SCRIPTURE READINGS AND REFLECTIONS

JANUARY 6-26
6-Exodus 1-2
7-Exodus 3-4
8-Exodus 5-6
9-Exodus 7-8
10-Exodus 9-10
11-Exodus 11-12
12-Exodus 13-14
13-Exodus 15-16
14-Exodus 17-18
15-Exodus 19-20
16-Exodus 21-22
17-Exodus 23-24
18-Esther 1-2
19-Esther 3-4
20-Esther 5-6
21-Esther 7-8    
22-Esther 9-10
23- Nehemiah 1-2
24-Nehemiah 3-4
25-Nehemiah 5-6
26-John 17
WEEK 1 REFLECTION
What breaks your heart?

What would you like people to line up and thank you for at the end of your life?

If you could push a button and change one thing in the world, what would it be?

Why does that particular thing bother you? And to what degree?
WEEK 2 REFLECTION
What’s your initial response to this statement? Following Jesus is characterized by self-denial, not self improvement.

Do you find this to be true? The fullest people are those who empty themselves for the sake of others.

Who do you know that personifies that?
 
Read and reflect on Mark 8:34-35
WEEK 3 REFLECTION
Jesus instructed us to guard against “all kids of greed.” How does greed manifest in your life? Time? Money? Hospitality?

When was the last time you experienced joy as a result of serving as a means to an end?

Are you currently giving a portion of your life to something beyond you that doesn’t benefit you? If so, how? If not, why not?