READ
Revelation 3:1-6
CONSIDER
Read all of this week's passage, and consider the following questions.
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How does Jesus describe the church at Sardis in the passage?
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How does Jesus describe Himself in this passage?
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Is there a part of Jesus’ description of Sardis that you see reflected in your own life?
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If you felt that part of Jesus’ description of Sardis hit close to home, how does His own description of Himself in this passage bring hope or a way forward?
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Jesus gives specific correction to the church in Sardis, but it only works if each person takes it to heart. What would it look like for you to apply Jesus’ correction in your own life today so that FBG can be a church ready for His return?
-Be alert.
-Strengthen what remains in you.
-Remember what it was like when you were spiritually strong.
-Then keep it!
-Repent. - CS Lewis often said that if we are living and praying as if it is peacetime, we are missing the mark--because this life is indeed war. How are you currently living and praying that reflect an alert, wartime posture in your daily life?
PRAY
Lord Jesus,
You are the One who wakes the sleeping and gives life to the dead. Forgive me for the times I have drifted into complacency or dulled my heart to Your Spirit. Call me awake, Lord. Shake me from my slumber. Open my eyes to see Your glory, my ears to hear Your voice, and my heart to obey Your Word. Clothe me in Your strength, and keep me watchful and ready for Your return.
Let Your light shine on me and through me, so that Your church may be alive with faith, love, and readiness. Amen.
READ
Revelation 3:1-6
CONSIDER
Read all of this week's passage, and consider the following questions.
-
How does Jesus describe the church at Sardis in the passage?
-
How does Jesus describe Himself in this passage?
-
Is there a part of Jesus’ description of Sardis that you see reflected in your own life?
-
If you felt that part of Jesus’ description of Sardis hit close to home, how does His own description of Himself in this passage bring hope or a way forward?
-
Jesus gives specific correction to the church in Sardis, but it only works if each person takes it to heart. What would it look like for you to apply Jesus’ correction in your own life today so that FBG can be a church ready for His return?
-Be alert.
-Strengthen what remains in you.
-Remember what it was like when you were spiritually strong.
-Then keep it!
-Repent. - CS Lewis often said that if we are living and praying as if it is peacetime, we are missing the mark--because this life is indeed war. How are you currently living and praying that reflect an alert, wartime posture in your daily life?
PRAY
Lord Jesus,
You are the One who wakes the sleeping and gives life to the dead. Forgive me for the times I have drifted into complacency or dulled my heart to Your Spirit. Call me awake, Lord. Shake me from my slumber. Open my eyes to see Your glory, my ears to hear Your voice, and my heart to obey Your Word. Clothe me in Your strength, and keep me watchful and ready for Your return.
Let Your light shine on me and through me, so that Your church may be alive with faith, love, and readiness. Amen.
READ
Revelation 3:1-6
CONSIDER
Read all of this week's passage, and consider the following questions.
-
How does Jesus describe the church at Sardis in the passage?
-
How does Jesus describe Himself in this passage?
-
Is there a part of Jesus’ description of Sardis that you see reflected in your own life?
-
If you felt that part of Jesus’ description of Sardis hit close to home, how does His own description of Himself in this passage bring hope or a way forward?
-
Jesus gives specific correction to the church in Sardis, but it only works if each person takes it to heart. What would it look like for you to apply Jesus’ correction in your own life today so that FBG can be a church ready for His return?
-Be alert.
-Strengthen what remains in you.
-Remember what it was like when you were spiritually strong.
-Then keep it!
-Repent. - CS Lewis often said that if we are living and praying as if it is peacetime, we are missing the mark--because this life is indeed war. How are you currently living and praying that reflect an alert, wartime posture in your daily life?
PRAY
Lord Jesus,
You are the One who wakes the sleeping and gives life to the dead. Forgive me for the times I have drifted into complacency or dulled my heart to Your Spirit. Call me awake, Lord. Shake me from my slumber. Open my eyes to see Your glory, my ears to hear Your voice, and my heart to obey Your Word. Clothe me in Your strength, and keep me watchful and ready for Your return.
Let Your light shine on me and through me, so that Your church may be alive with faith, love, and readiness. Amen.