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?