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Week of October 26 October 31

Just Wait - October 25

MONDAY: Luke 3:10-14 The central question
REFLECTION: What then should we do? is the central question of Christian
life. In this passage, John the Baptist answers by focusing on distributing
financial resources to those in need.
JOURNAL: Write about a time someone helped you when you were in need. How
did this affect your faith? Where are places in your life where you can help others?
TUESDAY: Acts 2:38-47 What is baptism?
REFLECTION: In this passage, Peter is asked the same question as John the
Baptist was in yesterdays verse. Peter, however, focuses on baptism and the
forgiveness of sins as first steps.
DRAW: Draw what baptism means to you. Be as creative as you want. Hang the
picture as a reminder that your sins have been forgiven.
WEDNESDAY: Acts 2:38-47 Four actions
REFLECTION: Peter notes four main actions of Christians once they are
baptized: listening to the gospel, building relationships, eating meals together
and praying. These four activities helped them to grow in their faith and to
bring more people to Christ.
ACTION: Focus on one of these four actions today by doing it. Maybe you could invite
a friend to Wednesday Night Live, set aside a longer time to pray tonight, etc.

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47 (NRSV)

Peter said to them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of
Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of
the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who
are far away, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him. And he testified
with many other arguments and exhorted them, saying, Save yourselves from
this corrupt generation. So those who welcomed his message were baptized,
and that day about three thousand persons were added. They devoted
themselves to the apostles teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread
and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs
were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all
things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute
the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time
together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad
and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people.
And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

My Notes:

THURSDAY: 1 Corinthians 11:17-28 Ties that bind

REFLECTION: In this letter, Paul is writing to a church full of divisions. It is easy
to create cliques within a church and accidentally exclude others. But as Paul
reminds us, we should all be equal and welcome at Christs table.
SONG: Sing or read through Blest Be the Tie That Binds (UMH No. 557) and
remind yourself of the importance of the Christian love we share together.
FRIDAY: Luke 22:15-20 Jesuss declaration
REFLECTION: The Lords supper reminds us of the sacrifice Jesus made for us.
His body is broken for us. His blood is spilled for us.
PRAYER: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
SATURDAY: 1 Corinthians 11:17-28 In remembrance of me
REFLECTION: A true celebration of the Lords supper requires solemn and
thankful reflection and remembrance. Often, rituals become so familiar we can
forget their importance. Fight this habit and come to this meal in holy awe.
ACTION: Take time out of your day to solemnly recite and reflect on the Lords
Prayer.
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