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TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE

Jesus taught that all scripture testifies about him so that in him we might have life (John 5v39-40). King David taught that it is only by living according to God's word that we're kept on the right path (Psalm 119v9). What then could be better than reading the entire Bible? Click the menu to read about the program, choose a month or Bible book - or just work through the blog posts day by day.

(33) 2 February : Proverbs 10v30 / Genesis 42-43 / Psalm 10v13-15

BEGIN WITH PRAYER
"Lord open my eyes and my heart."

Read slowly so that you take in. And as you do, turn your heart to God, thanking him for the good you discover and praying his will home for you, your family, your church and the world. 

Wisdom to chew on

Understanding to grow in
Yesterday we saw how the world was to come to Joseph, here we see his brothers coming - the people of God. The parallel's to Christ are continually striking. He was also rejected by his fellow Israelites who sought his death. He also suffered unjustly before being exalted to the highest place. He too is the one we must bow before and who dispenses salvation. He is the one who knows us even when we don't know him. As you read consider what is learnt here of a right response to Christ.

Finish this reading by pausing to ask yourself:
1) What’s the main thing it teaches me about God or his purposes in Christ? Then praise him for this.
2) What’s the main thing it teaches me about his will for me or the world? Then pray that home.

Devotion to offer up
You could read this aloud and perhaps as a springboard to further prayer.