2010 SPIRITUAL JOURNEY: ‘Why the Emphasis on Jesus?’

Week’s Topic - Jesus: King with a Purpose (Mark ch.11:1-11)

Monday:  Day 58

Bible: Isaiah 53:1-9; Mark 10:32-34

Reflection: 1. As you read through both of these passages, how do they line up with one another?

2. If the prophecy of years ago was for a suffering servant to save the people, and Jesus then makes the prediction of His victory through suffering, what does this mean about the cross? In other words, do we place our emphasis on the weakness of Pilate, the anger of the religious leaders, the fear of the disciples or the actions of Jesus?

3. Have you ever been faced with a choice to do something you knew was right but in the end would be completely difficult? Describe what you chose and what happened.

4. Try to put yourself in the sandals of Jesus. Moving on knowing the pain of the events to come. Persevering while your best friends take off. Clinging to faith as you know the humiliation you will face is completely unjust. What do you see? What do you feel? How does this speak to you?

Prayer: Praise the Lord for the fact that no one took Christ’s life but that He actually laid it down for our eternal life. Praise God!

2010 SPIRITUAL JOURNEY: ‘Why the Emphasis on Jesus?’

Week’s Topic - Jesus: King over Culture – Part 2 (Mark ch.10:1-12)

* The first 2 homework days are based on marriage. For those unmarried,  pray for those in a marriage covenant to stay united & serving one another.

Monday:  Day 51

Bible: Read Ephesians 5:21-33

Reflection: 1. In that opening verse of 5:21, we are told that we must submit to one another. What does submission look like for you as a wife/husband?

2. How are you doing at submitting in the role you find yourself in? How are you serving your spouse?

3. What can you do to specifically build into your marriage unity and commitment?

4. Our success in the role we’re in (wife/husband) starts with us allowing God to love & serve through us. How are your times with God these days? Are you surrendering it all to Him?

Prayer: Pray that God would impress upon you a desire to serve and give rather than to fight for your rights.

2010 SPIRITUAL JOURNEY: ‘Why the Emphasis on Jesus?’

Week’s Topic - Jesus: King over Sin (Mark ch.9:2-50)

Monday:  Day 44

Bible: Read Luke 10:27-37

Reflection: 1. Describe the reactions of each of the three men to the man beaten on the side of the street?

2. In what ways was the teaching of Jesus in Mark 9:35-37 fulfilled by the Samaritan?

3. Would you say your life is more like the first two men in the parable or that of the Good Samaritan. Explain.

4. How are you doing at valuing those around you? Would you say your schedule is filled with people with whom you enjoy or are there people in your life who are dependant and needy but with whom you serve and socialize? Describe.

Prayer: Pray that God would give you the time and energy and love to encourage and support those around you who truly need a touch from Him.