Home Study for October 15 through 20, 2012
Monday – Read Matthew 28:16-20
What changed the disciples’ doubt to confidence and action?
In whose power were they, and are we, called to serve?
What confidence and hope does it give you to know that Jesus is with us always?
What does this inspire you to do for Him?
Tuesday – Read John 14:1-13
What promises does Jesus make to us here?
What do we need to do to allow these promises to be a reality in our lives?
What does Jesus want to do through you?
What will you do?
Wednesday – Read John 17:20-26
What does Jesus pray for us here?
Why doesn’t He pray for God to take us out of the world?
What id Jesus’ plan for our lives on earth and in eternity?
What can you do to better partner with Him in that plan?
Thursday – Read Romans 8:28-39
As we walk with Jesus, in what kinds of situations are we more than conquerors?
What does it take for us to live in that kind of victory?
How complete is God’s love for you?
What does this mean to you?
How can you live more fully in His love and power?
Friday- Read Hebrews 13:1-8
What does God call us to do in these verses?
What does He promise us?
How does knowing that God will never leave nor forsake us empower us to do what He calls us to here?
What can you do to better live in the reality of God’s presence in your life?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?
Saturday – Read John 20:24-31
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Home Study for October 8 through 13, 2012
Monday – Read I Corinthians 12:1-13
What should be the defining character quality of believers?
What good are our good works without it?
Why does God give us such a clear definition of love?
Why is love the greatest?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?
Tuesday – Read Luke 6:43-45
Why are our words so powerful? Why is this especially true in the context of marriage and family?
If we don’t like the words we hear coming out of our mouths what should we be examining?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?
Wednesday – Read James 3:13-18
From where/who do we get true wisdom and understanding?
What kind of fruit should God’s wisdom produce in us?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?
Thursday – Read James 4:1-10
What causes fights and quarrels?
What can we do to break the cycle?
How do love and respect help us to communicate more effectively?
Why does humbling ourselves before the Lord also improve the quality of our lives and relationships?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?
Friday – Read I Peter 4:7-11
How does this passage apply to the relationship of marriage?
How does it apply to our other relationships?
How is the love shown by believers a witness to Jesus in our lives?
How can we be sure that we’re speaking and serving as God desires?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?
Saturday – Read Matthew 3:13-17
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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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