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.

 

Tuesday [Be]:

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. In what way is suffering and persecution a corporate event? What does it mean to be partners with those who are being persecuted and suffering?

 

2. What is most striking to you about the portrait of Jesus as seen in verses 13-16? Why?

 

3. In what ways does the reality that is unveiled for us in this first vision of Jesus clarify for us the truth of his identity, our lives, and the nature of the world? How does this reality comfort us?

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?