January 3 – Matthew 2:13-18

    Is there any significance in Jesus going to Egypt?

    Was Herod trying to take out any competition for his authority?

January 4 – Hosea 11:1-11

   How is God different than the idols of Baal?

   How is love the lynch pin for our relationship with God?

January 5 – Jeremiah 31:15-20

   How does God show His love through discipline?

   How does God provide comfort to those who grieve?

   How important are restoration and bringing people back to God?

January 6 – Genesis 12:10-20

   How does trying to protect ourselves often get us into more trouble?

   Did God really have a right to punish Pharaoh?

January 7 – Genesis 42:1-17

   When we have the upper hand, what is our response?

   Was Joseph in the right to question and test his brothers?

January 8 – Genesis 46:1-7

   What does it mean to not be afraid?

   How is God fulfilling His promise of Israel becoming a great nation?

   Is there any significance to Jacob offering a sacrifice?  

January 9 – Genesis 47:1-12

   How does God bless Jacob and his family?

   Does being a nomad mean that this world is not our home and our permanent home is with God?