Read: Matthew 10:1-4, Acts 2:14-41
How did Peter respond to a large crowd when talking about Jesus? What was the result?
How would you have responded? How does Peter encourage you, knowing he’d been a Christian for 3 years?
What advantage do you have over every non-Christian? How does this qualify you to talk about Jesus?
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Monday, March 30, 2015
March 30, 2015
Read: Matthew 10:1-4, Luke 10:1-2, John 1:35-42
Describe the types of individuals mentioned in Mt. 10:1-4. (i.e. background, temperament, etc.)
What does this imply about being qualified to talk about Jesus? Why is this important to remember?
How have you felt disqualified? What was the result? How is God encouraging you to step it up?
Describe the types of individuals mentioned in Mt. 10:1-4. (i.e. background, temperament, etc.)
What does this imply about being qualified to talk about Jesus? Why is this important to remember?
How have you felt disqualified? What was the result? How is God encouraging you to step it up?
Saturday, March 28, 2015
March 28, 2015
What instructions did Jesus give His disciples about evangelism? Why was this necessary?
How did the Apostle Paul demonstrate this same truth? How often do you see this happening today?
What does this indicate about “silent” Christians? What steps will you take to apply Jesus’ instructions?
Friday, March 27, 2015
March 27, 2015
Read: Matthew 9:37-38, Ephesians 6:10-13, 18-20
Why did Jesus tell His disciples to pray for “workers”? What does this imply about evangelism?
How can overlooking this truth lead to being silent about Jesus? (i.e. spiritual battle, Satan, etc.)
What will be necessary in order to break the silence? How will you step into this truth? Be specific.
Why did Jesus tell His disciples to pray for “workers”? What does this imply about evangelism?
How can overlooking this truth lead to being silent about Jesus? (i.e. spiritual battle, Satan, etc.)
What will be necessary in order to break the silence? How will you step into this truth? Be specific.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
March 26, 2015
Read: Matthew 9:36-38, Luke 19:41-44
How did Jesus feel when He saw people being deceived or struggling? What was the result?
Why is this important when it comes to evangelism? How will it prevent people from becoming projects?
How is God challenging your compassion factor? What will you do to change? How can you start now?
How did Jesus feel when He saw people being deceived or struggling? What was the result?
Why is this important when it comes to evangelism? How will it prevent people from becoming projects?
How is God challenging your compassion factor? What will you do to change? How can you start now?
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
March 25, 2015
Read: Matthew 9:35-36, John 4:1-30
Describe the setting around the woman at the well. How did Jesus respond differently than the disciples?
How did the woman respond? What does this imply about the importance of being intentional or not?
List three places you will go today or tomorrow. How can you apply a Jesus approach to these situations?
Describe the setting around the woman at the well. How did Jesus respond differently than the disciples?
How did the woman respond? What does this imply about the importance of being intentional or not?
List three places you will go today or tomorrow. How can you apply a Jesus approach to these situations?
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
March 24, 2015
Read: Matthew 9:35-36, Acts 1:6-8, 14:1-7, 17:1-22
What strategy did Jesus and the Apostle Paul employ when talking about God? Give two examples.
What does this highlight about reactive or haphazard evangelism? Why is this important to understand?
What “proactive” steps will you take to be more vocal about Jesus? Make a list and keep it with you.
What strategy did Jesus and the Apostle Paul employ when talking about God? Give two examples.
What does this highlight about reactive or haphazard evangelism? Why is this important to understand?
What “proactive” steps will you take to be more vocal about Jesus? Make a list and keep it with you.
Monday, March 23, 2015
March 23, 2015
Read: Matthew 4:18-20, 9:35-36, 28:19, Mark 16:14-16
Explain what Jesus meant by being “fishers of men”. How does this reflect a Christian’s calling today?
In what way do you see Christians being silent today? Why? What does this imply about obedience?
How would you rate your silent factor? How is God challenging you to become more vocal about Him?
Explain what Jesus meant by being “fishers of men”. How does this reflect a Christian’s calling today?
In what way do you see Christians being silent today? Why? What does this imply about obedience?
How would you rate your silent factor? How is God challenging you to become more vocal about Him?
Saturday, March 21, 2015
March 21, 2015
Read: Revelation 2:7, 10-11, 17, 26-28, 3:5, 12, 21
Summarize all the promises given by Jesus to the seven churches. What themes do you see emerging?
How does this relate to being a “real” Christian? How can a Christian deception take place today?
What promise of God speaks to your heart the most? Spend time in prayer, thanking God for His promises.
Summarize all the promises given by Jesus to the seven churches. What themes do you see emerging?
How does this relate to being a “real” Christian? How can a Christian deception take place today?
What promise of God speaks to your heart the most? Spend time in prayer, thanking God for His promises.
Friday, March 20, 2015
March 20, 2015
Read: Revelation 3:20, Galatians 5:24-25, Luke 22:25-30
What was Jesus illustrating by “standing at the door”? In what way were the Laodecians not letting Him in?
What was required in order to let Jesus in? How does this relate to obedience and responding to the Lord?
How is God challenging you to let Him in? How have you put Him off? What is He prompting you to do?
What was Jesus illustrating by “standing at the door”? In what way were the Laodecians not letting Him in?
What was required in order to let Jesus in? How does this relate to obedience and responding to the Lord?
How is God challenging you to let Him in? How have you put Him off? What is He prompting you to do?
Thursday, March 19, 2015
March 19, 2015
Read: Revelation 3:19, Proverbs 13:24, Hebrews 12:5-12
In what way was God disciplining the Laodiceans? How was God actually loving and caring for them?
What does this teach about God’s discipline? How often do you think of God’s discipline? Why?
In what way are you currently at risk? (i.e. lukewarm) Take time to pray about this and repent to Jesus.
In what way was God disciplining the Laodiceans? How was God actually loving and caring for them?
What does this teach about God’s discipline? How often do you think of God’s discipline? Why?
In what way are you currently at risk? (i.e. lukewarm) Take time to pray about this and repent to Jesus.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
March 18, 2015
Read: Revelation 3:18-19, 1 Peter 1:1-7
What does “gold refined in the fire” mean? What does this imply about spiritual growth & being comfortable?
Why is this an important issue for OC Christians? How do you see comfortable Christianity creeping in?
What steps do you need to take to grow out of your comfort zone? (i.e. serving, sharing faith, etc.) Pray!!
What does “gold refined in the fire” mean? What does this imply about spiritual growth & being comfortable?
Why is this an important issue for OC Christians? How do you see comfortable Christianity creeping in?
What steps do you need to take to grow out of your comfort zone? (i.e. serving, sharing faith, etc.) Pray!!
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
March 17, 2015
Read: Revelation 3:18, 3:4, 7:9-10, Matthew 23:16-19, 6:19-20
Describe the three spiritual investment strategies Jesus gave the Laodiceans. What do they represent?
How would these spiritual investment strategies have helped with correcting their lukewarm state?
Specifically, what areas of your spiritual life are lukewarm? How can Revelation 3:18 help you this week?
Describe the three spiritual investment strategies Jesus gave the Laodiceans. What do they represent?
How would these spiritual investment strategies have helped with correcting their lukewarm state?
Specifically, what areas of your spiritual life are lukewarm? How can Revelation 3:18 help you this week?
Monday, March 16, 2015
March 16, 2015
Read: Revelation 3:14-19, Luke 12:16-21
Explain what Jesus was addressing in Rev. 3:18. How did this relate to the Laodicean affluent lifestyle?
How do you see Orange County Christianity falling into the same trap? Give an example.
How can you fall into the same trap? Be specific. How is God challenging you to shift your priorities?
Explain what Jesus was addressing in Rev. 3:18. How did this relate to the Laodicean affluent lifestyle?
How do you see Orange County Christianity falling into the same trap? Give an example.
How can you fall into the same trap? Be specific. How is God challenging you to shift your priorities?
Saturday, March 14, 2015
March 14, 2015
Read: Revelation 3:17, Matthew 6:24-34
What was Jesus addressing in Matthew 6:24-34? How did He help and encourage them?
What does this imply about your faith in God to provide? How was this the opposite problem at Laodicea?
What is God teaching you about any Laodicea factors in your life? Be specific.
What was Jesus addressing in Matthew 6:24-34? How did He help and encourage them?
What does this imply about your faith in God to provide? How was this the opposite problem at Laodicea?
What is God teaching you about any Laodicea factors in your life? Be specific.
Friday, March 13, 2015
March 13, 2015
Read: Revelation 3:17, Matthew 19:16-30, 1 Timothy 6:6-10
In what way was the church at Laodicea similar to Pacific Coast Church? Give parallel examples.
What does this imply about PCC’s potential spiritual risk? What biblical steps are necessary for protection?
Why will money and God always be a challenge? How has this been true for you? Pray about it right now.
In what way was the church at Laodicea similar to Pacific Coast Church? Give parallel examples.
What does this imply about PCC’s potential spiritual risk? What biblical steps are necessary for protection?
Why will money and God always be a challenge? How has this been true for you? Pray about it right now.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
March 12, 2015
Read: Revelation 3:17, Luke 6:17-26, John 2:12-22
In what way was the affluent church at Laodicea being deceived by their wealth?
Why is this an important message for Orange County churches and Christians today?
What is God teaching you about how you measure success? Be specific. How can you be more cautious?
In what way was the affluent church at Laodicea being deceived by their wealth?
Why is this an important message for Orange County churches and Christians today?
What is God teaching you about how you measure success? Be specific. How can you be more cautious?
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
March 11, 2015
Read: Revelation 3:14-16, Romans 12:4-8
Describe the purpose of spiritual gifts according to Romans 12:4-8. How does this relate to Revelation 3:15-16?
Why is this important when it comes to measuring spiritual growth? What is at stake? (i.e. Laodicea)
How are you using your spiritual gifts? What will you do to prevent a personal Laodicea experience?
Describe the purpose of spiritual gifts according to Romans 12:4-8. How does this relate to Revelation 3:15-16?
Why is this important when it comes to measuring spiritual growth? What is at stake? (i.e. Laodicea)
How are you using your spiritual gifts? What will you do to prevent a personal Laodicea experience?
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
March 10, 2015
Read: Revelation 3:14-16, Matthew 7:15-27, 25:14-30
Explain how the parable of the talents relates to the church at Laodicea.
How do you see this same deception taking place in Christianity today? Give examples.
Take time to pray, asking God to reveal any way you’ve been a spectator Christian. Journal the results.
Explain how the parable of the talents relates to the church at Laodicea.
How do you see this same deception taking place in Christianity today? Give examples.
Take time to pray, asking God to reveal any way you’ve been a spectator Christian. Journal the results.
Monday, March 9, 2015
March 9, 2015
Read: Revelation 3:14-16, John 15:1-10, 2 Peter 1:1-10
What is a “lukewarm” Christian according to Jesus? How does this relate to “spectator” Christianity?
How does this compare to being a hot or cold Christian? Why is this important?
In what way can you subtly fall into this trap? Be specific. What steps is God challenging you to take?
What is a “lukewarm” Christian according to Jesus? How does this relate to “spectator” Christianity?
How does this compare to being a hot or cold Christian? Why is this important?
In what way can you subtly fall into this trap? Be specific. What steps is God challenging you to take?
Saturday, March 7, 2015
March 7, 2015
Read: Psalm 19:1-6
How do the heavens declare God’s glory?
Watch this youtube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEheh1BH34Q) and expand your view of God’s glory.
Go out tonight and observe the stars. Read this passage again. Take a few minutes to worship God with your eyes open and looking to the heavens.
How do the heavens declare God’s glory?
Watch this youtube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEheh1BH34Q) and expand your view of God’s glory.
Go out tonight and observe the stars. Read this passage again. Take a few minutes to worship God with your eyes open and looking to the heavens.
Friday, March 6, 2015
March 6, 2015
Read: Psalm 34:1-7
How does this passage suggest we conquer our bully? Recount a time you experienced this to be true.
What are the outcomes listed that God provides when we do what it says?
Meditate on verse four. Read it over and over. List your fears one by one and repeat the verse inserting them by name.
How does this passage suggest we conquer our bully? Recount a time you experienced this to be true.
What are the outcomes listed that God provides when we do what it says?
Meditate on verse four. Read it over and over. List your fears one by one and repeat the verse inserting them by name.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
March 5, 2015
Read: Psalm 23:4
What one thought enables God’s “sheep” to overcome the bully?
What does God, our Good Shepherd, provide to comfort his sheep?
What do these two things represent that God uses to bring comfort? Pray in faith, thanking God for his victory & comfort.
What one thought enables God’s “sheep” to overcome the bully?
What does God, our Good Shepherd, provide to comfort his sheep?
What do these two things represent that God uses to bring comfort? Pray in faith, thanking God for his victory & comfort.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
March 4, 2015
Read: Psalm 27
Summarize the 27th Psalm in one sentence. How does this truth help you?
List the different metaphors in this Psalm. Pray through each of these praising God for who he is in your life.
Memorize the first verse and quote it throughout the day.
Summarize the 27th Psalm in one sentence. How does this truth help you?
List the different metaphors in this Psalm. Pray through each of these praising God for who he is in your life.
Memorize the first verse and quote it throughout the day.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
March 3, 2015
Read: 2 Timothy 1:7; 1 John 4:18
Where then does this bully come from?
How do these three things combat your bully?
Pray and ask God to utilize these three things to confront your bully.
Where then does this bully come from?
How do these three things combat your bully?
Pray and ask God to utilize these three things to confront your bully.
Monday, March 2, 2015
March 2, 2015
Read: Matthew 8:23-27 & Mark 4:35-41
Ponder each question asked in the texts. What insights do you gain from each one?
Make a list of Jesus' credentials and resume. Pray through them to increase your faith.
When does you bully show up in your life? Talk to God about the two points from the sermon to stand up to your bully.
Ponder each question asked in the texts. What insights do you gain from each one?
Make a list of Jesus' credentials and resume. Pray through them to increase your faith.
When does you bully show up in your life? Talk to God about the two points from the sermon to stand up to your bully.
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