Quietly consider and write down for yourself any fears or doubts you have about your life in Christ or about God.
Read Matthew 28: 16-17, John 14: 26, and John 16: 13-15.
Read the text for Day 13. Pay attention to the application and be pursue the suggestions in the application if needed, after you have sincerely sought God in prayer about those topics. Give Him time to reveal answers to you also through His Word. What Biblical people had situations that would relate to your questions?
Use resources to help you search God's Word when needed, asking God all the while to show you answers for which you seek. And of course, keep a listening ear toward your parents, spiritual leaders, and elders, seeking their thoughts. God sometimes speaks to us through other people, even when they may be unaware of Him using them to speak truth or words that He will use to speak to you! Isn't that SO COOL ?!!
Friday, March 30, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Feelings, Facts, and Faith
Read through the Scripture passages found at the bottom of the page for Day 11. From these or any other verses you may locate, choose a verse or passage of Scripture that addresses the area of your life you would like strengthened. Print the verse(s) on an index card and bring it to class on Friday. Meditate on the passage you chose.
Read the Scriptures indicated at the top of Day 12 as well as the text. Continue developing the habit of personal time between just you and God. It was very encouraging to hear how some of you have encouraged one another to be faithful in doing that; I applaud you!
III John 1:4 ~ "I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth."
Read the Scriptures indicated at the top of Day 12 as well as the text. Continue developing the habit of personal time between just you and God. It was very encouraging to hear how some of you have encouraged one another to be faithful in doing that; I applaud you!
III John 1:4 ~ "I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth."
Saturday, March 24, 2012
God's Greatness and Goodness
Read Matthew 10: 22-31. Write a paragraph of at least 5 sentences based on the passage you just read about your value to God. Use an additional cross-reference of Scripture within your paragraph.
Then read Job chapters 38 - 42. Summarize each chapter in a written sentence.
Then read Job chapters 38 - 42. Summarize each chapter in a written sentence.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Costs
Return to Day 9 and consider the Application at the bottom of the page. Then complete the reading of the text for Day 10, the last 2 paragraphs. Make a 2 column list according to the Application instructions at the bottom of Day 10. You of course may also choose to personalize the prayer.
Complete the gospel book which you chose to read at the beginning of the month by this Friday. If you have fallen behind or never even started, it is not too late. You could easily read the book of Mark in 2 days time, and it would probably take you less than 2 hours total time. I really do expect total class participation for this assignment.
Complete the gospel book which you chose to read at the beginning of the month by this Friday. If you have fallen behind or never even started, it is not too late. You could easily read the book of Mark in 2 days time, and it would probably take you less than 2 hours total time. I really do expect total class participation for this assignment.
Monday, March 19, 2012
No Other Way
Complete reading the text for Day 9.
What are the results of belief in Christ according to Romans 10: 9-13? What other title for Him do you find there?
What character trait is mentioned in Philippians 2: 5-11? What position was Christ given?
According to Philippians 3: 7-12, what did Paul find of the greatest value? What was the upward call he referred to in these verses?
What fact of the gospel is the hinge for the future life according to I Corinthians 15:14-19?
From Acts 2: 36-42, what are the titles for Jesus? After receiving Christ unto salvation, to what did the believers continuously devote themselves?
According to Galatians 2:20, which life are followers of Christ to live by faith?
Before reading the next verse, think about how much of your life is affected by the fact that you are the offspring of your parents? Quickly list some things that are impacted by that fact. Now read Acts 17:28. What thoughts did reading that verse bring to mind?
Read Mark 8:34-35.
What are the results of belief in Christ according to Romans 10: 9-13? What other title for Him do you find there?
What character trait is mentioned in Philippians 2: 5-11? What position was Christ given?
According to Philippians 3: 7-12, what did Paul find of the greatest value? What was the upward call he referred to in these verses?
What fact of the gospel is the hinge for the future life according to I Corinthians 15:14-19?
From Acts 2: 36-42, what are the titles for Jesus? After receiving Christ unto salvation, to what did the believers continuously devote themselves?
According to Galatians 2:20, which life are followers of Christ to live by faith?
Before reading the next verse, think about how much of your life is affected by the fact that you are the offspring of your parents? Quickly list some things that are impacted by that fact. Now read Acts 17:28. What thoughts did reading that verse bring to mind?
Read Mark 8:34-35.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
More on Forgiveness ~
Read Psalm 51: 1-12. Does David's song of repentance reflect the desire of your heart? Do you want it to do so? Use it for contemplation and prayer whenever you choose.
List the things God has done with our sins according to the following verses: Micah 7: 18-19, Isaiah 43:25, and Colossians 2: 13-15.
According to Isaiah 43:25, what is a reason God wipes out our transgressions? Also, what would God mean by saying in this verse that He will not remember your sins anymore?
According to Luke 7: 36-50, who are the people who really love Jesus?
According to Luke 18: 9-14, what should characterize a person who has been justified?
Read I Timothy 1:15. Should our attitude be as Paul's in this verse? Why or why not? Cite a verse of Scripture to support your answer.
Read Genesis 3: 8. How does mankind tend to respond when we have guilt from sin?
Read Luke 11:4. What does forgiving others give us freedom to receive from God?
Now do the application at the bottom of page 8. You may also use the prayer in conjunction with this application.
List the things God has done with our sins according to the following verses: Micah 7: 18-19, Isaiah 43:25, and Colossians 2: 13-15.
According to Isaiah 43:25, what is a reason God wipes out our transgressions? Also, what would God mean by saying in this verse that He will not remember your sins anymore?
According to Luke 7: 36-50, who are the people who really love Jesus?
According to Luke 18: 9-14, what should characterize a person who has been justified?
Read I Timothy 1:15. Should our attitude be as Paul's in this verse? Why or why not? Cite a verse of Scripture to support your answer.
Read Genesis 3: 8. How does mankind tend to respond when we have guilt from sin?
Read Luke 11:4. What does forgiving others give us freedom to receive from God?
Now do the application at the bottom of page 8. You may also use the prayer in conjunction with this application.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Scripture
Read all of the passages at the bottom of the page for Day 7. Choose one selection that impacts you and be prepared to explain why it does.
Continue reading the Gospel book of your choice and maintaining your relationship with God through spending direct time alone with Him.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
What Really is Sin ?
Complete reading these passages regarding the Holy Spirit. Add to the list written in class regarding what God is revealing about Him, following the pattern of what we were doing in class. Here are the passages: I John 4: 13 - 16, Galatians 5: 22 - 23, 25, Acts 1:8, John 16: 13 - 15, II Corinthians 3: 18, and Romans 8: 26 - 27.
Continue reading the Gospel book you have chosen to complete.
Read Isaiah 53: 6 and Romans 7: 14 - 21 before reading the text for Day 7. As you read this, underline the 2 statements that have the most impact or most meaning to you.
Continue reading the Gospel book you have chosen to complete.
Read Isaiah 53: 6 and Romans 7: 14 - 21 before reading the text for Day 7. As you read this, underline the 2 statements that have the most impact or most meaning to you.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
The Holy Spirit
Read these passages from the past lesson about learning the heart of God: Matthew 20:1-16, Ephesians 3:16-17, Mark 10:21, Romans 5:5, and I John 4:10, 3:16. Are there any things in there that are difficult to understand?
Proceed to Day 6 about the Holy Spirit. Read the heading passages: John 20: 19-22 and John 14: 16-17, 26. Read the text of the lesson also.
How many consecutive days have you had not missing your time with the Lord? Check in with your quiet time partner to tell them how you are doing with taking time to seek God. Remember, your heavenly Father longs for your heart ~ talk to Him/ask Him questions ~ and listen.
Proceed to Day 6 about the Holy Spirit. Read the heading passages: John 20: 19-22 and John 14: 16-17, 26. Read the text of the lesson also.
How many consecutive days have you had not missing your time with the Lord? Check in with your quiet time partner to tell them how you are doing with taking time to seek God. Remember, your heavenly Father longs for your heart ~ talk to Him/ask Him questions ~ and listen.
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