Faith United Methodist New Testament Bible Study

John 13 - July 3

2009-06-15T21:36:00.000-07:00

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

2009-06-15T21:35:00.001-07:00

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John 12 (New International Version)

Contemplate the following questions and ideas during and after you read the chapter. Feel free to write your thoughts in a follow up to this post (keep in mind your posts will be available to the public).

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

2009-06-15T21:28:00.000-07:00

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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 10 - June 30

2009-06-15T21:27:00.000-07:00

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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

2009-06-15T21:25:00.000-07:00

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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

2009-06-15T21:23:00.000-07:00

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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 7 - June 25

2009-06-15T21:22:00.000-07:00

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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

2009-06-15T21:19:00.000-07:00

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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 5 - June 23

2009-06-15T21:18:00.000-07:00

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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 4 - June 22

2009-06-15T21:17:00.000-07:00

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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

2009-06-15T21:15:00.000-07:00

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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 2 - June 18

2009-06-15T21:13:00.000-07:00

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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 1 - June 17

2009-06-15T21:12:00.001-07:00

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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

2009-06-15T21:10:00.000-07:00

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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

2009-06-15T21:09:00.000-07:00

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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

2009-06-15T21:08:00.000-07:00

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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 1 - June 11

2009-06-15T21:06:00.000-07:00

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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?

2 Timothy 4 - June 10

2009-06-15T21:04:00.001-07:00

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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

2009-06-15T21:03:00.001-07:00

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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 2 - June 8

2009-06-15T21:01:00.000-07:00

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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 1 - June 5

2009-06-15T20:59:00.000-07:00

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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?

1 Timothy 6 - June 4

2009-06-15T20:56:00.000-07:00

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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 5 - June 3

2009-06-03T05:17:00.000-07:00

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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 4 - June 2

2009-06-03T05:16:00.000-07:00

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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 3 - June 1

2009-06-03T05:15:00.000-07:00

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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 2 - May 29

2009-05-29T05:56:00.001-07:00

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1 Timothy 2 (New International Version)

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What particular situation in our country comes to mind today as you are called to pray for its leaders? What will you pray for?

1 Timothy 1 - May 28

2009-05-28T05:45:00.000-07:00

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1 Timothy 1 (New International Version)

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How does it feel to know that God loves you in spite of who you are and what you have done in the past?

2 Thessalonians 3 - May 27

2009-05-27T05:45:00.001-07:00

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2 Thessalonians 3 (New International Version)

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In what life situations do you need to experience the peace which comes from “the Lord of peace”? How does the knowledge of God’s presence help?

2 Thessalonians 2 - May 26

2009-05-26T05:31:00.000-07:00

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2 Thessalonians 2 (New International Version)

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In this passage we are called to stand firm in the midst of evil. How does knowing that Christ is with you help you when you face opposition or evil?

2 Thessalonians 1 - May 25

2009-05-26T05:30:00.000-07:00

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2 Thessalonians 1 (New International Version)

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If someone were telling others about your faith, what would they say? Is it growing? In what ways?

1 Thessalonians 5 - May 22

2009-05-22T05:42:00.001-07:00

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1 Thessalonians 5 (New International Version)

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How can you “give thanks in all circumstances” (5:18)? Is there a circumstance in your life right now which is not the best, but in which you can find something for which to give thanks?

1 Thessalonians 4 - May 21

2009-05-21T05:27:00.001-07:00

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1 Thessalonians 4 (New International Version)

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Which of Paul’s commands about how to live speak most poignantly to you today? What will you do about it?

1 Thessalonians 3 - May 20

2009-05-20T05:24:00.000-07:00

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1 Thessalonians 3 (New International Version)

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Who is a Christian brother or sister who you have not seen for awhile? Can you contact them by phone, letter or email that you both might be encouraged?

1 Thessalonians 2 - May 19

2009-05-19T05:17:00.001-07:00

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1 Thessalonians 2 (New International Version)

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What opposition have you faced in serving Christ? Did you sense God’s presence with you in the midst of it?

1 Thessalonians 1 - May 18

2009-05-19T05:16:00.001-07:00

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1 Thessalonians 1 (New International Version)

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Who are models of the faith for you? What about their lives shows you how to live for Christ?

Colossians 4 - May 15

2009-05-15T05:45:00.000-07:00

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Colossians 4 (New International Version)

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Whose life do you especially hope to touch with your faith? What are you doing to “make the most of every opportunity” (4:5)?

Colossians 3 - May 14

2009-05-14T06:30:00.001-07:00

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Colossians 3 (New International Version)

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Our faith impacts our relationships. Which characteristic in 3:12 do you most need to develop in your life?

Colossians 2 - May 13

2009-05-13T05:48:00.001-07:00

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Colossians 2 (New International Version)

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Have you ever lost your focus on Christ and instead focused on religious activity? How can you again become focused on Christ?

Colossians 1 - May 12

2009-05-12T05:31:00.000-07:00

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Colossians 1 (New International Version)

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The Colossians learned the good news of Jesus Christ from Epaphras. Who taught you the good news?

Philippians 4 - May 11

2009-05-11T05:23:00.001-07:00

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Philippians 4 (New International Version)

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What are you anxious or worried about today? Give it to God in prayer, leave it with God, and then you can experience God’s peace.

Philippians 3 - May 8

2009-05-08T05:54:00.001-07:00

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How important is “know Christ Jesus” to you? Is this the top priority of your life?

Philippians 2 - May 7

2009-05-07T05:55:00.001-07:00

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Philippians 2 (New International Version)

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How can you adopt the attitude of Jesus Christ today (2:5-11)? How will you be different if you have this servant attitude?

Philippians 1 - May 6

2009-05-06T05:53:00.000-07:00

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Philippians 1 (New International Version)

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Who have been “partners in the gospel” (1:5) with you? What prayer do your offer for them this day?

Ephesians 6 - May 5

2009-05-05T06:19:00.000-07:00

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Ephesians 6 (New International Version)

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Which piece of the “armor of God” (6:10-18) are you most lacking? What piece have you found most helpful?

Ephesians 5 - May 4

2009-05-05T06:18:00.000-07:00

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Ephesians 5 (New International Version)

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Is your speech more like what is described in 5:4 or in 5:19-20? Who can you encourage by your speech today?

Ephesians 4 - May 1

2009-05-01T05:46:00.000-07:00

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What is God calling you to say or to do today to strengthen the body of Christ?

Ephesians 3 - April 30

2009-04-30T05:55:00.000-07:00

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What do you imagine that God wants to do through you today? Remember that God can do that and even more (3:20-21).

Ephesians 2 - April 29

2009-04-29T05:46:00.001-07:00

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How does it feel to know YOU are “God’s workmanship” (2:10)? How does that knowledge inspire or challenge you?

Ephesians 1 - April 28

2009-04-28T05:17:00.000-07:00

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Who do you pray for regularly? What is your prayer for them?

Galatians 6 - April 27

2009-04-27T05:59:00.000-07:00

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Galatians 6 (New International Version)

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What kind of seeds are you sowing? What kind of harvest will you reap?

Galatians 5 - April 24

2009-04-24T06:13:00.000-07:00

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Galatians 5 (New International Version)

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What fruit of the Spirit (5:22-23) do you most need the Holy Spirit to grow in your life?

Galatians 4 - April 23

2009-04-24T06:12:00.000-07:00

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Galatians 4 (New International Version)

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What does it mean to you to be a child of God?

Galatians 3 - April 22

2009-04-22T06:37:00.000-07:00

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Galatians 3 (New International Version)

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There is unity for those who belong to Christ (3:26-29). Are there divisions in the body of Christ today that bother you? What are they?

Galatians 2 - April 21

2009-04-21T07:33:00.000-07:00

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Galatians 2 (New International Version)

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How does it change your approach to life if you “live for God” and if you “have been crucified with Christ and (you) no longer live, but Christ lives in you” (2:19-20)?

Galatians 1 - April 20

2009-04-20T15:53:00.000-07:00

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Galatians 1 (New International Version)

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What are some teachings in today’s world which claim to be the truth or gospel but which conflict with the gospel of Jesus Christ?

2 Corinthians 13 - April 17

2009-04-17T06:33:00.000-07:00

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When you “examine yourself to see whether you are in the faith,” what do you find?

2 Corinthians 12 - April 16

2009-04-16T06:38:00.000-07:00

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How have you experienced God’s grace making you strong in your weakness?

2 Corinthians 11 - April 15

2009-04-15T07:54:00.000-07:00

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Besides the persecution he faced, Paul “faced daily the pressure of (his) concern for all the churches” (11:28). What is your greatest concern for Christ’s church?

2 Corinthians 10 - April 14

2009-04-14T05:56:00.000-07:00

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Paul’s opponents “boasted” about what they did. Paul’s “boasting” was only about what he did through God’s guidance and help. What are you doing through God’s guidance and help?

2 Corinthians 9 - April 13

2009-04-13T06:04:00.000-07:00

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Do you “sow” sparingly or generously? What is your attitude in giving to God’s work and to God’s people who are in need?

2 Corinthians 8 - April 10

2009-04-13T06:03:00.000-07:00

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What is God calling you to do to address the needs in some part of the world?

2 Corinthians 7 - April 9

2009-04-13T06:02:00.000-07:00

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Who has comforted you when the troubles of life seemed overwhelming (7:6-7)? How did they do that?

2 Corinthians 6 - April 8

2009-04-08T05:49:00.000-07:00

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What sacrifices have you made or what opposition have you faced to be faithful to Christ’s call for you?

2 Corinthians 5 - April 7

2009-04-07T05:55:00.001-07:00

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How will you be Christ’s ambassador today?

2 Corinthians 4 - April 6

2009-04-06T08:25:00.001-07:00

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Do you focus more on that which is temporary or that which is eternal? How can you focus more on the eternal?

2 Corinthians 3 - April 3

2009-04-03T05:38:00.001-07:00

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Whose “letter of recommendation” (3:3) are you? Who has made a difference for Christ in your life? In whose life have you made a difference?

2 Corinthians 2 - April 2

2009-04-02T05:46:00.000-07:00

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Is there someone who has sinned against you who you need to forgive? Is there someone from whom you need to seek forgiveness?

2 Corinthians 1 - April 1

2009-04-01T06:32:00.000-07:00

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Who is facing the same type of “trouble” you have faced? How can you comfort them with the comfort you have received from God?

1 Corinthians 16 - March 31

2009-03-31T05:55:00.001-07:00

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The people were asked to give every week to help the poor, because Jerusalem was experiencing a famine (16: 1-4). What is God calling you to do regularly to help those in need?

1 Corinthians 15 - March 30

2009-03-30T07:30:00.000-07:00

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When has the truth of the resurrection been most real to you? What has it meant the most to you?

1 Corinthians 14 - March 27

2009-03-26T08:25:00.001-07:00

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“Excel in gifts that build up the church” (14: 12). What gifts or abilities is God calling you to utilize to build up the body of Christ?

1 Corinthians 13 - March 26

2009-03-26T08:23:00.000-07:00

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Who has best shown this type of love to you? In what characteristic of love (13:4-7)
do you most need to grow?

1 Corinthians 12 - March 25

2009-03-25T06:40:00.000-07:00

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What part of the body of Christ are you? What function is God calling you to perform at this point in your life and in the life of the body of Christ?

1 Corinthians 11 - March 24

2009-03-24T06:39:00.000-07:00

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What does the Lord’s Supper mean to you? What does the Lord's Supper say to you about the church?

1 Corinthians 10 - March 23

2009-03-23T07:30:00.000-07:00

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What temptation do you face with which you need God's help?

1 Corinthians 9 - March 20

2009-03-20T05:43:00.000-07:00

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Who do you really want to reach with the good news of Jesus Christ? What can you do to share the good news in a way they'll understand?

1 Corinthians 8 - March 19

2009-03-19T05:57:00.000-07:00

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“Love builds up” (vs. 1). Who can you build up today and what can you do to build him/her up?

1 Corinthians 7 - March 18

2009-03-18T05:56:00.000-07:00

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How does your faith in Christ impact the relationships and the people in your life?

1 Corinthians 6 - March 17

2009-03-17T08:01:00.000-07:00

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Since your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, how is God calling you to honor God with your body? Are there any habits you need to change?

1 Corinthians 5 - March 16

2009-03-16T07:04:00.000-07:00

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When has sin in your life affected your family or the church? How? What have you done about it?

1 Corinthians 4 - March 13

2009-03-13T05:59:00.000-07:00

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How are you showing yourself faithful with what God has entrusted to you (vs. 2)?

1 Corinthians 3 - March 12

2009-03-12T05:53:00.000-07:00

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Who are the people who planted and watered the seed of faith in your life? What did they do?

1 Corinthians 2 - March 11

2009-03-11T07:19:00.000-07:00

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Have you experienced the Spirit revealing something to you? What was it?

1 Corinthians 1 - March 10

2009-03-10T05:57:00.000-07:00

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Have you seen groups or factions within a local church causing division? How can that be avoided?

Romans 16 - March 9

2009-03-09T09:01:00.000-07:00

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To whom do you need to send greetings? How is that person special to you and your faith?

Romans 15 - March 6

2009-03-06T05:28:00.000-08:00

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What person or group of people do you have problems accepting as a part of the Body of Christ? Why? Pray for God’s help and insight.

Romans 14 - March 5

2009-03-05T05:41:00.000-08:00

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How will the knowledge that you “live in the Lord” (vs. 8) impact your actions this day?

Romans 13 - March 4

2009-03-04T05:49:00.000-08:00

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“Love does no harm to its neighbor” (vs. 10). How have you failed to be loving toward others in the past 24 hours? How is God calling you to be more loving today?

Romans 12 - March 3

2009-03-03T06:01:00.000-08:00

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In what way are you “conforming to the world” (vs. 2)? Pray that God will renew your mind and transform you.

Romans 11 - March 2

2009-03-02T08:07:00.000-08:00

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How are you “continuing in his kindness” (vs.22)? In other words, how are you continuing to grow in faith?

Romans 10 - February 27

2009-02-27T06:06:00.000-08:00

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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

2009-02-26T05:29:00.000-08:00

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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

2009-02-25T08:35:00.000-08:00

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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

2009-02-24T05:21:00.000-08:00

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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

2009-02-23T05:12:00.000-08:00

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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

2009-02-20T05:31:00.001-08:00

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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

2009-02-19T05:45:00.000-08:00

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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

2009-02-18T05:52:00.001-08:00

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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

2009-02-17T05:40:00.000-08:00

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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

2009-02-17T05:39:00.000-08:00

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Paul knew God’s call for his life. To what ministry is God calling you?