Ephesians 1:15-23

Think it out

• How does knowing Christ’s hope, riches, and power are mine, change me?

• For further study of the book: Ephesians overview video or in-depth video study of Ephesians.

Talk it out

• Have you experienced the richness of Christ in community? If so, how? If not, what is holding you back?

• How can this prayer give us confidence to take the gospel into our homes? Our jobs? Against temptation?

Live it out

• Put “Holy Forever” on repeat this week. Each time you listen, consider, “Do I believe this for myself?”

• Reread these prayers: for Healing (James 5:13-18), Boldness (Acts 4:23-31), Love (Phil. 1:9-11), Wisdom (Eph. 1:15-23). Commit to daily praying the one that is most meaningful.

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. 

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.

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?