DNA Of A Dangerous Church - Day 12
Day 12 - Tuesday, August 27
Read Ephesians 6
Highlight
Paul closes the letter to Ephesus by bringing the audience back to the heavenly realm that he mentions earlier in the letter. He teaches them how they can prepare themselves for the spiritual battle that is going on around them. Paul uses the metaphor of dressing for this spiritual battle with common pieces of armor. The virtues the armor represents - truth, righteousness, the Gospel, faith, salvation, the word of God, and prayer - are what the whole letter is about. Both in our daily lives and in the spiritual battle around us, Paul is reminding the church that these virtues sets Christians apart, and how others should be seeing Christ through us.
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 6
Highlight
Paul closes the letter to Ephesus by bringing the audience back to the heavenly realm that he mentions earlier in the letter. He teaches them how they can prepare themselves for the spiritual battle that is going on around them. Paul uses the metaphor of dressing for this spiritual battle with common pieces of armor. The virtues the armor represents - truth, righteousness, the Gospel, faith, salvation, the word of God, and prayer - are what the whole letter is about. Both in our daily lives and in the spiritual battle around us, Paul is reminding the church that these virtues sets Christians apart, and how others should be seeing Christ through us.
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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