Day 24 - Crossing the Jordan (Joshua 3:1—4:24)

Some people see the Israelites crossing the Jordan as an image of death. What do you think?



What is the Promised Land for you? Do you ever think you’ll reach it? Why?

Day 23 - Joshua Succeeds Moses (Joshua 1:1-18)

From what you know about Moses, why was he a good spiritual mentor for Joshua?


Is there anyone you view as a spiritual mentor—either a living person or someone from history?


How does their example help you today?

Day 22 - The Golden Calf (Exodus 32:1—34:35)

What motivated the Israelites to worship the Golden Calf instead of God?



What things pull you away from God? What makes you feel closer to God?

Day 21 - The Ten Commandments (Exodus 19:1—20:21)

What place should the Ten Commandments have in our pluralistic society today?




Which of the Ten Commandments is most challenging to you? Why?

Day 20 - Crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 13:17—14:31)

What have been the defining moments in your life? How have they affected you?




Have you had any defining moments with God? If so, what happened?

Day 19 - Passover and Exodus (Exodus 12:1-42)

What does this account of the original Passover and Exodus teach you about God?




Why do you suppose the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt has inspired people throughout the ages?

Day 18 - The Ten Plagues (Exodus 6:28—11:10)

Some people today think natural disasters expressions of God’s judgment?



What do you think?



How involved do you think is God in the world today?