We know that Northview people love to be in God’s Word and often ask for direction on different devotional apps and reading plans.
While there are several good options available through various sources, we’d like to encourage you to join in our Northview Devotional Plan which will guide you to read and reflect on the passages preached in our weekend sermons!
We hope this will unite our congregation around the study of God’s Word, and help us to more readily absorb and apply the great teaching provided by our preaching pastors.
Each week we’ll be providing a suggested schedule for working through a passage slowly (15 minutes a day). You’ll need a Bible and a notebook or blank paper to record your observations.
WEEKLY READING PLAN :: ESTHER 1:1-22
Read & Reflect on Esther 1:1-9
Write down everything you learn about the King
- his name, size and location of his kingdom, his character and actions: What does he do? How and why does he do these things etc
Pray in Adoration / Confession / Supplication:
- What can you praise God for today?
- What thoughts / attitudes / actions might you need to confess to God today?
- What will you ask God for today?
Read & Reflect on Esther 1:1-9
Write down everything you learn about the feast that is described.
- its length, who is invited, its physical splendour, etc
Pray in Adoration / Confession / Supplication:
- What can you praise God for today?
- What thoughts / attitudes / actions might you need to confess to God today?
- What will you ask God for today?
Read & Reflect on Esther 1:10-22
Write down everything you learn about the Queen
- her name, her actions
Why does the King initially summon the Queen?
Why is he so angry with her response? What is his concern, and the concern of his advisors?
Pray in Adoration / Confession / Supplication:
- What can you praise God for today?
- What thoughts / attitudes / actions might you need to confess to God today?
- What will you ask God for today?
Read & Reflect on Esther 1:1-22
What have you learned about human nature as a result of reading this chapter? What things seem to be important to people?
Pray in Adoration / Confession / Supplication:
- What can you praise God for today?
- What thoughts / attitudes / actions might you need to confess to God today?
- What will you ask God for today?
Read & Reflect on Esther 1:1-22
Look back to what you wrote on Day 4 regarding your reflections on human nature. Do you see any of these negative attributes or values in yourself?
- Confession: What attitudes do you need to confess to the Lord today?
- Supplication: What can you ask God for, in light of what you confessed to him? (eg. strength to overcome ______; the desire to overcome ______, etc.)