Historical Disciplines Week 1

Engaging in the Historical Disciplines

Facet Overview

Discipline should work in concert with dependence, since grace in not opposed to effort but earning. The multiple benefits of the time-tested disciplines of the faith contribute to spiritual formation in the same way that training prepares us for skillful endeavor.

Sub-Themes

A balanced view of both dependence and discipline. An appreciation for the multiple benefits of the spiritual disciplines.

WEEK ONE

Personal Reading Time

Find a quiet place each day to slowly read the passage(s) out loud to yourself. We will read and discuss week 1 together.

This Week’s Reading: Romans 12:1-2

Sit in the silence and listen to what is God saying to you through the passage(s)?

• What word or phrase gets your attention in this reading?

• What in your life needs to hear this word or phrase right now?

• What is God inviting you to do in response to this word or phrase? Be prepared to share how the passage(s) impacted you with the group (make a note).

• Weekly Group Time

LOOKING BACK (Care and Accountability)

How was your week (highlights, difficulties, challenges, etc.)?

In what way did you influence someone this week in their relationship with the King?

LOOKING UP (Scripture and Discussion)

What did you hear God saying to you through the reading this week?

What word, phrase or passage got your attention this week? And why?

How has it changed the way you live or the way that you see the world?

LOOKING FORWARD (Prayer and Commissioning)

Personal: Based on our time today, how can we pray for you and for one another?

Mission: How can you influence someone this week in their relationship with the King?