Use this daily guide to help you internalize this week’s passage & message!

 

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…

 

Spend some time today doing the following:

1. Select a portion of this week’s sermon passage to memorize this week.
2. Write your selected portion and read it to yourself throughout the day today.

 

In a journal, spend some time meditating and writing about the following:

1. Read the sermon passage again.
2. Write a prayer of response, guided by the sermon passage. (May include adoration, confession/repentance, thanksgiving, petition, etc.).
3. 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.

1. How does one faithfully and consistently evaluate the statement “the Lord is my portion” is truly accurate in their life? What is the role of others in this?
2. What is the importance of the order of the Psalmist’s pursuits here? Why is it important FIRST for the Lord to be our portion, before we set our hearts and minds to pursue the other “I’ll be” declarations?
3. How does the truth that it is the gospel that binds us together shape the way we share in community together as the Body? How does that set us apart from the surrounding world?

Thursday [DO]:

In a journal, spend some time considering the following:

1. What insights have you had while internalizing this week’s passage?
2. How specifically will you seek to apply its truths in your home/workplace/life in general?