August 9-15, 2009

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Sunday, 8/9/09, Day 270, John 14:1-31
Which of Jesus' words in this chapter mean the most to you today?

Monday, 8/10/09, Day 271, John 15:1-16:4
In what ways do you work at remaining in Jesus?

Tuesday, 8/11/09, Day 272, John 16:5-33
When have you experienced great pain that in the end brought joy?

Wednesday, 8/12/09, Day 273, John 17:1-26
Based on this prayer, how would you sum up Jesus' goals for the church? How well do Christians today fulfill those goals?

Thursday, 8/13/09, Day 274, Reflection, Abiding in Jesus
Where are you in the process of sanctification? Are you willing to become more and more one with Jesus? Have you already experienced this beginning to happen? Ask God for his Spirit to continue shaping you. Ask Jesus to do his work of sanctification, nourishing you as you abide in him.

Friday, 8/14/09, Day 275, Matthew 26:36-75
How would you respond if your life were threatened because you were a follower of Christ?

Saturday, 8/15/09, Day 276, Matthew 27:1-31
When have you been punished undeservedly? How did you respond?
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