1. Select a portion of this week’s sermon passage to memorize this week.
2. Write your selected portion and read it to yourself throughout the day today.

Tuesday [BE]:

In a journal, spend some time meditating and writing about the following:

1. Read the sermon passage again.
2. Write a prayer of response, guided by the sermon passage. (May include adoration, confession/repentance, thanksgiving, petition, etc.).
3. Write your selected portion of the Scripture several times to aid in memorization.

Wednesday [BE>DO]:

Think about this week’s questions for group discussion.

1. If God ultimately preserves the Christian, how can believers keep themselves in the love of God? What part do we play in that perseverance?
2. How does this passage prove the vital importance of praying in the Holy Spirit? How does our confidence in the ability to steward and abide in the truth relate to our fervency in prayer?
3. What does it look like to be merciful to someone, even while being careful to not be defiled by them? What does it look like to be merciful to someone who is struggling with doubts, or who has expressed false truth or beliefs?

Thursday [DO]:

In a journal, spend some time considering the following:

1. What insights have you had while internalizing this week’s passage?
2. How specifically will you seek to apply its truths in your home/workplace/life in general?