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Day Five

It's Easier Because We're Not Alone!
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Before getting started, make sure you've watched [su_lightbox src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mqhvx6wkbE"]Captain Nate's introduction video[/su_lightbox].

The Focus

You are not alone in your Christian walk because the Holy Spirit is living inside you and you can live in fellowship with Christian brothers and sisters.

Essential Question

In what ways are you not alone as a Christian?

Today's Verses
  • Romans 8:12-15
  • Galatians 1:10
  • Romans 12:1-2
  • Colossians 1:9-14
  • Colossians 3:12-17
  • 1 Corinthians 4:17
  • Proverbs 27:17
What does it mean to possess and exercise Spirit-Control, as opposed to self-control? Compare and contrast these two in a few words.
Read the passages from Colossians again. Pick out two pieces of advice Paul gave to the church in Colossae that you could apply in your own life.
You are called to live in peace with others. How can you live peaceably with those around you?
In Romans 8, Paul states, “those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.” What does it mean to be an adopted son of God?
In Galatians 1:10, Paul challenges us to question who we are seeking to please. Who are you trying to please? Look back to a situation that occurred recently in which you were seeking to please a person, how might that situation have turned out differently if you were seeking to please God?
Do you practice Christian fellowship? How can you be more purposeful in your relationships?
Paul was content, not because he had everything that he wanted, but because he knew that God was in control even in tough circumstances. Read [su_tooltip style="bootstrap" position="top" shadow="no" rounded="no" size="default" title="James 1:2-4" content="2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." behavior="click" close="yes" class=""]James 1:2-4[/su_tooltip]. How can you have joy when you are going through a tough time? How does going through that difficult circumstance help you grow?
Reach out to someone today and ask them how you can pray for them.
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