Please read Luke 19 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Luke 19 (New International Version)
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Jesus brought radical reformations to spiritual life. The unacceptable are acceptable, judgment of servants, a donkey is suitable for a king, reestablishing the temple for prayer. What needs to be reformed in your spiritual life?
Luke 18 - October 30
Please read Luke 18 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Luke 18 (New International Version)
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Part of this chapter focuses on Kingdom principles for living. How are you doing living life in the Kingdom?
Luke 18 (New International Version)
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Part of this chapter focuses on Kingdom principles for living. How are you doing living life in the Kingdom?
Luke 17 - October 29
Please read Luke 17 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Luke 17 (New International Version)
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Ten were healed, only one returned to give thanks (17:11-19). When have you neglected to give thanks to God in recent days?
Luke 17 (New International Version)
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Ten were healed, only one returned to give thanks (17:11-19). When have you neglected to give thanks to God in recent days?
Luke 16 - October 28
Please read Luke 16 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Luke 16 (New International Version)
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This is one of the places where Jesus teaches about money. What challenges do you hear in regard to your own attitudes about money?
Luke 16 (New International Version)
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This is one of the places where Jesus teaches about money. What challenges do you hear in regard to your own attitudes about money?
Luke 15 - October 27
Please read Luke 15 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Luke 15 (New International Version)
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Which character do you relate to most in the parable for the Prodigal Son (15:11-32)?
What do you need to do to become more like the father?
Luke 15 (New International Version)
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Which character do you relate to most in the parable for the Prodigal Son (15:11-32)?
What do you need to do to become more like the father?
Luke 14 - October 24
Please read Luke 14 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Luke 14 (New International Version)
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What has/does/will it cost you to be a follower of Jesus (14:25-33)?
Luke 14 (New International Version)
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What has/does/will it cost you to be a follower of Jesus (14:25-33)?
Luke 13 - October 23
Please read Luke 13 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Luke 13 (New International Version)
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Jesus speaks of the Gardener who works the ground and fertilizes it to coax growth (13:8). How is God working to coax growth in you?
Luke 13 (New International Version)
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Jesus speaks of the Gardener who works the ground and fertilizes it to coax growth (13:8). How is God working to coax growth in you?
Luke 12 - October 22
Please read Luke 12 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Luke 12 (New International Version)
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What is it that you are the most worried or concerned about
today? How can you trust God with this (12:22-31)?
Luke 12 (New International Version)
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What is it that you are the most worried or concerned about
today? How can you trust God with this (12:22-31)?
Luke 11 - October 21
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Luke 11 (New International Version)
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What part of Jesus’ prayer (11:24) speaks to you the most today? How will you make that your prayer today?
Luke 11 (New International Version)
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What part of Jesus’ prayer (11:24) speaks to you the most today? How will you make that your prayer today?
Luke 10 - October 20
Please read Luke 10 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Luke 10 (New International Version)
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Who is the “neighbor” Jesus is calling you to minister to today (10:25-37)?
Luke 10 (New International Version)
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Who is the “neighbor” Jesus is calling you to minister to today (10:25-37)?
Luke 9 - October 17
Please read Luke 9 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Luke 9 (New International Version)
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What does it mean for you to take up your cross daily and follow Jesus (9:23-26)?
In 9:51-62, different people had various excuses for not following Jesus. What is it that sometimes/often/always keeps you from following Jesus?
Luke 9 (New International Version)
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What does it mean for you to take up your cross daily and follow Jesus (9:23-26)?
In 9:51-62, different people had various excuses for not following Jesus. What is it that sometimes/often/always keeps you from following Jesus?
Luke 8 - October 16
Please read Luke 8 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Luke 8 (New International Version)
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What kind of soil are you (8:1-15)? What storms are you facing in your life (8:22-25)?
Do you sense Jesus with you?
Luke 8 (New International Version)
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What kind of soil are you (8:1-15)? What storms are you facing in your life (8:22-25)?
Do you sense Jesus with you?
Luke 7 - October 15
Please read Luke 7 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Luke 7 (New International Version)
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Jesus has encounters with several people in Luke 7. Which one do you most relate to? Why?
Luke 7 (New International Version)
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Jesus has encounters with several people in Luke 7. Which one do you most relate to? Why?
Luke 6 - October 14
Please read Luke 6 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Luke 6 (New International Version)
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Jesus has several “tough” teachings in this chapter and he wants you to put them into practice (see 6:46-47). What of these teachings is he especially calling YOU to put into practice today?
Luke 6 (New International Version)
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Jesus has several “tough” teachings in this chapter and he wants you to put them into practice (see 6:46-47). What of these teachings is he especially calling YOU to put into practice today?
Luke 5 - October 13
Please read Luke 5 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Luke 5 (New International Version)
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When did you first experience the power and presence of Jesus in your life, as Peter did (5:1-1l)? How did you respond? If Jesus walked among us today, would you invite him into your home, like Levi, or would you be upset about the friends he chose, like the religious people (5:27-32)?
Luke 5 (New International Version)
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When did you first experience the power and presence of Jesus in your life, as Peter did (5:1-1l)? How did you respond? If Jesus walked among us today, would you invite him into your home, like Levi, or would you be upset about the friends he chose, like the religious people (5:27-32)?
Luke 4 - October 10
Please read Luke 4 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Luke 4 (New International Version)
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What temptations do you face? How does the Spirit help you overcome them? People responded in different ways to Jesus. Some wanted to kill Jesus (4:29), some were amazed at this teaching and told others (4:36-37) and some wanted to stay with him (4:42). What is your response to Jesus’ teaching and his presence with you?
Luke 4 (New International Version)
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What temptations do you face? How does the Spirit help you overcome them? People responded in different ways to Jesus. Some wanted to kill Jesus (4:29), some were amazed at this teaching and told others (4:36-37) and some wanted to stay with him (4:42). What is your response to Jesus’ teaching and his presence with you?
Luke 3 - October 9
Please read Luke 3 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Luke 3 (New International Version)
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John the Baptist told different people various ways they should “produce fruit in keeping with repentance” (3:8, 11,13, 14). What would he tell you?
Luke 3 (New International Version)
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John the Baptist told different people various ways they should “produce fruit in keeping with repentance” (3:8, 11,13, 14). What would he tell you?
Luke 2 - October 8
Please read Luke 2 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Luke 2 (New International Version)
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What speaks to you in a fresh way from these stories of Jesus’ birth and early life? What happened to you in the recent Christmas season which you “treasured and pondered in your heart” (2:19)?
Luke 2 (New International Version)
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What speaks to you in a fresh way from these stories of Jesus’ birth and early life? What happened to you in the recent Christmas season which you “treasured and pondered in your heart” (2:19)?
Luke 1 - October 7
Please read Luke 1 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Luke 1 (New International Version)
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God called Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary and Joseph to play special roles in God’s plan by being parents of special children. How did each respond? How do you respond to God’s call?
Luke 1 (New International Version)
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God called Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary and Joseph to play special roles in God’s plan by being parents of special children. How did each respond? How do you respond to God’s call?
3 John 1 - October 6
Please read 3 John 1 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
3 John 1 (New International Version)
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Verses 9-10 describe someone who wanted to control the church. How should we respond to such a person?
3 John 1 (New International Version)
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Verses 9-10 describe someone who wanted to control the church. How should we respond to such a person?
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