Date: 28 Nov 2012

Passage: Luke 1:12-13

\”Do not be afraid… your prayer has been heard,\” are words we would love to hear.  Yet, in order to hear them, we have to be praying first.

Date: 27 Nov 2012

Passage: Luke 1:8-11

The \”angel of the Lord\” was standing at Zechariah’s right side and when he realized it, fear came upon him.  It was a typical reaction to the presence of angelic or divine beings.  Should you \”fear\” the presence of The Lord in your life?

Date: 26 Nov 2012

Passage: Luke 1:5-7

Zechariah and Elizabeth were said to be \”blameless and righteous\” yet had no child.  Their \”shame\” was a result of God’s sovereign plan rather than their hearts’ condition.  How may this help us to reflect on God’s plan for our own lives?

Date: 24 Nov 2012

Passage: Galatians 6:17

What did Paul say about himself? (v17) What did he mean by “the marks of Jesus”? (2 Co 4:10, 11:23)  Do you carry the marks of Jesus wherever you are?

Date: 23 Nov 2012

Passage: Galatians 6:16

What is the ‘rule’ Paul laid down for all churches? (v16) What are the blessings that come to those who follow it? Practically, how can we keep our ministry focused on becoming and living as new creations?

Date: 22 Nov 2012

Passage: Galatians 6:15

What is the only thing that counts? How can we become a “new creation”? (2:16; 3:2) What does it mean to live as a new creation? (4:6; 5:1,6,13,16,22-23; 6:8,14)