Day One:
The book of 2Timothy was written by Paul as he awaited execution. Read all four chapters of this book and make a list of things he is concerned about even while he is facing his own death.
In your prayer time today, ask God to give you an eternal mindset so that you could be more concerned about these things too.
Day Two:
Read 2Tim. 1 three times. Who is this letter written to? He warns against fear. Go through chapter one and write down all the ways to abolish fear.
In your prayer time today confess the sin of fear of man, or fear of circumstances, rejection, injury, death etc. And ask God to remind you to care more about the Gospel and God's glory than you do about your own self-protection.
Day three:
Read 2Tim. 2 three times. Paul is passing on his example of faithfulness in the face of suffering to someone younger who can do the same for others. How are you planning to do this?
What does he say about the soldier?
What does he say about the athlete?
What does he say about the farmer?
How can you apply these principles to your own experience?
In your prayer time commit to put aside something that has been a hindrance to what really matters, the Gospel.
Day Four:
Read 2Tim. 3 three times.
What are the last days like? Write out a list of things describing the last days.
What does Paul say is the only thing that is able to equip Timothy for every good work; it comes from the very breath of God?
Paul endured sufferings and persecutions to bring the truth of the Gospel to an evil world. This chapter tells us that it has only gotten worse since then. I believe the beginning of this chapter describes our world today. Are you willing to love these people and do you love God's glory enough to bring the truth to them no matter the cost to you?
Make this a focus of your prayer today.
Day Five:
Read 2Tim 4 three times.
What is the charge given to Timothy in the beginning of this chapter? He is to _____________________, being ready in season and out of season.
Paul is very sure about his life. He knows without a doubt that he lived it fully in obedience to his calling. (4:7,8) Can you say this about yourself?
Do you want to live the kind of life that brings you the assurance that Paul has here?
Make this a focus of your prayer today, that you want to be willing to be poured out completely for Jesus in this world, not holding back parts of your life for selfish, fleshly gain. Tell Him you want to finish strong!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
My dream
My dream is to take Amy P. and all you girls to California with me when it's winter here, and jump in the pool with our clothes on! Wanna plan it?
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
As Each Day Begins!
Welcome back to a New Year!
Day One: Pray for an hour! I feel like this would be a good way to start off our lesson this week. Follow the previous “pray for an hour”(October 17th post) outline and be sure to include a time of heart examination before the Lord.
Day Two:Read chapter 5 in the Humility(true greatness) book. This is such a great chapter! It is filled with purposeful applications that will be helpful to all of us I’m sure.
-Write down the 6 Daily Practices that are listed in this chapter. Next to each daily practice write down a way/time/plan about how you will do these things.
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-Spend time in prayer.
Day Three:Start off your day by reflecting on your purposeful application points above and be sure you follow through on them today!
-Let’s take the example of William Wilberforce by reading and meditating on Psalm 119 today. Read it in the morning before you start your day and then write down a section of verses that you can carry with you and meditate on throughout your day. At night, pray these verses back to the Lord.
Day Four:Apply purposeful application points!
-I was struck by the power of the words in the hymn that were mentioned in this chapter “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”. Read or sing through them now and really think about the words.
1. When I survey the wondrous cross
on which the Prince of Glory died;
my richest gain I count but loss,
and pour contempt on all my pride.
2. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
save in the death of Christ, my God;
all the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.
3. See, from his head, his hands, his feet,
sorrow and love flow mingled down.
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
or thorns compose so rich a crown.
4. Were the whole realm of nature mine,
that were an offering far too small;
love so amazing, so divine,
demands my soul, my life, my all.
“How can anyone be arrogant when he stands beside the cross?”-Carl Henry
“The cross never flatters us”-CJ Mahaney
-Read Psalm 119 through once more.
-Spend 20 minutes in prayer.
Day Five:Apply purposeful application points.
-How many times have we all read through 1 Peter this past year??? A lot! So, DO IT AGAIN!:)
-Memorize 1 Peter 5:6-7.
-Spend at least 20 minutes in prayer
-Please post a comment on the blog about how these purposeful application points have challenged you this past week! It will be an encouragement to all of us to hear from each other and it will cause us to pray for one another!
Friday, January 15, 2010
NEW POST
Hey Girls! Amy P. here! GOING DEEPER will be up and running again next week. I pray that you all have been going just as deep in your devotional times even without this guide over your Christmas breaks. I also hope that you've been using the guide that was in the Fort booklet for follow-up devos since the retreat. Praying for you all and be sure to check out the blog on Wednesday for a NEW lesson!
Friday, December 18, 2009
The Humility of Christmas
Day One:
Incarnation: Look this word up in the dictionary or click the link.
Write down the definition that describes what Christ did for us.
Read Philippians 2:1-11 three times.
Answer these questions:
1)Who wrote this book?
2)Who was he writing to?
3) How does he say that his joy will be made complete?
4)How does the word incarnation relate to this passage. List the verses and write the specific phrases that refer to this word, Incarnation.
Day two:
Read Phil. 2:1-11 again, three times. Memorize verse 3.
1) What did Christ leave behind when he took on the incarnation (verse6)?
2) What can you leave behind to take on your own humility?
3) What does verse 6 say Christ made himself?
4) What will be the outcome of Christ's acts of humility? (verse 9)
Day three:
Listen to this sermon excerpt from John Piper (very short).
What is the point of being born again?
What happens when you are born again?
Can you be born again without the incarnation of Christ?
Why is it so important to know about Christmas?
Day four: Read Phil. 2:1-11 and John chapter 1.
Listen to this sermon excerpt from John Piper (very short).
What should be the outcome of meditating on Philippians and John?
How are you going to demonstrate this to the people around you?
Pray and ask God to help you keep the magnificence of Christ's incarnation first in your heart today and at Christmas.
Have a Very Merry Christmas as you praise The Lord for the real reason Christ came.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Day One: Read Chapter 4 in the Humility book.
-Memorize Mark 10:45 ad Matthew 20:28. if you haven’t already done that.
-”Consider your own life for just a moment. Where would you be today if He hadn’t ransomed you, if He hadn’t liberated you?” When you consider that, don’t you just want to praise Him?
-Spend 15 minutes JUST praising the Lord for His sacrifice, for saving you!
Day Two: Read Galatians chapters 1-2.
-Look at the questions in 1:10. “For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man?”
-Answer the questions honestly. Is there an area of your life where you are not living for the glory of God alone but you’re trying to please yourself and others? The best thing you can do is to confess this to the Lord and seek accountability in this area. If that is your desire please e-mail “the Amys”(goingdeeper09@gmail.com) your response to these questions and a specific way that we can pray for you.
Day Three: Read Galatians chapter 2 again.
-Listen or Read this sermon by John Piper. I thought this was a good sermon to go along with all of the missionaries and Jesus lovers that we read about in last week’s lessons.
-Comment on the Going Deeper blog about one thing that you learned from this sermon.
-Spend 20 minutes in prayer.
Day Four: Sorry, I know this is a lot of John Piper.:) READ the following sermon by John Piper. I handed you a copy of this on Wednesday, but here is the address in case you lost it.:) Please highlight and write notes in the margins where you feel needed to. If you have a question or a comment about something, write it on there! Underline points that stick out to you. MARK IT UP GOOD!:) Then, on Wednesday, bring it with you and give it to “the Amys”. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/Sermons/ByDate/1989/672_Serving_the_Lord_with_Humility_Tears_and_Trials/
Stop at the line of asterisks. Below that it has more listings on how to serve the Lord as an elder, but you can just stop after the three points(humility, tears, trials). This sermon also reminded me of last weeks lessons and the great examples that we read about of people that showed awesome humility and still served the Lord until their death even through tears and trials.
-Spend 20 minutes in prayer.
Day Five:This is kind of a review day, but ask the Holy Spirit to make it fresh to you and to show you new things in God’s Word!
-Read again Galatians chapters 1 and 2.
-Reread and meditate your memorized verses(Mark 10:25 and Matthew 20:28)
-Do you still need prayer and accountability in some area? You can e-mail “the Amys”. Our desire is that you GROW! We want to pray for you, we want to hold you accountable!
-Read over the notes/comments/underlined areas that you wrote on your sermon from day four.
-Spend 20 minutes in prayer.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Missionary Short Biographies: humility and spreading the Gospel
Day One:
Read this short biography on David Brainard
http://www.wholesomewords.org/missions/biobrain.html
How did he show humility?
What did you learn from his life? Find three things.
Post them in the comment section on Thursday.
Day two:
How did he show humility?
List three things you learned from his life.
Post them in the comment section on Friday.
Day three: Read this short biography on Hudson Taylor
http://www.wholesomewords.org/missions/biotaylor.html
How did he show humility?
Post three things you learned from his life. Monday.
Day four: read this short biography on James Chalmers
http://www.wholesomewords.org/missions/bchalmer2.html
How did he show humility?
Post three things you learned from his life. Tuesday.
Day five: Along with your regular Bible reading, pray for an hour.
Review what you learned from the biographies and pray for the Spirit of God to produce fruit in your life as you seek to follow their examples.
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