Read Galatians 3:23-29. What does it mean to be "clothed in Christ"? Does that mean we can take off our Christ jacket anytime we don't feel like wearing it? That's probably not the point Paul is trying to make here. When we put on clothes, people see us differently. What colors and styles we choose make us look different to the people around us.
How does Christ make us look different to those around us?
Do the clothes of Christ make us look gaudy to others, or do they make us appear humble?
Do the clothes of Christ separate us from those who suffer or help them see us as a fellow traveler on the way?
The Church: April 11
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Holy Week: April 16
Read Isaiah 53. Jesus is inviting us to walk in light and have fullness of life through the forgiveness of our sins. However, oftentimes we try to isolate ourselves from God or from others. Maybe we are anxious that we're not enough or we're ashamed of decisions we've made. If we focus on our sin, shame, or unworthiness, we stay in the darkness, but that's not what God wants for us. Read the text carefully again and see what word or phrase sticks out to you. Why do you think that is meaningful to you? What are the parallels between the Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53 and Jesus?
Holy Week: April 15
Read Luke 23:1-56. The very people who should have understood and rejoiced at Jesus' coming are the ones shouting for His death. The religious leaders cannot acknowledge Jesus' identity because He does not fit within their expectations. Read the text carefully again and see what word or phrase sticks out to you. Why do you think that is meaningful to you? In what ways do you struggle to accept Jesus' authority in your life because He calls you to live in challenging ways?