I Am A New Creation – Dec. 31

Read 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
What does it mean to be “a new creation”?  How does the new creation compare to the old one?  How does God’s reconciliation change us?  How has it changed you personally?

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I Am A New Creation – Week of Dec. 31

Monday, December 31:

Read 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
What does it mean to be “a new creation”?  How does the new creation compare to the old one?  How does God’s reconciliation change us?  How has it changed you personally?

Tuesday, January 1:

Read Ephesians 4:17-32
Paul says (vs.23) that we have been “made new in the attitude of your minds”.  What does [...]

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I Am His Worshiper – Dec. 30

Read Hebrews 12:28-29
What is “acceptable worship” in God’s estimation?  Describe ”reverence” and “awe”.  In what way is our God “a consuming fire”?  Do you see Him that way?  Why, or why not?

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30 Hours of Prayer

The Deer Run Church of Christ in South Bend, Indiana will be holding a 30 Hours of Prayer event to “pray-in” the New Year.  This begins at 6:00 PM on Sunday, December 30, 2007. 
The 30 Hours of Prayer will conclude with a one hour New Year’s Eve prayer service at 11:00 PM Monday, December 31, [...]

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I Am His Worshiper – Dec. 29

Read Job 1
What was Job’s life like prior to the calamity described in this chapter?   Why do you think God allowed what happened to happen?  How did Job respond?  Describe what you think Job’s worship (vs.20) was like in that moment?  How does personal calamity impact your worship?

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I Am His Worshiper – Dec. 28

Read John 4:19-26
According to Jesus, what kind of worshipers does the Father seek?  What does that mean?  Why do you think Jesus singled out those two particular qualities?  Are you the kind of worshiper the Father seeks?  Explain your answer.

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I Am His Worshiper – Dec. 27

Read Matthew 4:1-11
Why was Jesus in the desert in the first place?  What were the first two recorded temptations?  What was it about each one that would have made it “tempting” to Jesus?  How did Jesus respond?  What do you think was behind the third temptation?  What was Jesus’ response?  How would you have responded?  Why?

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I Am His Worshiper – Dec. 26

Read Psalm 100
According to the Psalm, how should we worship the Lord?  Why do you think the writer emphasized that particular attitude when it comes to worship?  What do you think the writer meant, ”Know that the Lord is God”?  How would you describe your own personal worship?  (Use at least 3 descriptive words or phrases)

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I Am His Worshiper – Dec. 25

Read Luke 2:21-40
Why did Mary and Joseph take Jesus to Jerusalem?  Who was Simeon and how did he respond to seeing the child?  Why?  Who was Anna and how did she respond to seeing the child?  Why?  How do you respond to coming into the Lord’s presence?  Why?

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I Am His Worshiper – Dec. 24

Read Matthew 2:1-12
What was the stated purpose of the trip of the magi?  Consider their journey from beginning (likely Persia) to end (Bethlehem) — what were some of the things they had to do to accomplish their ultimate goal? How much effort do you put into your own personal worship?  Do you bring gifts to offer to Jesus [...]

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