International Church of Barcelona

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Preguntas de reflexión

- ¡Ora por aquellos que están viviendo en persecución hoy!
- ¿Estás enfrentando persecución por causa de la justicia?
- ¿Cómo te está pidiendo Dios que respondas?

Lo Siguiente

- Ora esta semana por la iglesia perseguida alrededor del mundo
- Ora por tu propia situación – por aquellos que te persiguen – pídele a Dios sabiduría para saber cómo responder

Escrituras

- Mateo 5:1-2
- Mateo 5:10
- Mateo 16:24-26
- 2 Corintios 4:8-9
- John 15:18
- Mateo 5:44
- Marcos 13:13

Have you ever added value to something? Maybe you stepped into a situation and because of you, something amazing happen. Jesus calls us to be the salt and light of the earth, but what does it actually mean to be salt and light? In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano closes our series with teaching from Matthew 5:13-16 on how to be salt and light.

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Reflection Questions

- How is God asking you to be salt? Have you begun to lose your saltiness?
- How is Christ inviting you to let your light shine?
- How is your heart? Are there any masks you need to remove?

Challenge

- Daily work to keep your heart surrendered and aligned with the Father!
- Intentionally look for ways to be salt and light!

Scripture

- Matthew 5:13-16

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Preguntas de reflexión

- ¿Cómo te está pidiendo Dios que seas sal? ¿Has comenzado a perder tu sabor?
- ¿Cómo te está invitando Cristo a que dejes brillar tu luz?
- ¿Cómo está tu corazón? ¿Hay alguna máscara que te tengas que quitar?

Lo Siguiente

- ¡Trabaja diariamente para mantener tu corazón rendido y alineado con el del Padre!
- Busca intencionalmente maneras de ser sal y luz

Escrituras

- Mateo 5:1-16

We often talk about the fact that Jesus said “come follow me” but all too often, we omit the part where He said to take up our cross in the process. When persecution comes, we retract, hide, and stop living the way Christ has invited us to live. But we cannot let this deter us, nor make us lose sight of what we are doing and why. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Matthew 5:10 on those who are persecuted.

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Reflection Questions

- Are you facing persecution because of righteousness?
- How is God asking you to respond?

Challenge

- Pray for those who are living in persecution! Intentionally spend time in prayer for the persecuted church around the world.
- Pray for your own situations. Pray for those who persecute you and ask God for wisdom on how to respond.

Scripture

- Matthew 5:10
- Matthew 16:24-26
- 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
- John 15:18
- Matthew 5:44
- Mark 13:13

"If you’re becoming the right who, God will give you the right do. If you're driven by the right motives -the right why- God will lead you to the next what." In this week's message special guest Mike Carter shares on wisdom to discern.

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Reflection Questions

- Where in your life is God inviting you to walk to seek wisdom and council?
- Ask God! Seek Him in the next direction He is calling you into!
- Decide with courage and faith to trust Him and to step out where He is leading you!

Scripture

- 1 Corinthians 16:6-9
- Proverbs 4:7
- Proverbs 13:20
- James 1:5
- Psalms 32:8
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1

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Escrituras

- 1 Corinthios 16:6-9
- Proverbios 4:7
- Proverbios 13:20
- Santiago 1:5
- Salmos 32:8
- 1 Tesalonicenses 3:1

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Preguntas de reflexión

- ¿Es puro tu corazón, lo prueban tus acciones?
- ¿Intentas vivir en pureza y rectitud separado de Cristo?
- ¿Has estado protegiendo el nuevo corazón que Dios te dio?

Lo Siguiente

- Deja que este corazón puro, el mismo Espíritu de Dios que está en tu corazón, sea la fuente de cada uno de tus pensamientos y acciones.

Escrituras

- Mateo 5:8
- Mateo 15:19
- Proverbios 4:23
- Ezequiel 36:26
- 2 Corintios 5:17
- Tito 3:3-7

The state of ones heart is something God constantly refers to in scripture, but why is God so concerned with our hearts? It's because all that we do, indeed all that we are, is a consequence of the state of our hearts. In this week's message Nick Seders continues our series with teaching from Matthew 5:8 on the pure in heart.

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Reflection Questions

- Is your heart pure, and do your actions prove it?
- Do you try to live in purity and righteousness apart from Christ?
- Have you been guarding the new heart that God gave you?

Challenge

'Let this pure heart, the very Spirit of God that has been placed within you, be the source of your every thought and action.'

Scripture

- Matthew 5:8
- Matthew 15:19
- Proverbs 4:23
- Ezekiel 35:25-26
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- Titus 3:3-7

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Preguntas de reflexión

- ¿Hay algún área de tu corazón o alma donde te falte paz? ¡Ríndela ahora!
- ¿Hay alguna situación que debas arreglar?
- ¿Cómo te está invitando Dios a ser un pacificador?

Lo Siguiente

- ¡Busca intencionalmente esta semana maneras de ser un pacificador/pacificadora! ¡Lleva paz contigo allí donde vayas!

Escrituras

- Mateo 5:1-2
- Mateo 5:9
- Colosenses 3:15
- Hebreos 12:14
- Santiago 3:18
- Proverbios 12:20
- Romanos 12:18
- Salmos 34:14
- Gálatas 5:22
- 1 Pedro 3:11
- Filipenses 4:7
- Salmos 29:11
- Romanos 14:19

In Matthew 5:9 Jesus says 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.' Nobody really likes peacemaker. By making peace, ironically, it makes people upset but peacemaking is rooted in the grace that we have received from God and it’s a true indication of sonship and right relationship with God. Peacemakers continually fight for peace and unity in the Kingdom, but it's up to you to seek peace in every situation! In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Matthew 5:9 on the peacemakers.

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Reflection Questions

- Is there an area of your heart or soul that lacks peace? Surrender it now!
- Is there a situation you need to make right?
- How is God inviting you to be a peacemaker?

Challenge

'Intentionally look for ways to be a peacemaker! Bring peace with you!'

Scripture

- Matthew 5:1-2
- Matthew 5:9
- Colossians 3:15
- Hebrews 12:14
- James 3:18
- Proverbs 12:20
- Romans 12:18
- Psalm 34:14
- Galatians 5:22
- 1 Peter 3:11
- Philippians 4:7
- Psalm 29:11
- Romans 14:19
- Romans 12:18