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Home Study for October 1 through 6, 2012
Monday – Read Matthew 5:1-12
How do these verses help us to live without regret?
Which of the beatitudes Jesus lists here do you find to be the easiest to live up to?
Which do you find to be the most challenging?
What is Jesus saying to you? How will you respond?
Tuesday – Read Colossians 4:2-6
How do the truths in these verses help us to live without regret?
How does prayer help us to do what God wants us to do?
How does prayerful watching protect us?
How does speaking in grace impact our lives and others?
What is Jesus saying to you? What will you do?
Wednesday – Read Psalm 51:1-19
This is David’s prayer of repentance after his hidden sins of adultery and murder were exposed.
How would you describe David’s feelings here?
How fully did he take responsibility for his sin?
How complete was his repentance?
What direction or hope does this give you?
Thursday – Read Proverbs 19:23
How does fear of or reverence for the Lord lead to life?
What has God given us to live in reverence?
How does such a life protect us from trouble?
What is Jesus saying to you? How will you respond?
Friday – Read Romans 12:9-21
How do these verses lead us to live without regret?
Which of these admonitions do you find the most challenging?
What hope do these verses give you?
What is Jesus saying to you? How will you respond?
Saturday – Read Ephesians 5:22-33
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Home Study for September 17 through 22, 2012
Monday – Read Philippians 2:1-11
How does submitting to one another help us to be “like minded?”
How did Jesus demonstrate the importance of looking out for the interests of others?
How can we have the same attitude?
How does this passage challenge you? What will you do?
Tuesday – Read Matthew 7:7-12
Why does God desire to meet our needs as we seek Him?
How does treating people in the way that we want to be treated sum up the teachings of the Law and the Prophets?
What does this tell us is most important to God?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?
Wednesday – Read I Corinthians 10:23-24
What should be one of the deciding factors in how we live?
Why is it important to consider the good of others?
How might that change how we think and act?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?
Thursday – Read II Peter 1:3-11
How does God meet our needs when we live submitted to Him?
Why is it important for us to grow in our relationship with God?
How can we live productive lives in God’s kingdom?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?
Friday – Read Romans 13:8-10
What jumps out at you in this passage?
Does anything here surprise you?
How can loving our neighbor as ourselves fulfill the Law?
What can/will you do to be more loving?
Friday – Read Luke 4:16-21
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Home Study for September 10 through 15, 2012
Home Study
Monday – Read Psalm 100:1-5
What reasons does the writer of this psalm give for thanking God?
What acts of worship does he use as he gives thanks?
What are some ways that you can give thanks to God today?
Tuesday – Read Colossians 3:15-17
How does giving God thanks lead to receiving his peace?
How can we do all things with a heart of thanks?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?
Wednesday – Read Philippians 4:4-7
When you pray, do you pray for what you want or for what you think is right or do you pray for God’s will to be done?
Why can we pray with thanksgiving even when we don’t know how God is going to work or answer our prayer?
How does praying for God’s will to be done and praying with thanksgiving lead to receiving the peace of Jesus?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?
Thursday – Read Psalm 136:1-26
Read this Psalm as you prayer, remembering what God has done for you.
Friday – Read Jeremiah 29:11-13 and Romans 8:28
What does it mean to you to know that God has a plan for your life and that when you seek him you will find him?
What does it mean to you that God will work everything for your good when you love and serve him?
What are you struggling with in these days?
Take it to Jesus in prayer.
Saturday – Read Ephesians 5:21
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September Youth News
Free Concert!! Ryan Stevenson and Harmony Hi-See– Thursday, September 6th @ 6:30 p.m.-First Church of the Nazarene, 1974 E. McAndrews Rd. For a ride, please call Dave Gomez.
Monday Night Football at Angelo's Pizza– September 24th, Food and Fellowship at 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 2161 West Main St. Cost is $8 for Buffet. For rides, call Dave Gomez.
Youth Group– Youth group is starting up again on September. If you haven't come to Wednesday Night Activities before, Simple Meal is at 6 p.m. and Youth Group starts at 7p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. Come and have fun!!!
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