Life Transformation

Life Transformation
Monday, October 22                                                      Luke 19:1-10
How does this passage describe Zacchaeus? From these descriptions, what can be concluded about the character of the man? Why, then, do you suppose Jesus wants to have dinner with him, specifically? What is the result of that dinner?

How does Zacchaeus respond to Jesus? Why? How do you make sense of Jesus' statement about Zacchaeus in v. 9-10? What did it show about Zacchaeus' heart that he was willing to give up/pay back so much? What was his motivation? Where is your heart when it comes to giving? What motivates you?

Tuesday, October 23                                                        Colossians 3:1-5, 12-14
This is a great passage on the transformed life. What are the instructions in v. 1-2? How do you do that on a consistent basis? How does it help you ‘put to death' the things listed in v. 5? Which of these do you most struggle with?

The result of a transformed life should be what is listed in verses 12-14. Which of these areas do you most notice the difference Jesus has made in your life? Which of these do you feel that God is currently working on in you? Bring that to God today, asking Him to continue to change you from the inside out.

Wednesday, October 24                                                   2 Corinthians 8:1-7
Paul's words here are very gracious about ‘the grace of giving.' What, in your own words, is Paul encouraging the Corinthian church to do? How does he describe their attitude about giving in vs. 3-4? Read v. 5. What is the church commended for in the arena of giving? How can you adopt that approach?

Read verse 7 again. What are the areas that Paul encourages the believers in Corinth to excel in? If we excelled in the same areas (including giving), what would that look like at the local church level? At your work? In your home?

Thursday, October 25                                                              Romans 12:1-2
In verse one, what is the command? What is the reason given for that command? How would you describe the mercy of God in your life? What does it mean, then, to offer yourself as a ‘living sacrifice?' How are you doing in that?

What are the ‘patterns of this world' that are most tempting to you? How does this show up in your financial life? What is Paul's encouragement for continued growth in our faith? How do you renew your mind? How can that keep you from following the patterns of our culture?

Friday, October 26                                                                     Proverbs 11:24-28
How have you experienced the truth in each of these verses? How is verse 25 true, in particular?

How has your life been transformed in the last year? How have you been challenged in the area of giving? How have you grown spiritually as a result?