Devotionals for Wednesday: August 3

Introduction

As we study the Gospel, we pray for, anticipate, and expect spiritual growth in our lives. To facilitate this spiritual growth, we will use two components. One component is the commitment to attend the Wednesday Bible study from 7 pm-8:15 pm, either on campus in the Worship Center or via Livestream at www.bethelhampton.com. The second component is a set of weekly devotionals that we complete prior to the Wednesday Bible study.

The questions listed below are for you to answer and reflect upon as you study the chapter for this week. We suggest that you take at least four or five days each week for this personal devotional.

Devotional Week 2 - Created for Relationship 

Day 1 – Read 1 John 4:9-12

1.     How has God shown His love for us?

2.     How does God’s love for us drive us to love one another?

3.     Is there someone in your family or your community who you do not show this love to?

Day 2 – Read Matthew 5:43-48

1.     What is Jesus’ direction to the us?

2.     When we follow His direction, what will it do for us?

Day 3 – Read I Corinthians 13:4-10

1.     List the characteristics of love.

2.     Do you love others like this? 

Day 4 – Read Matthew 18:21-35

1.     What is this parable about?  Who does the king in the parable represent?  Who does the servant who owes such a large debt to the king represent?

2.     What does Jesus say the heavenly Father will do to one who does not forgive from his heart?

Day 5 – Read Colossians 3:12-17; Ephesians 4:32

1.     What is the instruction concerning forgiving?

2.     Why must we forgive others?