Crosswalk Daily Study

Daily Series Guide for the Little Letters, Day 18

Daily Series Guide for the Little Letters Series

Episode 16 of the Little Letters Series Guide

Day 15 of the Little Letters Series guide daily study

Here are some questions to go along with this week’s sermon:

1 — What can you do, today, to alleviate any bias you have in your heart?

2— How many times have you been the object of bias?

3 — How did that experience make you feel?

4 — How can you teach others who might not have that same experience how it felt and how to stay away from it?

5 — What do you think God feels about racism?

6 — What can you do in your community to make sure bias is being addressed?

7 — What does a world without bias look like?

8 — What does a church without bias look like.

9 — How does addressing bias in your heart lead to greater spiritual maturity? 

Text of the Day: So whatever you say or whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by the law that sets you free. There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you. (James 2:12-13)

Reflection Questions:

1 — How do you serve mercy and compassion to your fellow human being?

2 —How can you get involved in the various ministries of compassion and mercy at your church?

3 —Do you spend more time in worship or compassion? 

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Text of the Day:  For the person who keeps all of the laws except one is as guilty as a person who has broken all of God’s laws. For the same God who said, “You must not commit adultery,” also said, “You must not murder.” So if you murder someone but do not commit adultery, you have still broken the law. (James 2:10-11)

Reflection Questions:

1 — Are you concerned about the Law of God?

2 —What are some action steps you can take today to become more inclusive in your worldview?

3 —What people or groups do you need to start getting to know better?

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Text of the Day: Yes indeed, it is good when you obey the royal law as found in the Scriptures: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you favor some people over others, you are committing a sin. You are guilty of breaking the law. (James 2:8-9)

Reflection Questions:

 — Where are you bias’s? Be honest about this.

2 —Do you think you have ever contributed to racism, classism, or bias by your words or actions?

3 —How can you change those behaviors or attitudes?

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Text of the Day: Abstain from every form of evil. Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.. (James 3:22-24)

Reflection Questions:

1 — How rich are you today?

2 —Do you find yourself chasing money too often?

3 — How can you change what you find valuable in your life? 

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Text of the Day: My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? (James 2:1)

Reflection Questions:

1 — How can you work to get rid of your bias?

2 —Reach out to someone you might not normally reach out to today, and begin to tear down those walls.

3 —Do you need to apologize to someone for the way you have acted in the past. This would be a good time. 

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