Monday – Read Matthew 16:13-20

Why might there have been confusion among the people at this time as to whom Jesus was?

Who did Peter say Jesus was?

Why does Jesus build His church on this confession of who He is?

What does it mean to us that Jesus is building His church?

 

Tuesday – Read Matthew 20:20-28

Why did the mother of James and John want her sons to be on each side of Jesus in His kingdom?

What did she, and the disciples, not understand about what Jesus came to do?

How did Jesus turn their idea of leadership upside down?

How does this apply to our lives today?

 

Wednesday – Read Proverbs 16:1-9

Why is verse 2 an important truth to understand?

What does it mean to commit to the Lord whatever we do? Is it asking Him to bless our plans or seeking to know and follow His plans?

According to verse 9, who is really in control of our lives?

How should this impact how we live?

 

Thursday – Read II Timothy 4:1-5

Why is it important for leaders to teach and correct properly?

According to verse 2, what should their attitude be? Why?

What does it take for a leader to teach properly?

How can you support those who preach and teach among us?

 

Friday – Read Hebrews 13:7-8 and 17-18

What can we do to support our leaders?

What does this create within them?

Why is this important?

What is God saying to you? How will you respond?

 

Saturday – Read I Thessalonians 5:12-15