Read: Ephesians 4:20-24, Philippians 4:8-9
Why is it important to do more than just have a godly perspective? (i.e. put on/put off)
How can proactive obedience get overlooked in the Christian life? (Hint: defense only)
What are some specific ways God is challenging you to be proactive?
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
June 29, 2011
Read: Ephesians 2:1-6, 4:19-24, 2 Corinthians 10:1-5
Explain the primary difference between a Christian perspective and a worldly perspective.
How did this difference come about? What does this teach you about how Christians should live?
Do you see this being lived out today? Why?
Explain the primary difference between a Christian perspective and a worldly perspective.
How did this difference come about? What does this teach you about how Christians should live?
Do you see this being lived out today? Why?
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
June 28, 2011
Read: Ephesians 4:17-18, Matthew 5:21-30, Romans 12:2
Explain the progression that takes place between how we think and what we do.
Why is this important for spiritual health? Give examples.
Based on this week’s sermon and today’s devotion, what are some ways you need to guard your mind?
Explain the progression that takes place between how we think and what we do.
Why is this important for spiritual health? Give examples.
Based on this week’s sermon and today’s devotion, what are some ways you need to guard your mind?
Monday, June 27, 2011
June 27, 2011
Read: Ephesians 4:17-19, Romans 1:18-32
In what way is Paul’s discussion to the Romans the same as his exhortation to the Ephesians?
What does this teach you about how sin works? How have you seen this truth work in your life?
Knowing Paul was writing to Christians in Ephesus and Rome, what do you learn about being on guard?
In what way is Paul’s discussion to the Romans the same as his exhortation to the Ephesians?
What does this teach you about how sin works? How have you seen this truth work in your life?
Knowing Paul was writing to Christians in Ephesus and Rome, what do you learn about being on guard?
Saturday, June 25, 2011
June 25, 2011
Read: Ephesians 6:4, Proverbs 22:6
Make a list of ways a parent can build up children.
Evaluate how you are doing. Praise God for victories.
Ask your Heavenly Father to empower you to do these things.
Make a list of ways a parent can build up children.
Evaluate how you are doing. Praise God for victories.
Ask your Heavenly Father to empower you to do these things.
Friday, June 24, 2011
June 24, 2011
- Read: Ephesians 6:4, Ephesians 4:29-31Make a list of ways a parent can exasperate children and ask God to help you overcome these things.Are there things you’d like to see God change in you?Do you need to seek forgiveness or offer an apology?
Thursday, June 23, 2011
June 23, 2011
Read: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 5:13-16, Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Memorize verses 9-13.
Consider how your Heavenly Father has guided you spiritually and how much he has grown you since becoming his child. Praise him for it.
Consider how your earthly father has guided you spiritually and if possible, thank him for it. If you are a father, how can you grow in this area?
Not a father/mother? Consider ways God can use you through volunteering to guide a child toward him.
Memorize verses 9-13.
Consider how your Heavenly Father has guided you spiritually and how much he has grown you since becoming his child. Praise him for it.
Consider how your earthly father has guided you spiritually and if possible, thank him for it. If you are a father, how can you grow in this area?
Not a father/mother? Consider ways God can use you through volunteering to guide a child toward him.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
June 22, 2011
Read: Matthew 6:9-12, Psalm 103:8-16, Ephesians 4:32
Memorize verses 9-12.
Reflect on how God has been patient and forgiving toward you and thank him for it.
Reflect on how your earthly father was patient and forgiving toward you and thank him for it. If you are a father, how can you grow in this area?
Memorize verses 9-12.
Reflect on how God has been patient and forgiving toward you and thank him for it.
Reflect on how your earthly father was patient and forgiving toward you and thank him for it. If you are a father, how can you grow in this area?
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
June 21, 2011
Read: Matthew 6:9-11, Matthew 6:25-33
Memorize verses 9-11.
Make a list of physical needs that your Heavenly Father provides on a daily basis. Take some time to thank him.
Wives: Make a list of physical needs that your husband provides and thank him for it. If there are children in the home,
include them in the exercise. Dads: Consider the ways God uses you to provide for these family needs. Thank him.
Memorize verses 9-11.
Make a list of physical needs that your Heavenly Father provides on a daily basis. Take some time to thank him.
Wives: Make a list of physical needs that your husband provides and thank him for it. If there are children in the home,
include them in the exercise. Dads: Consider the ways God uses you to provide for these family needs. Thank him.
Monday, June 20, 2011
June 20, 2011
Read: Matthew 6:9-10, Proverbs 10:1, 17:21, 23:22, 24, 29:3
Memorize verses 9-10.
How does knowledge of God as your Father IN HEAVEN, affect your view of God?
How is praying for your father’s will to be done ON EARTH suppose to affect your life?
Memorize verses 9-10.
How does knowledge of God as your Father IN HEAVEN, affect your view of God?
How is praying for your father’s will to be done ON EARTH suppose to affect your life?
Saturday, June 4, 2011
June 4, 2011
This is truth with God as King: You are forgiven and brought into the Kingdom of the Son He loves (Colossians 1:13-14). You are His child (John 1:12). God’s Kingdom power is within you (Luke 17:21).
How does knowing the presence of God is with you impact how you can address the joys and challenges in your marriage or love life?
It is exciting and empowering to learn to pray, “Lord, you are with me right now. How would you treat my spouse (partner, child, employee, boss, money, emotion...) if you were me?”
How does knowing the presence of God is with you impact how you can address the joys and challenges in your marriage or love life?
It is exciting and empowering to learn to pray, “Lord, you are with me right now. How would you treat my spouse (partner, child, employee, boss, money, emotion...) if you were me?”
Friday, June 3, 2011
June 3, 2011
Jesus prays, “Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done...” Honestly, when it comes to a Kingdom and a Will, who is King: You or the Heavenly Father?
Ask yourself with sober judgment, “Am I the subject (noun) of my life or is my life subject (verb) to the King?
Ask yourself with sober judgment, “Am I the subject (noun) of my life or is my life subject (verb) to the King?
Thursday, June 2, 2011
June 2, 2011
Speaking of different rules to live by, a kingdom relationship is in stark contrast to the way we ‘normally’ treat each other. Apply Jesus’ words about anger in Matthew 5:21-26 in a marriage or dating relationship.
Why do you think Jesus addresses anger before lust driven adultery, then divorce?
What is the correlation (or progression)?
Why do you think Jesus addresses anger before lust driven adultery, then divorce?
What is the correlation (or progression)?
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
June 1, 2011
Read: Matthew 7:12
Watching Jesus, leads many people to believe He played by different rules. (See His “Sermon on the Mount” in Matthew 5:3-7:6.) Then he says His rules fulfill the long standing laws of God and His prophetic spokesmen.
How do you match these two realities?
Watching Jesus, leads many people to believe He played by different rules. (See His “Sermon on the Mount” in Matthew 5:3-7:6.) Then he says His rules fulfill the long standing laws of God and His prophetic spokesmen.
How do you match these two realities?
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