Bible Reading:

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

1 Peter 1:1-2

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Jesus was never wrong. He is sinless. We are to emulate him in everything. He never had a word, deed or thought that was sinful.

Peter is rebuked by Jesus more than any other disciple, he's also praised by Jesus more than any other disciple. Peter is eager and ready to act.

We should have a balance of delivering the love of God, but also correction. And our correction should start with ourselves.

Our identity is in Jesus Christ. Do you know Jesus? If you do, how are you living your life to advance the Kingdom of God? To produce fruit for Jesus? To build up treasures in Heaven?

There will be no sects in Heaven. There will be no denominations in Heaven.

God's elect are those whom God has chosen to become children of God, who have been chosen for salvation.

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Bible Reading:

"If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

Matthew 6:30-34

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

How do we have more faith? Quality or quantity?

It is our job to grow in relationship with Jesus and grow to obey Jesus.

How does Jesus fulfill our needs?

How do we stop worrying? Where should our focus be?

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Bible Reading:

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?"

“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

Matthew 6:25-34

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Are you doing what you should be doing, even if you worry?

What do you worry about?

Jesus tells us not to worry. Is this a request or a command?

How do we reduce the amount of worry in our lives?

We have tremendous value in the eyes of the Father.

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Bible Reading:

“The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."

Matthew 6:22-24

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

How are our eyes the lamp of the body? What do they provide light to?

How do we remain in darkness?

Where are your spiritual eyes today? Where is your heart?

What do you enjoy more than Jesus?

What are you pursuing today?

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Bible Reading:

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV84)

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Why is it that we believe we need more money to be comfortable?

For what purpose do we build up treasures in heaven?

What is your treasure?

How do you use your time, talents, and treasures?

What is one thing you can do today to advance the Kingdom of Heaven?

Bible Reading:

"Then the disciples went back to their homes, but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, why are you crying?” “They have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I don’t know where they have put him.” At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. “Woman,” he said, “why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?” Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him.” Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher). Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am returning to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them that he had said these things to her."

John 20:10-18 (NIV84)

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Why is the resurrection so important?

How much have you been forgiven for?

How many times have you missed an encounter with Jesus because you stopped pursuing him?

How persistent are you in seeking Jesus?

Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus that you can call him "my Lord"?

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Bible Reading:

"Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!” So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent over and looked in at the strips of linen lying there but did not go in. Then Simon Peter, who was behind him, arrived and went into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there, as well as the burial cloth that had been around Jesus’ head. The cloth was folded up by itself, separate from the linen. Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed. (They still did not understand from Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.)"

John 20:1-9 (NIV84)

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Why did Jesus appear to Mary Magdalene first?

Why was the linen folded?

What is the significance of John calling himself "the disciple that Jesus loved"?

How could your heart and devotion to Jesus be more like that of Mary Magdalene?

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Bible Reading:

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”

John 14:1-4

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

What is the difference between being troubled and having troubles?

What determines how we experience and reward in heaven?

How are you using your time, talents, and treasures?

Jesus is coming back! Come Lord Jesus.

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Bible Reading:

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”

John 14:1-4

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Jesus told us not that we wouldn't have trouble, but not to let our hearts be troubled. How are you handling the trouble in your life today?

Why doesn't Jesus say "please" or "thank you"?

What is the only way to have our sins forgiven?

Do you use the name "God" or the name "Jesus"? Why is it important to use the name "Jesus"?

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Bible Reading:

"We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.” For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope."

Romans 15:1-4

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

What are the qualities of a strong Christian?

Who can we pray to? In whose name?

Do you have self-serving pleasure when serving others?

How ought we to build others up?

How do you handle disrespect and persecution?

What is the purpose of the Word of God?

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Bible Reading:

"We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.” For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope."

Romans 15:1-4

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

What perspective should we have when we read our bible? What should we be looking for?

Who is Paul speaking to here? Who is "strong" and who is "weak"?

In terms of quality and quantity, how is your personal time with Jesus?

How would we have pleasure through bearing with the failings of others?

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Bible Reading:

“The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business. Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”

James 1:9-12

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

What does it mean to be in a humble circumstance? Why would this be a high position for us?

Why would being rich mean you are in low position? What does it mean to be rich?

Are you distracted by your responsibilities? Are you just going through the motions?

What is the purpose of the sun to the flowers?

What is the crown of life?

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Bible Reading:

"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does."

James 1:5-8

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

How do you seek to end the trials and difficulties? Do you just want it to be over, or do you ask Jesus for wisdom to learn and grow and stand up under it?

Where do you go for comfort? Fulfillment? Wisdom?

Does Jesus get worn out by our questions? Does He hold things against us when we seek answers?

Shame, condemnation, and guilt, are not from Jesus.

Do you believe that Jesus not only can, but will give you wisdom?

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Bible Reading:

"James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings."

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

James 1:1-4

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Do you have a title? What responsibilities come with that title? Do you have pride in that title? What is the best title you can have?

What is the purpose of our trials, difficulties, and hardships?

How do you respond to trials, difficulties, and hardships? Do you look to be dissatisfied or do you look to learn and grow?

What is perseverance? What is the fruit of perseverance?

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Bible Reading:

"And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons:"

"“My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son.”"

"Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live! Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it."

Hebrews 12:5-11

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Do you find discipline encouraging? Why would discipline be encouraging?

What does it mean if we do not undergo discipline?

What is the end result of discipline? What does it produce?

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Bible Reading:

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."

"In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons:"

"“My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son.”"

Hebrews 12:1-6

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Do you discipline yourself so your Heavenly Father doesn't have to?

What are you enduring today? For what purpose?

During times of struggle, do you fix your eyes on Jesus?

During times of testing, do you focus on persevering, giving Jesus room to perfect your faith?

Do you feel shame when you fall? Does Jesus shame you when you fall? (Spoiler alert: The answer is "no".)

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Bible Reading:

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."

"In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood."

Hebrews 12:1-4

Scripture Reflections to Consider:Are you a disciple of Jesus Christ?

Who are the "great cloud of witnesses"?

What hinders you? Sin or not, what is holding you back from a closer relationship with Jesus?

What are your eyes fixed on?

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Bible Reading:

"For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."

Matthew 6:14-15

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Why would forgiveness be considered the single greatest attribute of any Christian?

Why is forgiveness difficult for people?

What are the two different kinds of forgiveness?

Do you want a Father in Heaven or a Grandfather in Heaven?

Where are our biggest opportunities for forgiveness?

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Bible Reading:

"Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men."

"At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him. You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned."

Titus 3:1-11

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

How do we experience relationship with our Heavenly Father?

What does it mean to be justified?

How would you describe eternal life?

What is the "trustworthy saying"?

What is described as profitable? What is described as unprofitable? Why the dichotomy?

How should we handle divisive people? Who are divisive people?

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Bible Reading:

"Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men."

"At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him. You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned."

Titus 3:1-11

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

What is the purpose behind the word "remind"?

What is slander? How have you slandered or been slandered?

What is grace? What is mercy?

What is the "Common Grace of God"?

What is the "washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit"?

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Bible Reading:

"If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."

Philippians 2:1-4

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

How well do you do encouraging others when you are in difficult circumstances?

How many denominations will there be in heaven?

To what purpose should we interpret the bible?

What adjustments can you make to do less out of selfish ambition? What can you do to focus more on others?

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Bible Reading:

““Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.’ But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.”

Matthew 5:33-37

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

What are careless words?

What is the problem with the phrase "to be honest…"?

What kind of swears do you use?

Consider the quality of speech from someone with good character. What are their mannerisms? What words do they use?

Do you have a habit of exaggerating?

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Bible Reading:

"Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape."

"But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Where do you currently find your peace? What makes you feel safe?

How would you act differently if you knew Jesus was returning today?

What are the two types of judgement?

How can you be more alert? More self-controlled? How can you have more light?

Let's be more encouraging. Who can you encourage today?

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Bible Reading:

"People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them."

Mark 10:13-16

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Do you have a heart to bring people to Jesus? How far are you willing to go?

Why did the disciples rebuke the people? Why was Jesus indignant?

What kind of effort do you make to bring your children to Jesus? To talk to your children about Jesus?

How do we receive the kingdom of God like a little child?

Do you go to the Father for his hand, or his face? Do you want to spend time with Jesus?

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Bible Reading:

"This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything."

"Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him. And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. Those who obey his commands live in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us."

1 John 3:16-24

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

What is not love? What is love? How do we walk out love like Jesus?

How much time do you spend in action and prayer for others?

Why do you believe in Jesus?

What is the sign of someone who has Christ living in them?

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Bible Reading:

““For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire men to work in his vineyard. He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard.”

““About the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing. He told them, ‘You also go and work in my vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went. “He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing. About the eleventh hour he went out and found still others standing around. He asked them, ‘Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing?’”

“‘Because no one has hired us,’ they answered.”

“He said to them, ‘You also go and work in my vineyard.’”

“When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the workers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last ones hired and going on to the first.’”

“The workers who were hired about the eleventh hour came and each received a denarius. So when those came who were hired first, they expected to receive more. But each one of them also received a denarius. When they received it, they began to grumble against the landowner. ‘These men who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said, ‘and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the work and the heat of the day.’”

“But he answered one of them, ‘Friend, I am not being unfair to you. Didn’t you agree to work for a denarius? Take your pay and go. I want to give the man who was hired last the same as I gave you. Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?’”

“So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

Matthew 20:1-16

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

What is the reason for the different hours in which Jesus hires the workers?

Why is everyone paid the same?

What would it be like to be one of these workers who was waiting for work? How long would you have waited?

What would have happened for the workers if they hadn't waited?

Are you in a season of waiting or working?

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Bible Reading:

"One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grainfields, and as his disciples walked along, they began to pick some heads of grain. The Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?”'

"He answered, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? In the days of Abiathar the high priest, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which is lawful only for priests to eat. And he also gave some to his companions.”"

"Then he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”"

Mark 2:23-28

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

What does it mean to believe in Jesus?

Are you walking through the grainfields with Jesus? Are you experiencing relationship with Jesus? How are you experiencing the presence of Jesus?

Are there parts of the bible you have been ignoring? Are there parts you have added to?

Where does Jesus point the Pharisees to? Where do you point people to?

What rules, regulations or habits have been keeping you from a close relationship with Jesus?

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Bible Reading:

"I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how orderly you are and how firm your faith in Christ is."

Colossians 2:1-5

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

How much do you struggle for those in the body of Christ? Who do you struggle for?

What do you struggle for? What is the end goal of your struggles?

How would you explain "the mystery of God" to someone?

What is the only way to truly know something? How are you walking this out?

What does it mean that Paul is present with them in spirit?

What do you delight in?

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Bible Reading:

"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross."

Colossians 1:15-20

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Who is Jesus? What has He done? When did He do it? Why did He do it?

How are we to live our lives in reflection of these things?

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Bible Reading:

"For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."

Ephesians 3:14-21

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

How do you posture yourself when you pray?

What kinds of prayers do you pray?

What is the purpose of Paul's prayer?

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Bible Reading:

"My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God."

Proverbs 2:1-5

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

What is the promise? What is it contingent on?

Do you store up the words of Jesus? What do you store up?

Do you have fear of the Lord? How can you better understand the fear of the Lord?

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Bible Reading:

"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

"Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings."

"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen."

1 Peter 5:6-11

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

What anxiety do you have that you haven't surrendered to Jesus?

What pride do you have that keeps you from humbling yourself before Jesus?

How could you be more self controlled?

How are you resisting the devil?

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Bible Reading:

"“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

Matthew 5:43-48

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

What sayings do you use that aren't found in the bible?

How ought we to act toward those who have wronged us?

Who do you show most of your love to? How could you grow in showing more love toward others?

Who do you greet?

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Bible Reading:

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

"Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this."

Isaiah 9:6-7

Happy birthday Lord Jesus!!

Our savior has been born. The prophecy has been fulfilled.

Come, Lord Jesus.

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Bible Reading:

"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”"

"Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,"

"“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”"

"When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”"

"So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told."

Luke 2:8-20

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

What can we glean from those at the inn who would not give up their room for Mary and Joseph?

Do you desire a visit from an angel?

Has the birth of Jesus Christ become commonplace to you?

Why did the Father choose to reveal the birth of our Savior to shepherds?

Do you hurry off to do the Word of God when you hear it?

Do you spread the Word of God when you hear it? How about the Word concerning Jesus? What do you spread?

Thank you for listening to this teaching from Kingdom Discipleship. Did you know that the only people to see Jesus on the day of his birth, besides his parents, was a group of shepherds tending their flocks? Would you like to see and experience Jesus today? Do you have the heart of a shepherd? Let’s open our bible to Luke chapter 2 and open up this amazing story of the first day of Jesus life.

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Bible Reading:

“In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commandments and regulations blamelessly. But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren; and they were both well along in years.”

“Once when Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And when the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were praying outside.”

“Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from birth. Many of the people of Israel will he bring back to the Lord their God. And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.””

“Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.””

“The angel answered, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news. And now you will be silent and not able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their proper time.””

“Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple. When he came out, he could not speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in the temple, for he kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak.”

“When his time of service was completed, he returned home. After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.””

Luke 1:5-25

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Are you upright in the sight of God? What does the Father see you do?

How is your character? What opportunities are you giving the Lord to work in your life?

How much time do you spend in prayer every day?

Are there parts of the bible, the Word of God, that you doubt?

When you are going through difficulty, or even through times of blessing, do you continue doing what you are supposed to do?

When the blessing comes, do you thank Jesus?

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Bible Reading:

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

"Do not be wise in your own eyes;fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones."

Proverbs 3:5-8

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Where does trusting in Jesus begin?

Is there any part of your heart that you have not given in trust to the Lord? What is tangled up in your heart that you need to give up to Jesus today?

How do you lean on your own understanding? Do you look to fit the bible to your life, or do you look to fit your life to the bible?

How often do you invite Jesus into your moment by moment, day by day decisions?

What does it mean to fear the Lord?

What kind of health and nourishment are the Proverbs talking about? How do we get this health and nourishment?

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Bible Reading:

"This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly."

"But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”"

"All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”—which means, “God with us.”"

"When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus."

Matthew 1:18-25

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

How do you respond when you believe you've been wronged? Do you have a heart for the other person?

Why did the Lord choose to appear to Joseph and Mary separately?

What problems do you have that Jesus is allowing in your life today?

Bible Reading:

"So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law."

"The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God."

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other."

Galatians 5:16-26

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

What does it mean to live by the Spirit?

What does it mean to be "born again"?

What does the Spirit want you to do? What does the sinful nature want you to do? What do you want to do?

What does it mean to no longer be "under law"?

How much is your life characterized by the fruit of the Spirit? Walk through each of the nine qualities. How do you do in each of them?

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Bible Reading:

"Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory."

"We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me."

Colossians 1:24-29

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Do you rejoice in suffering? How do you endure suffering?

Do you present the word of God in its fullness? Do you present the word of God?

Who are the saints?

What do you admonish? What do you teach?

Bible Reading:

"Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, “With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man.” Later she gave birth to his brother Abel."

"Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. But Abel brought fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast."

"Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it.”"

Genesis 4:1-7

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Do you give your first and best to Jesus?

Do you have unchecked sin in your life? Where is the Holy Spirit convicting you?

What is the difference between being blessed and being saved?

Are you reluctant to share the truth?

Bible Reading:

"While he was still speaking a crowd came up, and the man who was called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”"

"When Jesus’ followers saw what was going to happen, they said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?” And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear."

"But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him."

"Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders, who had come for him, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come with swords and clubs? Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on me. But this is your hour—when darkness reigns.”"

Luke 22:47-53

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Do you have an unhealthy desire for control?

How do you respond to unreasonableness? Hostility?

Do you try to be a blessing, even to those who don't think well of you?

Bible Reading:

"Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground."

"When he rose from prayer and went back to the disciples, he found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow. “Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.”"

Luke 22:39-46

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Do you have a place you go to pray? Do you have a daily lifestyle of prayer? Are you earnest when you pray?

How do you perform in the face of temptation? What are you most tempted by?

How much do you have to have your way? How much do you like having your way?

Are your prayers answered in the way you expect?

Get up and pray.

"“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”"

"Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

(John 14:1-6)

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

How is your heart troubled? What do you trust in?

What determines our reward in heaven?

How often do you go to Jesus with confusing questions? Are you reluctant to bring your questions to Jesus?

Bible Reading:

Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Who do people say I am?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.” Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about him. 

He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter. “Get behind me, Satan!” he said. “You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.” 

(Mark 8:27-38)

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Who do you say Jesus is? Who is Jesus to you? Have you prayed to receive Jesus?

Is there anything in the bible that you are consciously avoiding? Is there a hard teaching that you are reluctant to obey?

What does it mean to deny yourself?

What is your cross?

How are you holding onto your life? How do you lose it?

Bible Reading:

The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. “Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” They discussed this with one another and said, “It is because we have no bread.” Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked them: “Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Are your hearts hardened? Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear? And don’t you remember? When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many basketfuls of pieces did you pick up?” “Twelve,” they replied. “And when I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many basketfuls of pieces did you pick up?” They answered, “Seven.” He said to them, “Do you still not understand?” (Mark 8:14-21)

Scripture Reflections to Consider:

Why did the disciples miss what Jesus was trying to teach?

What are ways we are like the Pharisees?

How could you have a better personal devotion to Jesus?

Where are you missing the meaning of the word of God?

Matthew 5:13-16

How can you be the "salt" of the earth?

What are the qualities of being the "light" of the world?

How much do you bring Jesus into your conversations?

How are you living for Jesus today?

Never stop talking about Jesus.

How much of your life is characterized by thanksgiving?

Do you have a quality of faith that people talk about?

How often are you in prayer?

Do you have a heart to preach the Gospel?

What exchange is the heart of the Christian gospel?

Romans 1:1-7

How are you a servant? Who do you serve? What do you serve?

How much time do you spend in being a minister for Christ Jesus?

We are all called to belong to Jesus Christ.

Luke 12:13-21

Apparently there are multiple kinds of greed. Is there a kind of greed in your life? Do you struggle with a type of greed?

Does your ground produce a good crop? What are you doing with it?

How are you blessing others with what you have?

How much of your time, energy, and money goes into storing things up for this life compared to advancing the Kingdom of God?

Philemon 1:8-25

How often do you appeal on the basis of love, compared to commanding or being overbearing?

We want to be a blessing to others. What is the best way we can do this?

Why is Onesimus called "formerly useless"?

Is there anyone in your life you can call "your very heart"?

What are you in chains for? The gospel? Or something else?

Do you have a heart of restoration and forgiveness?

Where are you bringing benefit in the Lord Jesus Christ?

Compared to Paul, what is your focus on when you are going through difficulty?

What is the importance of grace and peace?

Do you have a lifestyle of thanking Jesus?

Are you active in sharing your faith?

Romans 12:9-21

Why is it important to be sincere?

Let's be sincere. Which of these qualities do you do well? Which do you need to work on?

What is Jesus calling you to work on today?

Romans 12:3-8

How do you think of yourself? Too much? Too little?

What's the difference between making judgments and being judgmental? How do we have "sober judgment"?

What gifts have Jesus given you? How are you using the gifts Jesus has given you?

Romans 12:1-2

What is "the Lord's mercy" that Paul is writing about?

What is a living sacrifice? How are you walking out being a living sacrifice?

How can you have a lifestyle full of worship?

What is the pattern of this world? How do you live in the pattern of this world?

How do you renew your mind? What's the greatest tool available to you for renewing your mind?

Phillipians 3:10-16

Do you want to know Christ? How does your life reflect this desire?

How do you experience the power of the resurrection of Christ?

How are you living out your current revelation?

Phillipians 3:1-9

How much time do you spend rejoicing in Jesus?

Do you have a lifestyle of repeating the word of God, safeguarding the word of God?

Have you put your faith entirely in Jesus?

Do you look at your past, everything that hasn't come from Christ, as trash?

John 6:5-14

When have you focused on the natural things rather than Jesus? When have you been more concerned about what you lack rather than being thankful for what you have?

Order must come before the blessing. How are you bringing order to disorder in your life?

Are you responsible with your blessings, using them to bless others?

2 Timothy 3:1-9

Who was this text written about? Where do these people find their identity? Where do you find your identity?

What does it mean to be born again?

Do you struggle with any of the qualities listed here? Are growing in these qualities, or are you convicted and working to rid yourself of these qualities?

What worldly things do you love more than Jesus?

How is your life marked by forgiveness? How does your lifestyle reflect this?

1 John 2:15-17

A relationship with God starts when you receive Jesus Christ.

How do you struggle with living in the world more than living in the love of our Father?

Are you spending too much time with your hobbies such that it takes away from time you should be spending with Jesus?

Lust can take many forms. What are you craving more than you should? What is taking the place of Jesus in your life?

How do you walk in the love of the Father?

Luke 15:25-32

Why was the older son angry? Where in your life have you been angry like the older son?

When someone repents, be excited now, there will be time for accountability later.

Are you critical of others' mistakes?

What is the difference between making a judgement and being judgemental?

The more intimately you walk with the Father, the more he will come to you.

Luke 15:17-24

What is the purpose of repentance?

Where are you spending your time, talents and treasures?

What direction are you heading in? Do you have forward movement? Are you giving Jesus something to work with?

How do you identify people by their weaknesses? How do you have compassion for people who repent?

What was the father’s response when his son repented and came back? How will our Heavenly Father respond when we repent?

Luke 15:11-17

The only way God is our Father is if we have received Jesus as our Lord and Savior.

We have an inheritance both in this life and the next. Why would we be given an inheritance while we are still alive?

How are we misusing our inheritance?

Are you trying to make things right through worldly means rather than running back to Jesus?