This Week’s Passage: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13
Use this daily guide to help you internalize this week’s passage & message!
KNOW: What does God intend for me to know?
In a journal, use the following prompts to write some truths that stood out from this week’s message:
I never knew…
I was reminded…
A question I still have…
I was challenged…
I was convicted…
A truth I could share is…
I was encouraged to…
I need to dig deeper into…
BE (CONSIDER): What does God’s Word lead me to prayerfully consider?
In your journal, use the following questions to write some prompts to use n praying through this week’s passage:
Is there a command to obey?
How am I compelled to exalt God?
Is there a promise to claim?
Is there a principle to follow?
Is there an example to follow?
Am I convicted to confess any sin?
Is there a sin to avoid?
How do I need to rest in Jesus/the gospel?
How can I pray for someone else?
What am I compelled to love or desire?
DO (YIELD): How does God’s Word Call me to yield my life?
In your journal, write your answers and thoughts in response to the following questions.
- Some would consider the qualifications for Deacon to be a high bar. The reality is that it’s really just a definition for a faithful Christian. Why are these qualifications important? Is there one that is especially convicting for you?
- All believers are called to serve others. What is your position toward service? To receive or to give?
- How can you help your Deacon serve you? How can you come along side your Deacon and serve with him?
- Please spend time praying for your Deacon. Pray also for God’s wisdom and guidance for the new Deacon selection.