Transformation Journal 2006

We continue the journey together as a congregation with the focus this year being on discipleship. During the next few weeks we'll learn about our relationship to God through worship. The series is based loosely on The Unquenchable Worshipper by Matt Redman.

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Readings
for:

8/12-13 | 8/19-20 | 8/26-27 | 9/2-3 | 9/10-11 | 9/16-17 | 9/23-24

8/12-13	The Undone Worshipper - Isaiah 6:1-8
Monday	Psalm 100	What are some of the reasons the psalmist gives praise to God? What reason most motivates you to praise God?
Tuesday	Isaiah 6:1-8	Have you had an experience in which you realized the holiness of God and your own unworthiness?
Wednesday	Psalm 51:10-12, 15-17	In what kind of sacrifices does the Lord delight? What does a "broken spirit" and a "contrite heart" look like?
Thursday	Luke 18:9-14	What does Jesus teach about worship and prayer in this parable? When have you been like the Pharisee? Like the tax collector?
Friday	Psalm 148	Have you had an experience when you felt as if other parts of God's creation were joining together in the symphony of praise?
Saturday	Revelation 5:11-14	Why does music seem to be an essential component of worship? When do you most lose yourself in worship of God?

8/19-20	The Undivided Worshipper - Luke 10:38-42
Monday	Psalm 86:1-13	What does the psalmist ask of the Lord? What is an undivided heart?
Tuesday	Deuteronomy 6:1-9	What is the most important legacy we can give our children?
Wednesday	John 2:13-17	Why is Jesus angry? How is his anger a sign of his undivided heart?
Thursday	Luke 10:38-42	What is the "better portion" or "main course" in your life? With what worries and distractions do you struggle?
Friday	John 4:19-26	What do you think Jesus means when he teaches that God is interested in worshippers who worship in spirit and truth?
Saturday	Matthew 5:8 and James 1:22-27	What does a "pure heart" look like in one's daily life?

8/26-27	The Undignified Worshipper - 2 Samuel 6:12-22
Monday	2 Samuel 6: 12-22	Have you ever lost yourself in worship of God? In what way might you move out of your comfort zone to be an "undignified" worshipper?
Tuesday	Luke 7:36-50	Are you more likely to offer a reckless love for God or to criticize others who do?
Wednesday	Mark 10:46-52	Why did many people rebuke Bartimaeus for calling out to Jesus for mercy?
Thursday	1 Corinthians 1:18-31	What does the cross say to human wisdom and power?
Friday	1 Corinthians 4:1-13	What does Paul mean when he says that he is a fool for Christ?
Saturday	Mark 14:1-9	The woman was likely an embarrassment to everyone in the room, except for Jesus. What did Jesus see in her act of worship?

9/2-3	The Unquenchable Worshipper
Monday	Habakkuk 3:17-19	Are you ready to rejoice in the Lord even though things are not going well in your life?
Tuesday	Acts 16:16-34	What helps raise your spirits when you are down? What impact did Paul's worshipping have on the jailer?
Wednesday	Job 1:13-22	What does Job mean by his statement in 1:21?
Thursday	Philippians 1:12-30	Paul is in prison while writing this letter, yet the letter is full of joy. Over what does Paul rejoice?
Friday	Psalm 145	What are some of the reasons the psalmist offers praise to God?
Saturday	Psalm 150	How many ways can you praise the Lord?

9/9-10	Learning to Trust the Call of God
Monday	Proverbs 3:1-6	What is involved in "trusting" God with all your heart?
Tuesday	Acts 13:1-5	Michael Foss suggests there are three key elements in a biblical call: an inner stirring, affirmation of the community, and an opportunity. How do these play out in this passage?
Wednesday	Exodus 3:1-15	What words of assurance does God give Moses to encourage him to respond to God's call?
Thursday	Jeremiah 4:1-10	What words of assurance does God give Jeremiah to encourage him to respond to God's call?
Friday	2 Timothy 1:1-12	Is God calling you to set aside a "spirit of timidity" and respond to his call with boldness and in the Spirit's power?
Saturday	John 21:15-19	What has Peter learned about following Jesus between the first call to follow, and this second "follow me?"

9/16-17	Daily Readings
Monday	Psalm 116:1-19	What has the Lord done in your life that makes you want to respond with a thank offering?
Tuesday	Isaiah 50:4-9a	What is the foundation on which you stand? How are you supported when you are under attack?
Wednesday	Romans 8:18-30	What reasons for hope do you find in this passage? When have you seen God bring something good out of a bad situation?
Thursday	Romans 8:31-39	Do you ever ask yourself the question, "What's the worst thing that could happen?" According to Paul, what is the worst thing?
Friday	James 3:1-18	Describe the wisdom that comes from above.
Saturday	Mark 8:27-38	Who is Jesus for you? Has your answer changed over time? What is involved in being a follower of Jesus?

9/23-24	The Unpredictable Worshipper - Matthew 14:22-33
Monday	Mark 14:3-9	How was the woman an unpredictable worshipper?
Tuesday	2 Corinthians 4:6-12	What work do we need to do with God to enable the Holy Spirit to shine in our hearts?
Wednesday	1 Corinthians 1:26-29	Why does God choose the foolish and weak to shame the wise and strong of this world?
Thursday	Revelation 2	What is the Spirit saying to your church?
Friday	Isaiah 63:7-14	When has the Holy Spirit been evident to you or in you? When have you rebelled against the Holy Spirit trying to work in your life?
Saturday	Acts 13:1-2	How can we worship and listen to the Holy Spirit?