Friday, April 27, 2012

Week 5 - Part 6 of 6

Share with the group in what way will you be "radically" obedient this week to the command: "Pray then like this . . ."

(Some Suggestions are listed below) 1. List people you know that, for them, the prayer for "daily bread" is very real. Pray for them.

2. Make a personal list of "debts" for which you need(ed) forgiveness. How does knowing Jesus’ has forgiven you impact how you view others who may have wronged you?

3. What "evils" are present in your world where you might bring "heaven to earth"?

4. Who do you know that needs to feel heaven’s impact in their life? Pray for them and see how God might use you to answer that prayer.

Week 5 - Part 5 of 6

How does the word "our" and "us" throughout the prayer change how you view this prayer and/or what you are praying for?

Week 5 - Part 4 of 6

In Luke’s version (Luke 11:1-4) the disciples ask Jesus to teach them to pray. What does this indicate about prayer to you?

Week 5 - Part 3 of 6

How does Jesus’ teaching on prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 help us find our way in prayer?

Week 5 - Part 2 of 6

Jesus said, "Pray . . ." It is a simple command. What are our excuses for not praying?

Week 5 - Living an Epic Life (April 22-28) Part 1 of 6

Do you feel like you’re living a "Volvo" life? Yes, no and explain why . . .

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Week 4 - Part 6 of 6

  1. Radical Obedience:



    Share with the group in what way will you be “radically” obedient this week to the command: “Do not worry about your life . . .” 

    Some Suggestions are listed below: 

    1. Jesus said to “look at the birds.” Why not do that? And write down how reflecting on their work ethic but lack of worry can help you. 

    2. Jesus said to “see the flowers.” Why not do that? How can their lack of worry about their appearance help you reduce the “wants” in your life and any worries you have about having enough? 

    3. Make a list of the things in life that worry you the most. How many of them are things that are “whattifs” that may never happen? Then commit to living one day at a time, the best you can. Write out a prayer of commitment to this kind of living.