Read: Matthew 6:10, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
How did Paul model the truth of Matthew 6:10? How was his prayer answered and not “granted”?
In what way should our prayer time with God “go both ways”? Give an example.
What are some ways God may be answering your prayer requests that you haven’t noticed? Be specific.
Friday, January 31, 2020
Thursday, January 30, 2020
January 30, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:10, 26:36-44
In your own words, explain what Jesus taught in Matthew 6:10. How did He model this in Gethsemane?
What does it highlight about a proper approach to prayer? How does it keep prayer effective?
What are you currently praying about? How can you apply this truth to your current prayer requests?
In your own words, explain what Jesus taught in Matthew 6:10. How did He model this in Gethsemane?
What does it highlight about a proper approach to prayer? How does it keep prayer effective?
What are you currently praying about? How can you apply this truth to your current prayer requests?
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
January 29, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:9, Acts 16:16-26
Why were Paul and Silas put in prison? How did they begin to pray? How would you have prayed?
In what way did they model Matthew 6:9? What was the result? What does this teach you?
What does this also reveal about fear and prayer? Spend time right now applying this truth in prayer.
Why were Paul and Silas put in prison? How did they begin to pray? How would you have prayed?
In what way did they model Matthew 6:9? What was the result? What does this teach you?
What does this also reveal about fear and prayer? Spend time right now applying this truth in prayer.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
January 28, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:9, Luke 17:12-19, John 4:23-25
In your own words, explain what Jesus was communicating in Matthew 6:9.
How does this relate to both worship and humility? In what way will this keep your prayer time effective?
How does this adjust your current approach to prayer? Be specific. How will you change this week?
In your own words, explain what Jesus was communicating in Matthew 6:9.
How does this relate to both worship and humility? In what way will this keep your prayer time effective?
How does this adjust your current approach to prayer? Be specific. How will you change this week?
Monday, January 27, 2020
January 27, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 6:7
What is the same or different when you compare Matthew’s and Luke’s account of the “Lord’s Prayer”?
What does this imply about a model versus a verbatim prayer? Why is this important to understand?
How have you seen this misunderstood? Give an example. Why does this make prayer ineffective?
What is the same or different when you compare Matthew’s and Luke’s account of the “Lord’s Prayer”?
What does this imply about a model versus a verbatim prayer? Why is this important to understand?
How have you seen this misunderstood? Give an example. Why does this make prayer ineffective?
Saturday, January 25, 2020
January 25, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:8, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Hebrews 4:14-16
If God is omniscient (all knowing), then what difference does it make if Christians pray or not?
How did the apostle Paul highlight this truth? Why is this important to remember during prayer?
In what way does this adjust the way you typically talk to God? (i.e. listening vs. requesting)
If God is omniscient (all knowing), then what difference does it make if Christians pray or not?
How did the apostle Paul highlight this truth? Why is this important to remember during prayer?
In what way does this adjust the way you typically talk to God? (i.e. listening vs. requesting)
Friday, January 24, 2020
January 24, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:7-8, 26:39, Luke 18:9-14, 23:42, Hebrews 5:7
How did Jesus respond to the thief on the cross? In what way was the thief modeling Matthew 6:7?
Why is this critical for every Christian who wants to have an effective prayer life?
How do you need to be more honest, open and real in your time with God? Take time and do it right now.
How did Jesus respond to the thief on the cross? In what way was the thief modeling Matthew 6:7?
Why is this critical for every Christian who wants to have an effective prayer life?
How do you need to be more honest, open and real in your time with God? Take time and do it right now.
Thursday, January 23, 2020
January 23, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:7-8, 1 Kings 18:25-29, Acts 19:34, Proverbs 21:2, 2 Cor. 12:8, Luke 18:1-7
What type of prayer did Jesus warn against? (i.e. “empty phrases”) What does this ultimately address?
How can this same thing happen today? Give three examples. How can even small group prayer be a risk?
Given that prayer is a conversation with God, how do you need to change your current approach?
What type of prayer did Jesus warn against? (i.e. “empty phrases”) What does this ultimately address?
How can this same thing happen today? Give three examples. How can even small group prayer be a risk?
Given that prayer is a conversation with God, how do you need to change your current approach?
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
January 22, 2020
Read: Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Romans 12:12
How often does scripture imply Christians should pray? What is required for this to happen?
How can this be accomplished and still remain personal and private? Give an example.
In what way will you practice this approach today? Be specific. How will you start right now?
How often does scripture imply Christians should pray? What is required for this to happen?
How can this be accomplished and still remain personal and private? Give an example.
In what way will you practice this approach today? Be specific. How will you start right now?
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
January 21, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:5-6, 14:13-19, Luke 5:16, Mark 1:32-39
What distinction do you see between Jesus’ public prayer life and His private prayer life? Be specific.
How does this relate to the importance of a quiet and private prayer time? Why is this important?
Describe your current prayer life. How can a Jesus approach help? What steps will you take this week?
What distinction do you see between Jesus’ public prayer life and His private prayer life? Be specific.
How does this relate to the importance of a quiet and private prayer time? Why is this important?
Describe your current prayer life. How can a Jesus approach help? What steps will you take this week?
Monday, January 20, 2020
January 20, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:5-6, Luke 18:9-14, Philippians 4:6-7, James 5:17
Given the Jews were required to pray three times per day, how had it become “hypocrisy”?
What is God’s opinion about this type of prayer? Why? How have you seen this happen today?
In what way does this encourage you? Be specific. What steps of prevention will you take?
Given the Jews were required to pray three times per day, how had it become “hypocrisy”?
What is God’s opinion about this type of prayer? Why? How have you seen this happen today?
In what way does this encourage you? Be specific. What steps of prevention will you take?
Saturday, January 18, 2020
January 18, 2020
Read: Acts 2:44-47, Romans 12:3-8, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ephesians 4:1-7
In what way is spiritual growth a team effort? Why is isolation risky for any Christian?
How can this topic be countercultural today? Give an example. How can this be a struggle for you?
How would you rate your commitment to your PCC family? How can Team PCC help you change?
In what way is spiritual growth a team effort? Why is isolation risky for any Christian?
How can this topic be countercultural today? Give an example. How can this be a struggle for you?
How would you rate your commitment to your PCC family? How can Team PCC help you change?
Friday, January 17, 2020
January 17, 2020
Read: Acts 2:44-47, 2 Chron. 31:2-10, Matthew 6:19-24, Luke 21:1-4, 1 Cor. 16:1-2, 2 Cor. 9:7-8
Why is tithing and financial giving to the church important to God? What does it reflect?
What standards should Christians use for tithing/giving? How does this challenge your current approach?
What steps of faith does God want you to take for financially giving in 2020? Take time to pray about it.
Why is tithing and financial giving to the church important to God? What does it reflect?
What standards should Christians use for tithing/giving? How does this challenge your current approach?
What steps of faith does God want you to take for financially giving in 2020? Take time to pray about it.
Thursday, January 16, 2020
January 16, 2020
Read: John 1:12-13, Romans 8:15-17, 2 Corinthians 6:16-18, Galatians 4:4-7, 1 John 3:1-2
What spiritually happens when someone becomes a Christian? (i.e. adoption, family)
What does this imply about church and Christian relationships? How does this adjust your perspective?
Why does this make church attendance and grow groups critically important? How do you need to change?
What spiritually happens when someone becomes a Christian? (i.e. adoption, family)
What does this imply about church and Christian relationships? How does this adjust your perspective?
Why does this make church attendance and grow groups critically important? How do you need to change?
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
January 15, 2020
Read: Matthew 28:20, John 15:1-12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:5-12
Explain how “teaching” and “observe” relate to one another. Why is this important for spiritual growth?
How can church attendance, grow groups, and daily devotions help? Why is consistency important?
Specifically, how will you step into Matthew 28:20 in more significant ways in 2020?
Explain how “teaching” and “observe” relate to one another. Why is this important for spiritual growth?
How can church attendance, grow groups, and daily devotions help? Why is consistency important?
Specifically, how will you step into Matthew 28:20 in more significant ways in 2020?
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
January 14, 2020
Read: Matthew 28:18-19, John 1:35-50, Acts 10:19-48
What approach did New Testament Christians use to share their faith with family and friends?
What was the result? How does this approach make it easy for every Christian to participate in?
How does this encourage you to do the same? What are some specific ways you will do it this week?
What approach did New Testament Christians use to share their faith with family and friends?
What was the result? How does this approach make it easy for every Christian to participate in?
How does this encourage you to do the same? What are some specific ways you will do it this week?
Monday, January 13, 2020
January 13, 2020
Read: Matthew 4:18-20, 9:36-38, 28:18-19, Acts 1:8, Romans 10:14-15, 2 Peter 3:9
How does today’s Reading highlight God’s calling for every Christian? What is at stake?
How do you see this happening in your life? What does this highlight about rebooting with God?
In what way can you step into your calling directly or indirectly? How can PCC help?
How does today’s Reading highlight God’s calling for every Christian? What is at stake?
How do you see this happening in your life? What does this highlight about rebooting with God?
In what way can you step into your calling directly or indirectly? How can PCC help?
Saturday, January 11, 2020
January 11, 2020
Read: John 15:1-11, 2 Peter 1:3-10
What is implied in today’s reading regarding growth? What does this also imply about setting goals?
Do you typically set annual goals? Why? What can happen if you don’t have short or long-term goals?
Take some time to ask God what areas of your life you need to grow in 2020. Write out your next steps.
What is implied in today’s reading regarding growth? What does this also imply about setting goals?
Do you typically set annual goals? Why? What can happen if you don’t have short or long-term goals?
Take some time to ask God what areas of your life you need to grow in 2020. Write out your next steps.
Friday, January 10, 2020
January 10, 2020
Read: Proverbs 16:3, Colossians 3:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:17
In today’s reading you are encouraged to make prayer part of your daily life. Why is this important?
In what way should this also relate to your plans, goals, and New Year’s resolutions? Be specific.
What has been your experience with daily prayer? How will you step into this truth this year, month, week?
In today’s reading you are encouraged to make prayer part of your daily life. Why is this important?
In what way should this also relate to your plans, goals, and New Year’s resolutions? Be specific.
What has been your experience with daily prayer? How will you step into this truth this year, month, week?
Thursday, January 9, 2020
January 9, 2020
Read: Genesis 1:1-2:3
In addition to the physical world, what did God also create? How do you experience this every day?
Why is this important to remember for successful New Year’s resolutions? Give an example.
List one New Year’s resolution/goal that you have for 2020. How will you monitor it on a weekly basis?
In addition to the physical world, what did God also create? How do you experience this every day?
Why is this important to remember for successful New Year’s resolutions? Give an example.
List one New Year’s resolution/goal that you have for 2020. How will you monitor it on a weekly basis?
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
January 8, 2020
Read: Proverbs 4:26, Luke 18:18-27
Describe how Jesus challenged the ruler when asked about the way to inherit eternal life.
What specific steps did Jesus give him? How does “specificity” reflect the truth of Proverbs 4:26?
Why is this approach to your walk with the Lord important? How can this also help with future goals?
Describe how Jesus challenged the ruler when asked about the way to inherit eternal life.
What specific steps did Jesus give him? How does “specificity” reflect the truth of Proverbs 4:26?
Why is this approach to your walk with the Lord important? How can this also help with future goals?
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
January 7, 2020
Read: Proverbs 4:25-26, 14:15
What New Year’s resolutions or goals did you have in 2019? What was your success rate?
In what way does today’s Read: ing relate to your 2020 New Year’s resolutions? How will it help with success?
What specific goals do you currently have for 2020? Be specific. How will you apply Proverbs 4:26?
What New Year’s resolutions or goals did you have in 2019? What was your success rate?
In what way does today’s Read: ing relate to your 2020 New Year’s resolutions? How will it help with success?
What specific goals do you currently have for 2020? Be specific. How will you apply Proverbs 4:26?
Monday, January 6, 2020
January 6, 2020
Read: 1 Kings 4:29-32, Proverbs 1:1-7
Given Solomon was given wisdom by God, what does this imply about The Book of Proverbs?
Where do you typically turn for wisdom in daily life? How does this adjust your view of Proverbs?
What specific steps will you take this next month to become more familiar with The Book of Proverbs?
Given Solomon was given wisdom by God, what does this imply about The Book of Proverbs?
Where do you typically turn for wisdom in daily life? How does this adjust your view of Proverbs?
What specific steps will you take this next month to become more familiar with The Book of Proverbs?
Saturday, January 4, 2020
January 4, 2020
Read: Matthew 6:5-13, Luke 18:1-8, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Romans 8:26-28
What did Jesus teach his disciples about prayer and how to pray? How can that help me pray?
What do the other passages listed teach about prayer? How will my prayers change because of these insights?
Make a plan and schedule a time to pray each day, starting now, using what you now know about prayer.
What did Jesus teach his disciples about prayer and how to pray? How can that help me pray?
What do the other passages listed teach about prayer? How will my prayers change because of these insights?
Make a plan and schedule a time to pray each day, starting now, using what you now know about prayer.
Friday, January 3, 2020
January 3, 2020
Read: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 4:4-9
What are the instructions found in these passages? What are the promises for those who follow them?
Which areas am I lacking in (peace, understanding, discernment, transformation, etc.)? How do I get them?
Take time to share your needs with God but take more time to thank him for all your blessings. Then listen.
What are the instructions found in these passages? What are the promises for those who follow them?
Which areas am I lacking in (peace, understanding, discernment, transformation, etc.)? How do I get them?
Take time to share your needs with God but take more time to thank him for all your blessings. Then listen.
Thursday, January 2, 2020
January 2, 2020
Read: 1 Corinthians 8:1b-3, 1 John 4:7-21
How does knowledge “puff up?” How does love build up? Why is it important to have both together?
What does it mean to abide in God? How can setting aside intentional time for prayer help me abide in God?
How does God’s love for me and mine for God and mine for others intertwine? Who do I have trouble loving?
How does knowledge “puff up?” How does love build up? Why is it important to have both together?
What does it mean to abide in God? How can setting aside intentional time for prayer help me abide in God?
How does God’s love for me and mine for God and mine for others intertwine? Who do I have trouble loving?
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Janurary 1, 2020
Read: Colossians 4:2, Romans 12:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:17
What is the clear message behind all these passages? Am I coming anywhere near living that out?
How much time am I currently dedicating daily to prayer? How much am I willing to plan to dedicate?
Ongoing prayer starts with intentional prayer. Take 10 minutes right now to converse with and listen to God.
What is the clear message behind all these passages? Am I coming anywhere near living that out?
How much time am I currently dedicating daily to prayer? How much am I willing to plan to dedicate?
Ongoing prayer starts with intentional prayer. Take 10 minutes right now to converse with and listen to God.
December 31, 2019
Read: Genesis 3, Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 15:37-39
What was primarily broken and lost when sin entered the world? How does sin damage our relationships?
What did Jesus point to as being the most important commandment? Why was the veil torn from top to bottom?
How am I pursuing healthy, love-filled relationships with God and those around me? Is sin damaging them?
What was primarily broken and lost when sin entered the world? How does sin damage our relationships?
What did Jesus point to as being the most important commandment? Why was the veil torn from top to bottom?
How am I pursuing healthy, love-filled relationships with God and those around me? Is sin damaging them?
December 30, 2019
Read: John 14:15, Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Peter 3:18
How does obeying God show love for God? Is it enough to obey God without the goal of loving him?
Why is relationship so important to God? Why did Jesus die to bring us to God rather than just save us?
How have I allowed Christianity to become a to-do list rather than a relationship? How can I change that?
How does obeying God show love for God? Is it enough to obey God without the goal of loving him?
Why is relationship so important to God? Why did Jesus die to bring us to God rather than just save us?
How have I allowed Christianity to become a to-do list rather than a relationship? How can I change that?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)