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Home Study – August 13 through 18, 2012
Monday – Read John 16:33
Why do you think that Jesus gave His disciples (us) this warning?
What promise do we find here in our troubles?
How can you more fully trust Jesus in the problems you face?
Trust your problems to Him now.
Tuesday – Read James 1:2-8
Why does God allow us to face trials and troubles?
On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), how would you rate your faith?
What can you do, or what do you see God doing, to grow your faith in these days?
Wednesday – Read Matthew 28:16-20
What are we supposed to do until Jesus returns?
How might this create trials and difficulties in our lives?
Who is with us to accomplish this work?
What confidence does this give you?
What can you do to share Jesus with someone this week?
Thursday – Read Acts 4:1-22
What did the religious leaders notice about Peter and John?
By who power did they live, heal and speak?
How was God glorified through the troubles they faced?
How may God be glorified by the troubles you are facing?
Friday – Read Psalm 143:7-10
How do you suppose David was feeling when he wrote this psalm?
In what ways did he ask God to work in his situation?
Pray these verses as your prayer today.
Saturday – Read I Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Home Study August 6 through 11, 2012
Monday – Read Jeremiah 17:5-8
What happens to those who trust in human strength?
How does God work in the lives of those who trust in Him?
What fruit does God want to produce in and through you in these days as you trust in Him?
Tuesday – Read John 14:12-13 and 25-27
What does Jesus want to do through our lives?
Who has God given us to teach us the things we need to know?
What does He teach us?
What do we experience when we learn and follow?
What is the Holy Spirit saying to you? How will you respond?
Wednesday – Read Philippians 4:12-13
Who did Paul find to be his source of strength in any and every situation?
What can you do to make this promise true for you?
Thursday – Read II Corinthians 12:7-10
Why did Paul say that he experienced hard times and suffering?
Why didn’t God relieve him of his pain?
What value is there in our weaknesses?
Why can God’s power be seen all the more when He works though our weaknesses?
What has God been calling you to do? How will you do it?
Friday – Read John 21:1-14
As fishermen, the disciples knew what they were doing. How did they end up getting such a substantial catch?
How can Jesus magnify the results of what you know how to do?
What has Jesus been saying to you? What will you do?
Saturday – Read Daniel 3:1-30
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Song of the Week
This weeks song is What Faith Can Do by Kutless. This song is what you will see when you believe in God and have faith from him. For example-Answers to prayers, happiness, wisdom, hope. When you put God at the center of your life and trust in him you will see so many unbeliveable things happening in your life that it will be breath taking. This song shows it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTNBWv33-QI
What Faith Can Do-Kutless-It Is Well
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August Youth Events
Surfside Camp-August 5th-11th. Campers need to be at MFC by 8:30 a.m. with $20 to help cover the cost of gas, their personal gear, a sack lunch for the trip up and money for lunch on the way home. Thank You to Annella Pechon for volunteering your time and energy to take our youth to and from camps this year!
Coffee and Connection– A time of getting into the word and fellowship 11 a.m. each Tuesday in August.
Tuesday Special!!- August 14th, 5-8p.m. Meet at the Family Fun Center. Cost is $12 for 1 Go Kart ride, 1 Bumper Boat and Unlimited Mini Golf.
Water Works Park in Redding-Thursday August 23rd. Meet at MFC at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $20 for Unlimited rides plus money for lunch @ In-N-Out. Sign up in Ross Chapel.
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