Archive for April, 2018
21-Day Experiment: Day 15
Question: What piece of spiritual clothing (v12-17) feels as comfortable as an old pair of slippers to you? Which one would you like to wear more? Colossians 3 (NIV) 3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your […]
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21-Day Experiment: Day 14
Question: What has helped the roots of your faith grow deeper in the past? What new idea would you like to try to help your growth? Colossians 2 (NIV) – I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me […]
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21-Day Experiment: Day 13
Question: What is one way you can improve your prayer life this week? Colossians 1(NIV) – 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3 We always […]
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21_Day Experiment: Day 12
Question: What outside force is most likely to upset your contentment? Since God does not always change negative outside forces, what might he need to change in you so that contentment is possible? Philippians 4 (NIV) – 4 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm […]
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21-Day Experiment: Day 11
Question: What three things you are thankful for today? How can you express your gratitude to God for these things in your life? Philippians 3 (NIV) – 3 Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard […]
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21-Day Experiment: Day 10
Question: What person in your life is a model of humility and serving? How does their example challenge you to grow? Philippians 2 (NIV) 2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make […]
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21-Day Experiment: Day 9
Question: What can you do today to encourage someone who is suffering? Philippians 1 (NIV) 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my […]
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21-Day Experiment: Day 8
Question: The girl’s owners rejected the gospel because it cost them financially. How do financial concerns impact your faith? Acts 16:11-40 (NIV) 11 From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, and the next day we went on to Neapolis. 12 From there we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading […]
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21-Day Experiment: Day 7
Question: As you consider your spiritual armor, which parts are in good shape? Which are moldy or rusty? What is at stake if you don’t get them ready for battle? Ephesians 6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— […]
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21-Day Experiment: Day 6
Question: What is it that motivates you to live a Christian life? Where do you feel you are making progress at the moment? Ephesians 5 – 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant […]
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