Read: 1 John 3:1-3 & 5:1-5, Matthew 5:10-16, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 2:12-16 & 4:8-9
What does the Matthew passage highlight (positively and negatively) in regards to living as God’s child?
How do the Galatians and Philippians passages describe the way we should live as children of God?
According to 1 John 5:1-5, what is the evidence we should see in our lives that we are living as God’s child?
Friday, March 31, 2017
Thursday, March 30, 2017
March 30, 2017
Read: 1 John 3:1-3, Ephesians 1:3-14, John 15:18-19, 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
From the Ephesians passage, list all of the things that God has done for you, or given you, through Christ!
How do 1 John 3:1-3 & John 15:18-19 describe the “world’s” perspective of believers versus our perspective?
What does the 2 Corinthians passage say about how we should interact with the “world”? How are you doing?
From the Ephesians passage, list all of the things that God has done for you, or given you, through Christ!
How do 1 John 3:1-3 & John 15:18-19 describe the “world’s” perspective of believers versus our perspective?
What does the 2 Corinthians passage say about how we should interact with the “world”? How are you doing?
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
March 29, 2017
Read: 1 John 3:2-3, 1 Cor. 13:11-12, Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Cor. 4:16-18, Romans 8:18-23
How do all of these passages relate to Point #2? What is the perspective we are encouraged to have?
How do these passages help shape the way you are to view yourself, God, and how you are to live your life?
Based on Pt #2, list some areas in your life where you’ve seen positive growth? Where is more growth needed?
How do all of these passages relate to Point #2? What is the perspective we are encouraged to have?
How do these passages help shape the way you are to view yourself, God, and how you are to live your life?
Based on Pt #2, list some areas in your life where you’ve seen positive growth? Where is more growth needed?
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
March 28, 2017
Read: 1 John 3:1, Ephesians 3:14-19, Romans 8:28-39 & 5:8
How do all of these passages relate to confidently living as God’s child, and more specifically, Point #1?
List some “encouragements” you get from these passages as they relate to present difficulties & future promises.
What are some obstacles you have to living out Point #1? What is something practical you can do to step into it?
How do all of these passages relate to confidently living as God’s child, and more specifically, Point #1?
List some “encouragements” you get from these passages as they relate to present difficulties & future promises.
What are some obstacles you have to living out Point #1? What is something practical you can do to step into it?
Monday, March 27, 2017
March 27, 2017
Read: 1 John 3:1-3, John 1:10-13, Romans 8:14-17, Ephesians 2:4-10, 1 Peter 2:9-12
What does it mean, and what are some of the advantages to being God’s child?
In 1 John 3:1 (& the other passages), what do you think it means that the world does not know us, or him?
Based on all these passages, what are some “action steps” for you, as God’s child, to live that out?
What does it mean, and what are some of the advantages to being God’s child?
In 1 John 3:1 (& the other passages), what do you think it means that the world does not know us, or him?
Based on all these passages, what are some “action steps” for you, as God’s child, to live that out?
Saturday, March 25, 2017
March 25, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 7:21-24, Genesis 37, 39, 41:1-46
Describe the primary challenges Joseph had to face. How did he respond to each challenge?
In what way did this allow him to fulfill God’s calling on his life? How could he have missed it?
What does this imply about discovering God’s will in your life? How does this encourage you today?
Describe the primary challenges Joseph had to face. How did he respond to each challenge?
In what way did this allow him to fulfill God’s calling on his life? How could he have missed it?
What does this imply about discovering God’s will in your life? How does this encourage you today?
Friday, March 24, 2017
March 24, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 7:21-24, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 6:25-34, 1 Cor. 10:31, Colossians 3:17
Why did the Corinthian Christians struggle with patience? How were they missing God’s calling?
How can this same struggle happen today? Give an example. How can overthinking the future relate?
What is the biblical solution? How do you struggle with this? Why? How do you need to apply this truth?
Why did the Corinthian Christians struggle with patience? How were they missing God’s calling?
How can this same struggle happen today? Give an example. How can overthinking the future relate?
What is the biblical solution? How do you struggle with this? Why? How do you need to apply this truth?
Thursday, March 23, 2017
March 23, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 7:21-24, Romans 6:15-18, Ephesians 6:5-9, Gal. 3:27-29, 1 Pet. 1:18-19
How was Paul adjusting a Corinthian perspective on slavery? What was the spiritual application?
Why did Paul point them to the cross? In what way would this have been both encouraging and humbling?
How does this relate to discovering God’s plan in your life? Pray and ask God to adjust your perspective.
How was Paul adjusting a Corinthian perspective on slavery? What was the spiritual application?
Why did Paul point them to the cross? In what way would this have been both encouraging and humbling?
How does this relate to discovering God’s plan in your life? Pray and ask God to adjust your perspective.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
March 22, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 7:17-20, Acts 15:1-19, 16:1-5, Galatians 2:11-14
How was circumcision viewed by Roman culture? How would this have put pressure on Jewish Christians?
How could the same peer pressures have been placed on Gentile Christians? What was Paul’s counsel? Why?
In what way can this deter from discovering God’s will? How is this a warning to you? Be specific.
How was circumcision viewed by Roman culture? How would this have put pressure on Jewish Christians?
How could the same peer pressures have been placed on Gentile Christians? What was Paul’s counsel? Why?
In what way can this deter from discovering God’s will? How is this a warning to you? Be specific.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
March 21, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 7:17-19, Romans 2:25-29, Galatians 5:6, 6:14-15, Colossians 2:11-14
Explain the difference between physical circumcision and spiritual circumcision. Why is this important?
How do you see this same external versus internal distinction spiritually taking place today? Give an example.
How can an external motivation relate to pride? In what way will this impact discovering God’s will?
Explain the difference between physical circumcision and spiritual circumcision. Why is this important?
How do you see this same external versus internal distinction spiritually taking place today? Give an example.
How can an external motivation relate to pride? In what way will this impact discovering God’s will?
Monday, March 20, 2017
March 20, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 7:17-19, Genesis 17:10-14, 22-27, Leviticus 12:1-3, Joshua 5:1-9
Why did God command the Jews to be circumcised? How did this relate to their national identity?
In what way were the Corinthian Christians tempted with regard to circumcision? Why?
How would succumbing to the peer pressures have diverted God’s plan? What was the solution?
Why did God command the Jews to be circumcised? How did this relate to their national identity?
In what way were the Corinthian Christians tempted with regard to circumcision? Why?
How would succumbing to the peer pressures have diverted God’s plan? What was the solution?
Saturday, March 18, 2017
March 18, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 7:12-14, 39, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
What counsel did Paul give in 1 Corinthians 7:12-14 to those unequally yoked in their marriage? Why?
How is this different and not a contradiction to 2 Corinthians 6:14-18? Why is this distinction important?
What impact should this have on Christian dating? What has been your experience with this truth?
What counsel did Paul give in 1 Corinthians 7:12-14 to those unequally yoked in their marriage? Why?
How is this different and not a contradiction to 2 Corinthians 6:14-18? Why is this distinction important?
What impact should this have on Christian dating? What has been your experience with this truth?
Friday, March 17, 2017
March 17, 2017
Read: Matthew 5:31-32, Genesis 2:24, Mark 10:1-12, Hebrews 13:4
What scenario does Jesus describe as also being an option for divorce? How does it violate Genesis 2:24?
Why is this important to view as an “option” but not an “out”? What ultimately does God still desire?
What does this highlight about the importance of sexual protection? How can you better protect yourself?
What scenario does Jesus describe as also being an option for divorce? How does it violate Genesis 2:24?
Why is this important to view as an “option” but not an “out”? What ultimately does God still desire?
What does this highlight about the importance of sexual protection? How can you better protect yourself?
Thursday, March 16, 2017
March 16, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 7:15-16, Romans 7:2-3
What scenario does Paul describe as being an option for divorce? In what way is it the same as a death?
How can the concept of “desertion” get misinterpreted? Give an example. Why is this important?
What precaution should be taken before desertion is the conclusion? How will biblical counsel help?
What scenario does Paul describe as being an option for divorce? In what way is it the same as a death?
How can the concept of “desertion” get misinterpreted? Give an example. Why is this important?
What precaution should be taken before desertion is the conclusion? How will biblical counsel help?
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
March 15, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 7:12-14, 2 Timothy 1:3-6, Ephesians 6:4, Proverbs 22:6
What specific marital/divorce issue was Paul addressing in Corinth? What was his counsel? Why?
What does this highlight about the power of a Christian testimony and the Gospel within a marriage?
How can this be an encouragement today? Take a moment and pray for those you know in this situation.
What specific marital/divorce issue was Paul addressing in Corinth? What was his counsel? Why?
What does this highlight about the power of a Christian testimony and the Gospel within a marriage?
How can this be an encouragement today? Take a moment and pray for those you know in this situation.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
March 14, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 7:10-11, Ephesians 5:22-32
In your own words, briefly describe the biblical role of a husband and wife. Why will this be a challenge?
What does this ultimately imply about the challenges of marriage? (i.e. “for better or worse”) Be specific.
Why is this important for every couple to remember? How does this help encourage you?
In your own words, briefly describe the biblical role of a husband and wife. Why will this be a challenge?
What does this ultimately imply about the challenges of marriage? (i.e. “for better or worse”) Be specific.
Why is this important for every couple to remember? How does this help encourage you?
Monday, March 13, 2017
March 13, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 7:6-11, Genesis 2:24, Mark 10:2-9, Malachi 2:13-16 (NIV/NASB Translation)
What is God’s opinion toward divorce? Why? How does this differ from today’s opinion toward divorce?
How do you think Christians today have lost sight of this truth? Give an example.
In what way does this challenge your view toward divorce? What difference will it make moving forward?
What is God’s opinion toward divorce? Why? How does this differ from today’s opinion toward divorce?
How do you think Christians today have lost sight of this truth? Give an example.
In what way does this challenge your view toward divorce? What difference will it make moving forward?
Saturday, March 11, 2017
March 11, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 7:1-5, Hebrews 13:4
In terms of fulfillment, how would you rate your sex life? Why? What do you feel needs to change?
In what way have you communicated this with your spouse? How do you need to take more responsibility?
How has your sexual attitude been influenced by the world? Pray and ask God to help you change.
In terms of fulfillment, how would you rate your sex life? Why? What do you feel needs to change?
In what way have you communicated this with your spouse? How do you need to take more responsibility?
How has your sexual attitude been influenced by the world? Pray and ask God to help you change.
Friday, March 10, 2017
March 10, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 7:5, 2 Samuel 11:1-5, 1 Peter 5:8
Why did Paul warn the Corinthians against a “low sex” marriage? How can Satan use it to tempt?
In what way are married couples called to protect each other against sexual immorality? Be specific.
How does this relate to sexual frequency? How can you do a better job of protecting your spouse?
Why did Paul warn the Corinthians against a “low sex” marriage? How can Satan use it to tempt?
In what way are married couples called to protect each other against sexual immorality? Be specific.
How does this relate to sexual frequency? How can you do a better job of protecting your spouse?
Thursday, March 9, 2017
March 9, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 7:5, Exodus 19:10-15, 1 Samuel 21:1-5
In what way did Paul correct the Corinthians view on sexual abstinence? What were the three conditions?
What does this imply about sexual abstinence in marriage? How can you be tempted to violate this truth?
How does this challenge your sexuality? In what way do you need to grow and make changes?
In what way did Paul correct the Corinthians view on sexual abstinence? What were the three conditions?
What does this imply about sexual abstinence in marriage? How can you be tempted to violate this truth?
How does this challenge your sexuality? In what way do you need to grow and make changes?
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
March 8, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 7:1-4, Genesis 2:18, 24-25, 3:3-7
Describe Adam’s and Eve’s perspective toward sex and nudity before and after the fall. What did it change?
What does this imply about how you will feel when discussing sex? Why is this important to remember?
How do you and your spouse need to increase your sexual communication? What steps will you take?
Describe Adam’s and Eve’s perspective toward sex and nudity before and after the fall. What did it change?
What does this imply about how you will feel when discussing sex? Why is this important to remember?
How do you and your spouse need to increase your sexual communication? What steps will you take?
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
March 7, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 7:1-4, Genesis 1:27-28, 2:24
Explain God’s initial purposes for creating sex. How does this essentially describe a healthy sex life?
What does this imply about a husband and wife’s sexual responsibility toward each other?
How does this challenge your view toward sex? How can you be more sexually responsible?
Explain God’s initial purposes for creating sex. How does this essentially describe a healthy sex life?
What does this imply about a husband and wife’s sexual responsibility toward each other?
How does this challenge your view toward sex? How can you be more sexually responsible?
Monday, March 6, 2017
March 6, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 7:1-4, Ephesians 5:22-33, 1 Peter 3:7
In what way was Paul correcting a misguided view toward sex? What specifically was the issue?
How can this verse be misinterpreted today? How does Ephesians 5:22-33 help bring clarity?
What two extremes can take place when it comes to marriage and sex? How do you need to adjust?
In what way was Paul correcting a misguided view toward sex? What specifically was the issue?
How can this verse be misinterpreted today? How does Ephesians 5:22-33 help bring clarity?
What two extremes can take place when it comes to marriage and sex? How do you need to adjust?
Saturday, March 4, 2017
March 4, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, Galatians 5:25, Ephesians 4:30, 1 Thessalonians 5:19
Explain why sexual sin is different than other types of sin? Why will it always impact your walk with God?
How have you seen this compromised in churches and Christianity today? What is the solution?
In what way will sexual abstinence glorify God? What specific changes is God prompting you to make?
Explain why sexual sin is different than other types of sin? Why will it always impact your walk with God?
How have you seen this compromised in churches and Christianity today? What is the solution?
In what way will sexual abstinence glorify God? What specific changes is God prompting you to make?
Friday, March 3, 2017
March 3, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 6:17-20, Romans 8:11, Ephesians 1:11-14, Titus 3:4-6
What spiritually happens when someone becomes a Christian? Why is this important to always remember?
What spiritually takes place when Christian’s flirt with sexual immorality? Be specific.
What does this imply about private sin? How does this perspective help you resist sexual temptation?
What spiritually happens when someone becomes a Christian? Why is this important to always remember?
What spiritually takes place when Christian’s flirt with sexual immorality? Be specific.
What does this imply about private sin? How does this perspective help you resist sexual temptation?
Thursday, March 2, 2017
March 2, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 6:16-18a, Genesis 39:1-12, Mat 5:27-30, Philippians 4:8, Colossians 3:5-6
What was Paul’s counsel to Christians living in the sexually immoral culture of Corinth?
How was it preventative? What does this imply about how to battle sexual temptation? Give an example.
What practical steps do you need to take to spiritually protect yourself? When will you do this? Pray!!
What was Paul’s counsel to Christians living in the sexually immoral culture of Corinth?
How was it preventative? What does this imply about how to battle sexual temptation? Give an example.
What practical steps do you need to take to spiritually protect yourself? When will you do this? Pray!!
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
March 1, 2017
Read: 1 Corinthians 6:14b-16, Exodus 20:14, Ephesians 5:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-5
How does scripture define sexual immorality? How does the world try to change the definition? Why?
List the different ways sexual immorality can take place. How does context help simplify the issue?
In what ways have you seen sexual immorality redefined over the years? What does this teach you about sin?
How does scripture define sexual immorality? How does the world try to change the definition? Why?
List the different ways sexual immorality can take place. How does context help simplify the issue?
In what ways have you seen sexual immorality redefined over the years? What does this teach you about sin?
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