October

OCTOBER – SACRIFICE

Daily Practice:

Start every morning and end every evening with a prayer. Begin your day by praying God will provide opportunities for you to sacrifice your time, money, and self for God and others. End your day by reflecting on the interactions you had and decisions you made, then pray that God continues to transform you into Christ’s image.


Weekly Readings:

Week 1 (October 5-11)

Matthew 27:27-54; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 2:1-11

  • How should Jesus’ sacrifice motivate us to sacrifice in our lives?
  • What fears or uncertainties prevent you from sacrificing things in your life?
  • What are some things in your life you need to sacrifice in order to be more like Jesus?
  • What do you need to do to look out for the interests of others more?


Week 2 (October 12-18)

1 Peter 2:21-25; Luke 9:57-62; 14:25-33

  1. The WWJD bracelets were popular in the nineties. Instead of WWJD, think about “What would Jesus do if He were me?”
  2. If Jesus lived in your neighborhood or worked in your job, what would He do? How would he treat others? What would he prioritize in his life?
  3. Think back to your life before you became a Christian. What are some things you had to give up? Do you miss those things?
  4. What does it look like in your life to “take up your cross and follow Jesus”?

Week 3 (October 19-25)

Philippians 4:10-20; Hebrews 13:5-6; Luke 12:13-34

  1. Do you feel content with your life? Why or why not?
  2. How has the current “more is better” mentality shaped you?
  3. How does trusting and relying on God help you become more content?
  4. What are some things you need to change in your life to live more simply?


Week 4 (October 26-November 1)

Heb. 13:16; Luke 21:1-4; 2 Cor. 8:1-6, 9:1-12

  1. How does living a simple life allow you to be more generous?
  2. What are ways you can be more generous in your life?
  3. Do you give out of your abundance or do you give sacrificially? Why?
  4. What would it look like for you to help your brothers and sisters in Christ with their financial needs?


Going Deeper:

  • Ask the questions from our January practices for each passage.
  • Meditate on each passage being open to how you can share the gospel with those you interact with day by day (May’s practices).
  • Reflect on what habits you should start that will help become a more sacrificial Christian.
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