The Pastor’s Blog
Home Study 1-23-12 to 1-28-12
Monday – Read John 15:9-14
How are we as the people in Jesus’ church called to treat each other?
Who is our example?
Can we love like this on our own?
What does it take for us to love like this?
Tuesday – Read John 13:34-35
Why is how we love and treat each other in Jesus’ church so important?
What does the love that we show others tell them about Jesus in us?
How do these verses challenge you?
How will you respond?
Wednesday – Read I Corinthians 13:1-3
Why is speaking and acting in love so much more important than the more splashy things we might do for Jesus?
What do we gain if we sacrifice without love?
Why do you suppose God included this passage in His word?
How does it challenge you? What will you do?
Thursday – Read I Corinthians 13:4 -13
Which of these qualities of love do you find the easiest to do?
Which do you find to be the most challenging to do?
Why is love the greatest?
Pray and ask God to help you to grow in love.
Friday – Read II Timothy 1:3-12
Paul wrote this letter to Timothy, a young pastor, while he, Paul, was imprisoned and his life was soon to end.
Why does Paul tell Timothy he did not need to live in fear?
How does this apply to us today?
What things do you fear?
How might Jesus give you courage and strength to live in victory?
Take time to pray for the courage and power of Jesus to fill you.
Saturday – Read I Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Prayer Needed!
Our worship leaders on wendnesday nights, Melody and Tila’s daughter Rebecca was sent to the hospital today due to a seizure. Come to find out it was just an ear infecion. Please pray for Rebecca and her family as she continues to get better.
If you have faith when you pray for sick people, they will get well. The Lord will heal them, and if they have sinned, he will forgive them. James 5:15
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Christmas Party (white elephant gift exchange)
The last wednesday before we left for christmas break we had a little white elephant gift exchange party. There was food, drinks, and a table full of suprising presents for everyone. Here are some pictures I took to capture how much fun we had before heading into the christmas holidays.
- Dave and his line chasers game
- Dylan got a womens tank top…
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Home Study 1-16-12 through 1-21-12
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
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