DNA Of A Dangerous Church - Day 14
Day 14 - Thursday, August 29
Read Philippians 2
Highlight
If you read verse 12 too quickly, you might misread what Paul is saying when he says “continue to work out your salvation…” He is not saying that salvation is attained through work. Rather he is using “works” in a positive sense, because of your faith and love for Christ - do “His works.” Live out your faith by doing the things Jesus has done for you. Jesus said “everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35). Therefore, the works Paul is speaking about are the attributes of Christ - working in the Spirits humility, love, and grace. Not for our own glory, but for the glory of our Savior who poured Himself out.
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 Philippians 2
Highlight
If you read verse 12 too quickly, you might misread what Paul is saying when he says “continue to work out your salvation…” He is not saying that salvation is attained through work. Rather he is using “works” in a positive sense, because of your faith and love for Christ - do “His works.” Live out your faith by doing the things Jesus has done for you. Jesus said “everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35). Therefore, the works Paul is speaking about are the attributes of Christ - working in the Spirits humility, love, and grace. Not for our own glory, but for the glory of our Savior who poured Himself out.
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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