Scripture 1
Living Sacrifice
"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." (Romans 12:1)
Scripture 2
Transformed and Renewed
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2)
Scripture 3
The Heart
"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? "I the LORD search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds." (Jeremiah 17:9-10)
Scripture 4
"And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding" (Colossians 1:9)
Scripture 5
"so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God." (Colossians 1:10)
Scripture 6
Speaking Truth
“Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ”
(Ephesians 4:15)
Scripture 7
Confidence
"for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught." (Proverbs 3:26)
Scripture 8
My Redeemer Lives
"For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth.” (Job 19:25)
Scripture 9
New Life
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
(2 Corinthians 5:17)
Scripture 10
Simple or Simple Minded
"The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps." (Proverbs 14:15)
Scripture 11
Abide
“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5)
Scripture 12
"For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified." (1 Corinthians 2:2)
Scripture 13
The Great Commission
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit," (Matthew 28:19, ESV)
Scripture 14
"teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:19, ESV)
Scripture 15
"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." (Philippians 1:21, ESV)
Scripture 16
The Harvest
"And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest." (Matthew 9:35-38, ESV)
Scripture 17
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." (Philippians 4:8, ESV)
Scripture 18
Gentle Restoration
"Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:1-2, ESV)
Scripture 19-20
Prayer for Life Group
"And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God." (Philippians 1:9-11, ESV)
Scripture 21
Answered Prayer
"Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!" (Psalm 126:5)
Scripture 22
Let My Life Preach (not my age)
"Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have . . ."
(1 Timothy 4:12-14)