As you prepare for the worship service this morning, relax and listen to some worship. Ask the Holy Spirit to prepare your heart to be soft towards his word. WEEK 2 • MEMORY VERSE • ROMANS 13:8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.
SATURDAY (1/23/21)
Paul also tells us in the verses from Thursday to “clothe ourselves with the Lord Jesus.” Read Colossians 3:12-17 This is another passage where Paul fleshes out a bit more what it looks like to clothe ourselves. Consider the following questions: What are we clothing ourselves with from this passage? Is there something that pops out to you from this …
FRIDAY (1/22/21)
In the verses from yesterday, Paul tells us to put on the armor of light. Read Ephesians 6:10-18 On a separate piece of paper, list out the pieces of armor and their purpose. Spend some time reflecting on the following questions: Living with a sense of urgency requires some proactive work. What does it look like for you to “put …
THURSDAY (1/21/21)
Read Romans 13:11-14 On a separate piece of paper, write out the commands given to us in this section. Spend some time reflecting on the following questions: What brings the sense of urgency to these verses? Are there deeds of darkness that you sense the Spirit wants you to put aside? Who can you share this with today? WEEK 2 …
WEDNESDAY (1/20/21)
Read Romans 13:8-10 On a separate piece of paper, write out some thoughts about the following questions: How is loving actually fulfilling the law? How does this work itself out? How are the commands actually reflections of loving our neighbors? Give some practical examples. Here we are told that love does not harm. Later, we are told that love blesses …
TUESDAY (1/19/21)
Read Romans 13:5-7 Spend some time in thought on the following questions: Verse 5 starts with the word “therefore,” pointing back to the previous verses. Why is it necessary to submit to authorities? What do you think it means that the authorities are God’s servants? How does this work? Is there someone that you owe respect or honor that has …
MONDAY (1/18/21)
Read Romans 13:1-4 On a separate piece of paper, jot down a few answers to the following questions: What are our instructions here in this passage? What is most challenging for you in this section? What is confusing? What do we learn about God from this passage? Who are the governing authorities that you are called to submit to?