Morning and Evening: Wednesday, April 1

Morning Study:

Text: Psalm 130

(A word to the wise: It’s April Fools’ day. Not that there’ll be any fooling here - spending time with God is too important for that. Just don’t want you to get caught unawares by anyone else.)

Questions:

1. What does the Psalmist ask God for in verse 2? Have you ever found yourself praying that way?
2. What is does the Psalmist admit in verse 3?  What is the good news in verse 4?  Have you sought that forgiveness?
3. What does the Psalmist say his or her heart waits for?  What example is used to demonstrate how desperate that waiting is?  How desperately are you waiting for God?
4. According to verses 7 and 8 why is God worth waiting for?  What do you think the Psalmist means by “full redemption”?  In what different senses do we need to be rescued from sin?

Prayer Focus: Pray a prayer of thanks for all the good things God has provided for you in His creation.

Evening Study:

Evening: Romans 10:13-21

Questions:

1. Why is it so important that we share the good news with others according to this passage?  How can you share the good news with others today?
2. Where does faith ultimately come from according to this passage?  How does Jesus make faith possible?
3. How can we make sure we are not a “disobedient and obstinate people”?  How can you keep an obedient and humble heart toward God?

Prayer focus: Pray a prayer of thanksgiving for all the good things God has provided for you through his Son, Jesus Christ, and the full salvation he died to bring.