Please read John 13 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
John 13 (New International Version)
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Jesus teaches his disciples to be servant leaders (13:1-20). How can you be a servant leader?
John 12 - July 2
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John 12 (New International Version)
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According to his explanation (12:20-36), why must Jesus die? What do you find comforting or consoling in his explanation?
John 12 (New International Version)
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According to his explanation (12:20-36), why must Jesus die? What do you find comforting or consoling in his explanation?
John 11 - July 1
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John 11 (New International Version)
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In this chapter (particularly in 11:33-38) we see that the God of Jesus Christ cares deeply about us. When have you felt that God gave you a second chance at life, even though you couldn’t see any hope at the time?
John 11 (New International Version)
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In this chapter (particularly in 11:33-38) we see that the God of Jesus Christ cares deeply about us. When have you felt that God gave you a second chance at life, even though you couldn’t see any hope at the time?
John 10 - June 30
Please read John 10 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
John 10 (New International Version)
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What does it feel like to think of yourself as a sheep and Jesus as the shepherd? What is going on in your life right now that you need the care and guidance of the Good Shepherd?
John 10 (New International Version)
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What does it feel like to think of yourself as a sheep and Jesus as the shepherd? What is going on in your life right now that you need the care and guidance of the Good Shepherd?
John 9 - June 29
Please read John 9 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
John 9 (New International Version)
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What are some of the reactions to Jesus that we see in this chapter? Which one is most like your own reactions?
John 9 (New International Version)
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What are some of the reactions to Jesus that we see in this chapter? Which one is most like your own reactions?
John 8 - June 26
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John 8 (New International Version)
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This chapter is about forgiveness and judgment. Do you remember a time when you experienced forgiveness which freed you to start over again as God’s true child?
John 8 (New International Version)
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This chapter is about forgiveness and judgment. Do you remember a time when you experienced forgiveness which freed you to start over again as God’s true child?
John 7 - June 25
Please read John 7 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
John 7 (New International Version)
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In 7:50-51, what do we see happening in Nicodemus’ faith life? How has he changed from John 3:1-10? How has your faith life changed from one year ago?
John 7 (New International Version)
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In 7:50-51, what do we see happening in Nicodemus’ faith life? How has he changed from John 3:1-10? How has your faith life changed from one year ago?
John 6 - June 24
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John 6 (New International Version)
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What does bread represent in this chapter (6:9, 13, 26, 32-35, 50-51, 58)? What does it mean to you that Jesus is the bread of life?
John 6 (New International Version)
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What does bread represent in this chapter (6:9, 13, 26, 32-35, 50-51, 58)? What does it mean to you that Jesus is the bread of life?
John 5 - June 23
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John 5 (New International Version)
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In 5:41, Jesus says, “I do not accept glory from human beings” (NRSV). Who do you seek glory or approval from? Is it approval from God or humans?
John 5 (New International Version)
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In 5:41, Jesus says, “I do not accept glory from human beings” (NRSV). Who do you seek glory or approval from? Is it approval from God or humans?
John 4 - June 22
Please read John 4 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
John 4 (New International Version)
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Who are the unlikely people Jesus is inviting us to reach with the gospel? What, specifically, is Jesus inviting you to do to reach others?
John 4 (New International Version)
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Who are the unlikely people Jesus is inviting us to reach with the gospel? What, specifically, is Jesus inviting you to do to reach others?
John 3 - June 19
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John 3 (New International Version)
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Where is the darkness in your life? Where is the light? How does the light overcome the darkness? Spend some time in prayer for those who are not living in the light.
John 3 (New International Version)
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Where is the darkness in your life? Where is the light? How does the light overcome the darkness? Spend some time in prayer for those who are not living in the light.
John 2 - June 18
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John 2 (New International Version)
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Mary was probably not expecting a miracle, just some help from her son (2:5). She trusted him to help out in an unexpected situation. What situation are your trusting Jesus to help out with? What situation would you like to turn over to Jesus to care for?
John 2 (New International Version)
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Mary was probably not expecting a miracle, just some help from her son (2:5). She trusted him to help out in an unexpected situation. What situation are your trusting Jesus to help out with? What situation would you like to turn over to Jesus to care for?
John 1 - June 17
Please read John 1 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
John 1 (New International Version)
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Who prepared the way for Jesus to come into your life? How are you preparing the way for him to come into someone else’s life?
John 1 (New International Version)
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Who prepared the way for Jesus to come into your life? How are you preparing the way for him to come into someone else’s life?
Philemon - June 16
Please read Philemon for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Philemon (New International Version)
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Are you willing to forgive when someone has wronged you? What is true forgiveness about?
Philemon (New International Version)
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Are you willing to forgive when someone has wronged you? What is true forgiveness about?
Titus 3 - June 15
Please read Titus 3 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
Titus 3 (New International Version)
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What do you need to do to live the kind of life described in 3:l2?
Titus 3 (New International Version)
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What do you need to do to live the kind of life described in 3:l2?
Titus 2 - June 12
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Titus 2 (New International Version)
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This chapter outlines suggestions of what should be taught to various groups of people, depending on their life circumstances. What group do we need to be focusing on in the church, to better teach them Christian living? How can you help?
Titus 2 (New International Version)
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This chapter outlines suggestions of what should be taught to various groups of people, depending on their life circumstances. What group do we need to be focusing on in the church, to better teach them Christian living? How can you help?
Titus 1 - June 11
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Titus 1 (New International Version)
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This chapter focuses on the qualities of a good leader and about holding one another accountable for Christian living. Would you be comfortable holding someone else accountable? Would you be comfortable being held accountable by someone else? Why or why not?
Titus 1 (New International Version)
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This chapter focuses on the qualities of a good leader and about holding one another accountable for Christian living. Would you be comfortable holding someone else accountable? Would you be comfortable being held accountable by someone else? Why or why not?
2 Timothy 4 - June 10
Please read 2 Timothy 4 for today. Click the following link, or read from your own bible as you wish.
2 Timothy 4 (New International Version)
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Paul is near the end of his life, and he continues to serve Christ. Who has been a model of faithfulness for you, as the end of their life approached?
2 Timothy 4 (New International Version)
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Paul is near the end of his life, and he continues to serve Christ. Who has been a model of faithfulness for you, as the end of their life approached?
2 Timothy 3 - June 9
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2 Timothy 3 (New International Version)
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How well do you know the holy Scriptures? What could you do to know them better: personal study, group study, memorization, other?
2 Timothy 3 (New International Version)
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How well do you know the holy Scriptures? What could you do to know them better: personal study, group study, memorization, other?
2 Timothy 2 - June 8
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2 Timothy 2 (New International Version)
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In 2:36, Paul uses three different metaphors to describe the follower of Christ: soldier, athlete, and farmer. Which one speaks most to you? What is God saying to you through that one?
2 Timothy 2 (New International Version)
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In 2:36, Paul uses three different metaphors to describe the follower of Christ: soldier, athlete, and farmer. Which one speaks most to you? What is God saying to you through that one?
2 Timothy 1 - June 5
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2 Timothy 1 (New International Version)
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Paul describes the gift of God as a flame (1:6). How would you describe your flame of faith: wet wood, match, glowing embers, burning sticks, bonfire? Why? What can you do to fan it into flame?
2 Timothy 1 (New International Version)
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Paul describes the gift of God as a flame (1:6). How would you describe your flame of faith: wet wood, match, glowing embers, burning sticks, bonfire? Why? What can you do to fan it into flame?
1 Timothy 6 - June 4
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1 Timothy 6 (New International Version)
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Be honest about yourself: are you more interested in pursuit of money or pursuit of godliness? What would indicate that is true?
1 Timothy 6 (New International Version)
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Be honest about yourself: are you more interested in pursuit of money or pursuit of godliness? What would indicate that is true?
1 Timothy 5 - June 3
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1 Timothy 5 (New International Version)
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What honor, respect and help is God calling you to show toward older Christians, particularly widows and widowers?
1 Timothy 5 (New International Version)
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What honor, respect and help is God calling you to show toward older Christians, particularly widows and widowers?
1 Timothy 4 - June 2
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1 Timothy 4 (New International Version)
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Are you in shape both physically and spiritually? What time and discipline do you give to developing each?
1 Timothy 4 (New International Version)
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Are you in shape both physically and spiritually? What time and discipline do you give to developing each?
1 Timothy 3 - June 1
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1 Timothy 3 (New International Version)
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In Paul’s characteristics of church leaders, which do you feel are most important? In which do you most need to grow?
1 Timothy 3 (New International Version)
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In Paul’s characteristics of church leaders, which do you feel are most important? In which do you most need to grow?
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