Monday, January 27, 2014

The Vineyard- January 26, 2014

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

Acts 16:1-40
Pray for God to speak to you through the reading of His word. 
Read the passage. 
-          Process of Elimination
o   Has there ever been a time in your life where God guided you simply by ruling out some options for you?
o   If we want God’s guidance, we must first turn ourselves over to the doing of his will. 
o   What decisions do you need to seek God’s guidance for?
-          Other “gods”
o   In Paul’s world, there were dozens of other “gods” that competed for the worship of men and women. 
o   What things are competing for worship in your own life?  Could certain people or possessions be diverting your attention away from God and his glory?
-          Freedom isn’t being Free
o   Paul and Silas show tremendous freedom as they worship while chained up in prison.  Do you sometimes confuse liberty with freedom?
o   Do you have joy in Christ like Paul and Silas?
Ask God to guide us, even if it requires closing a few doors. 
Pray that God will destroy the other “gods” can compete for our attention. 

Thank God for our freedom in Christ!

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