Discernment Read Acts 5: 1-11.

1. Have you considered, when you aren’t truthful, you are more importantly lying to God?

2. In what ways will this new understanding affect you?

Shepherding

Read Ephesians 4: 11-16.

1. What stands out to you in these verses?

2. How will you continue to move forward toward maturity in Christ?

Hospitality

Read Hebrews 13: 1-3, 1 Peter 4: 7-11 & Romans 12: 9-13.

1. When have you not felt welcomed?

2. When have you set aside your own needs or wants and intentionally made another comfortable in church, in a missional outreach, or ministry?

3. What did you receive in your heart, mind and soul?

Mercy

Read Luke 10: 25-27 & Matthew 25: 31-46.

1. What stands out to you?

2. What are ways you can exhibit this gift, even if it isn’t a spiritual gift you have?

Prayer for the Week:

Deep, flowing mystery of God, gentle, life-giving grace of God, we ask that you immerse your Holy Spirit within us. We trust your Spirit's calling in us. Help us to follow and serve you, in the living, breathing spirit of Christ. Amen.