DNA Of A Dangerous Church - Day 11
Day 11 - Monday, August 26
Read Ephesians 5
Highlight
Paul gives practical application on how to live a life in Christ Jesus. He explains that as a Christ follower you should now live “as dearly loved children and walk in the ways of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up… (vv. 1-2),” because that is exactly who you are.
As a brother and sister in Christ, we are to live in a way that is countercultural. Paul reminds the people in Ephesus that God has called them higher, He has called us all higher. In fact, we are to “live as children of the light…and find out what pleases the Lord” (vv 8,10). Jesus treated others with respect, kindness, truth, and grace. Now as His followers, we are called to live the same path.
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 Ephesians 5
Highlight
Paul gives practical application on how to live a life in Christ Jesus. He explains that as a Christ follower you should now live “as dearly loved children and walk in the ways of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up… (vv. 1-2),” because that is exactly who you are.
As a brother and sister in Christ, we are to live in a way that is countercultural. Paul reminds the people in Ephesus that God has called them higher, He has called us all higher. In fact, we are to “live as children of the light…and find out what pleases the Lord” (vv 8,10). Jesus treated others with respect, kindness, truth, and grace. Now as His followers, we are called to live the same path.
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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