Jan. 14 - Give Us Healing

James 5:13-18

Think it out

  • For context of this passage in James, check out this video.

  • Consider going through this in-depth study of James by Francis Chan. (If you haven’t yet signed up for Right Now Media, text “npberean” to 49775 to do so.

Talk it out

  • Where do you neglect prayer? (Suffering? Cheerful? Sick? Sinning?) Why? 

  • How does Ephesians 5:11-13 make a case for regular confession and prayer?

Live it out

  • This week practice confession in your grow group or with another trusted believer. 

  • Daily use the song “I speak Jesus” to prompt prayer for healing or freedom from sin. 

Dan Smith
Jan. 7 - Give Us Boldness

Acts 4:23-31

Think it out

  • Looking for context? See what the book of Acts is all about through this video.

  • Or an entertaining, even deeper dive into Acts through this video (If you haven’t yet signed up for Right Now Media, text “npberean” to 49775 to do so.

Talk it out

  • How can we continue to believe in God’s power and plan even when bad things happen?

  • What is something you desire for the Lord to do in the next 21 days?

Live it out

  • What bold prayer is God inspiring you to pray? Commit to pray it daily this week.

  • Set aside a time this week to pray for boldness with your spouse, family, or Grow Group.

Dan Smith
Dec. 31 - Give Us Love

Philippians 1:9-11

Think it out

  • Deepen your understanding of agape love by watching this video.

  • How is this prayer similar to what you typically pray for? How is it different?

Talk it out

  • How do you test what is “excellent”? What keeps you from being “pure and blameless”?

  • Do you eagerly anticipate Christ’s second coming? Or hope it’s far off? Why?

Live it out

  • Personalize Phil. 1:9-11 (change “you”/“your” to “I”/“my” or to the name of someone else you want to pray for). Pray this daily this week.

  • At the end of each day consider ways your love abounded. What fruit did God produce in you?

Dan Smith
Dec. 17 - The Gifts of the Cross

Revelation 5:1-14

Think it out

  • Consider Christ’s costly sacrifice by watching this video: this video

  • How, specifically, has Christ redeemed your life with His own blood? 

Talk it out

  • Why do things in this life captivate us more than the prospect of ruling with Christ?

  • Do I respond to Jesus by living a life of worship? What might this look like daily?

Live it out

  • Write a thank you note to Jesus for being both the Lion and the Lamb in your life.

  • Remind yourself of God’s greatness by listening to. “Is He Worthy” this week.

Dan Smith