Growing Deeply

Sunday Sermon

a daily scripture guide

Week of September 21 September 26

MONDAY: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Variety is the spice of life

REFLECTION: The diversity among the gifts is what makes church and
life so exciting! It reminds me of Lawrys seasoned salt. Its not just
salt; it has a blend of other spices making it delicious.
ACTION: Think of the people in your family. What gifts do they bring to
Gods church? Make time to share what you see in them.
TUESDAY: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Holy Spirit activates gifts
REFLECTION: Develop a relationship with the Holy Spirit. Why? Because
it is the Spirit who activates the gifts in you.
PRAY: Read John 14 to learn about the character of the Holy Spirit.
WEDNESDAY: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 The gift is given
REFLECTION: Looking at the menu of gifts, it would be culturally
acceptable for us to choose which ones wed prefer, right? However, the
gifts, like grace, are given to us.
CAUTION: Comparing your gifts to others may cause ungratefulness.
PRAYER: Like a kid on Christmas Day, may I open and receive my gifts. Then
may I enjoy them as I share with others. Lord, I receive your gifts and joy!

Gifted for Mission - September 20

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12, selected verses (MSG)

What I want to talk about now is the various ways Gods Spirit gets
worked into our lives. This is complex and often misunderstood, but I
want you to be informed and knowledgeable. Remember how you were
when you didnt know God, led from one phony god to another, never
knowing what you were doing, just doing it because everybody else did
it? Its different in this life. God wants us to use our intelligence, to
seek to understand as well as we can... Gods various gifts are handed
out everywhere; but they all originate in Gods Spirit. Gods various
ministries are carried out everywhere; but they all originate in Gods
Spirit. Gods various expressions of power are in action everywhere; but
God himself is behind it all. Each person is given something to do that
shows who God is: Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits. All kinds
of things are handed out by the Spirit, and to all kinds of people! The
variety is wonderful...

My Notes:

THURSDAY: Mark 14:3-9 Jesus hanging out with lepers

REFLECTION: Before we get to the story, it is important to note that Jesus
is being hosted by one who is left out, thought to be the least a leper.
PRAYER: For the lost, least, last and leper among us Lord, hear our prayer.
FRIDAY: Mark 14:3-9 Breaking!
REFLECTION: Broken things tend to have less value in our society. Think
about what broken means in this story.
PRAYER: As scary and vulnerable as it is, may I see my own brokenness
and seek you for healing.
SATURDAY: Mark 14:3-9 Scolding and shaming
REFLECTION: Imagine how the woman felt when the people scolded her.
Was she shamed? Was she resolute? How do you respond to scolding or
shaming situations?
PRAYER: Words hurt! Jesus, may I speak with wisdom, love and care. May your
words be like a balm over the negative words that have been spoken to me.
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