Read: Romans 14:1-15:6
Based on today’s reading, what specifically speaks to your heart? Why?
Given this is a review of the previous weeks’ messages, how has your life and behavior changed?
What does this reveal about your approach to Bible application vs. Bible knowledge? Pray about it
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Friday, April 29, 2016
April 29, 2016
Read: Romans 15:5-6
How did Paul pray for Christians in Rome? In what way was he praying for the spiritually strong?
What does this reveal about the connection between unity and strength? What would weakness look like?
How does your approach to strength and unity need to adjust to God’s approach? Be specific.
How did Paul pray for Christians in Rome? In what way was he praying for the spiritually strong?
What does this reveal about the connection between unity and strength? What would weakness look like?
How does your approach to strength and unity need to adjust to God’s approach? Be specific.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
April 28, 2016
Read: Romans 15:4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12
Why did Paul highlight the Old Testament in Romans 15:4? How does this relate to verse 1?
In what way might immature Christians miss this truth about God’s word? (Hint: no application)
How is this challenging for you? What does this reveal about spiritual weakness? How can you change?
Why did Paul highlight the Old Testament in Romans 15:4? How does this relate to verse 1?
In what way might immature Christians miss this truth about God’s word? (Hint: no application)
How is this challenging for you? What does this reveal about spiritual weakness? How can you change?
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016
Read: Romans 15:1-3, John 13:1-17, 1 Corinthians 11:1, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Ephesians 5:1-2
How was Romans 15:1-3 expressed by Jesus in John 13? What does this reveal about spiritual strength?
In what way does this seem like an oxymoron in today’s world? Give an example.
What specific steps can you take this week to become spiritually stronger? (i.e. time, talent, money, etc.)
How was Romans 15:1-3 expressed by Jesus in John 13? What does this reveal about spiritual strength?
In what way does this seem like an oxymoron in today’s world? Give an example.
What specific steps can you take this week to become spiritually stronger? (i.e. time, talent, money, etc.)
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
April 26, 2016
Read: Romans 15:1-3, Psalm 69:9, John 2:13-22, Galatians 6:2, Philippians 2:5-8
What was Paul trying to communicate in Romans 15:3? How is Jesus the model for spiritual strength?
Why is “consumer” Christianity a sign of spiritual weakness? How do you see this happening today?
How do you approach church? (i.e. giving vs. getting) How can you begin taking steps of growth?
What was Paul trying to communicate in Romans 15:3? How is Jesus the model for spiritual strength?
Why is “consumer” Christianity a sign of spiritual weakness? How do you see this happening today?
How do you approach church? (i.e. giving vs. getting) How can you begin taking steps of growth?
Monday, April 25, 2016
April 25, 2016
Read: Romans 15:1-2, 13:8, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Hebrews 5:11-14
Who does Paul address in Romans 15:1? Why? What does this highlight about spiritual strength?
In light of today’s reading, how should spiritual growth progress? How does it relate to growth of a child?
How long have you been a Christian? Where should you be on the strength chart? What needs to change?
Who does Paul address in Romans 15:1? Why? What does this highlight about spiritual strength?
In light of today’s reading, how should spiritual growth progress? How does it relate to growth of a child?
How long have you been a Christian? Where should you be on the strength chart? What needs to change?
Saturday, April 23, 2016
April 23, 2016
Read: Romans 14:16-19, Acts 15:1-41
What primary issues were dividing the Jewish and Gentile Christians in Acts 15? Why?
What was the solution? In what way did they essentially apply the truth presented in Romans 14:19?
How does this reflect respect and love for one another? What are some ways you need to apply this at PCC?
What primary issues were dividing the Jewish and Gentile Christians in Acts 15? Why?
What was the solution? In what way did they essentially apply the truth presented in Romans 14:19?
How does this reflect respect and love for one another? What are some ways you need to apply this at PCC?
Friday, April 22, 2016
April 22, 2016
Read: Romans 14:16-19, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Ephesians 4:1-6, 1 Peter 3:8-12
What does it mean to pursue spiritual peace and mutual edification? Why is this included in the discussion?
How can simply avoiding in order to prevent stumbling a brother cause more division? Give an example.
How does this challenge your approach toward judgmental Christians? How will pursuing agreement help?
What does it mean to pursue spiritual peace and mutual edification? Why is this included in the discussion?
How can simply avoiding in order to prevent stumbling a brother cause more division? Give an example.
How does this challenge your approach toward judgmental Christians? How will pursuing agreement help?
Thursday, April 21, 2016
April 21, 2016
Read: Romans 14:13-15, 20-23, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, 10:23-33
Why did the Corinthian church struggle like the Roman church? What was Paul’s counsel?
What does this imply about the way churches will struggle? Where do you see yourself in the struggle?
Explain the balance between enabling weakness and making someone stumble. What does this teach you?
Why did the Corinthian church struggle like the Roman church? What was Paul’s counsel?
What does this imply about the way churches will struggle? Where do you see yourself in the struggle?
Explain the balance between enabling weakness and making someone stumble. What does this teach you?
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
April 20, 2016
Read: Romans 14:13-15, 20-23, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Galatians 5:13-15
How can religious traditions cause Christian division? How should the spiritually mature respond?
Why may this feel unbiblical? How is it loving and not compromise? Why is this critical for unity?
In what way will protecting unity be selective? How is God prompting you to do this at PCC?
How can religious traditions cause Christian division? How should the spiritually mature respond?
Why may this feel unbiblical? How is it loving and not compromise? Why is this critical for unity?
In what way will protecting unity be selective? How is God prompting you to do this at PCC?
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
April 19, 2016
Read: Romans 14:13-15, Acts 10:1-33
Why did Peter struggle with Cornelius? How was it similar to the struggle in Romans 14?
What did it take for Peter to change? What does this imply about the stronghold of religious traditions?
How have you, or people you know, struggled in the same way? How is God challenging you to adjust?
Why did Peter struggle with Cornelius? How was it similar to the struggle in Romans 14?
What did it take for Peter to change? What does this imply about the stronghold of religious traditions?
How have you, or people you know, struggled in the same way? How is God challenging you to adjust?
Monday, April 18, 2016
April 18, 2016
Read: Romans 14:13-14, Mark 7, 1 Timothy 4:4
How can something become sin when it isn’t biblically wrong? (i.e. personal conviction)
Why is this distinction important to understand? What are the implications to unity within the church?
How can this same thing happen today? Give an example. How are the spiritually mature responsible?
How can something become sin when it isn’t biblically wrong? (i.e. personal conviction)
Why is this distinction important to understand? What are the implications to unity within the church?
How can this same thing happen today? Give an example. How are the spiritually mature responsible?
Saturday, April 16, 2016
April 16, 2016
Read: Romans 14:4-12, Acts 10:42-43, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, Rev. 20:11-15
Describe how God is the ultimate judge. How will Christians be judged differently than non-Christians?
How will God’s judgment be personal to you? Why is this a good reminder for The Church Challenge?
Write out the names of those Christians who are a struggle for you. Commit to praying for them this week.
Describe how God is the ultimate judge. How will Christians be judged differently than non-Christians?
How will God’s judgment be personal to you? Why is this a good reminder for The Church Challenge?
Write out the names of those Christians who are a struggle for you. Commit to praying for them this week.
Friday, April 15, 2016
April 15, 2016
Read: Romans 14:4-12, Matthew 13:24-30
What topic was Jesus addressing in the parable of the wheat and weeds? How does it relate to Romans 14?
How have you seen this take place in churches today? How does this ultimately usurp God’s authority?
Who is a spiritual struggle for you? How can you apply Romans 14:4 this week? Be specific.
What topic was Jesus addressing in the parable of the wheat and weeds? How does it relate to Romans 14?
How have you seen this take place in churches today? How does this ultimately usurp God’s authority?
Who is a spiritual struggle for you? How can you apply Romans 14:4 this week? Be specific.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
April 14, 2016
Read: Romans 14:4-9, Philippians 1:3-6, Ephesians 3:14-21
In what way were the Roman Christians playing God with each other? What was the result?
How can you fall into this same trap? What does this ultimately reveal about your faith in God?
How does today’s reading bring you comfort? Pray right now for Christians who are challenging to you.
In what way were the Roman Christians playing God with each other? What was the result?
How can you fall into this same trap? What does this ultimately reveal about your faith in God?
How does today’s reading bring you comfort? Pray right now for Christians who are challenging to you.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
April 13, 2016
Read: Romans 14:1-3, Luke 18:9-14, James 4:10-12
What is the primary indicator of a spiritually immature person? How was this demonstrated in Luke 18?
How does Romans 14 say to handle the spiritually immature? In what way can this seem unbiblical?
How will distinguishing between personal opinion and biblical truth help? How is God adjusting you?
What is the primary indicator of a spiritually immature person? How was this demonstrated in Luke 18?
How does Romans 14 say to handle the spiritually immature? In what way can this seem unbiblical?
How will distinguishing between personal opinion and biblical truth help? How is God adjusting you?
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
April 12, 2016
Read: Romans 14:1-3, John 13:12-15, 17:1-23
Why did Jesus wash His disciples’ feet? How did Jesus pray for the same thing in John 17?
Why did Judas’ presence make it more profound? In what way is Jesus modeling Romans 14:1-3?
How do you often respond when judged by others? How is God prompting you to step into Romans 14:1?
Why did Jesus wash His disciples’ feet? How did Jesus pray for the same thing in John 17?
Why did Judas’ presence make it more profound? In what way is Jesus modeling Romans 14:1-3?
How do you often respond when judged by others? How is God prompting you to step into Romans 14:1?
Monday, April 11, 2016
April 11, 2016
Read: Romans 14:1-3, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 4:1-6, Colossians 3:12-15, 1 Peter 3:8
In what way does Romans 14:1-3 describe the spiritually weak and strong in a church? Be specific.
Why will this always make unity a challenge? What is the solution? How does this model God’s approach?
Why is unity and conformity an important distinction? How is God challenging you and with whom?
In what way does Romans 14:1-3 describe the spiritually weak and strong in a church? Be specific.
Why will this always make unity a challenge? What is the solution? How does this model God’s approach?
Why is unity and conformity an important distinction? How is God challenging you and with whom?
Saturday, April 9, 2016
April 9, 2016
Read: Romans 13:12-14, 6:13, Ephesians 4:17-24, 6:11, 1 Thess. 5:8-11, James 1:21, 1 Peter 2:1
In what way is every Christian in a spiritual battle? Why is this important to always remember?
Explain the biblical process for handling sin. What does this imply about a repentance “only” approach?
What specifically do you need to “cast off” and “put on”? What steps will you take today?
In what way is every Christian in a spiritual battle? Why is this important to always remember?
Explain the biblical process for handling sin. What does this imply about a repentance “only” approach?
What specifically do you need to “cast off” and “put on”? What steps will you take today?
Friday, April 8, 2016
April 8, 2016
Read: Romans 13:12-14, Galatians 5:16-26, Ephesians 5:1-15
What sins did Paul address for the Christians in Rome (v. 13)? What does this imply about compromise?
How have you seen this same thing happen today? How does intentionality prevent this from happening?
How can you fall into the same trap? Be specific. What specific sins is God revealing that you need to address?
What sins did Paul address for the Christians in Rome (v. 13)? What does this imply about compromise?
How have you seen this same thing happen today? How does intentionality prevent this from happening?
How can you fall into the same trap? Be specific. What specific sins is God revealing that you need to address?
Thursday, April 7, 2016
April 7, 2016
Read: Romans 13:11, Matthew 25:1-13, Phil. 3:20-21, 1 Thess. 5:1-11, James 5:7-8, 2 Pet. 3:8-10
Why does “urgency” need to be a part of the Christian life? What will happen if this is lost? (i.e. what is at risk?)
How does this relate to spiritual alignment with the Lord? Give an example.
How often do you keep an “urgent” perspective? What has been the result? How do you need to adjust?
Why does “urgency” need to be a part of the Christian life? What will happen if this is lost? (i.e. what is at risk?)
How does this relate to spiritual alignment with the Lord? Give an example.
How often do you keep an “urgent” perspective? What has been the result? How do you need to adjust?
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
April 6, 2016
Read: Romans 13:8-10, Exodus 20:13-17, Leviticus 19:17-18, Matthew 22:36-40
How does loving others fulfill God’s law? What personal standard is given in order to measure alignment?
How can this be profoundly simple yet difficult? What are some ways unloving behavior can be rationalized?
How can you fall into the same trap? How is God redefining your perspective of biblical love? Be specific.
How does loving others fulfill God’s law? What personal standard is given in order to measure alignment?
How can this be profoundly simple yet difficult? What are some ways unloving behavior can be rationalized?
How can you fall into the same trap? How is God redefining your perspective of biblical love? Be specific.
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
April 5, 2016
Read: Romans 13:8-10, John 15:12-14, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 1 John 3:16-18
What will biblical love always require? Why? How is this different than the world’s definition of love?
How can these two get confused? In what way will biblical love always be a sacrifice? Give an example.
What specific steps of love do you need to take in order to be in alignment with God? Be specific and pray.
What will biblical love always require? Why? How is this different than the world’s definition of love?
How can these two get confused? In what way will biblical love always be a sacrifice? Give an example.
What specific steps of love do you need to take in order to be in alignment with God? Be specific and pray.
Monday, April 4, 2016
April 4, 2016
Read: Romans 13:8, 1 John 4:7-12, 19-21
Why are Christians called to love others? What does it accomplish? What is implied by “owing” love?
How often do you see this truth being practiced today? What does this highlight about alignment with God?
In what way does this challenge your spiritual plumb line? What adjustments does God want you to make?
Why are Christians called to love others? What does it accomplish? What is implied by “owing” love?
How often do you see this truth being practiced today? What does this highlight about alignment with God?
In what way does this challenge your spiritual plumb line? What adjustments does God want you to make?
Saturday, April 2, 2016
April 2, 2016
Read: Matthew 27:62-28:20, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
Describe the two responses to Jesus’ resurrection in Matthew 27. How do you see this taking place today?
Why is the Easter message critical to following Jesus? How easy is it for you to believe in Easter?
What is often overlooked when it comes to Easter? (i.e. eye witnesses) How can this help with doubt?
Describe the two responses to Jesus’ resurrection in Matthew 27. How do you see this taking place today?
Why is the Easter message critical to following Jesus? How easy is it for you to believe in Easter?
What is often overlooked when it comes to Easter? (i.e. eye witnesses) How can this help with doubt?
Friday, April 1, 2016
April 1, 2016
Read: Matthew 28:19, Colossians 2:8-12, Romans 6:4-5
Describe how baptism relates to the Gospel. Specifically, what is the spiritual and physical application?
How does this relate specifically to Easter? In what way does this change your view of baptism?
Why is it important for every Christian to be baptized? How have you obeyed Jesus in this way?
Describe how baptism relates to the Gospel. Specifically, what is the spiritual and physical application?
How does this relate specifically to Easter? In what way does this change your view of baptism?
Why is it important for every Christian to be baptized? How have you obeyed Jesus in this way?
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