Reading: John 7:35-39 Reflection Questions: Jesus describes spiritual realities and experiences through the common physical aspects of water: a thirst quencher; a powerful, moving body of water. Read his invitation to all believers in John 7:37-38. Where in your life do you sense your own thirst (relationally, financially, emotionally, circumstantially, etc)? Maybe you are experiencing …
Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 and John 17:1-11 Reflection Questions: As you read Peter’s exhortations about trials in life, take a moment to consider your own circumstantial situations and anxieties. What about them most challenges or discourages you? Do the trials seem beyond your capacity to bear? What if anything are you most acutely aware …
Reading: 1 Peter 3:13-22 and John 14:5-21 Reflection Questions: In Peter’s letter we are invited to take a look at our conscience. He advised in the face of conflict and accusation a clear conscience is the best way to experience God’s peace and security. Jesus gives us a Helper, Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth …
Reading: 1 Peter 2:2-10 and John 14:1-14 Reflection Questions: In Peter’s letter to Christians he utilizes different images and descriptive terms to develop and encourage faith as circumstantial trials hit us in concrete ways. What do the images and descriptive terms convey to you? How do they foster an imagination for your identity and spiritual …