Read: Mark 8:36, Matthew 16:25
What are the kinds of things that people pursue in this world as core goals?
What does Jesus mean when he talks about losing life and saving life?
What were your core pursuits before knowing Christ and how did Jesus’ statement ring true for you?
Monday, March 31, 2014
Saturday, March 29, 2014
March 29, 2014
Read: 2 Samuel 11:1-15, 26-27, 12:1-13, 1 John 1:9-10
What was the long-term impact of David’s sin? How is this different than being forgiven by God?
In what way can God’s forgiveness and the long-term consequences of sin be misunderstood?
What is God teaching you about the pattern of sin in your life? What protective steps do you need to take?
What was the long-term impact of David’s sin? How is this different than being forgiven by God?
In what way can God’s forgiveness and the long-term consequences of sin be misunderstood?
What is God teaching you about the pattern of sin in your life? What protective steps do you need to take?
Friday, March 28, 2014
March 28, 2014
Read: Genesis 27:41-28:9, Psalm 1:1-4, James 1:14-15
What two ways did Isaac, Esau, Rebekah, and Jacob live out the truth of James 1:14-15?
How does Psalm 1:1-4 provide protection and prevent being blindsided by sin and temptation?
What are the long-term results of both Psalm 1:1-4 and James 1:14-15? How is God encouraging you?
What two ways did Isaac, Esau, Rebekah, and Jacob live out the truth of James 1:14-15?
How does Psalm 1:1-4 provide protection and prevent being blindsided by sin and temptation?
What are the long-term results of both Psalm 1:1-4 and James 1:14-15? How is God encouraging you?
Thursday, March 27, 2014
March 27, 2014
Read: Genesis 16:1-6, 27:42-28:9
In what way did both Sarah and Rebekah commit the same type of sin? What was the result?
What does this teach about the long-term effects of sin? Why is this important to remember?
How are you currently experiencing this truth? How can this actually provide protection for the future?
In what way did both Sarah and Rebekah commit the same type of sin? What was the result?
What does this teach about the long-term effects of sin? Why is this important to remember?
How are you currently experiencing this truth? How can this actually provide protection for the future?
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
March 26, 2014
Read: Matthew 26:57-75
Describe the progression of sin that took place when Peter was being questioned about knowing Jesus.
When did Peter’s sin become personal and defensive? What does this teach about sin and personal hurt?
When do you typically get defensive? Why? Ask God to reveal what sin you may be covering and confess.
Describe the progression of sin that took place when Peter was being questioned about knowing Jesus.
When did Peter’s sin become personal and defensive? What does this teach about sin and personal hurt?
When do you typically get defensive? Why? Ask God to reveal what sin you may be covering and confess.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
March 25, 2014
Read: Acts 8:9-23
Why did Simon the sorcerer want to perform miracles? In what way was he personally threatened?
What did Peter reveal about Simon’s heart and motives? How did this relate to personal bitterness?
How have you experienced this truth? What happened? What is God teaching you about a personal hurt?
Why did Simon the sorcerer want to perform miracles? In what way was he personally threatened?
What did Peter reveal about Simon’s heart and motives? How did this relate to personal bitterness?
How have you experienced this truth? What happened? What is God teaching you about a personal hurt?
Monday, March 24, 2014
March 24, 2014
Read: Genesis 4:1-8, 27:30-41, Hebrews 12:14-17
Why did both Cain and Esau want to kill their brothers? How were they being blinded by their sin?
What does this highlight about the dangers of taking things personally? How can this be a cover-up for sin?
In what way does personal injury allow for sin to mature? How can this be prevented from taking place?
Why did both Cain and Esau want to kill their brothers? How were they being blinded by their sin?
What does this highlight about the dangers of taking things personally? How can this be a cover-up for sin?
In what way does personal injury allow for sin to mature? How can this be prevented from taking place?
Saturday, March 22, 2014
March 22, 2014
Read: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
What is the role of an “ambassador”? What would the original audience have understood?
Brainstorm ways you can be an ambassador for Christ.
What needs to change? What are some first steps you could take right away?
What is the role of an “ambassador”? What would the original audience have understood?
Brainstorm ways you can be an ambassador for Christ.
What needs to change? What are some first steps you could take right away?
Friday, March 21, 2014
March 21, 2014
Read: Matthew 9:9-13, Luke 19:10
What was the common criticism of Jesus by the religious people?
How did Jesus respond?
How do you view the lost? What can you do to build bridges to those in your world?
What was the common criticism of Jesus by the religious people?
How did Jesus respond?
How do you view the lost? What can you do to build bridges to those in your world?
Thursday, March 20, 2014
March 20, 2014
Read: John 8:12, Matthew 5:13-16
Jesus said elsewhere that HE was the light of the world. How is it that WE are the light of the world?
What function does light have? How does this relate to reaching people for Christ?
What was salt used for in the 1st century? How can you apply this today?
Jesus said elsewhere that HE was the light of the world. How is it that WE are the light of the world?
What function does light have? How does this relate to reaching people for Christ?
What was salt used for in the 1st century? How can you apply this today?
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
March 19, 2014
Read: Luke 15
Read these three accounts of lost things.
Write down the things that are similar and contrasting in these stories.
Pray through your emotions to these things. Ask God to develop Christ’s compassion for the lost in your heart.
Read these three accounts of lost things.
Write down the things that are similar and contrasting in these stories.
Pray through your emotions to these things. Ask God to develop Christ’s compassion for the lost in your heart.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
March 18, 2014
Read: Matthew 10
What happened in Chapter 10 right after Jesus talked about reaching people in Chapter 9?
The disciples’ task was a daunting one in the first century. How does that inspire you today, knowing they
were responsible for you hearing about Jesus?
Thank God for the person whom God used to reach you. How about thanking them directly today?
What happened in Chapter 10 right after Jesus talked about reaching people in Chapter 9?
The disciples’ task was a daunting one in the first century. How does that inspire you today, knowing they
were responsible for you hearing about Jesus?
Thank God for the person whom God used to reach you. How about thanking them directly today?
Monday, March 17, 2014
March 17, 2014
Read: Matthew 9:35-38
Review the theme of the passage and see how the three main points of the sermon relate.
Write down what Jesus did, felt, and said.
Pray through those three things and then take time to be still and hear from God.
Review the theme of the passage and see how the three main points of the sermon relate.
Write down what Jesus did, felt, and said.
Pray through those three things and then take time to be still and hear from God.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
March 15, 2014
Read: Genesis 27:18-20, Matthew 7:21-24, 21:10-13, James 1:23-25
How did Jacob use God to accomplish his sinful goals? What is Jesus’ opinion on this type of sin?
How can Christians fool themselves in the same way today? Give an example. What is at stake?
Think through some ways you can fall into this same trap and confess them before the Lord in prayer.
How did Jacob use God to accomplish his sinful goals? What is Jesus’ opinion on this type of sin?
How can Christians fool themselves in the same way today? Give an example. What is at stake?
Think through some ways you can fall into this same trap and confess them before the Lord in prayer.
Friday, March 14, 2014
March 14, 2014
Read: Genesis 27:30-38, 2 Corinthians 7:8-10
How did both Isaac and Esau respond when their plan was foiled? Why?
What is the difference between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow? Why is this important to understand?
How can this happen to you? (i.e. hardened heart) Take time to come clean with God right now.
How did both Isaac and Esau respond when their plan was foiled? Why?
What is the difference between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow? Why is this important to understand?
How can this happen to you? (i.e. hardened heart) Take time to come clean with God right now.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
March 13, 2014
Read: Genesis 17:18-40, 1 Samuel 11:1-18, James 1:14-16
Explain the path sin travels when it isn’t dealt with early. (i.e. Genesis 17 & 1 Samuel 11)
How does this relate to cover up? Why is this important to understand for protection?
How have you experienced this? What sin is God prompting you to deal with before it multiplies?
Explain the path sin travels when it isn’t dealt with early. (i.e. Genesis 17 & 1 Samuel 11)
How does this relate to cover up? Why is this important to understand for protection?
How have you experienced this? What sin is God prompting you to deal with before it multiplies?
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
March 12, 2014
Read: Genesis 27:1-13, Matthew 5:27-30
Why did Rebekah create such a deceptive and sinful plan? (i.e. what was at stake for her and Jacob?)
How could Rebekah and Jacob have responded differently and applied the truth of Matthew 5:27-30?
What specific sin are you covering up? What is at risk? What is God prompting you to do? Don’t wait!
Why did Rebekah create such a deceptive and sinful plan? (i.e. what was at stake for her and Jacob?)
How could Rebekah and Jacob have responded differently and applied the truth of Matthew 5:27-30?
What specific sin are you covering up? What is at risk? What is God prompting you to do? Don’t wait!
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
March 11, 2014
Read: Genesis 26:34-27:17, Matthew 23:25-27, 2 Corinthians 11:12-14
How did Isaac & Rebekah try to accomplish their sinful goals? How were they acting satanic?
What does this imply about the pattern of sin? How can Christians fall into the same pattern today?
What is God teaching you about deception and truth? Take some time to pray about your deception factor.
How did Isaac & Rebekah try to accomplish their sinful goals? How were they acting satanic?
What does this imply about the pattern of sin? How can Christians fall into the same pattern today?
What is God teaching you about deception and truth? Take some time to pray about your deception factor.
Monday, March 10, 2014
March 10, 2014
Read: Genesis 26:34-27:17, Galatians 5:19-23
Describe the different sins that were taking place between Isaac, Esau, Rebekah, and Jacob.
In what way does this highlight God’s grace and sovereignty? Why is this important to recognize?
How do you see this same struggle taking place in your life? How can God provide the solution?
Describe the different sins that were taking place between Isaac, Esau, Rebekah, and Jacob.
In what way does this highlight God’s grace and sovereignty? Why is this important to recognize?
How do you see this same struggle taking place in your life? How can God provide the solution?
Saturday, March 8, 2014
March 8, 2014
Read: Genesis 21:22-34, 26:17-33, Romans 12:17-19, Matthew 5:38-48
In what way did the Philistines violate Isaac’s rights and impinge on his property? Why?
What does this teach you about living in today’s world as a Christian? Why is this important for faith?
How is God challenging your perspective and need for justice? How do you need to step back and trust God?
In what way did the Philistines violate Isaac’s rights and impinge on his property? Why?
What does this teach you about living in today’s world as a Christian? Why is this important for faith?
How is God challenging your perspective and need for justice? How do you need to step back and trust God?
Friday, March 7, 2014
March 7, 2014
Read: Genesis 26:17-33, 13:5-12
How were both Abraham and Isaac treated unfairly? How did they respond? How did God provide?
How do you typically feel when treated unfairly? How can this be a faith buster if not handled properly?
Who or what do you need to relinquish to God, trusting Him to sort things out? Pray and release it now.
How were both Abraham and Isaac treated unfairly? How did they respond? How did God provide?
How do you typically feel when treated unfairly? How can this be a faith buster if not handled properly?
Who or what do you need to relinquish to God, trusting Him to sort things out? Pray and release it now.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
March 6, 2014
Read: Genesis 26:7-11, 20:8-12, Luke 18:9-14, James 5:16
How did Abimelech confront both Abraham and Isaac in their sin? How did they respond?
Why is confession critically important in following the Lord? What happens if this doesn’t take place?
How do you typically respond when you’re caught in sin? Why? How do you need to step into confession?
How did Abimelech confront both Abraham and Isaac in their sin? How did they respond?
Why is confession critically important in following the Lord? What happens if this doesn’t take place?
How do you typically respond when you’re caught in sin? Why? How do you need to step into confession?
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
March 5, 2014
Read: Genesis 26:1-11, 19:27-29, 20:1-12
Describe Abraham and Isaac’s walk with God before they lied about their wives. Why is this important?
In what way is fear always going to be a challenge to faith? How does this challenge you?
How can you be more cautious in your walk with Jesus when it comes to timing and fear? Be specific.
Describe Abraham and Isaac’s walk with God before they lied about their wives. Why is this important?
In what way is fear always going to be a challenge to faith? How does this challenge you?
How can you be more cautious in your walk with Jesus when it comes to timing and fear? Be specific.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
March 4, 2014
Read: Genesis 26:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:1-7, Hebrews 11:1-9, Matthew 6:33
In what way was Isaac’s obedience to God illogical or practically not smart? (i.e. not going to Egypt)
What does this teach about the walk of faith? (i.e. counter intuitive) Why is this important to understand?
What spiritual discipline is necessary in order to handle a faith challenge? How do you need to grow?
In what way was Isaac’s obedience to God illogical or practically not smart? (i.e. not going to Egypt)
What does this teach about the walk of faith? (i.e. counter intuitive) Why is this important to understand?
What spiritual discipline is necessary in order to handle a faith challenge? How do you need to grow?
Monday, March 3, 2014
March 3, 2014
Read: Genesis 26:1-6, Psalm 119:1-6, 2 Timothy 2:15, Hebrews 10:36
What two options did Isaac have available to him during the famine? How was his faith challenged?
Based on his decision, how does he demonstrate the key to staying on track with God?
How does this apply to your walk with Jesus? What steps will you take to stabilize your faith this week?
What two options did Isaac have available to him during the famine? How was his faith challenged?
Based on his decision, how does he demonstrate the key to staying on track with God?
How does this apply to your walk with Jesus? What steps will you take to stabilize your faith this week?
Saturday, March 1, 2014
March 1, 2014
Read: Genesis 25:23, 1 Peter 2:9-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17
What was God’s ultimate plan for Jacob? How was this different than his plan for Esau?
In what way is God doing the same thing today and building a nation? Hint: Christians and non-Christians
How can you be more responsible with your birthright? What changes will you make this week?
What was God’s ultimate plan for Jacob? How was this different than his plan for Esau?
In what way is God doing the same thing today and building a nation? Hint: Christians and non-Christians
How can you be more responsible with your birthright? What changes will you make this week?
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