Transformation Journal 2006

We continue the journey together as a congregation with the focus this year being on discipleship. During the Summer we'll learn about discipleship through Micah 6:8.

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Micah 6:8
Readings for:	6/19-24 \| 6/26-7/1 \| 7/3-8 \| 7/10-15 \| 7/17-22

June 19 - 24
Monday	1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13	What was God communicating by passing over all of Jesse's sons before selecting David to be anointed King?
Tuesday	Mark 4:26-29	What does it say about God, and what does it say about us, that God's kingdom will come about in God's own power and timing?
Wednesday	Ezekiel 17:22-24, Mark 4:30-34	How do you connect these two readings? What might they say about the identity of Jesus?
Thursday	2 Corinthians 5:11 - 6:2	Did you know that the VA Synod mission is based on this passage: "Ambassadors for Christ: God making his appeal through us?" In what ways are you an ambassador for Jesus?
Friday	John 3:1-17	What does it mean to be born from above?
Saturday	Mark 3:31-35	Describe Jesus' "family values."

June 26 - July 1
Monday	Job 38:1-11	What is God trying to teach Job about his divine nature? What kind of questions do you ask God when you don't understand the circumstances in your life?
Tuesday	Psalm 23	What is your favorite verse in this psalm? Why?
Wednesday	Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32	What do you think about the statement that introduces the song: Praise You in This Storm: "Sometimes God calms our storms. Sometimes He chooses to ride them with us."
Thursday	2 Corinthians 6:1-13	By what standards do you gauge success? What is success for the apostle Paul?
Friday	Mark 4:35-41	How did the disciples' fear of the storm differ from their fear of Jesus after he calmed the storm?
Saturday	2 Corinthians 12:7b-10	How in your life have you learned that God's grace is sufficient, and that God's power is most evident in your weakness?

July 3 - 8
Monday	Deuteronomy 10:12-22	What kind of relationship does God want with his people? What kind of life does God want for his people?
Tuesday	Psalm 146	What does God seem to be most concerned about?
Wednesday	Luke 4:16-30	How does Jesus understand his mission?
Thursday	Proverbs 31:8-9	In what ways can you speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves?
Friday	Isaiah 42:1-9	In what ways does Jesus fulfill this portrayal of God's servant?
Saturday	Luke 1:46-55	Of the attributes of God celebrated in Mary's song, which do you appreciate the most? Which challenges you the most?

July 10 - 15
Monday	Genesis 12:1-9	In what way has the rest of the world been blessed through the blessing of Abram? In what ways has God blessed others through blessing you?
Tuesday	John 13:1-20	Why is service a primary characteristic of God's kingdom?
Wednesday	Acts 4:32-37	What enabled this early Christian community to care for those in need?
Thursday	Luke 10:25-37	With whom do you identify in this story? How does the parable define "mercy" and "neighbor?"
Friday	Matthew 5:14-16	What are possible ways for Peace Lutheran Church to be a light for its neighborhood?
Saturday	Matthew 25:31-46	List other needs (besides food, clothing, visiting, etc.) that Jesus may call you to help with in the life of another person.

July 17 - 22
Monday	1 Peter 5:1-11	What are important qualities for Christian leaders?
Tuesday	Matthew 18:1-4	What are some differences between being "childlike" and "childish?"
Wednesday	Philippians 2:1-11	How is the "mind of Christ" developed within us?
Thursday	Mark 10:35-45	What does being a "slave of all" mean to you?
Friday	John 13:1-17	Cite examples of washing one another's feet today. What would it mean in your life to practice foot-washing in your daily relationships?
Saturday	Luke 6:20-26	Where do you find yourself in these lists of blessings and woes?