MATTHEW
PRAY:
PRAY:
Read Psalm 19:7-11
"The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward”
"The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward”
After you read it, spend a minute or two silently reflecting on the passage. Then spend some time praying for anything that this passage draws to your mind or stirs up in your heart.
ONE ANOTHERING:
ONE ANOTHERING:
Whether you are meeting together or not, check in with one another to make sure that everyone is cared for and has what they need. Does someone in your group need help with grocery shopping, childcare, or caring for themsleves? Let's be there for one another.
Whether you are meeting together or not, check in with one another to make sure that everyone is cared for and has what they need. Does someone in your group need help with grocery shopping, childcare, or caring for themsleves? Let's be there for one another.
Remember that the Benevolence Ministry is a resource for our comGroups.
- How can we love or serve one another this week?
DISCUSSION:
DISCUSSION:
- What are the Gospels? How would you answer this question for someone who is unfamiliar with the Bible?
- Put into your own words what it means for the Bible to be both a human work and a work of God? How are you understanding this?
- Have you experienced any changes in your understanding of the Gospels throughout your life? What have some of these changes looked lke?
- What is the purpose of Matthew's Gospel?
SCRIPTURE:
SCRIPTURE:
After reading through this passage, allow a few minutes for quiet meditation.
DISCUSSION:
DISCUSSION:
- What emotions do you feel as you read through this passage?
- What stands out to you from this passage?
- How does this passage equip you for your apprenticeship to Jesus?
- How would you describe your relationship with Jesus? How might meditating on Jesus’ words affect your relationship with him?
- What is keeping you from coming to Jesus right now?
PRAY:
PRAY:
End your time by reading Matthew 7:24-27
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”
Spend some time silently reflecting on this passage before you close in prayer.