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Home Study for June 24 to 30, 2012
Based on the Northwest Yearly Meeting 50-Day Prayer Journal.
Monday – Read Ephesians 6:18-20
When should we pray?
What does it mean for you to “be alert?”
In this context what should you be looking for?
This week, as someone shares a prayer need with you, either in person or on the phone, take time to pray with them right then.
Tuesday – Exodus 34:8-15
What did Moses do in verse 8 before bringing his requests to God?
Why is this important?
What example does this set for us?
As you take time to pray begin with a time of worship.
Wednesday – Read Ezekiel 22:23-31
How is this description similar to the society we line in today?
What was God looking for in Ezekiel’s day?
Is He still looking for the same thing today?
Pray that you, our church, and all believers can be that kind of people.
Thursday – Read I Timothy 2:1-8
For whom does Paul say we are to pray?
What does that lead to? How? Why?
Take time to pray for our president and all elected officials, that they may make decisions based on God’s will for us.
Friday – Read Mark 14:32-42
What did Jesus ask His disciples to do here?
Why did they fail?
Do you think they really understood why Jesus needed their prayers?
Think of someone you know who needs your prayers and be faithful to pray for them.
Saturday – Read Luke 3:21-22, Matthew 3:13-17
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Song Of The Week
This Weeks song is Stand Up by Fireflight. This song is about not worrying about the troubles of today because it isn't the end of the world. Of corse, one day judgment day will come and we really need to be aware of that at all times, but at some points when we are having a bad day, we need to hear that it isn't judgment day and that tomorow is a new day to start all over and not to worry. So here is Stand Up——http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFZfvq1zmAE
Stand Up- Fireflight-Unbreakable
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Home Study for June 18 through 23, 2012
Adapted from the NWYM 50-Day Prayer Journal
Monday – Read Psalm 46:1-11
What promises do you find in this passage?
What distractions keep you from hearing God’s voice?
What can you do today to be more intentional about hearing God’s voice in your life?
Spend a few moments in prayer and invite God to speak to you.
Tuesday – Read Romans 8:26-27
What stands out to you in these verses?
Do you think it’s true “we don’t know what to pray for?” Why?
What help does God give us to pray more effectively?
Why is this important?
Take time to sit in the presence of the Spirit and pray as He works in your heart and mind.
Wednesday – Read Habakkuk 2:1-3
How do you feel about being told to wait?
When you wait, do you find it had to be silent?
When you wait on God, is your attitude the same as Habakkuk’s, “I will look to see what He will say to me?” Or, is your prayer a one sided conversation?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?
Thursday – Read Exodus 14:13-14
Think about a situation that causes you anxiety. What can you do about it? What can God do about it? Give it to Him.
Do you believe “the Lord will fight for you?” How should that change how you live?
Spend some time with God, giving Him your worries and listening to Him.
Friday – Read Psalm 37:7-11
What are we called to refrain from doing here? Why?
What are we called to do? Why?
“Meekness” is strength under control. Are you stronger or weaker when God asks you to be still? Why?
Invite God to help you to live as we read in this passage.
Saturday – Read Luke 3:21-38
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Home Study for June 11 thgrough 16, 2012
For the next few weeks all of our home study will be based on the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church's 50-day Prayer Journal
Monday – Read Psalm 145:1-2
Home many times in these verses does David promise to extoll or praise the name of God?
Extoll means to glorify or make known. List three reasons God is deserving of your worship.
How might it change each day if you started by reflecting on God and extolling Him? Take time to do that each day.
Tuesday – Read Psalm 145:3-7
Do you spend time each day praising and extolling God?
What can you do to help the “next” generation to know God?
Take time to pray for our children and youth (at MFC and in NWYM) and the people who work with them.
Find a way to share God’s truth with some who is younger than you.
Wednesday – Read Psalm 145:8-12
How is God described here, what stands out to you?
Do you think this is how most people view God? Why or why not?
How have you experienced God’s grace and compassion in the last year? The last month? The last week? Today?
Ask God to prepare you to speak of Him to someone today.
Thursday – Read Psalm 145:13-16
What are some ways that God has provided for you?
Verse 15 speaks to God meeting needs in the proper time, remember some times when God’s timing was perfect in meeting your needs.
Take time to remember what God has done in your life and give Him thanks.
Friday – Read Psalm 145:17-21
What stands out to you in this passage?
Name at least five promises found in this prayer.
How have you seen these promises to be true in your life?
Take some time to pray these promises for yourself and for someone else who you know needs them.
Saturday – Read Luke 3:15-20
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