Faithful When We're Not

August 22nd, 2026

I have good news. God is faithful to His promises. Sadly, the same cannot be said for people. Not even Israel. In the book of Deuteronomy God told his people to be strong and not fear the pagan nations before them. How is that possible? God said I’m going before you and I won’t leave or forsake you. What a promise! And he kept that promise. Israel, however, would turn their back on God repeatedly. This week we read about Israel looking to Egypt for help, worshipping idols and sacrificing their own children. It’s shocking and disheartening. Does God write them off? Abandon them? No. He speaks through the prophets and warns them to turn. He remains faithful even though his people are not.

Week 35

Bible Reading Plan

Isaiah 23-25; 1 Corinthians 3
Isaiah 26-29; Psalm 65; 1 Corinthians 4
Isaiah 30-32; 1 Corinthians 5
Isaiah 33-35; 1 Corinthians 6
2 Chronicles 28; 2 Kings 17; Psalm 66; 1 Corinthians 7

Weekly Content Questions

Every week, you'll see the same five content questions. Use them as a guide as you read the scriptures. Pray for consistency in your Bible reading.

Who are the main characters in this text, and is there anyone you can relate to?
Is there anything from this text that we are to do (obey, believe, heed, or follow)?
What do you learn about God in these chapters, and how has that changed what you believe about Him?
What do these passages reveal about human nature, sin, and our need for God?
What’s the Good News found in this text?

Application Questions

Every week, you'll see five unique application questions. Use them to help live out what you're learning in scripture. Pray for life transformation.

Is there anything beautiful to you that is ugly to God? Have you confessed it and repented?
What would your family and friends say is the cornerstone of your life?
How much of your life is shaped by fear and not by faith? How are you able to do the things God put before you?
Who or what are you planting and watering? Who is closer to Jesus because of you?
Do you consider yourself a temple of the Holy Spirit? How do you honor the Lord with your body? What needs to change?

Just as God promised to never leave or forsake us, Jesus appeared to his disciples and left them with similar words of hope and encouragement. In Matthew 28:20 Jesus told the disciples "I am with you always, to the end of the age." That is good news!

Talk-It-Out-Week-35.pdf

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