Read: Psalm 103:8-18, Hebrews 2:17-18, 4:15-16, Philippians 4:4-7
How do these passages relate to Point #2 in regards to how we view God/Jesus, & how He views us?
What does God’s compassion take into consideration (v.13-17), and how does our frailty compare with His love?
In the Philippians passage, what are the instructions listed for us, and the promises from God to us?
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
May 30, 2018
Read: Psalm 103:8-18, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Romans 8:18, James 1:2-4, Matthew 5:11-12
How do these passages encourage and/or challenge you to step into Point #2?
What are some things (spiritually/practically) that God has withheld from you for which you are grateful? (v.10)
In applying Point #2, what can you do to replace complaining, criticism, & entitlement with praise & thanks?
How do these passages encourage and/or challenge you to step into Point #2?
What are some things (spiritually/practically) that God has withheld from you for which you are grateful? (v.10)
In applying Point #2, what can you do to replace complaining, criticism, & entitlement with praise & thanks?
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
May 29, 2018
Read: Psalm 103, Lamentations 3:22-23, Ephesians 1:3, 5:19-20, James 1:17
Write down some of the qualities of God and man from Ps 103. What does this make you appreciate the most about the relationship God wants to have with you?
How do the Lamentations, Ephesians & James passages encourage you and relate to applying Point #1?
Take a “blessings inventory” in the following areas (relationally, emotionally, physically, financially, spiritually).
Write down some of the qualities of God and man from Ps 103. What does this make you appreciate the most about the relationship God wants to have with you?
How do the Lamentations, Ephesians & James passages encourage you and relate to applying Point #1?
Take a “blessings inventory” in the following areas (relationally, emotionally, physically, financially, spiritually).
Monday, May 28, 2018
May 28, 2018
Read: Psalm 103, 105:1-3, Luke 17:11-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 1 Peter 1:8-9
What is your favorite statement from all of Psalm 103? Why? What aspect of Sunday’s message spoke to you?
Based on these passages, self assess your level of being grateful, and showing gratefulness, to God.
What is the thing in your life right now that is the biggest challenge to you living out the message subtitle?
What is your favorite statement from all of Psalm 103? Why? What aspect of Sunday’s message spoke to you?
Based on these passages, self assess your level of being grateful, and showing gratefulness, to God.
What is the thing in your life right now that is the biggest challenge to you living out the message subtitle?
Saturday, May 26, 2018
May 26, 2018
Read: John 21:1-14, 15:9-17, Philippians 3:7-14, 4:4-5
Sometimes we feel far from God because we’re trying to “catch our own fish” (a.k.a. rely on self). What are you fishing for right now?
John 15 and Philippians 3 teach us how to stay close to God. What kind of fruit is produced by abiding (see John 15:16)? What is the role of “forgetting” in our faith (see Philippians 3:14-14)?
How do joy, gentleness and God’s nearness fit together in our lives? How well do you exhibit joy and gentleness?
Sometimes we feel far from God because we’re trying to “catch our own fish” (a.k.a. rely on self). What are you fishing for right now?
John 15 and Philippians 3 teach us how to stay close to God. What kind of fruit is produced by abiding (see John 15:16)? What is the role of “forgetting” in our faith (see Philippians 3:14-14)?
How do joy, gentleness and God’s nearness fit together in our lives? How well do you exhibit joy and gentleness?
Friday, May 25, 2018
May 25, 2018
Read: Psalm 73:25-28, 34:18, Isaiah 42:3
Sometimes we feel far from God because we’re hurting. What do these passages promise to us when we’re in pain?
In Psalm 73:26, the author identifies two things we shouldn’t rely on. What are they?
When have you been tempted to place your hope in your health, prosperity, and/or spiritual reputation?
Sometimes we feel far from God because we’re hurting. What do these passages promise to us when we’re in pain?
In Psalm 73:26, the author identifies two things we shouldn’t rely on. What are they?
When have you been tempted to place your hope in your health, prosperity, and/or spiritual reputation?
Thursday, May 24, 2018
May 24, 2018
Read: John 21:1-14, Matthew 28:10, 1 John 1:9, James 4:7-10
Sometimes we feel far from God because of sin. How was Peter’s decision to “go fishing” a sign of disobedience?
What does God promise to those who acknowledge their sin and repent?
According to James 4, what does it take to be near to God? What is preventing you from being close to God today?
Sometimes we feel far from God because of sin. How was Peter’s decision to “go fishing” a sign of disobedience?
What does God promise to those who acknowledge their sin and repent?
According to James 4, what does it take to be near to God? What is preventing you from being close to God today?
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
May 23, 2018
Read: Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, Ephesians 4:17-24
What happened to your “old life” when you became a Christian?
How does our new identity in Christ and the ministry of reconciliation fit with Jesus’ call to be fishers of men?
What is one way you can commit to “putting off” the old and “putting on” the new life this week?
What happened to your “old life” when you became a Christian?
How does our new identity in Christ and the ministry of reconciliation fit with Jesus’ call to be fishers of men?
What is one way you can commit to “putting off” the old and “putting on” the new life this week?
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
May 22, 2018
Read: Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 6:30-44, Ephesians 3:20-21
How do Matthew 4:20 and 22 describe the way in which the first disciples left their old lives?
What does it mean to be a “fisher of men”? What are you currently fishing for?
What can and does God do with the small amount we have to offer? How does Ephesians 3:20-21 emphasize this truth?
How do Matthew 4:20 and 22 describe the way in which the first disciples left their old lives?
What does it mean to be a “fisher of men”? What are you currently fishing for?
What can and does God do with the small amount we have to offer? How does Ephesians 3:20-21 emphasize this truth?
Monday, May 21, 2018
May 21, 2018
Read: John 21:1-14, 18:1-27, Matthew 16:13-18
What happened before Peter decided to go fishing?
Jesus identifies Peter in a very special way (see Matthew 16:18). Did Peter’s sins of denial negate his God-given purpose?
What does this kind of grace mean for your own life?
What happened before Peter decided to go fishing?
Jesus identifies Peter in a very special way (see Matthew 16:18). Did Peter’s sins of denial negate his God-given purpose?
What does this kind of grace mean for your own life?
Saturday, May 12, 2018
May 12, 2018
Read: 1 Peter 1:14-16, 1 Cor. 6:9-11, 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1, 1 Thess. 5:23-24, Titus 3:3-7
What is the difference between being made “holy” in Christ and living a holy life?
Why is this distinction important to make? Explain why a call to holiness isn’t legalism but worship.
In what way have you undervalued the pursuit of spiritual purity? How will you be more proactive?
What is the difference between being made “holy” in Christ and living a holy life?
Why is this distinction important to make? Explain why a call to holiness isn’t legalism but worship.
In what way have you undervalued the pursuit of spiritual purity? How will you be more proactive?
Friday, May 11, 2018
May 11, 2018
Read: 1 Peter 1:14-16, Ephesians 4:18-24, Colossians 3:8-10
Describe what takes place spiritually when someone becomes a Christian. (Hint: new nature)
How does this impact the ability to live a godly life? What battle must be addressed for this to happen?
What has been your experience with this battle? How can your choices be more fine-tuned for success?
Describe what takes place spiritually when someone becomes a Christian. (Hint: new nature)
How does this impact the ability to live a godly life? What battle must be addressed for this to happen?
What has been your experience with this battle? How can your choices be more fine-tuned for success?
Thursday, May 10, 2018
May 10, 2018
Read: 1 Peter 1:14-16, Lev. 11:44-45, 19:2, 20:7-8, 26, Romans 1:5-6, Eph. 2:10, 1 John 3:3
Explain how 1 Peter 1:14-16 brings an Old Testament truth into New Testament Christian living.
In what way do you see this admonition being lost today? Why? Give an example.
How does pursuing holiness relate to a protective response in difficult times? How do you need to adjust?
Explain how 1 Peter 1:14-16 brings an Old Testament truth into New Testament Christian living.
In what way do you see this admonition being lost today? Why? Give an example.
How does pursuing holiness relate to a protective response in difficult times? How do you need to adjust?
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
May 9, 2018
Read: 1 Peter 1:13-14, Colossians 1:21-23, Titus 2:11-13
How can maintaining an eternal perspective help you walk with Jesus during challenging times?
What can happen if this isn’t intentionally addressed on a regular basis? Give an example.
How do you see this currently happening in your life? What protective steps will you take today?
How can maintaining an eternal perspective help you walk with Jesus during challenging times?
What can happen if this isn’t intentionally addressed on a regular basis? Give an example.
How do you see this currently happening in your life? What protective steps will you take today?
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
May 8, 2018
Read: 1 Peter 1:13, Genesis 13:1-18, 19:1-29, Hebrews 11:8-10
Why did Lot decide to pick Sodom as a place to settle and raise his family? (e.g. fertile, etc.)
What part of Sodom did he overlook? How was Abraham’s process different? What was the result?
How does this relate to the same truth presented in 1 Peter 1:13? How does this challenge your perspective?
Why did Lot decide to pick Sodom as a place to settle and raise his family? (e.g. fertile, etc.)
What part of Sodom did he overlook? How was Abraham’s process different? What was the result?
How does this relate to the same truth presented in 1 Peter 1:13? How does this challenge your perspective?
Monday, May 7, 2018
May 7, 2018
Read: 1 Peter 1:13, 5:8, Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:8
What is meant by “preparing your minds for action” in 1 Peter 1:13? Be specific.
Why is this important when life starts to hurt? What will happen if this precaution isn’t taken?
How do life’s challenges typically impact your thought life? How can you apply 1 Peter 1:13 this week?
What is meant by “preparing your minds for action” in 1 Peter 1:13? Be specific.
Why is this important when life starts to hurt? What will happen if this precaution isn’t taken?
How do life’s challenges typically impact your thought life? How can you apply 1 Peter 1:13 this week?
Sunday, May 6, 2018
May 5, 2018
Read: 1 Peter 1:10-11, Romans 8:9-11, Ephesians 1:13-14, Titus 3:4-6, 2 Cor. 13:5
Why do you think scripture sometimes describes the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of Christ?
What is being implied about the role of the Holy Spirit? What can happen if this isn’t properly understood?
How have you typically viewed the role of the Holy Spirit? How does this help you draw closer to Jesus?
Why do you think scripture sometimes describes the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of Christ?
What is being implied about the role of the Holy Spirit? What can happen if this isn’t properly understood?
How have you typically viewed the role of the Holy Spirit? How does this help you draw closer to Jesus?
May 4, 2018
Read: 1 Peter 1:12, Luke 1:26-33, Matthew 24:36-42, 28:5-8, John 21:25, Hebrews 11:1
Given the angels were involved in life and ministry of Jesus, what were they “longing” to see? (1 Pet. 1:12)
How did Jesus highlight this same truth in Mat. 24:36? Why is this important for Christians to remember?
How does this challenge your approach to daily life? List the areas where you need to let go and trust God.
Given the angels were involved in life and ministry of Jesus, what were they “longing” to see? (1 Pet. 1:12)
How did Jesus highlight this same truth in Mat. 24:36? Why is this important for Christians to remember?
How does this challenge your approach to daily life? List the areas where you need to let go and trust God.
May 3, 2018
Read: 1 Peter 1:10-11, Matthew 11:1-6, Isaiah 29:18-19, 35:5-7, 61:1
Why did John second-guess Jesus being the Messiah? How did his circumstances play into his doubts?
In what way did Jesus respond? Be specific. What does this imply about God’s word and stability?
How do you typically respond when life or people get challenging? How has today’s reading helped?
Why did John second-guess Jesus being the Messiah? How did his circumstances play into his doubts?
In what way did Jesus respond? Be specific. What does this imply about God’s word and stability?
How do you typically respond when life or people get challenging? How has today’s reading helped?
May 2, 2016
Read: 1 Peter 1:10-11, Matthew 5:1-12, 11:28-30, 28:20, John 15:1-11
List the promises presented in today’s daily devotion. Why do you think God’s word contains promises?
What does this imply about walking by faith? How can this also impact your joy during life’s challenges?
Which promise ministers to you right now? Why? How will you take this promise into your week?
List the promises presented in today’s daily devotion. Why do you think God’s word contains promises?
What does this imply about walking by faith? How can this also impact your joy during life’s challenges?
Which promise ministers to you right now? Why? How will you take this promise into your week?
May 1, 2018
Read: 1 Peter 1:10-11, Psalm 119:103-105, 130, Ephesians 6:10-17, 2 Tim. 3:16, Heb. 4:12
What words or phrases are used in today’s readings that describe the Bible? What do they imply?
In what way does this make the Bible different than any other ancient document today? Be specific.
How does this challenge the way you’ve previously viewed the Bible? What will you do as a result?
What words or phrases are used in today’s readings that describe the Bible? What do they imply?
In what way does this make the Bible different than any other ancient document today? Be specific.
How does this challenge the way you’ve previously viewed the Bible? What will you do as a result?
April 30, 2018
Read: 1 Peter 1:10-11 , Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, 53:5, Micah 5:2, Luke 24:13-27, Galatians 3:7-9
During Peter’s time, how were Christians spiritually privileged compared to the Old Testament prophets?
How did Peter use the fulfilled prophecies about Jesus as an encouragement for their future?
Why is this important to remember? What does it imply about Christians and God’s word today?
During Peter’s time, how were Christians spiritually privileged compared to the Old Testament prophets?
How did Peter use the fulfilled prophecies about Jesus as an encouragement for their future?
Why is this important to remember? What does it imply about Christians and God’s word today?
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