Spiritual Disciplines - Week 1

Scripture Outline:

Monday 9/29 Psalm 51
Tuesday 9/30 Romans 7:13-25
Wednesday 10/1 Philippians 3:1-6
Thursday 10/2 Romans 6:5-14
Friday 10/3 Romans 12:2
Saturday 10/4 Ephesians 6:10-20

Discussion questions:

1. How do you react when you hear the word "discipline?" Especially as it relates to your spiritual journey?
2. What is the goal of the spiritual life?
3. Am I headed toward a clear goal in my spiritual life?

Gospel of John - Chapters 20 & 21

Read John Chapters 20 and 21
Discussion Questions

1. When has a positive happening in your life appeared at first to be a confusing, unfortunate or tragic event? What impact did it have on you?
2. When is it tempting to hold on to something good rather than share it with others?
3. How can you use the Gospel of John to tell others about Jesus?
4. What else did God reveal to you this week through your study?

Gospel of John - Chapters 18 & 19

Read Chapters 18 & 19
Discussion Questions

1. When and why have you denied knowing Jesus by either your words or lifestyle? In what areas of your life do you want to express you loyalty to Jesus more openly?
2. When have you been tempted to do what works rather than what's right? Why is it easier to observe religious traditions than to love other people?
3. As you consider what happens in this passage through the eyes of Peter, in what way are you like him?
4. What else did God reveal to you this week?

Gospel of John - Chapters 16 and 17

Read Chapter 16 and 17
Discussion Questions

1. If you had been one of Jesus' disciples, how would you have felt about His leaving? (John 16:5-16)
2. What do you need to do to prepare for the joy of eternal life? (John 17:1-5)
3. What can you do today to set yourself apart for God's use? (John 17:6-19)
4. What can you do or change to promote unity among fellow Christians? (John 17:20-26)
5. What else did God reveal to you this week?

Gospel of John - Chapter 13-15

Read Chapters 13, 14, 15
Discussion Questions:

1. In what way does our society instill in us a desire to be served? When and why is it difficult for you to serve others? (John 13:1-17)
2. What can you do to build trust in all your relationships? What can you do to stay loyal to Christ this week with either your words or your lifestyle? (John 13:18-38)
3. How and what does it mean to remain "in" Jesus? (John 15:1-17)
4. How should you adjust your expectations of being accepted by non-Christians? (John 15:18-16:4)
5. What else did God reveal to you this week?