Spiritual Practices – Wk 4

The God of everything wants to interact with us personally through His Word, the Bible.

Hebrews 4:12 (NCV)

12 God’s word is alive and working and is sharper than a double-edged sword. It cuts all the way into us, where the soul and the spirit are joined, to the center of our joints and bones. And it judges the thoughts and feelings in our hearts.

Psalm 119:105 (NCV)

2 Timothy 3:1 (NCV)

16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for showing people what is wrong in their lives, for correcting faults, and for teaching how to live right.

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BIBLE STUDY TRAILHEADS:

1. Create space.

2. Pick a plan

– Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

– YouVersion App

* Verse of the Day

* OWNit365 One Story Plan

* Psalms & Proverbs

– Bible Project – New Testament in one year

3. Start bite-sized.

4. Search for something.

5. Tell somebody.

6. Do a book study.

7. Do a character study.

8. Memorize.

9. Adopt an anchor verse.

10. Journal.

Matthew 13:52 (NCV)

52 Then Jesus said to them, “So every teacher of the law who has been taught about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house. He brings out both new things and old things he has saved.”

Matthew 22:4-5 (NCV)

4 “Then the king sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited that my feast is ready. I have killed my best bulls and calves for the dinner, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast.’

5 “But the people refused to listen to the servants and left to do other things. One went to work in his field, and another went to his business.

2 Corinthians 8:11 (NCV)

11 So now finish the work you started. Then your “doing” will be equal to your “wanting to do.” Give from what you have.

Proverbs 8:35 (NCV)

35 “Those who find me find life,
and the Lord will be pleased with them.

COMMUNITY GROUP MEETING OUTLINE

Where your faith intersects with real life!

Reconnect:

Each person shares a recent high and low from their life.

Explore:

Review the message notes.

Big Idea: The God of everything wants to interact with us personally through His word, the Bible.

Consider:

Choose one or two questions for your Group to discuss as time allows.

▶ Read Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:105, and 2 Timothy 3:16. Which description of the Bible means something to you at this time in your life?

▶ Read Matthew 13:52. What is an old treasure from God’s word that has been valuable to you? What is a new treasure you are seeing from God’s word lately?

▶ Read Matthew 22:4-5. What keeps people away from the feast in our culture today?

Activate:

Spend a moment in silence to consider your response, then share your decision with the Group.

Read 2 Corinthians 8:11. What is your next step in following Jesus through studying His word?

Prayer:

Thank God for the highs and lift up the lows.

Read Proverbs 8:35. Pray together that as a church we will be growing followers of Jesus who love God and love people.