Please read Romans 10 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Romans 10 (New International Version)
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“Faith comes through hearing the message” (vs. 17). Through whom did you first hear and understand the message of God’s love? Give thanks today for those who have been faithful to proclaim it to you.
Romans 9 - February 26
Please read Romans 9 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
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How do you feel to be one of God’s chosen, one on whom God has mercy?
Romans 9 (New International Version)
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How do you feel to be one of God’s chosen, one on whom God has mercy?
Romans 8 - February 25
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Romans 8 (New International Version)
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What does it mean to you that through Christ you are a child of god (vs. 16)? That you are an heir of God, a coheir with Christ (vs. 17)?
Romans 8 (New International Version)
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What does it mean to you that through Christ you are a child of god (vs. 16)? That you are an heir of God, a coheir with Christ (vs. 17)?
Romans 7 - February 24
Please read Romans 7 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Romans 7 (New International Version)
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In our own power we are unable to overcome sin. But there is hope:God will help us through Jesus Christ (vs. 24-25). What image comes to mind when you think of Jesus overcoming the sin you struggle with? Envision this image next time you face temptation.
Romans 7 (New International Version)
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In our own power we are unable to overcome sin. But there is hope:God will help us through Jesus Christ (vs. 24-25). What image comes to mind when you think of Jesus overcoming the sin you struggle with? Envision this image next time you face temptation.
Romans 6 - February 23
Please read Romans 6 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
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What sin do you struggle to overcome? “Count yourself dead to sin” (vs. 11). Imagine that you are unresponsive to it when the temptation comes. You are alive to God and ready to choose God’s way. How can this image of Paul help you resist temptation?
Romans 6 (New International Version)
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What sin do you struggle to overcome? “Count yourself dead to sin” (vs. 11). Imagine that you are unresponsive to it when the temptation comes. You are alive to God and ready to choose God’s way. How can this image of Paul help you resist temptation?
Romans 5 - February 20
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What does it mean to you that you “have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (vs. 1)?
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What does it mean to you that you “have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (vs. 1)?
Romans 4 - February 19
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A right relationship with God comes by grace (unearned, unending love) on God’s part and faith (trust in God) on our part. Before you understood this, in what ways did you try to earn God’s love? What did you think you could “do” to gain entrance into heaven?
Romans 4 (New International Version)
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A right relationship with God comes by grace (unearned, unending love) on God’s part and faith (trust in God) on our part. Before you understood this, in what ways did you try to earn God’s love? What did you think you could “do” to gain entrance into heaven?
Romans 3 - February 18
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No one can fulfill the law. Everyone has sinned. Only through faith in Christ is our relationship with God restored. When did you first discover and experience this truth? How did you feel?
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No one can fulfill the law. Everyone has sinned. Only through faith in Christ is our relationship with God restored. When did you first discover and experience this truth? How did you feel?
Romans 2 - February 17
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We are warned against being unrepentant (vs. 5). Do you struggle with sin which you need to confess, give over to God and turn from?
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We are warned against being unrepentant (vs. 5). Do you struggle with sin which you need to confess, give over to God and turn from?
Romans 1 - February 16
Please read Romans 1 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
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Paul knew God’s call for his life. To what ministry is God calling you?
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Paul knew God’s call for his life. To what ministry is God calling you?
Matthew 28 - February 13
Please read Matthew 28 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
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How are you doing, personally, at fulfilling the Great Commission (28:18-20)? How can you be more effective at fulfilling it?
Matthew 28 (New International Version)
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How are you doing, personally, at fulfilling the Great Commission (28:18-20)? How can you be more effective at fulfilling it?
Matthew 27 - February 12
Please read Matthew 27 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
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An old question for reflection: If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?
Matthew 27 (New International Version)
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An old question for reflection: If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?
Matthew 26 - February 11
Please read Matthew 26 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
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If you know you had one day left on earth, how would you spend it?
Matthew 26 (New International Version)
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If you know you had one day left on earth, how would you spend it?
Matthew 25 - February 10
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Matthew 25 (New International Version)
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Are you a sheep or a goat? Or, are you a “shoat” or a “geep”? Explain. What do you need to do to be a sheep?
Matthew 25 (New International Version)
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Are you a sheep or a goat? Or, are you a “shoat” or a “geep”? Explain. What do you need to do to be a sheep?
Matthew 24 - February 9
Please read Matthew 24 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Matthew 24 (New International Version)
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How does this chapter address the questions you may have about the end times? In what areas of your life do you need to “keep watch” that you may be ready?
Matthew 24 (New International Version)
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How does this chapter address the questions you may have about the end times? In what areas of your life do you need to “keep watch” that you may be ready?
Matthew 23 - February 6
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Matthew 23 (New International Version)
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Which one of these seven woes speaks most directly to you? What do you need to do about it?
Matthew 23 (New International Version)
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Which one of these seven woes speaks most directly to you? What do you need to do about it?
Matthew 22 - February 5
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Matthew 22 (New International Version)
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In verses 37-39, Jesus sums up all the scriptures in 2 commandments. Which one do you obey the best? What do you need to do in order to obey the other more fully?
Matthew 22 (New International Version)
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In verses 37-39, Jesus sums up all the scriptures in 2 commandments. Which one do you obey the best? What do you need to do in order to obey the other more fully?
Matthew 21 - February 4
Please read Matthew 21 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Matthew 21 (New International Version)
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In verse 43, Jesus gives a hint that the kingdom will become available to Gentiles. In essence, God will choose others. Is it possible that today, God is choosing others for the kingdom who are not of the church? Who do you see God working through?
Matthew 21 (New International Version)
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In verse 43, Jesus gives a hint that the kingdom will become available to Gentiles. In essence, God will choose others. Is it possible that today, God is choosing others for the kingdom who are not of the church? Who do you see God working through?
Matthew 20 - February 3
Please read Matthew 20 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Matthew 20 (New International Version)
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In this chapter, we learn about the nature of kingdom workers. They do it, not for the money or for the glory, but because of their compassion for others and their desire to bring glory to God. Why do you work in God’s kingdom? Do you have the right motivation? If not, what do you need to change?
Matthew 20 (New International Version)
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In this chapter, we learn about the nature of kingdom workers. They do it, not for the money or for the glory, but because of their compassion for others and their desire to bring glory to God. Why do you work in God’s kingdom? Do you have the right motivation? If not, what do you need to change?
Matthew 19 - February 2
Please read Matthew 19 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Matthew 19 (New International Version)
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In this chapter, Jesus is speaking of various aspects of kingdom living, being kingdom people. How would you describe kingdom living? What do you need to do to live more as a kingdom person?
Matthew 19 (New International Version)
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In this chapter, Jesus is speaking of various aspects of kingdom living, being kingdom people. How would you describe kingdom living? What do you need to do to live more as a kingdom person?
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