The Word Trybe

People need more than bread for their life; they must feed on every word of God.

Matthew 4:4 (NLT)

God’s . . . gracious Word can make you into what he wants you to be and give you everything you could possibly need.

Acts 20:32 (MSG)

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Point to Ponder: The truth transforms me.

Verse to Remember:“If you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31–32 (KJV)

Question to Consider: What has God already told me

in his Word that I haven’t started doing yet?

God wants us to grow up . . .like Christ in everything.

Ephesians. 4:15a (MSG)

We are not meant to remain as children.

Ephesians 4:14a (PH)

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Point to Ponder: It is never too late to start growing.

Verse to Remember: “Let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God—what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect.”

Romans 12:2b (TEV)

Question to Consider: What is one area where I need

to stop thinking my way and start thinking God’s way?

God knew what he was doing from the very beginning. He decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who love him along the same lines as the life of his Son. . . . We see the original and intended shape of our lives there in him.

Romans 8:29 (MSG)

We look at this Son and see God’s original purpose in everything created.

Colossians 1:15 (MSG)

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Point to Ponder: I was created to become like Christ.

Verse to Remember: “As the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like him and reflect his glory even more.”

2 Corinthians 3:18b (NLT)

Question to Consider: In what area of my life do I need to ask for the Spirit’s power to be like Christ

today?

You are joined together with peace through the Spirit, so make every effort to continue together in this way.

Ephesians 4:3 (NCV)

Most of all, let love guide your life, for then the whole church will stay together in perfect harmony.

Colossians 3:14 (LB)

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Point to Ponder: It is my responsibility to protect the

unity of my church.

Verse to Remember: “Let us concentrate on the things which make for harmony and the growth of our fellowship together.” Romans 14:19

Question to Consider: What am I personally doing to

protect unity in my church family right now?

2 Corinthians 5:18 (GWT)

[God] has restored our relationship with him through Christ, and has given us this ministry of restoring relationships.

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7 BIBLICAL STEPS IN RESTORING A RELATIONSHIP

1. ​ Talk to God before talking to the person
2. ​ Always take the initiative
3. ​ Sympathize with their feelings
4. ​ Confess your part of the conflict
5. ​ Attack the problem, not the person
6. ​ Cooperate as much as possible
7. ​ Emphasize reconciliation, not resolution

Point to Ponder: Relationships are always worth

restoring.

Verse to Remember: “Do everything possible on your

part to live in peace with everybody.”

Romans 12:18 (TEV)

Question to Consider: Who do I need to restore a

broken relationship with today?

But now, God’s Message, the God who made you in the first place, Jacob, the One who got you started, Israel: “Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine. When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end— Because I am God, your personal God, The Holy of Israel, your Savior. I paid a huge price for you: all of Egypt, with rich Cush and Seba thrown in! That’s how much you mean to me! That’s how much I love you! I’d sell off the whole world to get you back, trade the creation just for you. So don’t be afraid: I’m with you.

“Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it? There it is! I’m making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands. Wild animals will say ‘Thank you!’ —the coyotes and the buzzards— Because I provided water in the desert,

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭43‬:‭1‬-‭5, 12-15 MSG‬‬

BOOK REVIEW

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You can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results only if you do the hard work of getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honor.

James 3:18 (MSG)

They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers.

Acts 2:42 (MSG)

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Point to Ponder: Community requires commitment.

Verse to Remember: “We understand what love is when we realize that Christ gave his life for us. That means we must give our lives for other believers.”

1 John 3:16 (GWT)

Question to Consider: How can I help cultivate today

the characteristics of real community in my small group and my church?

Each one of you is part of the body of Christ, and you were chosen to live together in peace.

Colossians 3:15 (CEV)

How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God’s people to live together in harmony!

Psalm 133:1 (TEV)

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Point to Ponder: I need others in my life.

Verse to Remember: “Share each other’s troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:2 (NLT)

Question to Consider: What one step can I take today to connect with another believer at a more genuine, heart-to-heart level?

You are members of God’s very own family, citizens of God’s country, and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian.

Ephesians 2:19b (LB)

God’s family is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

1 Timothy 3:15b (GWT)

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Point to Ponder: I am called to belong, not just believe.

Verse to Remember:“In Christ we who are many form

one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”

Romans 12:5 (NIV)

Question to Consider: Does my level of involvement

in my local church demonstrate that I love and am

committed to God’s family?

No matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love.

1 Corinthians 13:3b (MSG)

Love means living the way God commanded us to live. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is this: Live a life of love.

2 John 1:6 (NCV)

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Point to Ponder: Life is all about love.

Verse to Remember: “The entire law is summed up in a single command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

Galatians 5:14 (NIV)

Question to Consider: Honestly, are relationships my

first priority? How can I ensure that they are?

God is the One who made all things, and all things are for his glory. He wanted to have many children share his glory.

Hebrews 2:10a (NCV)

See how very much our heavenly Father loves us, for he allows us to be called his children, and we really are!

1 John 3:1 (NLT)

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Point to Ponder: I was formed for God’s family.

Verse to Remember: “His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 1:5a (NLT)

Question to Consider: How can I start treating other

believers like members of my own family?