Reflect: This week’s series of ‘praying the scriptures’ concludes our six weeks of reading and praying together on the same scripture as a church. Which week of readings has spoken to you the strongest? Has God spoken to you in this week’s readings? Have you heard other members mention what God has said to them… Read More »

Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Matthew 22:8-10 thoughtfully: 8 “Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come.… Read More »

Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Acts 11:22-26 thoughtfully: 22 News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw… Read More »

Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Deuteronomy 10:12 and Matthew 7:24-27 thoughtfully: Deuteronomy 10:12 12 And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear… Read More »

Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Psalm 143:8, 10 thoughtfully: 8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show… Read More »

Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Isaiah 29:13-14 and 1 Peter 2:5 thoughtfully: 13 The Lord says: “These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with… Read More »

Reflect: How strong is your acknowledgement of Christ before others? How strong is your intentional witness to a ‘harassed and helpless’ world? How deep is your compassion for those who don’t know Christ? Is there room for a greater commitment to witnessing in your Christian walk? Pray: Pray that the people of First Baptist Church… Read More »

Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read 1 Peter 3:12-15 thoughtfully: 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but… Read More »

Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Acts 1:8 thoughtfully: 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,… Read More »

Silence: Find a quiet place, remove potential distractions, clear your mind of other thoughts, and ask God to speak to you as you read and contemplate this passage: Reflective Reading: Read Matthew 9:36-38 thoughtfully: 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a… Read More »