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Lent Day 3: “Do What He Tells You To Do”

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Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your devotional time. Read the assigned passage, then proceed through the “Reflect and Pray” and “Obey” sections.

READ

John 2

REFLECT AND PRAY

1) Verses 13-16 tell us that the temple is a dwelling place for God. What is the temple used for in this story? What is it supposed to be like?

2) “Jesus answered them, ‘Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days’” (v. 19).

What does “this temple” mean to Jesus and to you? Now that Jesus is risen and has left his Holy Spirit with us, the believer’s body is also a temple. Knowing this, how do you feel about your body? How should you treat it?

OBEY

Mary: They have no more wine.

Jesus: Woman, why do you involve me? My hour has not yet come.

Mary (to the servants): Do whatever he tells you to do.

In this dialogue, it seems like Jesus is refusing Mary’s request. His response is not very encouraging. We all have faced circumstances where the outcome seems uncertain. Mary’s response is something to which we all can aspire: obedience and trust in Jesus to handle the situation with his wisdom.

Are you facing a discouraging situation? Ask Jesus how he wants to handle the situation. Do whatever he tells you to do.

Guest Writer: Mimi Otani, crazy4jazz

“Leap of Faith” is a devotional series on the Gospel of John for the Lent season. All readings are available on the Vineyard One NYC app, along with additional resources for Bible reading, worship, and prayer (IPhone app here; Google Play app here).

 

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Lent Day 2: Jesus Calls You to “Come”

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Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your devotional time. Read the assigned passage, then proceed through the “Reflect and Pray” and “Obey” sections.

READ

John 1:35-51

REFLECT AND PRAY

The arrival of Jesus stands out to in this passage. He comes on the scene without advertising or fanfare. God, Jesus’ father, gave witness of him by descending the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove to reveal his identity. Two of John’s disciples heard John the Baptist declare, “Look! There is the Lamb of God!”  Without hesitation, they followed Jesus. They were ready and had been waiting to receive and follow the Messiah. This portion of scripture invites us not to fear or hesitate in continuing to welcome Jesus into our daily life and activities and to follow the leading of the disciples as they heeded the word “Come.”

1) In what ways are you invited to welcome Jesus into your daily life?

2) Jesus also calls you to “Come.” Is there anything in your life he is asking you to leave behind for his sake? (Keep in mind sometimes the things that hold us back can be very good things in and of themselves. John’s disciples left behind John in order to follow Jesus; they left something good and true because something better had been revealed to them. In the same way, Jesus might be inviting you to move away from something good because he has a better, deeper calling in mind. Ask him for wisdom and discernment to hear the specifics of his call.)

OBEY

Give thanks that the Holy Spirit has revealed Jesus to you. Thank Jesus for inviting you to follow, and choose to answer his call to “Come.” Let him bring his life, hope, and healing into your everyday life and activities.

Guest writer: Mercy Perez

“Leap of Faith” is a devotional series on the Gospel of John  for the Lent season. All readings are available on the Vineyard One NYC app, along with additional resources for Bible reading, worship, and prayer (IPhone app here; Google Play app here).

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Lent Day 1: “Clear the Way for His Coming”

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“Leap of Faith” is a devotional series on the Gospel of John  for the Lent season. All readings are available on the Vineyard One NYC app, along with additional resources for Bible reading, worship, and prayer (IPhone app here; Google Play app here).

PREPARE

On this Ash Wednesday, welcome God’s presence. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your devotional time.

READ

John 1: 1-34

REFLECT AND PRAY

1) From verses 1-18, what phrase or image about Jesus stands out to you? Why do you think it speaks to you at this moment of your life?

2) John refers to Jesus as “The Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world . . . the Messiah . . . the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit . . . the Chosen One of God” (v. 29, 33, 34). Which of these names for Jesus means the most to you right now. Why? Tell Jesus who he is to you right now, giving him thanks.

OBEY

John says that he is someone who “clears the way for the Lord’s coming” (v. 23). How do you think you are called to prepare others to know and serve Jesus? Ask Jesus to show you one concrete step you can take that will help “clear the way” for the Lord’s coming.