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In what areas are you tempted to work from your own strength instead of from abiding in Christ? I think alot of times I tend to React Spontaneously without seeking the Lord's wisdom or consulting him about things. Also relying on my own strengths like organization and analytic skills. When...

what is the writer saying? How can I apply this to my life? After identifying himself as the author the letter begins with an “explosion of praise”. verses 3-14 are one long sentence. Paul exalts the work of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in our lives. This is what is called the...

What worldview do you think people would say that you have? Which of your everyday words and actions reflect that response?

read 1 Timothy 4:7-8. Paul uses the image of training when talking about spiritual growth. Spiritual habits, like prayer, are things we practice to improve. As you ask God to help you train in your prayer life. Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself...

Tell about a time you felt God answered a prayer in your life. What did you learn from that experience?

Most people believe prayer is a good thing but feel their prayer life could improve. What questions or obstacles have you faced when it comes to prayer?

James 1:19-25 contains key thoughts on how to build your life on the Bible. Read this passage silently to yourself and choose a word or phrase that stands out to you. Explain your choice. 19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to...

READ Matthew 7:24-27. 24 “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. 25 Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. 26 But...

What are some reasons followers of Christ hold on to issues of a person’s past?

How is listening to a person’s hurt different than gossip?

What are the benefits of appealing to someone versus commanding someone?

How do such silly controversies become such huge disagreements?

Please read Acts 16:11-15

Read Acts 15:36-41. Disagreement: The Reality. Acts 15:36-41 New International Version 1984 (NIV1984) Disagreement Between Paul and Barnabas 36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how...

Disagreement is inevitable – even between Christians. Why is this true?

Read 1 John 5:1-5. How does this passage echo John Bunyan’s view that, “If you tell people that Christ’s righteousness has been given to them as a gift, and they really believe that, they will do whatever He wants?” 1 John 5 Faith in the Son of God 1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is...

Why is it also important to remember that our identity is not defined by the amount of spiritual fruit or the good things we do for God, but rather by the Gospel? How do we see this in Luke 10:17-20? Luke 10:17-20 New International Version 1984 (NIV1984) 17 The seventy-two returned with joy...

Unfortunately, many Christians define themselves by what they have done in the past, whether it’s their shortcomings, failures, or a shameful act. Have you experienced this? What defines you?

Read 2 Corinthians 5:21. How does this verse guarantee you that there is nothing you can do to make God love you more or love you less? 2 Corinthians 5:21 New International Version 1984 (NIV1984) 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin[a] for us, so that in him we might become the...

Today's Reading Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 1. Compare the response of the king and the servant to the debts they were owed In light of the Lord’s forgiveness of your debt, how will you show compassion and forgiveness to someone in your life this week?