Monday, September 30, 2013

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READActs 2:36-47

REFLECT:  What four things did the early church devote themselves to?

RESPOND:  Identify two people with whom you truly share your life on a daily basis.  Why is this important?

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now."
(Philippians 1:3-5)

Friday, September 27, 2013

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ1 John 1

REFLECT:  What makes true fellowship possible?

RESPOND:  List 3 reasons you crave true friendship in your life.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"...that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ."

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ2 Timothy 1

REFLECT:  Which word did Paul insert into his greeting to Timothy that was NOT normally included?

RESPOND:  Look for ways God demonstrates His grace in your life today.  Describe one event that makes His grace obvious.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"The Lord passed before [Moses] and proclaimed, "The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness..." (Exodus 34:6)

Monday, September 23, 2013

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ2 Peter 1

REFLECT:  How do we obtain grace and peace?

RESPOND:  Identify one person you know better than anyone else in this world.  How do you know you KNOW them?

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"The Lord passed before [Moses] and proclaimed, "The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness..." (Exodus 34:6)

Friday, September 20, 2013

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READLuke 9

REFLECT: What happens when we attempt to "save" our lives?

RESPOND: Make a promise to someone today that is part of giving your life away in the name of Christ.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to Himself." (Acts 2:39)

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READLuke 16

REFLECT: What does Jesus define as "unrighteous wealth?"

RESPOND:  List the false promises that "unrighteous wealth" has made to you.  Then, describe how God makes better promises in every case.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to Himself." (Acts 2:39)

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READGenesis 22

REFLECT: What additional things did God promise Abraham?

RESPOND:  Identify two reasons you can be sure a promise will be kept.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to Himself." (Acts 2:39)

Monday, September 16, 2013

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READGenesis 17

REFLECT: What did God promise Abraham?

RESPOND:  Define the term "promise."

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to Himself." (Acts 2:39)

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READGenesis 12

REFLECT: What motivated Abram to move?

RESPOND:  What motivates you?  List the top 3 things that make you want to be your best.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Harran."

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READEphesians 4

REFLECT:  With what individuals has Christ "built" the structure of His church?

RESPOND:  Describe how authority has been a gift from God.  Then, show your gratitude by sending a thank-you to someone who represents that authority in your life today.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"There is one body..."

Monday, September 9, 2013

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READEphesians 2

REFLECT:  How is the stability of the Christian life described in this chapter?

RESPOND:  Identify 2 ways you have attempted to stand on a faulty foundation in your faith.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit."

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READGenesis 3

REFLECT:  Why did Adam and Eve cover with fig leaves?

RESPOND:  List 3 things that give you a false sense of security.  Then, discuss how God trumps all three.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

[God] said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?”

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READGenesis 2 & 3

REFLECT:  Who decided it was "not good for man to be alone?"

RESPOND:  List the top 3 reasons you find yourself susceptible to feelings of shame.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed."

Monday, September 2, 2013

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READActs 9:1-31

REFLECT:  Why was Saul (Paul) traveling to Damascus?

RESPOND:  Describe a time in your life when you had a plan, but God showed you His purpose was much different than what you had planned.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus..." (2 Timothy 1:1)