Home Study for November 17 through 22, 2014
Monday – Read Romans 2:1-4
Why is it spiritually dangerous for us to pass judgment on others?
Why is God’s judgment fair?
What does God’s kindness lead us toward?
Why is it important to understand this?
How can our kindness do the same for others?
Tuesday – Read Romans 11:22
In His perfect love God can be both stern and kind.
What is the purpose of His sternness?
What is the purpose of His kindness?
Think of a time that God was stern with you, was His sternness also an act of kindness?
Give Him thanks for His sternness and kindness.
Wednesday – Read Philippians 2:1-4
How does acting in love lead us to acts of kindness?
How does selfishness keep us from being kind?
How does humility overcome selfishness?
What is most challenging to you in this passage?
How will you respond?
Thursday – Read Philippians 2:5-11
How has God shown us the ultimate kindness?
How can we follow His example?
What is Jesus saying to you?
How will you respond?
Friday – Read Philippians 2:12-13
Who works in us to act according to God’s good purpose?
Does His good purpose include acting in kindness as He is kind?
How can we best do that?
Take time in prayer to ask God to work in you and through you according to His good purpose.
Saturday – Read Ephesians 5:15-21