Cool devotions to jump start your week
February 2016
Week of February 7th
Prayer
Great God of mystery, though your ways are unknown to me I am assured your will is always bent toward
love and kindness. Transform me into a person who is wise and just. And when I am afraid, doubtful or
unsure, help me find in you a refuge for the journey ahead. Amen.
Scripture
Luke 9:28-36
Questions
1. What change do you think happened to Jesus on the mountain?
2. What do you think is the significance of Moses and Elijah appearing with Jesus?
3. Why did Jesus take only three disciples with him?
4. Is there a time where something happened to you that was so incredible you could not tell
anyone?
Week of February 14th
Prayer
All-loving God, there are times when I feel out of place or find myself somewhere foreign to me. Yet
even then, you are with me and you introduce me to people who welcome me. Help me to show the same
compassion and hospitality to the strangers in my midst even when it makes me uncomfortable. Amen.
Scripture
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Questions
1. What does the phrase, “a wandering Aramean was my ancestor” mean? To whom does it refer?
2. Why are the Israelites to offer their first fruits to God?
3. Who is to partake of the first fruits?
4. What does this passage say about how we are to treat foreigners in our midst?
Week of February 21st
Prayer
Shining Path, through the example of Jesus you have shown me the way that leads to life. In my daily
life, help me to set aside earthly things in favor of your will. Blot out those lesser parts of me and
transform me into the servant you would have me to be as I await your glory. Amen.
Scripture
Philippians 3:17-4:1
Questions
1. What does Paul call on the Philippians to do?
2. What things does Paul say those who “live as enemies of the cross of Christ” value?
3. Is there a time when you consciously turned away from something earthly and toward something
of God?
4. Paul suggests the Philippians should use him as an example. What characteristics of Paul would
you want to imitate?
Week of February 28th
Prayer
Merciful God, no matter what happens, I know that you love me and your grace is sufficient for me.
Yours is the way of life not death, the way of forgiveness not retribution. Just as you forgive me, remind
me to forgive others who have wronged me. Where ties have been strained help me to rebuild
relationships and in so doing strengthen the Body of Christ. Amen.
Scripture
Luke 13:1-9
Questions
1. What do the deaths of the Galileans and the tower people say about the nature of God?
2. What do Jesus’ comments say about the nature of sin?
3. How are we like the fig tree in the parable? How are we like the man?
4. What does this passage call us to do?
General Commission on United Methodist Men, 2016