everything they want?”, but “Is God worthy of worship regardless of what benefits might be obtained from Him?”

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This book describes Israel’s terrible bondage in Egypt, their supernatural deliverance by God, their journey from the Red Sea to the base of Mt. Sinai as led by Moses, the giving of the Law, the terrible sin of worshipping the golden calf, and the completion of the Tabernacle.

IMPORTANT CHAPTERS AND EVENTS IN EXODUS
1- Israel’s enslavement in Egypt
2- The birth of Moses
3- The call of Moses
7- The beginning of the ten plagues
12- Final plagues (death of first born) and institution of the Passover
13- Appearance of the divine cloud and pillar
14- The Red Sea crossing
16- Giving of the manna and institution of the Sabbath
17- Water from a rock and Moses’ prayer for victory
20- Giving of the Ten Commandments
25- The divine order to build the Tabernacle
32- Worship of the golden calf
33- Moses views God’s glory
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This guide will list the chapters to read for the day and questions and/or thoughts to help you understand and apply what you read.

Monday - Genesis 43-45. Why do you think Joseph waited to reveal his identity to his brothers?

Joseph’s brothers were afraid to come to him. In Jesus Christ, we have been reconciled to God, and we need not fear judgment (Rom. 8:1; 2 Cor. 5:18; Col. 1:20).

Tuesday - Genesis 46-48. What do you think of Jacob’s testimony before Pharoah? Do you think it brought glory to God? Be sure to tell of God’s goodness and blessings when you talk with others.

Wednesday - Genesis 49-Exodus 1. How was Joseph’s faith in God’s promise (Gen. 46:4) seen at the end of his life (Gen. 50:25)?

Thursday - Exodus 2-4. List the excuses Moses made to God:

Friday - Exodus 5-7. What did Moses add to God’s message? (5:1)

Saturday - Exodus 8-10. What prompted the magicians to say, “This is the finger of God”?

Sunday - Exodus 11-13. What month did the passover occur? (hint: ch. 13)

MEMORY VERSE: Exodus 13:21 “And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:”

This book records four key events in Old Testament biblical history, namely, the creation of all things, the fall of man, the universal flood and the Tower of Babel. It also overviews the lives of four all-important Old Testament individuals, namely, Abraham, his son Isaac, one of Isaac’s two sons, Jacob, and one of Jacob’s 12 sons, Joseph.

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This guide will list the chapters to read for the day and questions and/or thoughts to help you understand and apply what you read.

Monday - Genesis 22-24. Which verse shows the greatest faith from Abraham? 22:3 or 22:5? Why?

Tuesday - Genesis 25-27. Where does Isaac build his first altar to the LORD? (22:23-25)

Wednesday - Genesis 28-30. How long was it from the time Jacob met Rachel until their marriage?

Thursday - Genesis 31-33. What is the origin and meaning of “Mizpah”?

Friday - Genesis 34-36. What was Dinah’s mistake? (34:1)

What did Jacob do to prepare his family to seek the LORD at Bethel? (35:2-4) What applications could you make to your life from his example?

Saturday - Genesis 37-39. Joseph is a tremendous example! List the three most important things you can learn from his example as a slave (ch. 39):

Sunday - Genesis 40-42. Joseph faced many bitter disappointments in his life, but he never gave up. What character qualities would it take to not get offended facing Joseph’s circumstances? (being forgotten by the chief butler)

MEMORY VERSE: Genesis 39:21 “But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.”