Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Day 50 of 50
READING GUIDE
- Read the devotion below.
- After days 43-50, meet with your small group and follow the back-of-the-book discussion guide for SESSION 7.
16 "I ask the Father with his great glory to give you the power to be strong in your spirits. He will give you that strength through his Spirit. 17 I pray that Christ will live in your hearts because of your faith. I pray that your life will be strong in love and be built on love. 18 And I pray that you and all God’s holy people will have the power to understand the greatness of Christ’s love—how wide, how long, how high, and how deep that love is. 19 Christ’s love is greater than anyone can ever know, but I pray that you will be able to know that love. Then you can be filled with everything God has for you.
20 With God’s power working in us, he can do much, much more than anything we can ask or think of. 21 To him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus for all time, forever and ever. Amen." (Ephesians 3:16-21 ESV)
Thank you for taking this 50-day devotional journey! God's blessings as you continue joining Jesus on His mission.
And in Finke's words, "Now go have some fun!"
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Day 49 of 50
READING GUIDE
- Read Matthew 28 and the devotion below.
- After days 43-50, meet with your small group and follow the back-of-the-book discussion guide for SESSION 7.
"'Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.'” (Matthew 28:19-20 ESV)
There is no better time than the present...as in NOW.
As you go...while you go...through your day and week's routine, how is Jesus inviting you to join Him on His mission? And who will join you?
Monday, December 15, 2014
Day 48 of 50
READING GUIDE
- Read Matthew 27 and the devotion below.
- After days 43-50, meet with your small group and follow the back-of-the-book discussion guide for SESSION 7.
"And over his head they put the charge against him, which read, 'This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.'” (Matthew 27:37 ESV)
In Matthew 27, what we see of Jesus...
- using very few words
- in a non-defensive posture
- loving His enemies
- sacrificing Himself so that others may know our Heavenly Father
Considering all of the above, what do you hear from Jesus today as it pertains to joining Him on His mission?
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Day 47 of 50
READING GUIDE
- Read Matthew 26 and the devotion below.
- After days 43-50, meet with your small group and follow the back-of-the-book discussion guide for SESSION 7.
"'Truly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.'” (Matthew 26:13 ESV)
It does not say, where this gospel if proclaim in the whole world, it says is. What does this mean? By whom is the is carried out?
What of the 5 Practices do you find present in Matthew 26?
- Seeking the Kingdom
- Hearing from Jesus
- Talking with People
- Doing Good
- Ministering Through Prayer
How is God calling you to proclaim the gospel everywhere you go? What may be remembered of you in proclaiming the gospel of Jesus?
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Day 46 of 50
READING GUIDE
- Read Matthew 25 and the devotion below.
- After days 43-50, meet with your small group and follow the back-of-the-book discussion guide for SESSION 7.
31 “'When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 And he will place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left. 34 Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39 And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’" (Matthew 25:31-40 ESV)
What of the 5 Practices (maybe not all of them) do you find present in Matthew 25?
- Seeking the Kingdom
- Hearing from Jesus
- Talking with People
- Doing Good
- Ministering Through Prayer
How is Jesus calling you to do good to another?
Friday, December 12, 2014
Day 45 of 50
READING GUIDE
- Read Matthew 24 and the devotion below.
- After days 43-50, meet with your small group and follow the back-of-the-book discussion guide for SESSION 7.
Jesus said to His disciples, "'And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations...'" (Matthew 24:14a ESV)
What of the 5 Practices (maybe not all of them) do you find present in Matthew 24?
- Seeking the Kingdom
- Hearing from Jesus
- Talking with People
- Doing Good
- Ministering Through Prayer
How is Jesus calling you today to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom?
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