The Encouragement of easter

Notes:

I.  Worship          (1-2)

II. Faith               (3-10)

III. Hope             (11-18)

IV. Peace             (19)

V. Joy                   (20)

VI. Power            (21-23)

VII. Life               (24-31)

FAMILY FAITH SHEET

Transformation Scripture: Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.    

Psalm 119:73 (NASB)  

Monday, 4-1-13—Reflecting on Yesterday   

1. Read John 20.  Discuss Sunday’s message with someone.

2. What is an Easter tradition that has meant a great deal to you?  Why?

3. Pray for a passion to honor, love, and trust Him more.

Tuesday, 4-2-13—Reflecting on this Past Sunday

1. Read Romans 6:1-4, 7:6 and 14:17.  How is the new resurrection “life    in Christ” described?  Are you enjoying this type of life?

2. How do you remind yourself daily that you are a new person “in Christ”?

3. Pray for others to see Christ in you/us.

Wednesday, 4-3-13—Reflecting on this Past Sunday

1. Read Matthew 12:38-45.

2. What is it “evil” to do and why?

3. How does Jesus describe what happens to us who seek to go around    the cross, bypass a relationship with Christ, and form our own self-help, self-effort, religious way to live?

4. How is a religious life different from a resurrection life? (2 Tim. 3:5)

5. Pray for a full reliance upon Christ and His sufficiency.

Thursday, 4-4-13—Preparing for this Sunday

1. Read Luke 18:1-8 - Prevailing Prayer

2. What does the text show you about God?

3. What do you see in the text concerning the way “judges” rule over our country today?

4. Why are we to keep praying according to Jesus?

5. Pray for a desire to be in constant prayer and always believing.

Friday, 4-5-13—Preparing Ourselves for this Sunday

1. Read Luke 18:1-8.  Now read Matthew 7:7.

2. What is God’s promise to all believers concerning prayer?

3. What obstructs your continual prayer life?

4. What motivates you to pray?

5. Pray for a proper understanding and enjoyment of God and prayer.

Saturday, 4-6-13—Preparing for Tomorrow

1. Read Luke 18:1-8.

2. The Lord asked a piercing question - what was it? (vs 8)

3. Pray for an increased trust in Him that leads to free flowing prayer. 

    Pray also for tomorrow’s time together.