Read Hebrews 13:8-16 How is your heart being strengthened by grace- versus being strengthened by good actions in our life? What’s the difference? As you share and do good to others,  how is this a sacrifice of praise in your own life? Write out some praise to the Father

Read Hebrews 13: 7 and Hebrews 13: 17 On a separate piece of paper, list out the leaders that God has placed in your life- remember them in prayer right now: What, in the character of these leaders, would you like to see grow in y our own life? Why do you think the Lord would have us submit to …

Read Hebrews 13: 1-6 In these verses, what are we commanded to do? What do we learn about God from the things that He has commanded? What is it about the Lord’s character that can give us comfort knowing that He is our helper?

As we anticipate being together for worship, spend some time preparing your heart to sit with your spiritual family. Reflect back on the week’s devotions and bring before the Lord anything that you feel has usurped His rightful place in your heart. Ask Him to speak as you are listening.

Read Hebrews 12 Stop and pray for wisdom from the Spirit. KNOW (what does the text say about God?) BE (What does the text say about us?) DO (what is the text calling me to do?) Take time today to think through those questions from this passage.

Read Hebrews 12: 25-29 What are some of the things that you revere or are in awe of related to God? List them out on a separate piece of paper:

Read Hebrews 12: 18-24 We recently read during a Sunday sermon the account of the Israelites approaching the mountain of God. How does the author describe the differences when we approach the heavenly city? What are you excited about?