Week 10
Bible Reading
Daily readings from the last week:
John 19 - Acts4
Reflect
What stood out to you from your daily readings over the last week? Any questions?
How did you go with what you said you’d do last week?
Discuss
Have someone read the passage and use the SOAP method to explore the text:
S - Scripture (read scripture together)
O - Observe (what do we see? What does it make us think?)
A - Apply (what does this mean for my life?)
P - Pray (pray together)
Don’t Miss
Family: In first century Israel, family bonds were incredibly strong. Many would say Jesus was dishonouring his mother and brothers by saying they’re the same as anyone else who follows them, but in reality he’s opening his arms wider in welcome to say that anyone who follows him becomes part of his closest family! To be a follower of Jesus is to join his family, to become his brother and sister, and to enjoy the affections that flow from such a relationship with him, and with every other follower of Jesus Christ.
What would prioritising time with your Christian family look like for you?
Have you considered joining both small and large weekly Christian gatherings? (e.g. At The Street this would look like a Life Group and a Sunday worship service)
What do you need to do to make that a reality?
Learn
We are continuing to explore the acronym BLESS today. As we pray, listen and eat with others, they will inevitably share a need or a way in which you can help them, a way you can Serve them. That’s what the first S in BLESS stands for - Serve. Jesus modeled service at the Last Supper by washing his disciples’ feet, showing there is nothing too low for one of his followers to do for others in love. Is there an opportunity for you to serve someone that has come up recently?
Pray
Pray about any opportunities you have this week to serve others. If there isn’t one, pray that God would give you an opportunity.
Pray about the other things that have stood out to you today.
Next Steps
How will you keep your eyes and ears open for opportunities to serve in the coming week?
Who are you going to tell about what you’ve been learning?
Daily readings for this week: Acts 5-11