Hi guys,
Umm I'm going to continue this because well I think it's good spiritual discipline. And well, you'll know what I'm reading and you can ask me about it if you want. If you want to post, please contact me. (I will start commenting on all the threads and posts). Blessings.
And I feel like studying Joshua in the Old Testament. =)
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=joshua%201;&version=31;
Chapter 1:6-9
6 "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. 7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. 8 Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
As you can see, Be Strong and Courageous is repeated multiple times by the Lord. Another item that really jumps out at me is in verse 8, "Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it".
For our application question, I'm want to ask if you meditate on the Bible day and night and be careful to do everything written in it? Do you attempt to do it? (will you read Joshua with us?)
Do you feel God asking you to be strong and courageous? In what aspects in your life?
Friday, November 21, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Day 20 - November 19 - Luke 29
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%2020;&version=31;
Paying Taxes to Caesar
20Keeping a close watch on him, they sent spies, who pretended to be honest. They hoped to catch Jesus in something he said so that they might hand him over to the power and authority of the governor. 21So the spies questioned him: "Teacher, we know that you speak and teach what is right, and that you do not show partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. 22Is it right for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"
23He saw through their duplicity and said to them, 24"Show me a denarius. Whose portrait and inscription are on it?"
25"Caesar's," they replied. He said to them, "Then give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's."
26They were unable to trap him in what he had said there in public. And astonished by his answer, they became silent.
Why were the religious leaders trying to trap Jesus and how did they try?
What implication does Jesus’ teaching have for us?
Pray that God would help you be a good citizen as you obey the law, and reflect Christ in all your behavior.
Paying Taxes to Caesar
20Keeping a close watch on him, they sent spies, who pretended to be honest. They hoped to catch Jesus in something he said so that they might hand him over to the power and authority of the governor. 21So the spies questioned him: "Teacher, we know that you speak and teach what is right, and that you do not show partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. 22Is it right for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"
23He saw through their duplicity and said to them, 24"Show me a denarius. Whose portrait and inscription are on it?"
25"Caesar's," they replied. He said to them, "Then give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's."
26They were unable to trap him in what he had said there in public. And astonished by his answer, they became silent.
Why were the religious leaders trying to trap Jesus and how did they try?
What implication does Jesus’ teaching have for us?
Pray that God would help you be a good citizen as you obey the law, and reflect Christ in all your behavior.
Day 19 - November 18 - Luke 19
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%2019;&version=31;
How are you using your gifts, talents, and abilities for the work of Christ?
Make a list of your gifts, talents, and abilities. Present the list to Christ and express your desire for Him to use you to accomplish His purpose.
How are you using your gifts, talents, and abilities for the work of Christ?
Make a list of your gifts, talents, and abilities. Present the list to Christ and express your desire for Him to use you to accomplish His purpose.
Day 18 - November 17 - Luke 18
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%2018;&version=31;
I absolutely love the story about the persistant widow. The parable speaks to me about persistance and prayer and persistent prayer. Prayer Meeting are 8pm on Thursday in the church in Room 102
Luke 18:1-5
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. He said: "In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, 'Grant me justice against my adversary.'
"For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, 'Even though I don't fear God or care about men, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won't eventually wear me out with her coming!' "
How persistent are you in your praying?
Is there something that you have quit praying for because you didn’t think God was listening?
I absolutely love the story about the persistant widow. The parable speaks to me about persistance and prayer and persistent prayer. Prayer Meeting are 8pm on Thursday in the church in Room 102
Luke 18:1-5
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. He said: "In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, 'Grant me justice against my adversary.'
"For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, 'Even though I don't fear God or care about men, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won't eventually wear me out with her coming!' "
How persistent are you in your praying?
Is there something that you have quit praying for because you didn’t think God was listening?
Day 17 - November 16 - Luke 17
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%2017&version=31
In Luke 17:3-4, it says:
So watch yourselves. "If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, 'I repent,' forgive him."
Should we always forgive others, even if they repeat their sin over and over again? Explain.
In Luke 17:7-10
"Suppose one of you had a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Would he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, 'Come along now and sit down to eat'? Would he not rather say, 'Prepare my supper, get yourself ready and wait on me while I eat and drink; after that you may eat and drink'? Would he thank the servant because he did what he was told to do? So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.' "
When you serve God, do you do so looking for a reward? Is it difficult to serve God just for the joy of serving? Explain.
In Luke 17:3-4, it says:
So watch yourselves. "If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, 'I repent,' forgive him."
Should we always forgive others, even if they repeat their sin over and over again? Explain.
In Luke 17:7-10
"Suppose one of you had a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Would he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, 'Come along now and sit down to eat'? Would he not rather say, 'Prepare my supper, get yourself ready and wait on me while I eat and drink; after that you may eat and drink'? Would he thank the servant because he did what he was told to do? So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.' "
When you serve God, do you do so looking for a reward? Is it difficult to serve God just for the joy of serving? Explain.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Day 16 - November 15 - Luke 16
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%2016;&version=31;
So today's passages are all about possessions.
1. Be wise and faithful with what God gives you (Luke 16:1-15)
2. Remember that earthly wealth doesn’t translate into eternal life (Luke 16:19-31)
3. Live your life with a grateful heart (Luke 16:11-19)
What is your biggest struggle with finances and possessions?
Verse 13 says: "No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money." What does it mean to you?
So today's passages are all about possessions.
1. Be wise and faithful with what God gives you (Luke 16:1-15)
2. Remember that earthly wealth doesn’t translate into eternal life (Luke 16:19-31)
3. Live your life with a grateful heart (Luke 16:11-19)
What is your biggest struggle with finances and possessions?
Verse 13 says: "No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money." What does it mean to you?
Day 15 - November 14 - Luke 15
Hi guys, the Devo Blog continues on! if you would like to post, please let me know. =)
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%2015&version=31
Oh today's passage is really good! It has 3 parables of items that were lost, including the prodigal son! But today I want to focus on the first 2 verses that set the context of the parables.
1Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them."
What were the Pharisees saying about Jesus?
Do you think that bothered Him to be known as One who welcomed sinners?
Could you be described the same as Jesus (one who welcomes sinners)? Why or why not? Do you want to be?
Pray that you would have a heart that welcomes sinners, that loves them regardless of what sin they are involved in. Pray God would use you to reach those who so desperately need Him.
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%2015&version=31
Oh today's passage is really good! It has 3 parables of items that were lost, including the prodigal son! But today I want to focus on the first 2 verses that set the context of the parables.
1Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them."
What were the Pharisees saying about Jesus?
Do you think that bothered Him to be known as One who welcomed sinners?
Could you be described the same as Jesus (one who welcomes sinners)? Why or why not? Do you want to be?
Pray that you would have a heart that welcomes sinners, that loves them regardless of what sin they are involved in. Pray God would use you to reach those who so desperately need Him.
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