Bible Recap

July 13, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

2 Chronicles 27; Isaiah 9-12

Common Theme

God is sovereign over both righteous and unrighteous rulers, and He promises a future reign of perfect justice and peace through the coming Messiah. Despite present corruption and judgment, God’s ultimate plan is to establish His righteous kingdom through a faithful King from David’s line.

Questions

  • How does seeing God’s promise of a perfect future King shape the way you view current leaders and earthly kingdoms?
  • In what ways does God’s commitment to justice and righteousness encourage you today?

God Shot

God reveals Himself as the faithful King who ensures His purposes prevail regardless of human failures. He delights in establishing justice and peace, showing that His heart is set on restoring creation through His own righteous rule.

July 12, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

Amos 6-9

Common Theme

God warns of judgment against Israel’s complacency, pride, and injustice, but also promises ultimate restoration for His people. Despite severe discipline, God’s covenant faithfulness leads to a future hope of renewal and blessing.

Questions

  • In what ways can comfort and prosperity make us blind to spiritual decay and injustice?
  • How does God’s promise of restoration shape our understanding of His judgment?

God Shot

God is both the righteous judge who cannot ignore sin and the merciful restorer who rebuilds and blesses His people. His unwavering commitment to justice and His gracious determination to restore show His steadfast love and faithfulness.

July 11, 2025 – Bible Recap Journal

Amos 1-5

Common Theme

God pronounces judgment on the surrounding nations and Israel for their injustice, oppression, and empty religious rituals. He demands true righteousness and justice rather than outward religious performances.

Questions

  • In what ways might we be offering God empty worship while neglecting justice and righteousness?
  • How does God’s hatred of injustice shape how we should view our own treatment of others?

God Shot

God reveals Himself as a righteous judge who cannot tolerate hypocrisy or oppression. He desires justice to “roll on like a river” and righteousness like a never-failing stream, showing His deep love for moral integrity and compassion.

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.

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.