Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  1 John 2

REFLECT:  What does it mean to "walk in the same manner as Jesus walked?"

RESPOND:  List the barriers that make it difficult for you to love those who are difficult to love.

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"By this we know that we are in Him: the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked." (1 John 2:5-6)

*A New Journey begins on January 1st:   

Living in Step With the Gospel

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  Galatians 2

REFLECT:  What does it mean to be "in step" with the gospel?

RESPOND:  As we prepare for 2014, we plan to make this year even more focused on pursuing the true gospel.  Spend time in prayer for the upcoming Faith Workouts, which will include a daily emphasis on the life-changing good news of Christ.

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"But when I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel..." (Galatians 2:14)

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  Matthew 2

REFLECT:  What gifts did the wise men bring to Jesus?  And, what did they receive?

RESPOND:  Among the gifts you give and receive this Christmas, present your life as the primary gift to the One who deserves all because of the Gift He has given us.

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"Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!" (2 Corinthians 9:15)

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  Matthew 2

REFLECT:  When the wise men realized the star led them to Christ, what was their immediate response?

RESPOND:  Identify two practical ways you can demonstrate joy in response to the Lord.

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"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  Matthew 2

REFLECT:  Why did the chief priests, scribes, and Herod NOT seek Jesus?

RESPOND:  List 3 possible reasons your attention could be drawn away from Jesus.

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"Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  Matthew 2

REFLECT:  Why did the wise men seek Jesus?

RESPOND:  List the primary reasons you have been drawn to Jesus Christ.

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"Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  Matthew 1

REFLECT:  What was the significance of Matthew's account of Jesus' genealogy?

RESPOND:  Identify the person (or people) who first introduced you to Jesus Christ.  Share the story.

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"The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  Proverbs 18

REFLECT:  On what basis can we choose good friends?

RESPOND:  List the top 3 individuals you turn to when you encounter defeat in your life.

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"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  Psalm 51

REFLECT:  Why did David offer this prayer?

RESPOND:  Locate one Biblical example of someone who lost, or simply did not get what they wanted.  How did this turn out as a blessing?

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"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  Hebrews 13

REFLECT:  How does a content heart operate?

RESPOND:  List 3 positive results from experiencing defeat.

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"The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? The Lord is on my side..."

READ:  James Franklin's reaction to the SEC Championship defeat

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  Psalm 118

REFLECT:  From where does true confidence originate?

RESPOND:  List the top 3 sources from which you find your confidence.  Are they in Psalm 118?

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"The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? The Lord is on my side as my helper; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  Psalm 25

REFLECT:  How do we "lift up our soul" to the Lord?

RESPOND:  List the characteristics of the Lord found in this Psalm that eliminate shame.

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"O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame..."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS
READ:  Deuteronomy 8

REFLECT:  How did God remind the Israelites they were not the source of their blessings?

RESPOND: Using the list of blessings from the Thanksgiving WOD, thank God specifically for each item on the list.

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"Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.'"