Additional Scripture References:
1 Timothy 1:15
Study Questions:
1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?
2. When was the last time you were heart broken over your own selfishness and vein conceit? When was the last time you were painfully aware that your brokenness was effecting those around you? Ask God to make you aware and then to comfort you in the love of Christ.
3. Take some time and reflect on your heart. In what way or ways could your heart be served? Could you answer that question for your spouse or your best friend or family member? Do you have relationships close enough that you could serve someone’s heart? Why or why not?
Emptied
December 11, 2016 • Michael McCracken
Additional Scripture References:
Revelation 5:2-14; 2 Timothy 2:26; Romans 8:7-8; Matthew 11:11; Luke 7:47
Study Questions:
1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?
2. Considering the wisdom of God and the mind of Christ displayed in the incarnation of Christ what areas of your own mind and wisdom need to be renewed?
3. What does your life tend to look like when you are erecting your own kingdom? What fruit comes from this? Given the mind of Christ what are some practical ways we can usher in His Kingdom into our lives and the lives of others?
Exalted
December 18, 2016 • Michael McCracken
Additional Scripture References:
Luke 22:26-27; Matthew 6:20-21; Isaiah 45:23-25
Study Questions:
1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you?
2. How do we live when we truly believe that this life isn’t all there is AND that what is to come is unimaginably great?
3. What are some practical ways or pointers that we would see in our life if our hearts mirrored God’s heart for the world to worship Jesus above all?
