As Keith preached from the book of James on allowing/conforming our actions to accurately reflect our words of faith, I was reminded of Daniel in the Bible. Daniel is thrust into an extremely hard situation where he could have had many reasons to just fall in-line with those around him instead of continuing to worship God with his heart and …
Sunday (9/22/19)
Write out the 14 verses from Ephesians 1:1-14 on a sheet of paper. (This will also help with you memorize the passage!) Spend some time praying and thanking God for the phrases and actions that pop out to you. Use a sheet of paper to write them down as they come to you.
Saturday (9/21/19)
Read Ephesians 1:13-14 Here it is again – “in Christ”. We heard the word of truth. We believed in this word. We were marked with a seal. This is exciting stuff! What do you think we stand to inherit from being in God’s family as a son or daughter? How does it make ou feel to know that you were …
Friday (9/20/19)
Continue reciting the verses aloud as you work to memorize them. Read Ephesians 1:11-12 It is astounding to me that I can bring Christ praise and glory. Why do you think He allows Himself to be ‘yoked’ with us in this way? What does God’s choosing and predestining say about who He is? What are the daily implications of “hoping …
Thursday (9/19/19)
Read Ephesians 1:9-10 How has Christ made the mystery of His will known to you? How does this work? How, in your life today, can you work to bring the things around you and in you “under one head”? WhatareasofyourlifearenotcurrentlyunderHisheadship? Where is He not the boss of your life? Why have you resisted His leading here? (I think it’s helpful …
Wednesday (9/18/19)
Remember to take some time to sit, pray, and center your focus on being with Jesus. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you as you read. Read Ephesians 1:6:8 Recite these verses out loud as you work to memorize them. Some more definitions! Grace: Redemption: Forgiveness: Why do you think God offers His grace freely? Have you seen examples of …
Tuesday (9/17/19)
Remember to take some time to sit, pray, and center your focus on being with Jesus. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you as you read. Recite these verses as you work to memorize them. Read Ephesians 1:4-5 Today we are going to look up some definitions to really begin to grasp all that has been done on our behalf …