September 2, 2021 – Can we change the way we think? Paul tells us that we need to renew our mind. What does that mean and how do we go about doing it? Let’s find out together as we study three passages in Paul. When you finish, ask yourself, “Do I spend enough time in scripture for it to change the way I think? What new things do I need to learn?”
September 1, 2021 – Can we really change? The New Testament talks about becoming a “new man.” What did Paul mean when he said that? Let’s find out together as we study three passages in Paul. When you finish, ask yourself, “what do I need to stop doing?”
August 31, 2021 – What is God’s image in us? When the New Testament writer wrote about God’s image, what did they understand and what did they mean? Let’s find out together as we study the New Testament. When you finish, ask yourself, “What does God need to transform inside me?”
August 30, 2021 – What is the Image of God? When God put his image in us, what exactly does that mean? Lets’ find out together as we study the Old Testament. When you finish, ask yourself, “Am I being a true representative of God today?”
August 27, 2021 - How can we serve each other? Jesus told his disciples to wash each others feet. What does that look like today? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words. Here is a link to the collection of all Jesus’ commands to us. If you want to dig deeper, save it and start to study it! https://drive.google.com/file/d/113dcRIBrSynzvXDe_BrtOltTek2Ev1PA/view?usp=sharing...
August 26, 2021 - Can my insults hurt others? We tease each other constantly by insulting each other, all in good fun. But sometimes those insults hurt. What does Jesus say about that? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words. When you finish, ask yourself if there is a friend you need to reach out to today to make sure they know you are a friend!
August 25, 2021 - Am I my brother’s keeper? What does God expect me to do with my Christian brothers and sisters? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words to Peter. When you finish, ask yourself, “Who among my friends needs an encouraging word today?” Then call or text that person.
August 24, 2021 - When Jesus says, “Love one another,” what does he mean? When a young man asked Jesus what the greatest commandment was, Jesus told him, “Love God. Love your neighbor.” What did he mean when he said that? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words and the source behind those words. When you finish, ask yourself, “Is there someone I can love today who needs it?”
August 23, 2021 - What am I supposed to do when someone hurts me? I’m surrounded by people who are thinking about themselves. So what am I supposed to do when someone hurts me? Let’s find out together as we listen to Jesus’ words. When you finish, ask yourself if there is someone you need to rebuke and confront in an attempt to reconcile with them.
August 20, 2021 -Can we really raise the dead? Jesus told us to go raise the dead. Did he really mean that? Let’s find out together as we study Matthew 10:8. When you finish, ask yourself, “What big thing am I praying for today?”
August 19, 2021 - Is it ok to seek honors? What does Jesus say about seeking honor? Let’s find out together as we look at several passages where Jesus talks about seeking honor. When. You finish, ask yourself, “Who can I honor today?”
August 18, 2021 - Is it easy to misunderstand Jesus? Do you think it’s easy to misunderstand Jesus? Apparently, so did Jesus. Let’s find out what he meant by looking at his teachings. When you finish, ask yourself, “what in Jesus’ teachings do I not understand today?” Go look at that passage and ask God to help you understand.
August 17, 2021 - What does it mean to be as wise as serpents? Jesus said we are to be wise as serpents. I don’t think of snakes as wise. So what does that mean? Let’s find out together as we study Matthew 10:16. When you finish, pray for wisdom to know when to be assertive and when to be passive.
August 16, 2021 - What is Jesus’ most famous quote? What is Jesus’ most famous quote? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ teaching. Once you finish, ask yourself who you can serve today in a way you want to be served.
August 13, 2021 - How do I learn to follow Jesus? Even though it doesn’t seem complicated, I find it hard to follow Jesus. How can I learn to follow Him? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words. Once you finish, ask yourself “Who is my Barnabas? Who do I go to to learn about how Jesus lived?”
August 12, 2021 - Can I judge others? Is it ok for me to judge others? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words and the rest of the New Testament. Once you finishes yourself, “Do I tend to judge or do I tend to accept people?”
August 11, 2021 - Why can’t I stop worrying? Why does worry seem to find me wherever I hide? What can I do about it? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words. Once you finish, ask yourself “Where is my head? What do I spend my time thinking about?”
August 10, 2021 - is it ok to try to get even? Getting even is so natural, isn't it ok if I try to get even? Let's find out together as we study Jesus’ words and the Old Testament law. Once you finish, ask yourself if there is someone you need to forgive. If so, make a plan today to begin your reconciliation.
August 9, 2021 - Is life about being “the best me” I can be? What is the “meaning of life?” What are we placed here on the earth to do? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words. When you finish, ask yourself, “Who do I serve?”
August 6, 2021 - Can we really become like Jesus? We’re studied the meta-command to “Become like Jesus.” Is that even possible? Let’s find out together as we study Paul’s and Peter’s epistles. Once you finish, ask yourself, “What part of my own character needs to be transformed most?”
August 5, 2021 - Is Jesus God? Does the Bible really identify Jesus as God? Let’s find out together as we study John 17. When you finish, spend time worshiping Jesus as God.
August 4, 2021 - What does the Lord’s Supper really mean? The gospels identify that last meal as a Passover Meal. What was that and what did it mean? Let’s find out together as we study the four gospels. Once you finish, spend time remembering Jesus’ sacrifice for us on the cross and the new covenant he made with us.v
August 3, 2021 - Do we have to obey all these commands? Does Jesus expect us to obey everything? Let’s find out together as we study John 14. When you finish the devotional, ask yourself, “What is hardest for me to obey?”
August 2, 2021 - Can good things lose their meaning? Even good things can eventually lose their meaning. Let’s find out together how that happens and what to do about it. When you finish the devotional, ask yourself, “Has some good thing in my life lost meaning for me? What can I do to reassert the good meaning?”
July 30, 2021 - What is God’s image in us? Jesus told the religious leaders of his day to “Give to God the things that are God’s.” What is that? What are “the things of God?” Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ teaching. When you finish, ask yourself, “Do I allow ‘the things of man’ to push aside ‘the things of God?’”
July 29, 2021 - How important is the Old Testament? If we follow Jesus, is the Old Testament important to us at all? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ teachings. When you finish, ask yourself, “What am I doing today to understand and apply the Old Testament?”
July 28, 2021 - Should we be afraid of God? Jesus told us to “fear God,” so is it true that we should be afraid of God? Let’s find out together as we study Matthew 10:26 - 31 together. When you finish, ask yourself, “Do I fear God and love Him as well?”
July 27, 2021 - How can I keep from being deceived? In the New Testament, there are false prophets, false teachers, and we can even deceive ourselves! So how can I keep from being deceived? Let’s find out together as we study several of Jesus’ teaching. When you finish the video, ask yourself, “What am I doing to keep myself from being deceived?”
July 26, 2021 - Can we ask God for anything? So are there limits on what we can ask God for? Or can we ask Him for absolutely anything? Let’s find out together as we study Matthew 7:7-11. When you’re done, ask yourself, “What am I asking God for today?”
July 23, 2021 - What should I treasure? Jesus tells us to lay up treasure in heaven. What does that mean and how do I go about doing that? Let’s find out together as we study Jesus’ words. When you finish, ask yourself, “Where do I focus my thoughts and motives?”
