Friday's Bit of Discipleship
Humility means forgiving. See how Paul linked the two in his letter to the Colossians: therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (Colossians 3:12-13)... Not forgiving is a supreme act of arrogance. Who do we think we are? This action says that the offenses committed against us are worse than those we have committed against God.
pages 82, 83, The Prideful Soul’s Guide to Humility, Fontenot/Jones
Discipleship Prayer of Humility
Father God, it is hard to hear that unwillingness to forgive is an act of arrogance. I too have sinned against You much and have needed copious amounts of grace through Jesus to keep our relationship strong. Forgive me for allowing an unhealthy spirit of arrogance to move into my life through lack of forgiveness. Help me release and forgive others as You have forgiven me. Specifically help me with these people…list them…In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
MISSIO DEI Discipleship Point
What is the meaning and significance of the “world” in the Missio Dei?
(The participants are encouraged to read all of John 17 and then work together to answer these Catechism questions.)'
- What is the meaning of the “world?”
- What is the significance of “not of the world?”
- What is the significance of “not taken out of the world?”
- What is the meaning of “sent into the world?”
- What is a similarity between the incarnation of Christ and the incarnation of the church in the world? What is a difference?
- What is a similarity between the exegesis (interpretation, explanation) of the Word and the exegesis (interpretation, explanation) of the world? What is a difference?
Discipleship Prayer
Lord Jesus, help me and my fellow body-of-Christ disciples see and understand the world as You see and understand, to love the world as You love – and to serve in a fashion similar to You. In Your name we pray. Amen.
Luke-Acts:
The Crucifixion of Jesus: Luke 19-23
Explore the final week of Jesus' life, which culminated in controversy in Jerusalem. In this section of Luke’s Gospel, we see how Jesus comes to terms with His fate, knowing that His death would open up a new future for Israel and for all humanity.
https://bibleproject.com/videos/gospel-luke-4/