Good Morning!
Let’s focus our day by spending some time with Jesus before it begins.
THANK. Write down 3-5 things you’re thankful for from the last 24 hours.
Pick a song from one of our Spotify Playlists and let it play in the background.
PRAY. What is stressful or challenging as you look ahead at this day? Write it down and talk w/ God about it.
READ. Our Scripture Focus is Matthew 9:35-36. Try memorizing it during this study!
Today’s reading is from Luke 7
THINK. A Thought from Jessica Glenn…
This chapter in Luke is so full of goodness but I mainly want to focus on the end of the chapter. This past weekend, I spent some time talking with some friends of the power of confession - awareness of our sin and a boldness and humility to bring it to the light and confess it to our brothers and sisters so that they can pray for us and be healed. We were talking about how the regular practice of confessing sin continually reminds us of our need for a Savior and His forgiveness of sin. I love how this woman who had an immoral reputation knew that she had to get to Jesus. She knew that He was worthy of her most costly possessions and gave up everything. She had a hope and expectation that Jesus had the power to give her a clean slate and that she had a lot to erase, which Jesus in fact did. He forgave her of her sin and makes a connection between the amount of sin that is forgiven tied to our love and response to this forgiveness. We have all been forgiven much; so much. When we are aware of this and everyday live in light of the Gospel and our need for a Savior, our response is magnified and the love we demonstrate increases. There’s nothing that we can’t give or sacrifice because He already gave it all and sacrificed it all for us to be forgiven.
ASK. Throughout this study, we’ll be practicing Discovery Bible Study (DBS) together. After each day’s reading, ask the following questions and write down your thoughts.
What is the main point of this passage?
What does it teach you about God (Jesus)?
What does it show you about people, or yourself?
What can you apply (practice) from this passage today?
Who can you share this with today?
How did you do practicing and sharing what you learned yesterday?
PRAY (AGAIN). Pray for a family member, a lifegroup/church friend, someone who came to mind, someone who doesn’t know Jesus, and the nations. Pick one each day or pray through them all every day.
TALK. That was our take on today’s reading - what’s yours? Share thoughts and ask questions in the forum.
SHARE. Stay focused with a friend! Invite them to text “FOCUS” to (586) 200-6277.

Stay focused on Jesus today, and make it a great one!