Please read 2 John 1 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
2 John 1 (New International Version)
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Against what false teachings do we need to guard ourselves? How do you guard yourself against false teachings?
1 John 5 - October 2
Please read 1 John 5 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
1 John 5 (New International Version)
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Do you “know” the things listed in 5:13, 15, 18, 19 & 20? What does this knowledge mean to you? How can you share it today?
1 John 5 (New International Version)
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Do you “know” the things listed in 5:13, 15, 18, 19 & 20? What does this knowledge mean to you? How can you share it today?
1 John 4 - October 1
Please read 1 John 4 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
1 John 4 (New International Version)
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How do you recognize the voice of God? The Spirit of God? What test(s) do you use to be sure something is of God?
1 John 4 (New International Version)
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How do you recognize the voice of God? The Spirit of God? What test(s) do you use to be sure something is of God?
1 John 3 - September 30
Please read 1 John 3 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
1 John 3 (New International Version)
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Are you obeying God’s command to believe in the name of Jesus Christ and to love one another (3:23)? What is the benefit of following God’s commands?
1 John 3 (New International Version)
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Are you obeying God’s command to believe in the name of Jesus Christ and to love one another (3:23)? What is the benefit of following God’s commands?
1 John 2 - September 29
Please read 1 John 2 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
1 John 2 (New International Version)
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What does 2:15-17 mean to you?
1 John 2 (New International Version)
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What does 2:15-17 mean to you?
1 John 1 - September 26
Please read 1 John 1 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
1 John 1 (New International Version)
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What does it mean to walk in the light? Are you truly walking in the light of God? If not, what do you need to change so that you are?
1 John 1 (New International Version)
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What does it mean to walk in the light? Are you truly walking in the light of God? If not, what do you need to change so that you are?
2 Peter 3 - September 25
Please read 2 Peter 3 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
2 Peter 3 (New International Version)
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What is the incentive in this chapter to live holy and godly lives? What change will you make today to be sure you are living as such?
2 Peter 3 (New International Version)
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What is the incentive in this chapter to live holy and godly lives? What change will you make today to be sure you are living as such?
2 Peter 2 - September 24
Please read 2 Peter 2 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
2 Peter 2 (New International Version)
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What “false teachers” have you seen rise and fall? How have you seen God’s hand in those situations?
2 Peter 2 (New International Version)
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What “false teachers” have you seen rise and fall? How have you seen God’s hand in those situations?
2 Peter 1 - September 23
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2 Peter 1 (New International Version)
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When have you experienced grace and peace in abundance (1:2)? How can that be your experience more often?
2 Peter 1 (New International Version)
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When have you experienced grace and peace in abundance (1:2)? How can that be your experience more often?
1 Peter 5 - September 22
Please read 1 Peter 5 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
1 Peter 5 (New International Version)
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Who are the “elders” who act as shepherds of God’s flock? How could you do more to care for the flock?
1 Peter 5 (New International Version)
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Who are the “elders” who act as shepherds of God’s flock? How could you do more to care for the flock?
1 Peter 4 - September 19
Please read 1 Peter 4 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
1 Peter 4 (New International Version)
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Do you see the acts listed in 4:7-11 happening in our church? Describe.
1 Peter 4 (New International Version)
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Do you see the acts listed in 4:7-11 happening in our church? Describe.
1 Peter 3 - September 18
Please read 1 Peter 3 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
1 Peter 3 (New International Version)
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In which relationships are you called to practice submissive love?
1 Peter 3 (New International Version)
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In which relationships are you called to practice submissive love?
1 Peter 2 - September 17
Please read 1 Peter 2 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
1 Peter 2 (New International Version)
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What is the evidence that you have “grown up in your salvation” (2:2)?
1 Peter 2 (New International Version)
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What is the evidence that you have “grown up in your salvation” (2:2)?
1 Peter 1 - September 16
Please read 1 Peter 1 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
1 Peter 1 (New International Version)
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This chapter calls upon believers to live a holy life, to be holy people. Would you characterize your life, yourself, as holy? If not, what do you need to do to make it so?
1 Peter 1 (New International Version)
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This chapter calls upon believers to live a holy life, to be holy people. Would you characterize your life, yourself, as holy? If not, what do you need to do to make it so?
James 5 - September 15
Please read James 5 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
James 5 (New International Version)
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Have you ever turned “a sinner from the error of his way”? What happened? Have you ever been turned? Who helped you?
James 5 (New International Version)
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Have you ever turned “a sinner from the error of his way”? What happened? Have you ever been turned? Who helped you?
James 4 - September 12
Please read James 4 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
James 4 (New International Version)
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Verse 4 calls us to submit ourselves to God. How do you need to be more intentional about submitting yourself to God, rather than relying on your own self?
James 4 (New International Version)
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Verse 4 calls us to submit ourselves to God. How do you need to be more intentional about submitting yourself to God, rather than relying on your own self?
James 3 - September 11
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James 3 (New International Version)
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Verses 13-18 talk about heavenly wisdom and earthly wisdom. Do you know someone with heavenly wisdom? Do you have heavenly wisdom? If not, how can you develop it?
James 3 (New International Version)
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Verses 13-18 talk about heavenly wisdom and earthly wisdom. Do you know someone with heavenly wisdom? Do you have heavenly wisdom? If not, how can you develop it?
James 2 - September 10
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James 2 (New International Version)
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Do you know anyone who practices faith but not good works? How about someone who practices good works but not faith? What would you say to that person?
James 2 (New International Version)
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Do you know anyone who practices faith but not good works? How about someone who practices good works but not faith? What would you say to that person?
James 1 - September 9
Please read James for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
James 1 (New International Version)
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What trials or temptations are you facing in your faith life right now? Are you developing perseverance in your faith? Describe where you see it.
James 1 (New International Version)
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What trials or temptations are you facing in your faith life right now? Are you developing perseverance in your faith? Describe where you see it.
Mark 16 - September 8
Please read Mark 16 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Mark 16 (New International Version)
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Can you summarize the message of this chapter for you in a sentence? What message would you want to share with others?
Mark 16 (New International Version)
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Can you summarize the message of this chapter for you in a sentence? What message would you want to share with others?
Mark 15 - September 5
Please read Mark 15 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Mark 15 (New International Version)
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Which of the people in this chapter do you identify with the most one of the crowd, Pilate, Simon of Cyrene, the women, Joseph of Arimethea and why?
Mark 15 (New International Version)
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Which of the people in this chapter do you identify with the most one of the crowd, Pilate, Simon of Cyrene, the women, Joseph of Arimethea and why?
Mark 14 - September 4
Please read Mark 14 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Mark 14 (New International Version)
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The woman who anointed Jesus offered him honor in a period of time which did not hold honor for Jesus. How can you honor Jesus today? This week?
Mark 14 (New International Version)
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The woman who anointed Jesus offered him honor in a period of time which did not hold honor for Jesus. How can you honor Jesus today? This week?
Mark 13 - September 3
Please read Mark 13 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Mark 13 (New International Version)
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What is your reaction to this description of the end times? Does it frighten you? Or are you confident that you will be safe with the Lord?
Mark 13 (New International Version)
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What is your reaction to this description of the end times? Does it frighten you? Or are you confident that you will be safe with the Lord?
Mark 12 - September 2
Please read Mark 12 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Mark 12 (New International Version)
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Let’s be honest - most of us are pretty good at loving ourselves. Do you love others with the same kind of commitment you have to loving yourself? If not, why not?
Mark 12 (New International Version)
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Let’s be honest - most of us are pretty good at loving ourselves. Do you love others with the same kind of commitment you have to loving yourself? If not, why not?
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