Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  2 Peter 1

REFLECT:  Locate a synonym for confidence in this passage.

RESPOND: Identify the most confident person you have personally witnessed.  Where did they obtain their confidence?

*Share your thoughts on Comments. 

“If I have made gold my trust or called fine gold my confidence, if I have rejoiced because my wealth was abundant or because my hand had found much, if I have looked at the sun when it shone, or the moon moving in splendor, and my heart has been secretly enticed, and my mouth has kissed my hand, this also would be an iniquity to be punished by the judges, for I would have been false to God above." 
- Job

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  2 Peter 1

REFLECT:  Where was Peter's confidence?

RESPOND:  Identify two reasons we obtain confidence in anything.

*Share your thoughts on Comments. 

"May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord."

Faith WOD

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READ:  2 Peter 1

REFLECT:  Why did Peter write to these Christians?

RESPOND:  How were the CrossFit champions "confirmed" yesterday?  Locate a verse in this passage that describes the Christian's confirmation.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence."

Faith WOD

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READ:  Hebrews 12

REFLECT:  What was the "joy set before" Jesus?

RESPOND:  Commit the first two verses of our passage to memory - Hebrews 12:1-2.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us"

*New ministry to CrossFit unveiled at the Games! 

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Hebrews 12

REFLECT:  What does it mean to "run with endurance?"

RESPOND:  Identify the greatest example of spiritual endurance you have personally witnessed.

*Share your example on Comments.

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us"

*New ministry to CrossFit to be unveiled at the Games!

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Hebrews 12

REFLECT:  Is the "sin that clings so closely" a specific sin?

RESPOND:  Identify three ways you could limit God's power - before the race even starts.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us"

*New ministry to CrossFit to be unveiled at the Games!

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Hebrews 12

REFLECT:  What is the weight that must be "laid down" prior to competition?

RESPOND:  List your five greatest talents.  Do your current life circumstances support the use of these talents for the glory of God?

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us"

*New ministry to CrossFit to be unveiled at the Games!

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Hebrews 12

REFLECT:  Why do we need witnesses in the race of faith?

RESPOND:  Identify 5 people you have witnessed who have run the race of faith without breaking stride.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us"

*New ministry to CrossFit to be unveiled at the Games!

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Hebrews 11

REFLECT:  How do you know if you possess true faith in God?

RESPOND:  Contemplate a big decision you need to make.  Locate an example of someone who best fits your current situation from Hebrews 11.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going." 

*New ministry to CrossFit to be unveiled at the Games next week! 

Faith WOD

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READ:  Romans 5:18-21

REFLECT:  What was the "act" that led to justification?

RESPOND:  Set a timer for 2 minutes.  Write down the "acts," or "achievements," that make you feel proven as a competitor.  Then, reflect again on the passage above.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"...so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men."

Faith WOD

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READ:  Acts 6

REFLECT:  Was Stephen successful in his mission?  How do you know?

RESPOND:  Name two daily habits of a successful competitor.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"...and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit."

Faith WOD

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READ:  2 Corinthians 11

REFLECT:  Was Paul successful in his mission?  How do you know?

RESPOND:  Identify three key words in the competitor's definition of success.

*Share your terms on Comments.

"If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness."

Faith WOD

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READ:  Romans 5

REFLECT:  How many times do you see the word "rejoice," "boast," or "glory?"

RESPOND:  In 100 words or less, describe what gives you joy.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"We rejoice in hope of the glory of God."

Faith WOD

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READ:  Romans 5

REFLECT:  When did Christ decide to die for you?

RESPOND:  What makes you - "you?"  Identify three things that compose your identity in the eyes of the world.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly."

Faith WOD

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READ:  Ephesians 4:17-31

REFLECT:  How is the "new life" in Christ characterized?

RESPOND:  Identify 10 items, and/or individuals, that you need to give to God.
*Any fears, worries, jealousy, anger, bitterness, resentment?  Give it to God.
*Anyone sick or hurting, and you can't fix it?  Give them to God.
*Anyone living a life opposed to God, and you can't convince them?  Give them to God.
*Anyone, or anything else you can't resolve?  Give it to God.

*Share your experience on Comments.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding."

Faith WOD

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READ:  Colossians 3:23-24

REFLECT:  How can a servant be free?

RESPOND:  List the top five people you attempt to please.  Then, describe how God can fill each spot.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other." (Matthew 6:24)

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  1 Peter 2:16-17
 

REFLECT:  How does a freed person serve?

RESPOND:  Give thanks to God for the freedom that you enjoy.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"Live as people who are free..."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Psalm 118

REFLECT:  How does this Scripture speak of spiritual freedom?

RESPOND:  Start a timer for five minutes.  Write down as many reasons possible that describe why you can depend on God.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free."

Faith WOD

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READ:  1 John 1

REFLECT:  How does this Scripture speak of spiritual freedom?

RESPOND:  Write about what you meditated on yesterday.  Confess to God and enjoy the freedom it brings.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Psalm 139:23-24

REFLECT:  What does David ask God to do in these verses?

RESPOND:  What is keeping you from enjoying true spiritual freedom?  Ask God to convict you of anything that is standing in the way.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." (Galatians 5:1)