Read this…Philippians 2:1-4; Acts 11:26; Hebrews 3:12-13; John 5:10-14Ponder this…Is it easy to ask people for help or do you try to do things yourself because it’s “easier”? What drives us to have that kind of mentality? Do you think is it right? Why or why not?Would you say that today you are involved in biblical community? If so, why would you think so? Do you have a group of people that you can look to for encouragement and you could call for just about anything? When is the last time you had a meaningful conversation with someone who does not attend DBC about the difference Christ has made in your life? After reading John 15:10-14, do you think it is possible to love someone you do not know? Why or why not?Pray this…Pray that God will help you remove any barriers you may have to personally experiencing true biblical community.

Read this . . .Proverbs 16:32; Matt. 5:21-23; Matt. 18:22-35; James 1:20Ponder this . . .Have you ever tried to leverage your anger to get your point across?What could, or what has anger stolen from you?Has there been a time in your life when an argument between you and someone else interfered with your walk with God?How did you actively take steps to resolve this?What is your response to someone sinning against you in light of Matt. 18:22-35?Pray this . . . Thank God for His amazing provision of Jesus as Savior. Ask God to remind you of your debt to Him when you are tempted to be angry with someone when they have offended you.

Read this…Ephesians 6:10-17; James 4:7; 1 Cor. 1:30; Isaiah 14:12-14; John 17:15Ponder this…Do you feel that there is a war going on around you today? If so, in what areas do you feel attacked? Why would Satan seek to divide the Church?What could happen (or has happened) because this attack?What are the effects of loneliness? Why are they detrimental to a person’s life?From the list in Ephesians 6:10-17, which piece(s) of spiritual armor have you used? Pray this…Pray and thank God that he gives us a way out, “Submit yourselves, then too, God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (James 4:7).

Read this…2 Corinthians 8:7, 9:6-8; Psalm 36:9Ponder this…True gratitude begins where our sense of entitlement ends. Do you feel entitled to a certain way of life? Why or why not?Because of Christ’s sacrifice, what does he deserve? Why? What does that mean about your life? What specific areas of your life would this invade?Fill in the blanks. It’s _________________ to out give ___________?Pray this…Pray that you will have a healthy dose of gratitude for what He has done, who He is, and for what He promised to do.

Read this…1 Peter 2:9; Hebrews 4:16; Philippians 3:20-21; Matthew 15:18; Psalm 51:10-12Ponder this…Do you feel that we are all insecure about something? Is there a trigger comment or feeling that stirs up something that makes you go into fight or flight mode? What is it? Maybe about personal finances, your job, your body type…Could that be from a feeling of inadequacy or insecurity?There are symptoms of insecurities in life. Overcompensating, depression, withdrawal from others, anger, jealousy, guilt. Has there ever been a time that you or someone around you has gone through these situations? If you are a follower of Christ, 1 Peter 2:9 means a great deal for you. After reading, what means the most for you today? Why?Pray this…Pray that from this day on you will lean into the truths presented in this talk and be able to fight the lies of insecurity.

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Read this…1 Timothy 6:11-17; Ephesians 5:8-16Ponder this…Have you ever thought that freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction? Have you ever thought that maybe the local church is never more than one generation away from extinction? Any reasons why? Better yet, any thoughts how we can prevent that?Is there a balance with being in the world but not of the world? (John 17:14)From this week’s talk on being the Light in the world, “People may look at you differently, and anytime you look more like Jesus people notice.” Do you believe this to be true? Why or why not? Being a follower of Christ means that you are to mission minded in our relationships, workplace and homes. Pray this…That He will reveal the mission field around you.

Read this…Genesis 49:8-12; Proverbs 2:1-8; 1 Peter 3:18Ponder this…Does the Superiority of Christ matter to everyday life? Why or why not?If he is superior, how should we approach him? By reading Proverbs 2:1-8, what are some of the things that God promised to do? Are they conditional? (Hint: If/Then)What was wine symbolic for in the bible? Pray this…Read 1 Peter 3:18 and thank him for what he has done for you.

Read this…Genesis 45:1-13; Matthew 18:15; Romans 14:19Ponder this…Do you think the steps to reconciliation are a big deal? Why or why not? Conflict seems a big part of everyday. We have differing perspectives, opinions, and beliefs about topics. Those differences give us opportunities. To implode, explode or something else.Do you find yourself trying to “be right” when you disagree with others? What fuels that? Out of the main points in today’s talk, which step do you struggle with the most? What would your life be like if you incorporated these practical steps in your life?There is nothing stopping you from that life. Pray this…That your desires will be sincere, your words will be healing, and that your life will be riddled with a Romans 14:19 mentality.

Read this…Genesis 41:41-57; Luke 19:26-56; Matthew 11:28Ponder this…What part of the T.E.A.M. could you elevate starting today?Relationally (Biblical community)-Spiritually (Biblical understanding and leadership)-Practically (through servicing)- Financially (returning the blessings)-Pray this…Pray that we can find even better ways to love the unlovable, help heal the hurting, and send the Light into once impenetrable darkness.