At Mount Sinai, the Lord revealed himself to Moses as merciful, gracious, kind, and faithful. Do you see these positive traits in yourself?
In the closing remarks of his second letter to the Corinthians, Paul encouraged the believers in Corinth to live in peace and love with one another, modeled after the grace, love, and fellowship of our Triune God. Where do you think you most need to show peace and love with others this week?
Jesus taught his disciples that God loved the world and desired to save the world by offering believers eternal life. How do you think believers having eternal life saves the world?
Filled with the Holy Spirit, the apostles were able to speak “of the mighty acts of God” in many different languages. This speaks of God’s desire for all believers to be united. How could you promote unity among those who believe?
Paul speaks of the many different individual gifts of the Spirit that are intended to benefit the larger community. What is the gift you bring to your family or community of friends?
With the power of the Holy Spirit, the resurrected Jesus instructs the disciples with this calling: “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” How strong is your sense of vocation?
We hear how the eleven apostles and Jesus’ family and friends gathered together in prayer “in one accord” in the immediate aftermath of Jesus’ resurrection and ascension. How does your faith in Jesus bring you closer to others?
Peter acknowledges that you may suffer insults and ridicule for being a Christian. Has this ever happened to you?
Jesus tells his disciples that “eternal life” belongs to those who know the one true God and Jesus Christ. Is the idea of “eternal life” impacting how you live your life here on earth?