I Am An Example – Feb. 29

Read 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
How had Paul and his fellow workers stepped into the open among the Thessalonians?  Why do you think Paul pointed out his own example?  If you are to be a good model for people to follow, what particular qualities are necessary?

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I Am An Example – Feb. 28

Read 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
In what way is Paul stepping into the open with what he says to the Corinthian believers?  What are the “pros” and “cons” of living your Christian life out in the open for all to see?  How does the final verse of our text challenge you?  Do you think you should be [...]

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I Am An Example – Feb. 27

Read Titus 2:1-8
How might Titus have had to step out of his comfort zone in order to follow through with Paul’s instructions?  How does one’s example influence one’s teaching?  Who are you training to follow your example?

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I Am An Example – Feb. 26

Read 1 Timothy 4:11-16
From the text, what particular “comfort zone” do you think Timothy had to step out of?  In what areas was Timothy to set an example according to verse 12?  Which of those areas presents the greatest challenge for you personally?  In what way?

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I Am An Example – Feb. 25

Read 1 Samuel 14:1-23
In what way did Jonathan encourage his armor-bearer to step out of his comfort zone?  How did he respond?  What was the importance of the two of them stepping out into the open?  Have you ever been afraid to let people in the world see you as a Christian?  If so, how [...]

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I Am An Example

Monday, February 25:

Read 1 Samuel 14:1-23
In what way did Jonathan encourage his armor-bearer to step out of his comfort zone?  How did he respond?  What was the importance of the two of them stepping out into the open?  Have you ever been afraid to let people in the world see you as a Christian?  [...]

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I Am A Soldier of the Lord – Feb 24

Read 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
What is going on in this text? What is the Lord teaching about our resources in our fight as His soldiers? How does that impact you?

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I Am A Soldier of the Lord – Feb 23

Read Matthew 16:13-20
What does Jesus imply with his statement in verse 18 concerning the role of the church in the world? What resources have you been given to accomplish your role in the mission of the church? How are you doing with the use of those resources? Explain your answer.

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I Am A Soldier of the Lord – Feb 22

Read 2 Timothy 2:1-4
What limitations does Paul speak about concerning “a good soldier of Christ Jesus”? What does it mean “to get involved in civilian affairs”? Do you consider yourself to be a good soldier of Christ Jesus? Explain your answer.

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I Am A Soldier of the Lord – Feb 21

Read 1 Timothy 6:11-16
Does Paul warn Timothy of any limitations in his “fight of the faith”? If so, what are they? Where does the power come from for us to do what we do? Give an example from your own life in which God overcame a personal limitation.

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