Monday – Read Matthew 16:13-20

Why might there have been confusion among the people at this time as to whom Jesus was?

Who did Peter say Jesus was?

Why does Jesus build His church on this confession of who He is?

What does it mean to us that Jesus is building His church?

Tuesday – Read Matthew 20:20-28

Why did the mother of James and John want her sons to be on each side of Jesus in His kingdom?

What did she, and the disciples, not understand about what Jesus came to do?

How did Jesus turn their idea of leadership upside down?

How does this apply to our lives today?

Wednesday – Read Proverbs 16:1-9

Why is verse 2 an important truth to understand?

What does it mean to commit to the Lord whatever we do? Is it asking Him to bless our plans or seeking to know and follow His plans?

According to verse 9, who is really in control of our lives?

How should this impact how we live?

Thursday – Read II Timothy 4:1-5

Why is it important for leaders to teach and correct properly?

According to verse 2, what should their attitude be? Why?

What does it take for a leader to teach properly?

How can you support those who preach and teach among us?

Friday – Read Hebrews 13:7-8 and 17-18

What can we do to support our leaders?

What does this create within them?

Why is this important?

What is God saying to you? How will you respond?

Saturday – Read I Thessalonians 5:12-15

Monday – Read I Thessalonians 4:9-12

Why does God call His followers to live in love?

By whose power can we love?

How can we increase our ability to live in love?

What can we do to win the respect of those outside the church?

Why is this important? How does this challenge you?

Tuesday – Read I Corinthians 3:1-9

Why does God give each of us a different job to do in the work of His church?

Who is the one that makes things grow?

According to verse 8, what are we rewarded for, the size of our harvest or our faithfulness to do what God has called us to do?

Why is this important?

What has God called you to do? Are you being faithful?

Wednesday – Read II Corinthians 9:6-11

How does this apply to giving to the work of God’s church?

How does this challenge you?

How will you respond?

Thursday – Read Titus 2:11-15

To whom has the grace of God that brings salvation appeared?

How can we help others to understand and apply it to their lives?

Who is your life needs to accept God’s grace? What can you do?

Friday – Read II Timothy 2:14-19

What do we need to do correctly handle the Word of God?

Why is this important?

How can we help others to better understand the Word of God?

How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?

Saturday – Read I Thessalonians 5:12-15

Monday – Read Isaiah 59:1-2

Why does unforgiven sin disrupt our communication with God?

What can we do every time that we sin? See I John 1:9.

Invite the Holy Spirit to reveal any unforgiven sin in your heart so you may confess it and be forgiven.

Tuesday – Read Hebrews 6:9-12

Thinking about the faith heroes in your life, what are some of the qualities that you notice in them?

Why are we warned to not become spiritually lazy?

How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?

Wednesday – Read Numbers 14:1-45

What got the people of Israel into trouble?

What reward was given to those who wanted to obey?

How does this apply to our lives today?

How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?

Thursday – Read Psalm 51:1-19

This was David’s prayer of repentance after being confronted by his adultery with Bathsheba.

What jumps out at you in this Psalm?

According to verses 16 and 17, what does God desire from us more than our religious sacrifices and activities?

Which is easier to do; religious activity or pursue God with our whole heart?

How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?

Friday – Read John 4:7-26

What do we know about the woman Jesus was talking to?

What was Jesus offering this woman?

According to verses 23-24, how are we to worship God?

How does this challenge you? What will you do?

Saturday – Read I
Thessalonians 5:12-15

Monday – Read Philippians 2:1-4

How are we called to live as followers of Jesus?

Why is this important?

What could happen if the followers of Jesus would live in
humility and look to the interests of others?

What can you do to help you live more like this?

Tuesday – Read Philippians 2:5-11

What did Jesus do?

What example does this set for us?

How can we show the same attitude as Jesus?

How is God challenging you? How will you respond?

Wednesday – Read Philippians 2:12-18

Who works in us to motivate us to act according to God’s
good purposes?

Why is it important to understand this?

How should we live to shine like stars for Jesus?

How does this give us the opportunity to share the love and
truth of Jesus?

How is God challenging you? How will you respond?

Thursday – Read Philemon, verses 4-7

What does Paul pray for Philemon here?

How does sharing our faith help us to have a fuller
understanding of every good thing we have in Jesus?

What might you do to open the door to share your faith more?

Friday – Read II Peter 1:3-11

What has God given us to live for Him?

What is our role in possessing these qualities in increasing
measure?

How do these qualities keep us from falling?

How is God challenging you? How will you respond?

Saturday – Read I Thessalonians 5:19