DNA Of A Dangerous Church - Day 05
Day 05 - Friday, August 16
Read Galatians 5
Highlight
Paul makes a powerful statement in Galatians 5:6, “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love”. He urges the Galatians to use their freedom not for self-indulgence but to serve one another humbly in love. The church is a people called to represent Jesus to the world. Living by the Spirit and exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit is how we do this. This fruit, no longer the law, is what sets us apart. When we love, serve, and care for one another, we show the world what Jesus is like. That kind of love, lived out in community, is dangerous in the best sense of the word…it changes lives for eternity.
Reflection & Prayer
For this reading plan we will be using a tool to guide our study of Scripture that’s called the S.O.A.P. Method. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. We recommend you use a journal with this method and write out your thoughts on each of these areas for each day of reading. It doesn’t have to be long-winded and you don’t need a fancy journal. But for anyone that has not journaled before, the benefit is that it often helps us focus and avoid distractions during prayer and Bible study.
S.O.A.P. Method
Scripture - Pick a verse or two that stood out to you and write it in your journal. Be looking for a “Holy Spirit Highlight.” What did you read and think “I needed to hear that” or felt like it was written just for you?
Observation - Now write some observations about the verse(s) or passage. What is this passage or verse saying about God? About people? How is Jesus revealed in these verses?
Application - Now write a few sentences on how this passage applies to your life. Is there truth about God that you are to believe? Is the Holy Spirit convicting you of something you need to do or stop doing in light of God’s truth? Who could you share this story with and how God is speaking to you about it this week?
Prayer - Now write out a prayer to God in response to this Scripture. Be honest and express your heart to Him. God always listens and He delights in your prayers (Psalm 34:15; Proverbs 15:8).
Read Galatians 5
Highlight
Paul makes a powerful statement in Galatians 5:6, “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love”. He urges the Galatians to use their freedom not for self-indulgence but to serve one another humbly in love. The church is a people called to represent Jesus to the world. Living by the Spirit and exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit is how we do this. This fruit, no longer the law, is what sets us apart. When we love, serve, and care for one another, we show the world what Jesus is like. That kind of love, lived out in community, is dangerous in the best sense of the word…it changes lives for eternity.
Reflection & Prayer
For this reading plan we will be using a tool to guide our study of Scripture that’s called the S.O.A.P. Method. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. We recommend you use a journal with this method and write out your thoughts on each of these areas for each day of reading. It doesn’t have to be long-winded and you don’t need a fancy journal. But for anyone that has not journaled before, the benefit is that it often helps us focus and avoid distractions during prayer and Bible study.
S.O.A.P. Method
Scripture - Pick a verse or two that stood out to you and write it in your journal. Be looking for a “Holy Spirit Highlight.” What did you read and think “I needed to hear that” or felt like it was written just for you?
Observation - Now write some observations about the verse(s) or passage. What is this passage or verse saying about God? About people? How is Jesus revealed in these verses?
Application - Now write a few sentences on how this passage applies to your life. Is there truth about God that you are to believe? Is the Holy Spirit convicting you of something you need to do or stop doing in light of God’s truth? Who could you share this story with and how God is speaking to you about it this week?
Prayer - Now write out a prayer to God in response to this Scripture. Be honest and express your heart to Him. God always listens and He delights in your prayers (Psalm 34:15; Proverbs 15:8).
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