Read: Ephesians 5:19, John 4:1-24
As Jesus spoke with the Samaritan woman, what was taking place as the conversation progressed?
Why do you think Jesus made a point about true worship? What kind of worshipers does God desire?
What kind of worshiper are you? How does God want you to grow?
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
September 29, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:20, Acts 16:16-33, Philippians 4:4, Romans 8:28
Describe Paul’s life setting when he was teaching about worship and actually engaged in it.
In what way can worship become self-focused rather than God focused?
What is God teaching you about the purpose of worship? Take some time and worship the Lord right now.
Describe Paul’s life setting when he was teaching about worship and actually engaged in it.
In what way can worship become self-focused rather than God focused?
What is God teaching you about the purpose of worship? Take some time and worship the Lord right now.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
September 28, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:20, Luke 17:11-19
What was Jesus teaching when he discussed the 10 lepers? (i.e. directly and indirectly)
Why do you think it was important that the returning leper was a Samaritan? How was this a rebuke?
What does this say about thankfulness and the importance of worship in the Christian life?
What was Jesus teaching when he discussed the 10 lepers? (i.e. directly and indirectly)
Why do you think it was important that the returning leper was a Samaritan? How was this a rebuke?
What does this say about thankfulness and the importance of worship in the Christian life?
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
September 27, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:19b, 2 Chronicles 5:11-14, Psalm 33:1-5, Revelation 5:5-9
Why do you think music is such an important part of praising God and worship?
Why do you think the spirit filled life is characterized by worship and celebrating music?
How do you typically respond to a time of worship? What would growth look like for you?
Why do you think music is such an important part of praising God and worship?
Why do you think the spirit filled life is characterized by worship and celebrating music?
How do you typically respond to a time of worship? What would growth look like for you?
Monday, September 26, 2011
September 26, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:19a, 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, 7:5-7
How does Paul’s view about how God works challenge the way you have viewed God working?
What does this teach about Christian relationships, living in community, and connecting together?
In what way does this impact being filled by the Holy Spirit? (i.e. Ephesians 5:18)
How does Paul’s view about how God works challenge the way you have viewed God working?
What does this teach about Christian relationships, living in community, and connecting together?
In what way does this impact being filled by the Holy Spirit? (i.e. Ephesians 5:18)
Saturday, September 24, 2011
September 24, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:18, Acts 6:3, Luke 4:1, Acts 3:1-7, Acts 6:5, 7:55, 11:24
What do you discover when you compare the different ways people are filled with the Spirit of God?
Why is it important to understand that being filled with the Spirit is being under the influence of the Spirit?
Why does Paul relate being drunk with being filled with the Spirit? What does this tell you about God?
What do you discover when you compare the different ways people are filled with the Spirit of God?
Why is it important to understand that being filled with the Spirit is being under the influence of the Spirit?
Why does Paul relate being drunk with being filled with the Spirit? What does this tell you about God?
Friday, September 23, 2011
September 23, 2011
Read: Ephesians 1:17-23, 3:16-19, 4:11-13, 30, 5:18b
How does Paul explain God’s filling throughout Ephesians? (i.e. Who does it? How is it done? Etc.)
What is unique about Paul’s instruction in Ephesians 5:18 compared to the other passages?
What does this teach about how God works and what it means to be filled?
How does Paul explain God’s filling throughout Ephesians? (i.e. Who does it? How is it done? Etc.)
What is unique about Paul’s instruction in Ephesians 5:18 compared to the other passages?
What does this teach about how God works and what it means to be filled?
Thursday, September 22, 2011
September 22, 2011
Read: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33, 1 Timothy 4:1-5
How was Paul protecting syncretism in the Corinthian church? (i.e. Christianity and pagan deities)
Why was Paul’s instruction to Timothy different than to the Corinthians? (Hint: legalism vs. syncretism)
In what way can this same issue relate to Christians and drinking alcohol? What is God teaching you?
How was Paul protecting syncretism in the Corinthian church? (i.e. Christianity and pagan deities)
Why was Paul’s instruction to Timothy different than to the Corinthians? (Hint: legalism vs. syncretism)
In what way can this same issue relate to Christians and drinking alcohol? What is God teaching you?
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
September 21, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:18a, 1 Corinthians 11:17-32
What primary problem was taking place when the Corinthians came together for a meal and communion?
Why did drinking alcohol become part of the discussion? Why were the Corinthians drinking at church?
In what way could drunkenness have contributed to the overall problem Paul was addressing?
What primary problem was taking place when the Corinthians came together for a meal and communion?
Why did drinking alcohol become part of the discussion? Why were the Corinthians drinking at church?
In what way could drunkenness have contributed to the overall problem Paul was addressing?
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
September 20, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:18a, Genesis 19:30-38
Why did Lot’s daughters feel they needed to get their father drunk? What were they trying to accomplish?
What does this teach you about the physical and spiritual implications of drinking too much?
How have you seen this take place today? Give two examples.
Why did Lot’s daughters feel they needed to get their father drunk? What were they trying to accomplish?
What does this teach you about the physical and spiritual implications of drinking too much?
How have you seen this take place today? Give two examples.
Monday, September 19, 2011
September 19, 2011
How is drinking alcohol presented throughout scripture? (i.e. What is assumed?)
What distinction is made between drinking and getting drunk? Why?
In what way does this challenge the way you have understood Christianity and drinking alcohol?
Saturday, September 17, 2011
September 17, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:17, Revelation 2:1-5
Describe in your own words the message given to the Ephesian Church in Revelation 2:1-5. (i.e. good and bad)
What connection can you make between Paul’s exhortation in Ephesians 5:17 and Jesus’ exhortation in Revelation 2:4?
How does this relate to flexibility, growth, and spiritual protection? How is God speaking to you?
Friday, September 16, 2011
September 16, 2011
How do you see the Christian church today in terms of relevancy or being institutionalized?
Why is it important to remember that the Church is an organism? How does this relate to spiritual flexibility?
What can you do to be more spiritually flexible and grow in your understanding of God’s will for your life?
Thursday, September 15, 2011
September 15, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:17, Ephesians 1:1-14
After reading Ephesians 1:1-14, list four ways Paul explained God’s will and calling for the Ephesian Christians.
Describe the difference between God’s general will and specific will.
How can understanding God’s will provide spiritual protection? What can you do to grow in this area?
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
September 14, 2011
Describe the root of David’s sin that tempted him away from trusting God. (Hint: worldly wisdom)
How do you see this same challenge today? How can the “urgent” preempt godly wisdom?
In what way are you currently struggling with a “David” moment? Take time to pray right now.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
September 13, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:16-17, 1:17, James 5:1, Colossians 3:16
Explain the difference between wisdom and knowledge. Why are both necessary for spiritual protection?
How does a Christian grow in godly wisdom? (i.e. necessary steps)
What specifically will you do in order to protect yourself spiritually and grow in Godly wisdom?
Monday, September 12, 2011
September 12, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:16-17, 2:1-9, 1 Corinthians 2:12-14
Explain the difference between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom. (Give examples)
Why is it impossible for a non-Christian to have spiritual wisdom? How does this relate to protection?
Why is urgency important when it comes to spiritual growth? How would you describe your risk factor?
Saturday, September 10, 2011
September 10, 2011
Read: Don't read anything...Do Something
Reading helps stimulate our hearts toward God but eventually true religion does something about that burden in the heart. Ask God right now to guide you to DO something today for some person or organization in your path who needs you.
Use your devotional time to DO whatever God impressed upon your heart.
Contact a P25 leader and sign up to help. If you are already on a P25 team, share a word of encouragement on that “City Huddle”.
Reading helps stimulate our hearts toward God but eventually true religion does something about that burden in the heart. Ask God right now to guide you to DO something today for some person or organization in your path who needs you.
Use your devotional time to DO whatever God impressed upon your heart.
Contact a P25 leader and sign up to help. If you are already on a P25 team, share a word of encouragement on that “City Huddle”.
Friday, September 9, 2011
September 9, 2011
Read: Throughout your Bible
Use a concordance to look up verses that relate to the poor and needy. (Check the back of your bible and look up key words like: poor, needy, sick, lost)
Reflect and pray for a few minutes on how God feels about these people.
Use a concordance to look up verses that relate to the poor and needy. (Check the back of your bible and look up key words like: poor, needy, sick, lost)
Reflect and pray for a few minutes on how God feels about these people.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
September 8, 2011
Read: Luke 10:25-37
Look up Project 25 on the PCC website and read through the descriptions for each one.
Pray for each project, the leader, and the people in that ministry who need our help.
Ask God to supply workers needed to make an impact for Christ. Ask God what your involvement should be.
Look up Project 25 on the PCC website and read through the descriptions for each one.
Pray for each project, the leader, and the people in that ministry who need our help.
Ask God to supply workers needed to make an impact for Christ. Ask God what your involvement should be.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
September 7, 2011
Read: Luke 10:25-37
Focus today on the Good Samaritan in the story.
Jot down the verbs as it relates to what the “Good Samaritan” did for the needy man.
How does this expand your view of your responsibility toward the needy in your path?
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
September 6, 2011
Read: Luke 10:25-37
Focus today on the two religious men in the story (Priest/Levite). Why do you suppose they avoided this man in need?
What keeps Christians from being more compassionate toward the needy?
Have you ever done this? Evaluate what it reveals about your attitude toward the needy.
What will you do to grow your heart in compassion for the needy?
Focus today on the two religious men in the story (Priest/Levite). Why do you suppose they avoided this man in need?
What keeps Christians from being more compassionate toward the needy?
Have you ever done this? Evaluate what it reveals about your attitude toward the needy.
What will you do to grow your heart in compassion for the needy?
Monday, September 5, 2011
September 5, 2011
Read: Luke 10:25-37
Review the sermon points and put them in your own words.
What stands out most to you in this illustration that Jesus used? How does it make you feel? Why?
Pray through each sermon point as it relates to you.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
September 3, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:8-14, Romans 13:11-14
What is similar and different about Paul’s exhortation to the Ephesians and Romans?
In what way do you see these same issues facing Christians today? Give examples.
Take some time to pray and confess any ways you are being affected by sexual sin.
What is similar and different about Paul’s exhortation to the Ephesians and Romans?
In what way do you see these same issues facing Christians today? Give examples.
Take some time to pray and confess any ways you are being affected by sexual sin.
Friday, September 2, 2011
September 2, 2011
Explain the problem Paul was dealing with in Corinth and the Corinthians’ confusion about sexual sin.
Why did Paul make a distinction between Christians and non-Christians when it comes to exposing sin?
How do you see this playing out in the church today? What is God teaching you personally?
Thursday, September 1, 2011
September 1, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:11, 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Matthew 5:13-16
Why did Paul want the Ephesians to expose sexual sin? How will this both protect and help others?
Describe the difference between salt and light. How does this relate to direct and indirect influence?
How comfortable are you with exposing the sinful behavior of others? Why? What will you do to change?
Why did Paul want the Ephesians to expose sexual sin? How will this both protect and help others?
Describe the difference between salt and light. How does this relate to direct and indirect influence?
How comfortable are you with exposing the sinful behavior of others? Why? What will you do to change?
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