How many times have you forgiven someone? Are you willing to forgive? Or do you hold a grudge? Does forgiving someone feel like you are giving in to them? Have you considered what the lack of forgiveness is doing to you? Do you know Jesus has instructed us to forgive? Forgiveness is a challenge forContinue reading “Choose Forgiveness”
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Live to the Lord
What is your reason for living? Do you live to move up in this world? Do you to provide for your family? Do you live for guilty pleasures? Do you live for selfish reasons? What do you think people will say about your life when you die? Will they remember you fondly? Reasons for livingContinue reading “Live to the Lord”
Show Mercy
What does mercy mean to you? Do you think of mercy as forgiveness? Do you think it means showing compassion? Do you think it is having pity on someone? Do you believe it only applies to friends or family? Will you show mercy to an enemy? How does God show mercy to you? Showing mercyContinue reading “Show Mercy”
Seek Reconciliation
How do you and your siblings get along? Do you get angry with one another? Have you taken revenge against a sibling? Have you considered revenge? What caused you to be angry with a sibling? Was it something significant? Is it worth tearing apart your family? We can become angry with a sibling for anyContinue reading “Seek Reconciliation”
Blessed by God
How do you like it when people say evil things about you? Is your immediate reaction to spout evil things about them? Do you believe you are justified in doing so? Do you believe it is the right thing to do? Have you considered how you should react as a follower of Jesus? It isContinue reading “Blessed by God”
Forgiveness and Grace
Is there someone you, other than yourself, who you give credit to for your success? Were your parents instrumental setting you up for success? Was there a mentor who was especially valuable to you? Is there someone who you continue to lean on for support or advice? Parents and mentors can play crucial roles inContinue reading “Forgiveness and Grace”
Gospel Truth
Do you have a hard time speaking to others about the gospel? Is challenging to speak about Jesus to your family or friends or co-workers? Have you wanted to tell someone but couldn’t bring yourself to? Have you considered that is Satan whispering to you and making you feel ashamed? Our culture pressures us toContinue reading “Gospel Truth”
Recommit to God
Have you encountered people who say there is no God? Do you think there are many people who do not believe in God? Do you think there are many people who may acknowledge God exists, but do not obey him? Do you see evidence of it in our world today? What we see in ourContinue reading “Recommit to God”
Hypocrites
Yesterday, we discussed whether certain activities, places, or artifacts were sacred or holy. I didn’t give answers but intended to cause people to consider what they think is sacred. Why? Well, let’s take a look at how Jesus answered the synagogue leader’s reaction to yesterday’s passage. Remember that yesterday Jesus healed a woman who hadContinue reading “Hypocrites”
Warning From Jesus
What does being ready mean to you? Are you ready for an emergency? Are you ready for the storms of life? Are you ready for a job promotion? Have you ever been surprised by something unexpected? How did you react? Are you ready for Jesus to return? I learned the Boys Scouts motto, be prepared,Continue reading “Warning From Jesus”