Faith WOD - Easter Weekend

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Matthew 27-28

REFLECT: How do I honestly answer Pilate's question:  "What shall I do with Jesus who is called the Christ?" (Matthew 27:22)

RESPOND: Spend time with family and/or friends commemorating the resurrection of our Lord.

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"Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.  He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Matthew 26

REFLECT: Describe the calmness of Christ in the face of persecution.

RESPOND: Write a prayer of praise to God for the events of that day.

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"Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?"

 

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Matthew 25

REFLECT: Who are you in the parable of the ten virgins?

RESPOND: List 5 factors that keep your lamp burning.

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"And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Matthew 24

REFLECT: How do I know if I am associating with things that truly last?

RESOLVE: Identify 4 things in which you overindulge that could be taken away from you tomorrow.

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"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Matthew 23

REFLECT:  Which of the seven "woes" best describes the hypocrisy you have witnessed in your lifetime?

RESOLVE:  Pray for God to expose any seed of religious hypocrisy in your own heart.

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"The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat, ³ so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Matthew 22

REFLECT:  How did the religious leaders question the resurrection, and how did Jesus respond?

RESOLVE:  List 3 reasons why you believe in the resurrection of Christ.

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"And as for the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what was said to you by God: ³² ‘I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not God of the dead, but of the living.”

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Matthew 21 (again)

REFLECT:  Why did Jesus curse a fig tree?

RESOLVE:  Ask God to grant you one request that will allow you to bear fruit for His glory.  Ask in faith.

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"And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Matthew 21

REFLECT:  How did the children respond to Jesus?

RESOLVE:  Spend at least 30 minutes with a child today.  Be aware of how they can teach you about God.

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“'Do you hear what these are saying?'” And Jesus said to them, 'Yes; have you never read, 'Out of the mouth of infants and nursing babies you have prepared praise’?”

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Matthew 20

REFLECT:  How does Jesus describe "greatness" in this passage?

RESOLVE:  Identify two ways you have pursued counterfeit "greatness" in your life.

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"It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Matthew 19

REFLECT:  Why is it so "difficult" for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven?

RESOLVE:  List three items that make you "rich."  Then, pray for God to use them for His glory, or for courage to let them go.

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"With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

 
READ:  Matthew 18

REFLECT:  What characteristics of a child does Jesus desire for us to emulate?

RESOLVE:  Help someone today who has no way of returning the favor.

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"Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Matthew 17

REFLECT:  Why was Jesus able to help the young boy, while the disciples could not?

RESOLVE:  Identify one person in your life that needs help, then answer these questions:

1-What does God think of this person?

2-What can God do to help them?

3-What does God want me to do?

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"For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.”

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Matthew 16

REFLECT:  What action caused Jesus to challenge the disciples' faith in this passage?

RESOLVE:  List 3 ways you are tempted to 'save your life.'

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"For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?"

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Matthew 15

REFLECT:  How can I know if my heart is pure?

RESOLVE:  Write a prayer of praise inspired by the words of this passage.

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“Hear and understand: it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.”

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Matthew 14

REFLECT:  How did Jesus react when others were in need?

RESOLVE:  In what way could He be telling you to "sit down" to receive the blessing He wants to bring into your life?

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"And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, 'Truly you are the Son of God.'"