Use this daily guide to help you internalize this week’s passage & message!
Sunday [KNOW]:
In a journal, reflect on today’s sermon by finishing any or all of the following:
I never knew…
I was reminded…
A question I still have…
I was challenged…
I was convicted…
A truth I could share is…
Monday [KNOW>BE]
Spend some time today doing the following:
- Select a portion of this week’s sermon passage to memorize this week.
- Write your selected portion and read it to yourself throughout the day today.
Tuesday [Be]:
In a journal, spend some time meditating and writing about the following:
- Read the sermon passage again.
- Write a prayer of response, guided by the sermon passage. (May include adoration, confession/repentance, thanksgiving, petition, etc.).
- Write your selected portion of the Scripture several times to aid in memorization.
Wednesday [BE>DO]:
Think about this week’s questions for group discussion.
- In what ways did Paul display effective spiritual and practical leadership on this trip? What are the spiritual distinguishing attributes that set Paul apart from the others who journeyed with him?
- What do we learn about friendship from this passage? Why are Christian friendships so important to individual believers, and how do we see Paul valuing friendships in this narrative?
- How do we see kindness extended from Paul toward non-believers, even in the face of their own stubbornness and foolishness? How do we see kindness extended from non-believers? How should we respond to the hospitality and kind invitations of non-believers?
Thursday [DO]:
In a journal, spend some time considering the following:
- What insights have you had while internalizing this week’s passage?
- How specifically will you seek to apply its truths in your home/workplace/life in general?