JUSTIFICATION / SANCTIFICATION
God forgives our sin and declares us righteous by grace through faith in Jesus. By His Spirit, He continually transforms us to become more like Jesus, growing us in holiness, obedience, and love.
Romans 5:1-11, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 2:1-18
1. READ PHILIPPIANS 2:1-8
2. REFLECT: WHERE HAVE I SEEN SANCTIFICATION HAPPEN IN MY LIFE?
Ask someone you trust where you’re growing.
3. REFLECT: WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE? WHAT’S A STEP TOWARD THAT?
SIN
Brokenness that causes us to miss God’s purpose and rebel against His ways. It brings separation and death, but through Jesus we find forgiveness, freedom and new life.
Ephesians 2:1-8, James 1:14-15, Romans 6:12-14, Colossians 3:5-6, Ephesians 2:1-8
In his confession, list the things that David asks God to do.
Who has David sinned against?
What delights God?
1. READ PSALM 51
2. READ EPHESIANS 1:1-4
What is ours because we are “in Christ”?
3. TAKE 10 MINUTES TO GET ALONE AND THANK GOD FOR HIS MERCY, GRACE, LOVE AND FORGIVENESS.
IMAGE OF GOD
We are uniquely created to represent God and reflect His glory and live with purpose, worth, and holiness. We grow to look more like Christ by turning from sin and choosing truth, wisdom and faithful stewardship.
Genesis 1:26-28, Ephesians 4:21-29
1. READ AND MEDITATE ON EPHESIANS 4:17-32.
Is there a sin I need to repent of?
Who have I invited to speak truth into my life today?
Who’s someone I need to forgive today?
Do I need to seek out forgiveness?
What’s a way I can serve someone today?
How can I be an encouragement to someone today?
2. CHOOSE 1-2 WAYS EACH DAY TO REFLECT GOD’S IMAGE BY LOVING HIM AND OTHERS:
CREATION
God’s act of bringing all things into existence out of nothing by His Word and for His glory. Because God is our Creator, everything finds its origin, purpose, and continued existence in Him, and we are called to worship Him.
Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:1-3, Hebrews 1:2, Colossians 1:16-17, Psalm 24:1-2
1. READ AND MEDITATE ON EPEHSIANS 4:17-32
2. SPEND 1 HOUR OUTSIDE THIS WEEK REFLECTING ON THE FACT THAT GOD CREATED ALL THINGS.
LET THAT REFLECTION LEAD YOU TO WORSHIP HIM.
OMNIPOTENCE
God can do whatever He wants, whenever He wants, wherever He wants without effort.
Jeremiah 32:17, Job 42:2, Psalm 115:3, Matthew 19:26
1. MEMORIZE ROMANS 8:28
“And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.”
2. READ AND PRAY THROUGH PSALM 13
3. LISTEN TO “BEFORE” BY JASON CARBB
4. WATCH THE BIBLE PROJECT “JOB” SUMMARY
SOVEREIGNTY
God reigns supreme over the universe and accomplishes His purposes according to His will, while remaining perfectly holy, wise, and good.
Isaiah 46:9-10, Psalm 115:3, Daniel 4:35, Ephesians 1:11
1. READ 1 PETER 5:6-7
THEN SIT QUIETLY WITH THE LORD FOR 2 MINUTES
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because He cares for you.”
2. USE THE CIRCLES OF CONCERN + RESPONSIBILITY EXERCISE TO GAIN CLARITY
Think about a problem, issue, or decision you are facing. Write down what you are responsible for and what concerns you can entrust to God.
HOLINESS
God is sacred and set-apart in His preeminence, purity and infinite perfections. He is undefiled and unable to be in the presence of defilement. His holiness realigns our perspective to marvel at His grace, empowering our obedience and security in Christ.
(Rev 4:8, 1 Peter 1:15, Hab 1:13, Ex 15:11)
1. USE “HOLINESS PLAYLIST” TO CULTIVATE A HOLY VIEW OF GOD
2. READ PSALM 145 +
WRITE OUT 3 AREAS YOU NEED TO SURRENDER
SCRIPTURE
The Bible is the inspired Word of God that is fully trustworthy as our final and sufficient authority for all of life.
(2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Tim 3:16, Isaiah 40:18, Ps 19:7)
1. MEMORIZE 1 TIMOTHY 3:16-17
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.