The Story Reading
Sunday- The Story Chapter 5 (pgs. 59-62)
Monday- The Story – Chapter 5 (pgs. 62-65)
Tuesday- The Story – Chapter 5 (pgs.65-67)
Wednesday- The Story – Chapter 5 (pgs. 67-69)
Thursday- The Story – Chapter 5 (pgs. 69-70)
Friday- Exodus 40:1-33
Saturday- Exodus 40:34-37 and Numbers 10:1-10
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- Exodus 19-21
Monday- Exodus 22-24
Tuesday- Exodus 25-27
Wednesday- Exodus 28-29
Thursday- Exodus 30-32
Friday- Exodus 33-35
Saturday- Exodus 36-38
Memorize/Reflect: “But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” (Exodus 3:11)
Personal Reflection: God used Moses, with his insecurities, temper, and struggles. What does this say about the potential for God to do great things through you?
Discussion: What were some of Moses’ excuses for why he thought God could not work through him (Exodus 3)? How did God help move Moses past his sense of unworthiness?
Prayer Direction: God still delivers from oppression, fear, and spiritual attack. Ask God to set you free from any way you feel enslaved to sin, oppressed by people, or your own unhealthy expectations or outlook on life.
“Live It!” Challenge: Moses followed God, even in his insecurities, and God did great things through him. Take a step past a personal fear and follow God more boldly this week.
Monthly Prayer Focus: Through February, we will pray for courage! Ask God to give courage to the Shoreline Pastors and Leadership Team members as they set the course for our ministry in the coming months and years.
Extra Resources for this week: Buy a copy of The Story at the Shoreline Bookstore. You also might want to consider buying a study Bible for the New Year. We also have a great children’s story book you might want to get and read with your children or grandchildren.
Small Group Resources for this week: Chapter 4 of The Story: Getting to the Heart of God’s Story (Adult Curriculum). You can purchase this 31-week study for 40% off at the Shoreline Bookstore. (If you can’t afford this and are going to be part of a group, please contact Romel.)
The Story Reading
Sunday- The Story Chapter 5 (pgs. 59-62)
Monday- The Story – Chapter 5 (pgs. 62-65)
Tuesday- The Story – Chapter 5 (pgs.65-67)
Wednesday- The Story – Chapter 5 (pgs. 67-69)
Thursday- The Story – Chapter 5 (pgs. 69-70)
Friday- Exodus 40:1-33
Saturday- Exodus 40:34-37 and Numbers 10:1-10
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- Exodus 19-21
Monday- Exodus 22-24
Tuesday- Exodus 25-27
Wednesday- Exodus 28-29
Thursday- Exodus 30-32
Friday- Exodus 33-35
Saturday- Exodus 36-38
Memorize/Reflect: “But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” (Exodus 3:11)
Personal Reflection: God used Moses, with his insecurities, temper, and struggles. What does this say about the potential for God to do great things through you?
Discussion: What were some of Moses’ excuses for why he thought God could not work through him (Exodus 3)? How did God help move Moses past his sense of unworthiness?
Prayer Direction: God still delivers from oppression, fear, and spiritual attack. Ask God to set you free from any way you feel enslaved to sin, oppressed by people, or your own unhealthy expectations or outlook on life.
“Live It!” Challenge: Moses followed God, even in his insecurities, and God did great things through him. Take a step past a personal fear and follow God more boldly this week.
Monthly Prayer Focus: Through February, we will pray for courage! Ask God to give courage to the Shoreline Pastors and Leadership Team members as they set the course for our ministry in the coming months and years.
Extra Resources for this week: Buy a copy of The Story at the Shoreline Bookstore. You also might want to consider buying a study Bible for the New Year. We also have a great children’s story book you might want to get and read with your children or grandchildren.
Small Group Resources for this week: Chapter 4 of The Story: Getting to the Heart of God’s Story (Adult Curriculum). You can purchase this 31-week study for 40% off at the Shoreline Bookstore. (If you can’t afford this and are going to be part of a group, please contact Romel.)
The Story Reading
Sunday- The Story Chapter 4 (pgs. 43-47)
Monday- The Story – Chapter 4 (pgs. 47-50)
Tuesday- The Story – Chapter 4 (pgs. 50-52)
Wednesday- The Story – Chapter 4 (pgs. 52-55)
Thursday- The Story – Chapter 4 (pgs. 55-57)
Friday- Exodus 17
Saturday- Psalm 90
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- Genesis 48-50
Monday- Exodus 1-3
Tuesday- Exodus 4-6
Wednesday- Exodus 7-9
Thursday- Exodus 10-12
Friday- Exodus 13-15
Saturday- Exodus 16-18
Memorize/Reflect: “But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” (Genesis 50:19-20)
Personal Reflection: As you look back on life, how has God directed you, even when you did not know He was doing it? How have you seen God bring good out of a tough situation?
Discussion: Joseph went through a lot of hardship and pain. What do you learn about tenacity and endurance in faith as you read his story? What is an area in your life where you get worn down and need to be encouraged?
Prayer Direction: Ask for God’s light to shine in the tough places of life and pray for strength to hold onto God in the hard times.
“Live It!” Challenge: Joseph learned that God was with him even in slavery, prison, and times of abandonment. Take time to look for signs of God’s presence in your struggles. Make a list of ways God has been with you.
Monthly Prayer Focus: Pray for God to bless our journey through The Story. Pray for the small groups and those who are hosting them. Consider joining a group as we launch more in a couple weeks.
Extra Resources for this week: Buy a copy of The Story at the Shoreline Bookstore. You also might want to consider buying a study Bible for the New Year. We also have a wonderful academic piece with historical background following The Story available called, Exploring The Story: A Reference Companion.
Small Group Resources for this week: Chapter 3 of The Story: Getting to the Heart of God’s Story (Adult Curriculum). You can purchase this 31-week study for 40% off at the Shoreline Bookstore. (If you can’t afford this and are going to be part of a group, please contact Romel.)
The Story Reading
Sunday- The Story Chapter 4 (pgs. 43-47)
Monday- The Story – Chapter 4 (pgs. 47-50)
Tuesday- The Story – Chapter 4 (pgs. 50-52)
Wednesday- The Story – Chapter 4 (pgs. 52-55)
Thursday- The Story – Chapter 4 (pgs. 55-57)
Friday- Exodus 17
Saturday- Psalm 90
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- Genesis 48-50
Monday- Exodus 1-3
Tuesday- Exodus 4-6
Wednesday- Exodus 7-9
Thursday- Exodus 10-12
Friday- Exodus 13-15
Saturday- Exodus 16-18
Memorize/Reflect: “But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” (Genesis 50:19-20)
Personal Reflection: As you look back on life, how has God directed you, even when you did not know He was doing it? How have you seen God bring good out of a tough situation?
Discussion: Joseph went through a lot of hardship and pain. What do you learn about tenacity and endurance in faith as you read his story? What is an area in your life where you get worn down and need to be encouraged?
Prayer Direction: Ask for God’s light to shine in the tough places of life and pray for strength to hold onto God in the hard times.
“Live It!” Challenge: Joseph learned that God was with him even in slavery, prison, and times of abandonment. Take time to look for signs of God’s presence in your struggles. Make a list of ways God has been with you.
Monthly Prayer Focus: Pray for God to bless our journey through The Story. Pray for the small groups and those who are hosting them. Consider joining a group as we launch more in a couple weeks.
Extra Resources for this week: Buy a copy of The Story at the Shoreline Bookstore. You also might want to consider buying a study Bible for the New Year. We also have a wonderful academic piece with historical background following The Story available called, Exploring The Story: A Reference Companion.
Small Group Resources for this week: Chapter 3 of The Story: Getting to the Heart of God’s Story (Adult Curriculum). You can purchase this 31-week study for 40% off at the Shoreline Bookstore. (If you can’t afford this and are going to be part of a group, please contact Romel.)
The Story Reading
Sunday- The Story – Chapter 3 (pgs. 29-31)
Monday- The Story – Chapter 3 (pgs. 31-34)
Tuesday- The Story – Chapter 3 (pgs. 34-37)
Wednesday- The Story – Chapter 3 (pgs. 37-40)
Thursday- The Story – Chapter 3 (pgs.40-42)
Friday- Genesis 49
Saturday- Genesis 50
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- Genesis 30-31
Monday- Genesis 32-34
Tuesday- Genesis 35-37
Wednesday- Genesis 38-40
Thursday- Genesis 41-42
Friday- Genesis 43-45
Saturday- Genesis 46-47
Memorize/Reflect: “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.” (Genesis 12:2)
Personal Reflection: How has a challenging time of faith made me stronger in my relationship with God? What tough situation am I facing right now and how can I cling to God during this time?
Discussion: How do you see real and deep faith in the example of Abraham and Sarah? How do you see their humanity and frailty? What do you learn about how God uses ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary will?
Prayer Direction: Ask for God’s power in the testing times of life. Invite God to use you for His glory, even in your struggles.
“Live It!” Challenge: Identify a clear step of faith you know God has been prompting you to take…but you have been holding back. Prayerfully take that step this week.
Monthly Prayer Focus: Pray for God to bless our journey through The Story. We are on our way. Ask for God to inspire each of us to learn, love, and live the Word of God!
Extra Resources for this week: Buy a copy of The Story at the Shoreline Bookstore. You also might want to consider buying a study Bible for the New Year. We also have a wonderful academic piece with historical background following The Story available called, Exploring The Story: A Reference Companion.
Small Group Resources for this week: Chapter 2 of The Story: Getting to the Heart of God’s Story (Adult Curriculum). You can purchase this 31-week study for 40% off at the Shoreline Bookstore. (If you can’t afford this and are going to be part of a group, please contact Romel.)
The Story Reading
Sunday- The Story – Chapter 3 (pgs. 29-31)
Monday- The Story – Chapter 3 (pgs. 31-34)
Tuesday- The Story – Chapter 3 (pgs. 34-37)
Wednesday- The Story – Chapter 3 (pgs. 37-40)
Thursday- The Story – Chapter 3 (pgs.40-42)
Friday- Genesis 49
Saturday- Genesis 50
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- Genesis 30-31
Monday- Genesis 32-34
Tuesday- Genesis 35-37
Wednesday- Genesis 38-40
Thursday- Genesis 41-42
Friday- Genesis 43-45
Saturday- Genesis 46-47
Memorize/Reflect: “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.” (Genesis 12:2)
Personal Reflection: How has a challenging time of faith made me stronger in my relationship with God? What tough situation am I facing right now and how can I cling to God during this time?
Discussion: How do you see real and deep faith in the example of Abraham and Sarah? How do you see their humanity and frailty? What do you learn about how God uses ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary will?
Prayer Direction: Ask for God’s power in the testing times of life. Invite God to use you for His glory, even in your struggles.
“Live It!” Challenge: Identify a clear step of faith you know God has been prompting you to take…but you have been holding back. Prayerfully take that step this week.
Monthly Prayer Focus: Pray for God to bless our journey through The Story. We are on our way. Ask for God to inspire each of us to learn, love, and live the Word of God!
Extra Resources for this week: Buy a copy of The Story at the Shoreline Bookstore. You also might want to consider buying a study Bible for the New Year. We also have a wonderful academic piece with historical background following The Story available called, Exploring The Story: A Reference Companion.
Small Group Resources for this week: Chapter 2 of The Story: Getting to the Heart of God’s Story (Adult Curriculum). You can purchase this 31-week study for 40% off at the Shoreline Bookstore. (If you can’t afford this and are going to be part of a group, please contact Romel.)
The Story Reading
Sunday- The Story – Chapter 2 (pgs. 13-16)
Monday- The Story – Chapter 2 (pgs. 16-19)
Tuesday- The Story (pgs. 19-22)
Wednesday- The Story (pgs. 22-25)
Thursday- The Story (pgs. 25-27)
Friday- Genesis 15
Saturday- Hebrews 11:1-29
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- Job 40-42
Monday- Genesis 12-15
Tuesday- Genesis 16-18
Wednesday- Genesis 19-21
Thursday- Genesis 22-24
Friday- Genesis 25-26
Saturday- Genesis 27-29
Memorize/Reflect: “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.” (Genesis 12:2)
Personal Reflection: How has God blessed you? What are some ways He wants to use you as a blessing to other people?
Discussion: God uses surprising people to accomplish His purposes in this world. Tell about one surprising person God used in your journey to Jesus. What is God doing in your life, right now, to grow your faith and draw you closer to Him?
Prayer Direction: Thank God for the people He has used to grow and strengthen your faith. Pray that you will grow to know, love, and live His Word (the teaching of the Bible) as we walk through The Story this year.
“Live It!” Challenge: Make a decision to follow one of the weekly reading plans for 2012, either reading The Story, or the full Bible in chronological order. Pray about joining or being part of a small group for The Story. It is not too late!
Monthly Prayer Focus: Pray for God to bless our journey through The Story. Ask God to do a special work as our children and teens as they also walk through The Story.
Extra Resources for this week: Buy a copy of The Story at the Shoreline bookstore. You also might want to consider buying a NIV Study Bible for the New Year. There are other resources for children and teens that are available in the Shoreline Bookstore and they are all 40% off!
Small Group Resources for this week: Chapter 1 of The Story: Getting to the Heart of God’s Story (Adult Curriculum). You can purchase this 31-week study for 40% off at the Shoreline Bookstore. (If you can’t afford this and are going to be part of a group, please contact Romel.)
The Story Reading
Sunday- The Story – Chapter 2 (pgs. 13-16)
Monday- The Story – Chapter 2 (pgs. 16-19)
Tuesday- The Story (pgs. 19-22)
Wednesday- The Story (pgs. 22-25)
Thursday- The Story (pgs. 25-27)
Friday- Genesis 15
Saturday- Hebrews 11:1-29
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- Job 40-42
Monday- Genesis 12-15
Tuesday- Genesis 16-18
Wednesday- Genesis 19-21
Thursday- Genesis 22-24
Friday- Genesis 25-26
Saturday- Genesis 27-29
Memorize/Reflect: “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.” (Genesis 12:2)
Personal Reflection: How has God blessed you? What are some ways He wants to use you as a blessing to other people?
Discussion: God uses surprising people to accomplish His purposes in this world. Tell about one surprising person God used in your journey to Jesus. What is God doing in your life, right now, to grow your faith and draw you closer to Him?
Prayer Direction: Thank God for the people He has used to grow and strengthen your faith. Pray that you will grow to know, love, and live His Word (the teaching of the Bible) as we walk through The Story this year.
“Live It!” Challenge: Make a decision to follow one of the weekly reading plans for 2012, either reading The Story, or the full Bible in chronological order. Pray about joining or being part of a small group for The Story. It is not too late!
Monthly Prayer Focus: Pray for God to bless our journey through The Story. Ask God to do a special work as our children and teens as they also walk through The Story.
Extra Resources for this week: Buy a copy of The Story at the Shoreline bookstore. You also might want to consider buying a NIV Study Bible for the New Year. There are other resources for children and teens that are available in the Shoreline Bookstore and they are all 40% off!
Small Group Resources for this week: Chapter 1 of The Story: Getting to the Heart of God’s Story (Adult Curriculum). You can purchase this 31-week study for 40% off at the Shoreline Bookstore. (If you can’t afford this and are going to be part of a group, please contact Romel.)
The Story Reading
Sunday- The Story – Chapter 1 (pgs. 1-4)
Monday- The Story – Chapter 1 (pgs. 4-6)
Tuesday- The Story – Chapter 1 (pgs. 6-9)
Wednesday- The Story – Chapter 1 (pgs. 9-12)
Thursday- Genesis 8
Friday- Genesis 9
Saturday- Genesis 11
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- Job 17-20
Monday- Job 21-23
Tuesday- Job 24-28
Wednesday- Job 29-31
Thursday- Job 32-34
Friday- Job 35-37
Saturday- Job 38-39
Memorize/Reflect - “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)
Personal Reflection-What is a life situation I am facing that feels dark and needs the light of God to shine into it? What is a new thing God has been doing in my life and how can I partner with God in this new work?
Discussion- How have you experienced God bringing His light into the dark and challenging circumstances of your life? How do you see God seeking to be in relationship with His people in these opening chapters of the Bible?
Prayer Direction- Ask God to do new things in your life for His glory. Pray that you will grow in your knowledge of God’s truth revealed in the Bible during 2012.
“Live It!” Challenge - Make a decision to follow one of the weekly reading plans for 2012, either reading The Story, or the full Bible in chronological order. Pray about joining or being part of a small group for The Story.
Monthly Prayer Focus: Pray for God to bless our journey through The Story. It begins today if you are doing the reading, and the first sermon is next week.
Resources for this week: Buy a copy of The Story at the Shoreline bookstore. You also might want to consider buying a NIV Study Bible for the New Year.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (God Makes All Things New – Week 2)
The Story Reading
Sunday- The Story – Chapter 1 (pgs. 1-4)
Monday- The Story – Chapter 1 (pgs. 4-6)
Tuesday- The Story – Chapter 1 (pgs. 6-9)
Wednesday- The Story – Chapter 1 (pgs. 9-12)
Thursday- Genesis 8
Friday- Genesis 9
Saturday- Genesis 11
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- Job 17-20
Monday- Job 21-23
Tuesday- Job 24-28
Wednesday- Job 29-31
Thursday- Job 32-34
Friday- Job 35-37
Saturday- Job 38-39
Memorize/Reflect - “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)
Personal Reflection-What is a life situation I am facing that feels dark and needs the light of God to shine into it? What is a new thing God has been doing in my life and how can I partner with God in this new work?
Discussion- How have you experienced God bringing His light into the dark and challenging circumstances of your life? How do you see God seeking to be in relationship with His people in these opening chapters of the Bible?
Prayer Direction- Ask God to do new things in your life for His glory. Pray that you will grow in your knowledge of God’s truth revealed in the Bible during 2012.
“Live It!” Challenge - Make a decision to follow one of the weekly reading plans for 2012, either reading The Story, or the full Bible in chronological order. Pray about joining or being part of a small group for The Story.
Monthly Prayer Focus: Pray for God to bless our journey through The Story. It begins today if you are doing the reading, and the first sermon is next week.
Resources for this week: Buy a copy of The Story at the Shoreline bookstore. You also might want to consider buying a NIV Study Bible for the New Year.
Small Groups Discussion Questions (God Makes All Things New – Week 2)
