The Vineyard
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5
I Peter 1:13-25
- By telling us to “prepare our minds for action”, Peter implies that our existence as Christians is not passive, but active. As God’s obedient children, how are we to be active in the world?
- If God is our Father, he is also impartial, in that he will judge us fairly. How is God’s love for us shown in his fair judgment? If you have children, how is your judging or punishing them a sign of your love and care for them?
- Peter instructs us to love one another fervently. How does our love for one another testify to the truth of the gospel? How does the presence of Christian community strengthen us to endure the trials of this life?
Jonah 3
- The first time God told Jonah to go to Nineveh he ran, but now he is obedient. Has there ever been a time in your life where it took you a while to respond to God’s will for you? What finally prompted you to be obedient?
- Upon hearing Jonah’s brief message of repentance, the people of Nineveh listen and repent, from the king right down to the livestock! What does Nineveh’s response teach us about true repentance, and responding to God?
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