Crosswalk Daily Study

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. (1 Thess 5:12-24)

Reflection Questions:

1 — When you heard, “abstain from evil in all its forms,” were you nervous you might not be able to do that?

2 —What are different forms of evil that you struggle with? Refer to Romans 1:18ff for a list.

3 —Were you relieved when you realized that it is God who helps us stay away from evil?

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Text of the Day: Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good. (1 Thess 5:20-21)

Reflection Questions:

1 — What do you think prophecy is?

2 —What is your favorite prophet to read about in the Old Testament?

3 —What does this do to your idea of what a “Prophetic” voice should be?

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Text of the Day: Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies,. (1 Thess 5:19-20)

Reflection Questions:

1 — What are your first thoughts on this? Does the Holy Spirit still work? If so, how?

2 —What do you think about new prophetic words? Would or could God still send them?

3 — What makes us hesitant to believe that God is still doing some of these acts?  

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Text of the Day:   Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thess 5:16-18)

Reflection Questions:

1 — What are you grateful for today?

2 — How can this give you joy?

3 —How can you express joy for what God has given you right now? Make this tangible in your life. 

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Text of the Day:  And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. 15 See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. (1 Thess 5:14-15)

Reflection Questions:

1 — How do you minister to those who see the world in a different way than you do?

2 —When someone is negative, does it frustrate you?

3 —Taking Paul’s counsel into account, what can you do to encourage these people in your life? Maybe write down who they are and work out a strategy.

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Text of the Day:  We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. (1 Thess 5:12-13)

Reflection Questions:

1 — What is a good moral teaching (Paraenetic) that you live by and have for a while?

2 —Where did it come from? Was it something you found in scripture? Share it on social media today with the hashtag #lovewell.

3 —How can you encourage your boss, your pastor, your congressperson, or your spouse today?  

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As we look at these texts in the sermon today, ask yourself these questions:

1 — Do you have a true belief that you are saved and that no one can take that away?

2 — Are you okay with God being your judge?

3 — How often do you find yourself questioning your salvation?

4 — What is the most important thing to you? Purity or compassion?

5 — Are they mutually exclusive? Why or why not?

6 — How dirty is your robe today, this week, this month, this year?

7 — In what ways have you been taught about the judgment of God?

8 — Do you think God is angry with you?

9 — Do you know how much God loves you?

10 - What has God given you as His great Co-Mission in life?

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Text of the Day: For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out His anger on us. Christ died for us so that, whether we are dead or alive when he returns, we can live with him forever. 11 So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.. (1 Thess 5:9-11)

Reflection Questions:

1 — Where do you feel the most encouragement?

2 —How can you help make your community a community that seeks to lift one another up?

3 —If Christ does not allow his anger to be towards us, should we be afraid of him? Or should we seek to better understand his compassion for us? 

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Text of the Day:  Night is the time when people sleep and drinkers get drunk. 8 But let us who live in the light be clear headed, protected by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation. (1 Thess 5:7-8)

Reflection Questions:

1 — Has anyone ever tried to take away the confidence you have in the Cross of Jesus?

2 —How can we remain confident in these situations?

3 —What scripture do you look toward to keep yourself clear on what Jesus has done for you? 

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Crosswalk Redlands: [email protected] (Mike Rhynus)

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