July 1, 2020

Read:  James 4:1, Ephesians 4:1-16, Philippians 4:1-3, 1 John 4:7-8

Why is Christian unity such an important issue to God? What is at stake when this isn’t happening?

How does self-examination and taking personal responsibility first, help with conflict management?

Describe a conflict you are currently having with another person. How can you apply James 4:1?

June 30, 2020

Read:  James 4:1, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, 3:1-3, 6:1-8, 2 Corinthians 12:20

Describe the spiritual condition of the Corinthian church and how they lived out James 4:1.

In what way could their fighting have been viewed as godly? How have you seen this take place today?

What is the connection between an internal battle and an external battle? Why is this truth important?

June 29, 2020

Read:  James 4:1, 3:13-18, Matthew 7:3-5

What does James highlight when it comes to the root of our battles and conflict with others? Be specific.

Why is this important in order to navigate through conflict? What does this imply about self-examination?

Explain how a disagreement is possible without conflict. In what way does this adjust your approach?

June 27, 2020

Read:  Matthew 6:9-13, 26:36-42, Ephesians 6:1-2

How does the Lord’s Prayer model how children should be relating to their parent? (i.e. father)

How would you describe your relationship with your father? How has it had an impact on your life today?

What steps do you think God wants you to take to help improve your relationship with your dad today?

June 26, 2020

Read:  Matthew 6:12, 1 John 1:9, Ephesians 6:4

Knowing that God the “Father” is our source of forgiveness, what does it imply about earthly fathers?

What can happen when fathers miss this important truth? Give an example. How does this impact children?

In your own words, describe what it takes to be a forgiving person. What will steps of growth look like?

June 25, 2020

Read:  Matthew 6:12-13, Luke 5:16, John 17:22-23

In what way did Jesus have a trusting personal relationship with God (the Father)? Give examples.

What does this model to fathers and how they are to relate to their children? Be specific.

Describe your father’s legacy. (i.e. distant, personal, etc.) What will you change with your kids?

June 24, 2020

Read:  Matthew 6:9-11, Ephesians 6:4

How did Jesus’ prayer to God (the Father) highlight a proactive leadership style for dads today?

Explain the difference between practical provision and personal involvement. Why is this important?

In what way can this happen to you? What are some specific steps you can take to be more involved?

June 23, 2020

Read:  Matthew 6:10, Ephesians 1:2-6, 5:25-26, 2 Timothy 3:16-4:2

Explain how God’s plan of redemption is presented in Matthew 6:10. How does this relate to Ephesians 1:2-6?

What does this imply about a father’s spiritual role and responsibility to his family? Be specific.

How do you see this being challenged today? What practical steps can a father take in order to grow?

June 22, 2020

Read:  Matthew 6:9, Genesis 1:1-31, 1 John 3:1-2

How is God presented as being a leader and in charge? How does this relate to direction and vision?

In terms of fatherhood today, what job description for dads is being implied when God is called a father?

What has been your experience with this type of fathering in your family? How is God challenging you?

June 20, 2020

Read:  2 Corinthians 13:11, John 17:20-23, Colossians 3:11-17

Why do you think Jesus’ primary prayer for us was for unity? What can you do to promote unity in your

circle of influence?

What do we need to “put on” (in Colossians 3) in order to be people who pursue and create unity

What’s hardest for you?

Who is one person or group that you’ve had major trouble with? What can you do today to “aim for

restoration?”

June 19, 2020

Read: 1 Peter 3:8-9, Galatians 3:27-29, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

What does it mean to “put on Christ?” What would that look like for you? What does that mean for your

other identities?

What are the ideological groups that you belong to (political, etc)? How do those make it difficult to live

in unity with others?

What would God want your primary identity to be? What factors in your life need to be reduced for that

to be primary?

June 18, 2020

Read: Romans 8:15-16, Isaiah 41:10, Proverbs 3:5-6, Philippians 4:6-7

How does our adoption as sons and daughters help to quell fear? Do you go to God as a loving father?

When we lean on our own understanding what does that often do? Why? What’s God call us to do

instead?

What are you feeling especially anxious about? How much time have you spent in prayer about it? Pray

right now.

June 17, 2020

Read: Luke 12:22-28, John 16:33, 2 Timothy 1:7

What did Jesus say in the passage in Luke was lacking from those who were anxious? Do you struggle
with faith?

Does God promise that nothing will ever go wrong? What does he remind us of instead? How does that
help?

What does the spirit of God replace fear with? How can you step out in faith to claim that today?

June 16, 2020

Read: Romans 6

How can we best understand what happens in baptism, according to this passage? Have you been

baptized?

How does sin lead to death? How does God rescue us from that death? What happens when we refuse

the rescue?

Instead of just trying not to sin we are supposed to be pursuing what? How are those different?

June 15, 2020

Read:  Romans 3:21-26, John 8:31-36, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

How does sin equal slavery? What sins are you currently enslaved by? What is God’s desire for you?

What are some steps that you can take to be released from the slavery that comes with habitual sin?

Why does God desire practical righteousness from us when he’s already made us righteous in Christ?

June 13, 2020

Read:  1 Corinthians 13:1-7

As you re-read the passages we’ve been studying, what specifically jumps out to you?  Why?

Take some time to pray and ask God to help you grow in this area. What specific steps will you take?

Over the next few days, journal your experience with living a life of love and what God is teaching you.

June 12, 2020

Read: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Mark 10:13-16, 11:15-18, Luke 23:26-43

In what way was Jesus’ response about children and temple practices different than when on the cross?

How did this demonstrate the important balance between unconditional love and spiritual compromise?

How have you seen this misunderstood today? How does 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 help? How did this speak

to you?

June 11, 2020

Read:  1 Corinthians 13:7, Proverbs 3:5-6, Ephesians 3:20-21

How did Paul encourage a faith-based love in 1 Corinthians 13:7? How will this prevent unloving

responses?

What can happen if this truth isn’t properly understood? Give an example. How does this happen to

you?

In what way do you need to assume the best and trust God more in a current relational struggle? Pray!

June 10, 2020

Read:  1 Corinthians 13:4-5, 7

In what way does verse 7 repeat the truth taught in verses 4-5? (Hint: bearing and enduring)

What does this ultimately teach about self-preservation and living the life of love?

Over the past three weeks, how have you experienced this truth? What has been the response of

others?

June 9, 2020

Read:  1 Corinthians 13:6, Matthew 5:14-16, 1 John 4:7-21

How has today’s scriptures described the goal of the Christian life? How does this adjust your view?

In what way does this also describe how Christians are to be salt and light to the world?

Describe the steps that you can take today to step into these truths. Make a note of what ends up

happening. 

June 8, 2020

Read:  1 Corinthians 13:4-6

Given the context of verse 6 is love, what was Paul prohibiting? (Hint: vv. 4-5)

In what way have you seen people fall into this trap over the past week?  What was Paul promoting?

What would it look like to step into rejoicing in “the truth” for you? How will you do this today?

June 6, 2020

Read:  1 Corinthians 13:4-5, Luke 6:32-36

List the attributes of godly love defined in today’s reading. How is this different than the world’s version?

In what way does Paul qualify the recipient of God’s love? Why is this important to recognize?

What does this imply about how stepping into godly love will feel? What specifically challenges you?

June 5, 2020

Read:  1 Corinthians 13:5b, John 20:23, 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, 1 John 1:9

Explain what is required to forgive someone who has hurt you. How is this different than reconciliation?

In what way will forgiveness prevent resentment? How does forgiving others relate to God forgiving you?

List the names of those you struggle with resenting. Ask the Lord what steps you can take to forgive them.

June 4, 2020

Read:  1 Corinthians 13:5b, Romans 12:17-19, Ephesians 4:26

In what way does today’s reading highlight how an unloving act can lead to another unloving act?

What happens spiritually when you allow an irritation to turn into resentment? How can this be prevented?

Who is currently irritating or frustrating you? What steps can you take now to prevent resentment?

June 3, 2020

Read:  1 Corinthians 13:5b, Hebrews 12:15

In your own words, explain what it means to be irritable and resentful. How are they different and the same?

What is required for resentment to set in? Why is this ultimately an unloving place to resolve?

How has this happened to you? Be specific. In what way can this change? What step will you take?

June 2, 2020

Read:  1 Corinthians 13:4c-5a, John 3:16, Philippians 2:3-5

How did Jesus model Paul’s description of love? Be specific. What is ultimately required?

Explain how this can be a form of evangelism. How do you see this taking place today?

What is God teaching you about your approach to love? How do you need to adjust with those around you?