Read: Genesis 18:15, Matthew 6:5-8, John 20:24-28
How did Thomas respond to the news of the resurrection? How did Jesus respond to Thomas’ doubts?
What specific “Thomas moments” have you avoided bringing before the Lord? Why?
What does this say about your communication with God? How do you need to change?
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
October 30, 2013
Read: Genesis 18:9-15, Proverbs 28:13-14, Psalm 139:6-14
Why did the Lord correct Sarah’s response about being pregnant? What were her underlying issues?
How did this impact her ability to communicate with the Lord? (i.e. length of conversation)
In what way does repentance play into healthy communication with God? How can you apply this truth?
Why did the Lord correct Sarah’s response about being pregnant? What were her underlying issues?
How did this impact her ability to communicate with the Lord? (i.e. length of conversation)
In what way does repentance play into healthy communication with God? How can you apply this truth?
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
October 29, 2013
Read: Genesis 18:1-8, Matthew 6:9-14, Luke 22:39-43, Philippians 2:5-8
How did Jesus demonstrate the same attitude as Abraham when communicating with the Father?
Why is it necessary to have a balance between petition and praise in your prayer life?
What does this teach you about your communication with God? Take time and talk to God about this now.
How did Jesus demonstrate the same attitude as Abraham when communicating with the Father?
Why is it necessary to have a balance between petition and praise in your prayer life?
What does this teach you about your communication with God? Take time and talk to God about this now.
Monday, October 28, 2013
October 28, 2013
Read: Genesis 18:1-8, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 149:4, James 1:10, 1 Peter 5:6
What three words would you use to describe Abraham’s behavior before the Lord? What did he communicate?
What personal benefit did Abraham receive from his encounter with God? Why is this important to note?
What three words would describe your behavior before the Lord? How can you step into Point #1 this week?
What three words would you use to describe Abraham’s behavior before the Lord? What did he communicate?
What personal benefit did Abraham receive from his encounter with God? Why is this important to note?
What three words would describe your behavior before the Lord? How can you step into Point #1 this week?
Saturday, October 26, 2013
October 26, 2013
Read: Genesis 17:23-27, John 15:1-2, Ephesians 6:10-18
Describe how God’s instruction to Abram would have been extremely challenging for you.
Currently, how comfortable is your walk with the Lord? What does this reveal about spiritual growth?
What uncomfortable next steps have you been hesitant to take for God? When will you take them?
Describe how God’s instruction to Abram would have been extremely challenging for you.
Currently, how comfortable is your walk with the Lord? What does this reveal about spiritual growth?
What uncomfortable next steps have you been hesitant to take for God? When will you take them?
Friday, October 25, 2013
October 25, 2013
Read: Genesis 17:9-14, Deuteronomy 10:16, 30:6, Romans 2:17-29
Why did God require Abram and his household to be circumcised? Hint: The context is God’s covenant.
Explain the spiritual side to circumcision and how it relates to a heart check. Why is this important?
How is circumcision similar to or different than water baptism/communion? How does this relate to growth?
Why did God require Abram and his household to be circumcised? Hint: The context is God’s covenant.
Explain the spiritual side to circumcision and how it relates to a heart check. Why is this important?
How is circumcision similar to or different than water baptism/communion? How does this relate to growth?
Thursday, October 24, 2013
October 24, 2013
Read: Genesis 17:3-8, 15-16, Matthew 4:19, John 15:5, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:8-9
Why did God change Abram and Sarai’s name? How does a Christian today experience the same thing?
How does this truth essentially define and help measure biblical Christianity, salvation, and growth?
How have you experienced this recently? How does this encourage or challenge your walk with Jesus?
Why did God change Abram and Sarai’s name? How does a Christian today experience the same thing?
How does this truth essentially define and help measure biblical Christianity, salvation, and growth?
How have you experienced this recently? How does this encourage or challenge your walk with Jesus?
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
October 23, 2013
Read: Genesis 17:3-8, 15-16, Galatians 3:5-16
What does an “everlasting” covenant mean? How does this relate to both Jews and Gentiles today?
Who is responsible for fulfilling Genesis 17:3-8? Why is this an important spiritual principle?
How should this impact the way we walk with the Lord? What does this personally mean to you?
What does an “everlasting” covenant mean? How does this relate to both Jews and Gentiles today?
Who is responsible for fulfilling Genesis 17:3-8? Why is this an important spiritual principle?
How should this impact the way we walk with the Lord? What does this personally mean to you?
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
October 22, 2013
Read: Genesis 17:1-2, 2 Peter 1:1-10
Explain how 2 Peter 1:1-10 is a commentary on Genesis 17:1-2. How does this relate to consistency?
How would you rate your devotion to God in terms of “consistency”? What changes have you noticed?
In what way do you need to get back on track? Specifically, what steps will you take this week?
Explain how 2 Peter 1:1-10 is a commentary on Genesis 17:1-2. How does this relate to consistency?
How would you rate your devotion to God in terms of “consistency”? What changes have you noticed?
In what way do you need to get back on track? Specifically, what steps will you take this week?
Monday, October 21, 2013
October 21, 2013
Read: Genesis 17:1-2, Psalm 18:23-26, John 15:5-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13
Describe what it means to “walk before” the Lord. How does the command to be “blameless” relate?
In what way did Jesus give the same command in John 15:5?
Why is this principle important for spiritual growth? What is God teaching you about your experience?
Describe what it means to “walk before” the Lord. How does the command to be “blameless” relate?
In what way did Jesus give the same command in John 15:5?
Why is this principle important for spiritual growth? What is God teaching you about your experience?
Saturday, October 19, 2013
October 19, 2013
Read: Genesis 12:18-13:14, 16:5-15
How did Sarai’s response to her sinful actions differ from Abram’s response to his sinful actions in Egypt?
What was the result of each response? Why is this critically important for preventing life’s regrets?
Are you more like Sarai or Abram? Why? What Abram steps do you need to take today and with whom?
How did Sarai’s response to her sinful actions differ from Abram’s response to his sinful actions in Egypt?
What was the result of each response? Why is this critically important for preventing life’s regrets?
Are you more like Sarai or Abram? Why? What Abram steps do you need to take today and with whom?
Friday, October 18, 2013
October 18, 2013
Read: Genesis 16:5, 2 Corinthians 7:8-10, 1 John 1:9-10, Romans 7:18-24, Ephesians 4:26-27
How did Sarai handle the failure of her sinful plan with Hagar? How did she use God to defend herself?
In what way have you seen this take place today? What is the root problem? How does God address this?
Take time right now to ask God how you are having a Sarai moment and confess your sin to Him.
How did Sarai handle the failure of her sinful plan with Hagar? How did she use God to defend herself?
In what way have you seen this take place today? What is the root problem? How does God address this?
Take time right now to ask God how you are having a Sarai moment and confess your sin to Him.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
October 17, 2013
Read: Genesis 16:5-16
Describe three key decisions Sarai made in order to have a child. How did it lead to future regret?
As you consider Sarai’s actions and reactions, what do you notice? Who is taking responsibility?
What important principle is being highlighted when it comes to your behavior and future regrets?
Describe three key decisions Sarai made in order to have a child. How did it lead to future regret?
As you consider Sarai’s actions and reactions, what do you notice? Who is taking responsibility?
What important principle is being highlighted when it comes to your behavior and future regrets?
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
October 16, 2013
Read: Psalm 119:1-37, 103-105
What is the primary focus of Psalm 119? In what way will following its truth prevent regretful decisions?
Describe an important decision you are currently facing. What does God’s word say about it?
What do you find challenging about obeying God? What will you do? Pray about it and obey today.
What is the primary focus of Psalm 119? In what way will following its truth prevent regretful decisions?
Describe an important decision you are currently facing. What does God’s word say about it?
What do you find challenging about obeying God? What will you do? Pray about it and obey today.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
October 15, 2013
Read: Genesis 12:10-20, 16:1-4, 25:19-21
In what way did Sarai participate in a similar decision making process as Abram in Egypt?
How does this highlight the same struggle that Christians face today? Give an example.
How did Isaac operate in a way that left no regret? How can you specifically apply this truth today?
In what way did Sarai participate in a similar decision making process as Abram in Egypt?
How does this highlight the same struggle that Christians face today? Give an example.
How did Isaac operate in a way that left no regret? How can you specifically apply this truth today?
Monday, October 14, 2013
October 14, 2013
Read: Genesis 16:1-3, 2:21-24, Galatians 4:22-23
Why did Sarai use Hagar as a way to have a child? How was this a socially accepted decision?
How was Sarai actually sinning against God? What could she have done differently? Be specific.
As you reflect on a regretful decision you’ve made, what is God teaching you about future protection?
Why did Sarai use Hagar as a way to have a child? How was this a socially accepted decision?
How was Sarai actually sinning against God? What could she have done differently? Be specific.
As you reflect on a regretful decision you’ve made, what is God teaching you about future protection?
Saturday, October 12, 2013
October 12, 2013
Read: Matthew 6:25-34
What struggle was Jesus addressing in today’s reading? How did timing and impatience relate?
How do you struggle with the same thing? What solution did Jesus provide for the struggle?
How can you apply His counsel to your life? Be specific. How will you make it a practice?
What struggle was Jesus addressing in today’s reading? How did timing and impatience relate?
How do you struggle with the same thing? What solution did Jesus provide for the struggle?
How can you apply His counsel to your life? Be specific. How will you make it a practice?
Friday, October 11, 2013
October 11, 2013
Read: 2 Peter 3:7-15, Galatians 5:22, 1 Corinthians 13:4, Romans 12:12, Philippians 4:6-7
Given that patience is a fruit of the spirit, what does this tell you about patience in the Christian life?
When do you find your patience being most challenged? Why? How will prayer help? Why?
What practical application should this have on “what” you pray for? Take time now to apply this truth?
Given that patience is a fruit of the spirit, what does this tell you about patience in the Christian life?
When do you find your patience being most challenged? Why? How will prayer help? Why?
What practical application should this have on “what” you pray for? Take time now to apply this truth?
Thursday, October 10, 2013
October 10, 2013
Read: Genesis 15:7-21, Jeremiah 34:18-20
In what way was Abram struggling with patience? How did God’s covenant bring him comfort and clarity?
How do you see worry and impatience working together in your life? Give an example.
Why is it important to be able to wait on the Lord? What practical step can you take to avoid a timing trap?
In what way was Abram struggling with patience? How did God’s covenant bring him comfort and clarity?
How do you see worry and impatience working together in your life? Give an example.
Why is it important to be able to wait on the Lord? What practical step can you take to avoid a timing trap?
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
October 9, 2013
Read: Genesis 15:5, Psalm 23, Romans 8:28, 2 Peter 1:3-9, Matt 6:31-34, Galatians 3:6-9
What do you typically worry about? (i.e. relational, financial, physical, spiritual, etc.) Why?
How has today’s reading comforted you? Be specific. How will you continue to meditate on this?
Using your bible concordance, what additional promises will you meditate on to protect against worry?
What do you typically worry about? (i.e. relational, financial, physical, spiritual, etc.) Why?
How has today’s reading comforted you? Be specific. How will you continue to meditate on this?
Using your bible concordance, what additional promises will you meditate on to protect against worry?
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
October 8, 2013
Read: Exodus 14:31-15:1-22, 15:27-16:3, Psalm 106:7-14
What primary problem did Moses have with the wilderness generation? Why did they flip-flop so easily?
Explain how meditating on the promises of God could have helped them from being worrywarts.
Given that Psalm 106 was a song, how did it provide protection? How can that protect against forgetting
today?
What primary problem did Moses have with the wilderness generation? Why did they flip-flop so easily?
Explain how meditating on the promises of God could have helped them from being worrywarts.
Given that Psalm 106 was a song, how did it provide protection? How can that protect against forgetting
today?
Monday, October 7, 2013
October 7, 2013
Read: Genesis 12:1-3, 13:14-17, 15:1-6
Describe how Abram was being challenged three different times in today’s reading.
How did God comfort Abram’s worry or concern? Why do you think God needed to repeat himself?
What does this teach you about handling your worries or fear? What practical steps will you take today?
Describe how Abram was being challenged three different times in today’s reading.
How did God comfort Abram’s worry or concern? Why do you think God needed to repeat himself?
What does this teach you about handling your worries or fear? What practical steps will you take today?
Saturday, October 5, 2013
October 5, 2013
Read: Psalm 34 and Psalm 103
How have you specifically seen God answer some of these promises in your life? Pray and thank Him now!
What are some “to-do’s” in these Psalms? What would these look like in your life if they were practically lived out?
How have you specifically seen God answer some of these promises in your life? Pray and thank Him now!
Are there areas (i.e. fears, shame, sins, trouble) in your life where you still need to see and ask God to address?
What are some “to-do’s” in these Psalms? What would these look like in your life if they were practically lived out?
Friday, October 4, 2013
October 4, 2103
Read: Hebrews 12:28-29, Ps. 2:11, PhilIppians 2:12-13, 1 Peter 2:17, 2 Cor. 5:11, Acts 9:31
Based on these passages, what is the posture that we should be approaching God with in prayer and in life?
How do we balance our view of God and motivation to live for Him, between “trembling” and His grace?
God seems to tie the way believers “fear” Him with how He grows the Church. How can you reflect this?
Based on these passages, what is the posture that we should be approaching God with in prayer and in life?
How do we balance our view of God and motivation to live for Him, between “trembling” and His grace?
God seems to tie the way believers “fear” Him with how He grows the Church. How can you reflect this?
Thursday, October 3, 2013
October 3, 2013
Read: Various Scriptures focusing on the differences between the “Fear of Man” & “Fear of God”
Read Proverbs 29:25, 23:17, Galatians 1:10, Isaiah 8:11-13, Ecclesiastes 8:12-13, Proverbs 23:17-18, Psalm 27:1-3, 36:1,40:1-3, 118:4-8, 130:3-4, 1 Peter 1:17, Luke 12:4-7, Romans 3:10-18, Joshua 24:14-15, Revelation 19:5-7
Think about how these passages help us to see the proper perspective between ourselves, others & God!
Read Proverbs 29:25, 23:17, Galatians 1:10, Isaiah 8:11-13, Ecclesiastes 8:12-13, Proverbs 23:17-18, Psalm 27:1-3, 36:1,40:1-3, 118:4-8, 130:3-4, 1 Peter 1:17, Luke 12:4-7, Romans 3:10-18, Joshua 24:14-15, Revelation 19:5-7
Think about how these passages help us to see the proper perspective between ourselves, others & God!
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
October 2, 2013
Read: Deuteronomy 6 & 10:12-22, 31:12-13, Proverbs 14:26, Jeremiah 32:38-41, Luke 1:50
Based on these passages, what are the promises God makes to His people? How far do they extend?
What are some things that you are doing well (and some you are not doing well) to reflect this in your home?
What are some specific ways that you can implement these instructions (as a parent, grandparent, etc.)?
Based on these passages, what are the promises God makes to His people? How far do they extend?
What are some things that you are doing well (and some you are not doing well) to reflect this in your home?
What are some specific ways that you can implement these instructions (as a parent, grandparent, etc.)?
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
October 1, 2013
Read: Proverbs 8:13, 3:5-7, 14:27, 19:23, Psalm 25:11-14, 33:8-19, 86:11, 145:17-20
In these passages, what are the negatives? (i.e. things we’re either told not to do, or things the Lord hates)
What are the positive things that you are to do/reflect/embrace? What is the path to accomplish these?
What are all the benefits that God wants to give you as you fear & trust Him? Pray and ask/thank Him!
In these passages, what are the negatives? (i.e. things we’re either told not to do, or things the Lord hates)
What are the positive things that you are to do/reflect/embrace? What is the path to accomplish these?
What are all the benefits that God wants to give you as you fear & trust Him? Pray and ask/thank Him!
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