Read: Revelation 2:8-11, Acts 6:8-7:60
In what way was Stephen a living illustration of what the church at Smyrna was dealing with?
How did Stephen respond to spiritual rejection? How did God meet him in his time of need?
Why is this important for today’s Christians to embrace? What will happen if we don’t? Take time to pray.
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Friday, January 30, 2015
January 29, 2015
Read: Revelation 2:10b-11, John 15:18-19, 2 Cor. 6:14-18, 1 John 1:5-7, 1 Peter 4:1-6
Why is it impossible for a Christian to be a friend of the world and a friend of Jesus? What will happen?
How does the illustration of darkness and light help clarify? How can this be confused with evangelism?
Specifically, how is God challenging your friendship with the world? How will you protect yourself?
Why is it impossible for a Christian to be a friend of the world and a friend of Jesus? What will happen?
How does the illustration of darkness and light help clarify? How can this be confused with evangelism?
Specifically, how is God challenging your friendship with the world? How will you protect yourself?
Thursday, January 29, 2015
January 30, 2015
Read: Revelation 2:10b-11, Ephesians 6:12-13, Revelation 20:14, 21:8
What is meant by the “second death”? What was being communicated to the church at Smyrna?
Why is this truth important when being tempted to fear and spiritual compromise?
How can viewing daily life through a spiritual lens help? What reminders will you put in place?
What is meant by the “second death”? What was being communicated to the church at Smyrna?
Why is this truth important when being tempted to fear and spiritual compromise?
How can viewing daily life through a spiritual lens help? What reminders will you put in place?
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
January 28, 2015
Read: Revelation 2:8-10a, Philippians 3:10, Colossians 1:24, 2 Corinthians 6:4-12, 12:9
Describe the paradoxical truth between a persecuted church and a strong church and how it occurs.
How can the same be true for individual Christians? Give an example.
In what way are Christians and churches in America at spiritual risk? How can this be prevented?
Describe the paradoxical truth between a persecuted church and a strong church and how it occurs.
How can the same be true for individual Christians? Give an example.
In what way are Christians and churches in America at spiritual risk? How can this be prevented?
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
January 27, 2015
Read: Revelation 2:8-10a, Matthew 10:28-32, 24:4-13, Mark 8:34-35
What three words would you use to describe the Christian life portrayed in today’s reading?
What three words would you use to describe your Christian life? What is the same or different? Why?
How does fear play into your walk with Jesus? Be specific. What risky steps will you take this week?
What three words would you use to describe the Christian life portrayed in today’s reading?
What three words would you use to describe your Christian life? What is the same or different? Why?
How does fear play into your walk with Jesus? Be specific. What risky steps will you take this week?
Monday, January 26, 2015
January 26, 2015
Read: Rev. 2:8-9, Isaiah 44:6-8, 48:12-14, Heb. 2:17-3:2, 12:2-3, Mark 10:29-30, 2 Cor. 8:9
How was Jesus described to the church at Smyrna? What was being communicated? Why?
Why was Smyrna church struggling? in what way were they rich even though they were poor?
How was this an encouragement for the church? How does this encourage you? Be specific
How was Jesus described to the church at Smyrna? What was being communicated? Why?
Why was Smyrna church struggling? in what way were they rich even though they were poor?
How was this an encouragement for the church? How does this encourage you? Be specific
Saturday, January 24, 2015
January 24, 2015
Read: Revelation 2:1-7, John 21:15-17, 1 John 2:9-10, 4:16-21
How will loving Jesus impact your love for others? How can this actually be a way to test yourself?
In what way can you fall into the Ephesian trap? How is your current love factor for God and others?
Given “love” is a deal breaker to God, how can you include others to help you protect yourself?
How will loving Jesus impact your love for others? How can this actually be a way to test yourself?
In what way can you fall into the Ephesian trap? How is your current love factor for God and others?
Given “love” is a deal breaker to God, how can you include others to help you protect yourself?
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