The Whole Story: A Life in God's Kingdom, the Word of GodSample
Instructions for Daily Reading
Each day as you engage the Scripture, we recommend following this pattern of devotional reading.
[Take a brief moment of silence to quiet your heart.]
1. Read the Scripture aloud.
2. Seek out where King Jesus is at work in the Scripture.
3. Pray over the Scripture.
4. Discern how this Scripture impacts your life.
[Demonstrate loyalty to Jesus in one tangible way today.]
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Daily Readings - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-11
Discussion & Reflection: Often, we talk about making a decision to follow Christ. But making a decision to follow Jesus is only the beginning of a process of becoming more like him and living in his family. In verse 7 Paul says “7 For God has not called us for impurity but in holiness.” How can we be diligent in living a life that pursues holiness? What are some things in your life that may be preventing that holiness?