July 29- Galatians 5:13-26
- If we struggle with a particular sin, does this mean that one of the fruits of the spirit is not developed as it needs to be?
- Do we use our freedom to serve others or for self-promotion and to do whatever we want?
- Are we living life based on our own whims and desires, or the leading of God and who He has called us to be?
- If we live in the flesh, how does this make us a ‘dead man walking’?
July 30- 1 Peter 4:1-2
- Are we more inclined to serve ourselves or serve God?
- What is the difference between suffering for Jesus and suffering because of our own sin?
- What does it mean to be in the flesh?
- Will we ever be free from sin/willful disobedience in this life?
July 31- 1 Peter 4:3-4
- If we are created in the image of God, does this mean we have to give in to every temptation that comes our way?
- What are those things that seem or feel right that we want to do, but really have no part of the Christian life?
- Are we willing to be mocked for not living as people who are enslaved to sin?
August 1- 1 Peter 4:5-6
- If we are to give an account of all of our actions, how should we live our lives differently?
- What does it mean to live in the Spirit?
August 2- 1 Peter 4:7
- In a culture of extremes and over the top antics, what does it mean to be self-controlled?
- Does being sober minded also imply that we use the brain that God gave us to think things through?
- Knowing that Christ is returning, are we being productive citizens of God’s Kingdom until He returns?
August 3- 1 Peter 4:8
- Does true love avoid things or deal with them in a healthy manner?
- What makes it so hard to love others?
- If we only love those who love us, are we any different than the world?
August 4- 4:9-11
- Do we use our gifts to glorify ourselves or to point people to God?
- How does hospitality challenge us to love abundantly and to put away cheap grace?
- Why does relying on ourselves always lead to disaster?
