August 12 – 1 Peter 4:12-19
- Is there a difference between suffering and being inconvenienced/
- What does it mean to be beloved?
- If we suffer for our own stupidity, do we try and weasel out of it or own up to the consequences?
- How does what we are willing to suffer for show where are allegiance is and who we serve?”
August 13 – Acts 5:17-42
- Who do we obey; ourselves, others or God?
- Are we willing to oppose God to save face?
- In the midst of our suffering, how does God show His glory?
August 14 – Matthew 5:10-12
- Do we take any comfort in the fact that others suffer for Christ also?
- Do we really consider it a blessing to suffer?
August 15 – John 15:18-25
- Are we willing to count the cost in following Jesus and are we comfortable with that cost?
- Do we suffer because of who we are, or because of the One we serve?
- Why are we surprised when we suffer for Jesus?
August 16 – 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
- How often do we focus on what we are going through and forget to care for other people?
- Is hope based on crossing our fingers that something will happen, or banking on God’s faithfulness in the past to provide for the future?
- Do we turn to hope or despair when we are at the end of our rope?
- Why does the word comfort come up so much in this passage and what can we take away from it?
August 17 – 2 Corinthians 6:3-13
- Is our success based on our definition or God’s definition?
- How do we develop perseverance and endurance?
- What are the weapons of righteousness?
August 18 – Jeremiah 26:1-24
- Are there things we need to turn away from so that we are right with God?
- Are we willing to be obedient to God in spite of the consequences?
- How does repentance lead us to admit that we are wrong and then turn from doing said thing?
