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The God of the 2nd Chance

The God of the 2nd Chance

Posted on January 21, 2021 Posted By: KBCF Categories: Devotion

Note: This devotional is taken from the 2021 Prayer and Fasting Week.

Day 4

Second Mountain: Mount Sinai

Start to Connect

How have you experienced the God of the 2nd chance?

Truth to Ponder

Exodus 32:11-20; 34:1-4

  1. Why did God ask Moses to prepare 2 tablets of stone “like the first?” What happened to the first set of 2 stone tablets (v.1, 32:19)? Who broke it?
  2. Moses initially implored and begged God to spare His people (32:11-14), but when he saw what they did (32:15-20), what did he do (v.19)? Who made the first set of stone tablets (v.16)?
  3. Our theme verse for this year reminds us that the Word of God, His laws come from Mount Zion: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that He may teach us His ways and that we may walk in His paths.” For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the laws. What does this imply to our theme for this year? (To ascend is to know the Word of God, His ways, His laws).

Examine the Word

1. How did Moses experience the God of the 2nd chance? (Actually, of many chances! Exodus 4:1-14; Numbers 20:10-13) What is your reaction?

2. What can you say about Moses as a leader? (Exodus 32:11-20)

Why do you think God chose him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt? (Exodus 2:11-15; 32:11-14)

3. Moses ascended Mount Sinai to receive the Word of God, His Laws. What would this mean to you as you pursue the theme for this year in your life?

Personal Application

1. Is there anything that you would like for God to give you a second chance this 2021?

2. If you’re a leader of a cell group or a Bible Study group, what character of Moses would God want you to have? Are you praying and imploring God for the people He placed under your care?

What steps are you taking to apply this in your life (e.g., know the need and pray for your people)?

3. Pursuing Ascend as the theme of your life in 2021 is to know the Word of God and His ways. What steps are you taking to apply this in your life? (e.g., personal study of the Word of God, seek to be discipled, attend Bible study regularly, etc.)

Prayer Items

 NATION

a. Pray for the leaders of the Judiciary Branch – for Chief Justice D. Peralta, for justices of the Supreme Court; judges of the lower courts: Apeals, Tax Appeals, Sandiganbayan, Regional and Municipal Trial Courts; and Muslim Courts: Sharia District/Circuit courts.

b. Pray for guidance and protection; to have reverent fear of God; to serve with integrity, wisdom, faithfulness, so that the judiciary branch becomes God’s hand to uphold justice and righeousness.

 FAMILY/HEALTH/PERSONAL BREAKTHROUGHS

Pray for physical strength of every family — practicing healthy lifestyles, well-balanced diet, exercise; pursuing emotional health in the family.

 CHURCH/MINISTRIES

Pray that the Holy Spirit will enable KBCF to build up every believer by intentional follow-up and Bible study (for new and young believers); by Leadership training (equipping and mentoring for mature believers)

 MISSIONS/EVANGELISM

a. Pray that the Holy Spirit will enable KBCF to create opportunities for serving God through partnerships with organizations engaged with society.

b. Pray for FOCIG, VOICE Values Education, etc.