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

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

Monday – Read John 15:9-17

How does Jesus feel about you? How do you know?

How can we be Jesus’ friend?

How does it make you feel to know that Jesus chose you?

How should this passage impact who you are and how you view yourself?

Tuesday – Read Romans 8:1-2 and 37-39

What do you say to Jesus after reading verses 1 and 2?

What hope does this give you?

Why can no one or no thing separate us from the love of God?

What does that mean to you? What do you want to say to God?

Wednesday – Read Philippians 3:20-4:1

As followers of Jesus, where is our citizenship?

What hope does this give you?

In whose power can we live?

What is God saying to you?

How will you respond?

Thursday – Read II Corinthians 6:1-2

How does God define the followers of Jesus in verse 1?

Why is it important to understand this?

How does this truth challenge you?

How will you respond?

Friday – Read Psalm 18:28-36

Why are we able to do so much with God’s help?

Does that include things that are humanly impossible?

What is God calling you to do in these days?

How will you respond?

Saturday – Read Ephesians 4:17-32

Home Study July 16th to 21^st, 2012

Adapted from the Northwest Yearly Meeting 50-Day Prayer Journal.

Week 7 Theme: Keeping on

Monday – Read Romans 8:26-27

What stands out to you from this reading?

What encouragement do you find from this passage?

What instruction do you find here?

Tuesday – Read John 15:1-17

What speaks to you out of this passage?

Why is it so important for us to stay connected to the Vine?

What does that look like for you?

Wednesday – Read Matthew 7:1-12

No less then _____ times in one sentence Jesus commands us to pray.

Fill in the Blank from the passage:  _sk – _eek –  _nock

Why is Jesus so emphatic to make sure we get the idea that it’s important to ask?

Today make time to pray.

Thursday – Read Psalm 105:1-4

Today make a list of 5 things that you are thankful for.

Tell someone why you are thankful today.

Rejoice in the work that God has done in your life today!

Friday – Read Luke 11:1-13

What is the main lesson from this passage?

In what ways can you be more “bold”(v.8) in approaching God in prayer?

How can you practically apply this passage to your life today?

Saturday – Read Ephesians 3:1-2