September 21-27

September 21: Luke 4
Jesus was tempted just like you and I. Luke 4:13 says 'the devil left him until an opportune time'.

What opportune times does the devil try to tempt you?
How can you avoid putting yourself in those situations?

September 22: Luke 5
Luke 5:16 says Jesus went off by himself to find a quiet place to pray. Do you find it difficult to find a place/time to pray? What are some things you do to help you? Check out amazing blog about making prayer central to life.
http://www.aholyexperience.com/2009/09/how-to-build-house-of-prayer.html

September 23: Luke 6
Luke 6:12: Again we see Jesus alone praying all night before he makes a major decision. I don't have a question here. I just wanted to point it out after yesterday!
Anyways...what I really wanted to talk about was Sabbaths.
What does Sabbath mean to you?
Are you careful to protect it in your own life?
Interested in reading more? Check this:
http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/Sermons/ByDate/1985/510_Remember_the_Sabbath_Day_to_Keep_it_Holy/

September 24: Luke 7
Jesus says who has the biggest debt canceled loves more. This feels true for me for sure. When I felt most convicted and forgiven, my love increases.
Write privately about a time you felt most forgiven by God.

September 25: Luke 8
How do we ensure our hearts are 'good soil'?
What are things that could 'choke' Gods word in our lives?

September 26: Luke 9
Jesus goes off to pray by himself again...just sayin. This is what we call a 'theme' this week!
What does it mean to 'take up your cross'?
Does being a Christian ever seem to hard?
How can we encourage one another?

***Also hardcore readers...How awesome is this bible reading plan? I love how it ties the word and precepts of God all together. Example from today: Ezra 2-3 describes people celebrating the 'Feast of Tabernacle'. Psalms 113-118 were the songs traditionally sung at this feast!
BONUS PRIZE THIS WEEK: WHAT IS THE FEAST OF TABERNACLE????

September 27: Luke 10
Mary & Martha...who do you relate to more?
Do you find it easier to DO things for God? Or to sit with him and LISTEN?
God does want us to serve him, but from a place of total dependence on him, and he wants us to HEAR him first. To me that was the strongest theme this week. We need to make time and space to hear from God, before we run out and serve him.

PRIZE QUESTION: What are some changes you are going to make in your life that will equip you to hear from God on a more regular basis? Or how are you going to add more prayer to your life? Comment below and we will randomly draw a winner!