"What If I Am Scared?"
Since the day I was born I have wanted to do something that made a difference. I don’t think that’s out of the ordinary, I believe most people want to do something that changes the world or at least one person's world. It’s something that is naturally embedded in our DNA by God. We can’t escape it. A great example of this is the question, what do you want to be when you grow up?.... (Continue Reading Here)
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
Connect: Luke 1:26-45
Discover:
Read Chapter 3 of Quest 52
Respond:
- After reading Chapter 3, what similarities did you see between your situation and Mary’s? Have you answered God’s call?
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18
Connect: Isaiah 9
Discover:
- In what verses do you discover the “Christmas story?”
- What descriptions of Jesus are found in this prophecy in Isaiah 9?
- What hope can God’s people have in these verses?
- Why was the Lord angry against Israel? What did the prophecy say would happen because of these things?
Respond:
- How does Jesus fulfilling these prophecies affect your life?
- Is there anything in your life that you have not repented for? Why or why not?
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19
Connect: Colossians 1
Discover:
- In verse 15, what image of God comes to mind? What does “firstborn over all creation” mean?
- After reading verse 16, can you see that Jesus was created and the creator for our world and the spiritual world? How is Jesus the KEY to all things?
- What does “He is before all things” mean in verse 17? Verse 17 says that in Him all things hold together, what would happen if Jesus did not exist for us? Would there be hope?
- What do these verses say about the eternal Christ?
Respond:
- How is Jesus the KEY in your life?
- What eternal hope do you have with Christ?
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20
Connect: Luke 1:26-45
Discover:
- Who are the heroes in your life that led you to a place where you could believe? These could be family members, mentors, or peers.
- If you were Mary, what would be your greatest concerns about accepting God’s call? What are your greatest concerns about your own calling?
- What is God calling you to do with your life to bring him glory?
- What are the obstacles keeping you from your next step in fulfilling God’s plan for you?
Respond:
- Write down what you think your calling is. Why? What are you doing to pursue this calling?
- How can you be bold for Christ today? Write down one goal you want to complete for God today.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 21
Connect: Hebrews 1
Discover:
- When reading verse 3, replace the word “Son” with “Sun.” We as mere humans can put Jesus’ role in perspective to our human need for the sun’s light and warmth to sustain life on earth. After reading the verse with the image of the SUN as the radiance of God’s glory and sustaining all things, now read it with SON and feel how much more powerful Christ is vs the sun. We actually need Jesus more than we need the sun!
- Verse 3 also states that God sustains all things by His Word–If literally all things of this world are sustained by His Words, then how important is it for His creation to know, love, and follow His words on a daily basis? Is this something you strive to do each day?
- The last part of verse 3 talks about “the Majesty”… who is this referring to? Why do you believe the author chose to use the word Majesty?
Respond:
- Verse 3 said that Jesus provided purification for sin–this means we have the option to accept his gift; have you accepted his purification gift? Why or why not?
- If God is the Majesty, how are we to view Him? How respectful are you of God’s majesty?
SATURDAY, JANUARY 22
Connect: Revelation 1
Discover:
- Reread verse 8, what does Alpha and Omega mean?
- How can the Lord God be “who is and who was?” vs 8
- What does God mean when he said, “who is to come?” What should we expect?
- God refers to Himself as “the Almighty”–why is this important?
Respond:
- Do you believe verse 8? Why or why not?
- How can you as a Christ follower be emboldened by verse 8?
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23
Connect: Matthew 5
Discover:
- Define mercy. Define merciful. If we are to show mercy, then what does this look like in our daily lives?
- If we don’t show mercy, will God withhold mercy from us?
- What does pure in heart mean? Vs 8 What does pure in heart look like towards others?
Respond:
- Is there someone you’re withholding mercy? Why or why not?
- Are you living a life pure in heart? What sins cause you to stumble towards this goal? Pray God reveals more ways for you to become pure in heart.