Lectionary: Pentecost 23
Daily Devotional/Group Discussion Questions
We are not called to live idly, but rather to live as followers of Christ: risk takers, merciful and loving. This week, see what we are called to while we wait for the Lord’s second coming.
Daily prayer: Pray through Philippians 1:21. What does this verse mean to you?
Mon. Nov 6
Read Matthew 25:1-13. What made the foolish ladies foolish? The wise ladies wise? Who is the bridegroom? What does this parable call us to do?
Tue. Nov 7
Read Matthew 25:14-30. A talent is worth about 1 years wages. What are you investing your time into? Are you putting it to good use, or burying it away?
Wed. Nov 8
Read Amos 5:18-24 . The people of this passage put on a good show, but are they really doing what they’re called to? What warning does this give us today?
Thurs. Nov 9
Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. What promise do we receive here? How does this impact you today?
Fri. Nov 10
Read Acts 1:1-11 and Ephesians 2:1-10.. The disciples and us live in the same time period, that being post ascension. Now that Christ has risen, how can we live out all that Christ has taught us? What does it mean to be alive in Christ?
Sat. Nov 11
Read Romans 6. What freedom does this chapter bring you today? How has God shown you love through that freedom?