Summer Reading
Sunday- Proverbs 11
Monday- Matthew 20
Tuesday- 2 Corinthians 8
Wednesday- 2 Corinthians 9
Thursday- 1 Kings 17
Friday- Matthew 6
Saturday- 1 Timothy 6
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- 2 Kings 24-25; 2 Chron. 36
Monday- Habakkuk 1-3
Tuesday- Jeremiah 41-45
Wednesday- Jeremiah 46-48
Thursday- Jeremiah 49-50
Friday- Jeremiah 51-52
Saturday- Lamentations 1:1-3:36
Memorize/Reflect: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5)
Personal Reflection: How has God shown Himself trustworthy in your childhood, teenage years, and adult years? How does God’s trustworthiness in the past help you move forward with confidence and faith?
Discussion: What are ways we are tempted to lean on our own understanding rather than trust in God? What are some of the dangerous consequences if we do this? What has God done in the past (from what you read in the Bible) that causes you to trust Him for your present and future? What is an example of a time God proved himself trustworthy on the journey of your life? What are signs in your life that you are living with trust in God? What are signs that your trust is waning? What are things you can do to grow and increase your trust in God, even in hard times?
Prayer Direction: Take time in the coming week to pray for friends and family members who are facing a tough or challenging time in their life. Pray that they will see God’s faithfulness in the past and trust Him for their future.
“Live It!” Challenge: Identify one specific area of your life where you have a hard time trusting God. Ask a few friends to pray for you to take a step of trust in this area. Also, reflect on how God has guided you (or others) through similar circumstances in the past and invite the Holy Spirit to increase your trust.
Summer Prayer Focus: Attitude shifting prayers: “Lord, teach me to trust you even when my eyes can’t see where you are taking me, or even where you are. Help me remember your faithfulness in the past as I trust you for today and forever.”
Extra Resources for this week: You might want to read: The Life You’ve Always Wanted, by John Ortberg, as we walk through our summer series.
Small Group Resources for this week: Most Small Groups are taking a break for the Summer. Please use materials above if you’d like content to continue discussing together.
Summer Reading
Sunday- Proverbs 11
Monday- Matthew 20
Tuesday- 2 Corinthians 8
Wednesday- 2 Corinthians 9
Thursday- 1 Kings 17
Friday- Matthew 6
Saturday- 1 Timothy 6
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- 2 Kings 24-25; 2 Chron. 36
Monday- Habakkuk 1-3
Tuesday- Jeremiah 41-45
Wednesday- Jeremiah 46-48
Thursday- Jeremiah 49-50
Friday- Jeremiah 51-52
Saturday- Lamentations 1:1-3:36
Memorize/Reflect: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5)
Personal Reflection: How has God shown Himself trustworthy in your childhood, teenage years, and adult years? How does God’s trustworthiness in the past help you move forward with confidence and faith?
Discussion: What are ways we are tempted to lean on our own understanding rather than trust in God? What are some of the dangerous consequences if we do this? What has God done in the past (from what you read in the Bible) that causes you to trust Him for your present and future? What is an example of a time God proved himself trustworthy on the journey of your life? What are signs in your life that you are living with trust in God? What are signs that your trust is waning? What are things you can do to grow and increase your trust in God, even in hard times?
Prayer Direction: Take time in the coming week to pray for friends and family members who are facing a tough or challenging time in their life. Pray that they will see God’s faithfulness in the past and trust Him for their future.
“Live It!” Challenge: Identify one specific area of your life where you have a hard time trusting God. Ask a few friends to pray for you to take a step of trust in this area. Also, reflect on how God has guided you (or others) through similar circumstances in the past and invite the Holy Spirit to increase your trust.
Summer Prayer Focus: Attitude shifting prayers: “Lord, teach me to trust you even when my eyes can’t see where you are taking me, or even where you are. Help me remember your faithfulness in the past as I trust you for today and forever.”
Extra Resources for this week: You might want to read: The Life You’ve Always Wanted, by John Ortberg, as we walk through our summer series.
Small Group Resources for this week: Most Small Groups are taking a break for the Summer. Please use materials above if you’d like content to continue discussing together.
The Big Picture of the Bible Class | Sept. 22nd
Have you ever opened a Google Map and zoomed out until you could see the whole route…this is incredibly helpful. What if you could do this with the Bible, get a bird’s eye view of the whole story? Join pastors Kevin and Dennis on September 22nd from 9a – 3p in the Worship Center as they lead a half-day journey to help you get the big picture the Bible. See you there!
The Big Picture of the Bible Class | Sept. 22nd
Have you ever opened a Google Map and zoomed out until you could see the whole route…this is incredibly helpful. What if you could do this with the Bible, get a bird’s eye view of the whole story? Join pastors Kevin and Dennis on September 22nd from 9a – 3p in the Worship Center as they lead a half-day journey to help you get the big picture the Bible. See you there!
Summer Reading
Sunday- Proverbs 3
Monday- 2 Kings 18
Tuesday- Psalms 19-21
Wednesday- Psalms 115; 116; 118
Thursday- Joshua 3
Friday- Joshua 4
Saturday- Proverbs 3
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- Jeremiah 18-22
Monday- Jeremiah 23-25
Tuesday- Jeremiah 26- 29
Wednesday- Jeremiah 30-31
Thursday- Jeremiah 32-34
Friday- Jeremiah 35-37
Saturday- Jeremiah 38-40; Psalm 74; 79
Memorize/Reflect: “…Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8)
Personal Reflection: What are some of the ways I grow and strengthen my mental capacities in the course of a normal week? How am I increasing my understanding of God and His Word through regular study?
Discussion: How does reading the Bible on a regular basis strengthen your mind and deepen your understanding of God, the world, and yourself? What is the difference between reading the Bible and studying it? What are ways we can study the Bible and go deeper into God’s Word? What is a great Christian book you have read (aside from the Bible) and has has this book helped strengthen and deepen your faith? What are some of the activities and practices that can distract us from developing a mind for God (and sometimes even turn our brains to mush if we are not careful)? What is one practice you can begin that will sharpen your mind and help you think more about things that honor God?
Prayer Direction: Invite the Holy Spirit to guide and fill your thoughts. Pray for discipline to open the Bible and study it daily. Thank God for giving you the capacity to think, dream, ponder, and grow a mind that honors Him.
“Live It!” Challenge: Consider making a thirty-day commitment to study the Bible for thirty minutes each day. If you don’t know where to start, use the reading guide for The Story on the Shoreline website and read the footnotes in a good study Bible. You might want to get a copy of the NIV Study Bible.
Summer Prayer Focus: Attitude shifting prayers: “Lord, teach me to think Your thoughts, to guard my mind from the garbage all around me, and to meditate on what is good and beautiful in Your eyes.”
Extra Resources for this week: You might want to read: The Life You’ve Always Wanted, by John Ortberg, as we walk through our summer series.
Small Group Resources for this week: Most Small Groups are taking a break for the Summer. Please use materials above if you’d like content to continue discussing together.
Summer Reading
Sunday- Proverbs 3
Monday- 2 Kings 18
Tuesday- Psalms 19-21
Wednesday- Psalms 115; 116; 118
Thursday- Joshua 3
Friday- Joshua 4
Saturday- Proverbs 3
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- Jeremiah 18-22
Monday- Jeremiah 23-25
Tuesday- Jeremiah 26- 29
Wednesday- Jeremiah 30-31
Thursday- Jeremiah 32-34
Friday- Jeremiah 35-37
Saturday- Jeremiah 38-40; Psalm 74; 79
Memorize/Reflect: “…Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8)
Personal Reflection: What are some of the ways I grow and strengthen my mental capacities in the course of a normal week? How am I increasing my understanding of God and His Word through regular study?
Discussion: How does reading the Bible on a regular basis strengthen your mind and deepen your understanding of God, the world, and yourself? What is the difference between reading the Bible and studying it? What are ways we can study the Bible and go deeper into God’s Word? What is a great Christian book you have read (aside from the Bible) and has has this book helped strengthen and deepen your faith? What are some of the activities and practices that can distract us from developing a mind for God (and sometimes even turn our brains to mush if we are not careful)? What is one practice you can begin that will sharpen your mind and help you think more about things that honor God?
Prayer Direction: Invite the Holy Spirit to guide and fill your thoughts. Pray for discipline to open the Bible and study it daily. Thank God for giving you the capacity to think, dream, ponder, and grow a mind that honors Him.
“Live It!” Challenge: Consider making a thirty-day commitment to study the Bible for thirty minutes each day. If you don’t know where to start, use the reading guide for The Story on the Shoreline website and read the footnotes in a good study Bible. You might want to get a copy of the NIV Study Bible.
Summer Prayer Focus: Attitude shifting prayers: “Lord, teach me to think Your thoughts, to guard my mind from the garbage all around me, and to meditate on what is good and beautiful in Your eyes.”
Extra Resources for this week: You might want to read: The Life You’ve Always Wanted, by John Ortberg, as we walk through our summer series.
Small Group Resources for this week: Most Small Groups are taking a break for the Summer. Please use materials above if you’d like content to continue discussing together.
Summer Reading
Sunday- Psalm 119:1-32
Monday- Psalm 119:33-64
Tuesday- Psalm 119:65-96
Wednesday- Psalm 119:97-128
Thursday- Psalm 119:129-176
Friday- Acts 15-16
Saturday- Acts 17-18
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- 2 Kings 22-23; 2 Chron. 34-35
Monday- Ephesians 1-3
Tuesday- Jeremiah 1-3
Wednesday- Jeremiah 4-6
Thursday- Jeremiah 7-9
Friday- Jeremiah 10-13
Saturday- Jeremiah 14-17
Memorize/Reflect: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and his mighty power.” (Ephesians 6:10)
Personal Reflection: When I face conflict and spiritual resistance in my life, how do I respond? What are ways I can stand up against temptation and live with boldness for Jesus?
Discussion: How did Jesus model strength and a warrior’s attitude when He faced the cross and bearing the judgment for our sins? How does the death and resurrection of Jesus give us strength and hope as we face the enemy of sin and temptation? Tell about a time you stood strong and walked in victory in a time of spiritual battle. Tell about a time you did not stand strong and the consequences you faced because of this. How can your group members pray for you and encourage you to stand up and fight against an area of temptation or struggle in your life?
Prayer Direction: Pray for courage, boldness, and the power of Jesus as you fight the good fight of faith.
“Live It!” Challenge: Talk as a small group and identify some forms of evil or oppression that exists in your community. Identify one action your group can take in the coming weeks to battle against this…and do it!
Summer Prayer Focus: Attitude shifting prayers: “Lord, make me bold in your power, courageous because you are risen, and willing to fight the battles you place before me…for Your glory!”
Extra Resources for this week: You might want to read: The Life You’ve Always Wanted, by John Ortberg, as we walk through our summer series.
Small Group Resources for this week: Most Small Groups are taking a break for the Summer. Please use materials above if you’d like content to continue discussing together.
Summer Reading
Sunday- Psalm 119:1-32
Monday- Psalm 119:33-64
Tuesday- Psalm 119:65-96
Wednesday- Psalm 119:97-128
Thursday- Psalm 119:129-176
Friday- Acts 15-16
Saturday- Acts 17-18
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- 2 Kings 22-23; 2 Chron. 34-35
Monday- Ephesians 1-3
Tuesday- Jeremiah 1-3
Wednesday- Jeremiah 4-6
Thursday- Jeremiah 7-9
Friday- Jeremiah 10-13
Saturday- Jeremiah 14-17
Memorize/Reflect: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and his mighty power.” (Ephesians 6:10)
Personal Reflection: When I face conflict and spiritual resistance in my life, how do I respond? What are ways I can stand up against temptation and live with boldness for Jesus?
Discussion: How did Jesus model strength and a warrior’s attitude when He faced the cross and bearing the judgment for our sins? How does the death and resurrection of Jesus give us strength and hope as we face the enemy of sin and temptation? Tell about a time you stood strong and walked in victory in a time of spiritual battle. Tell about a time you did not stand strong and the consequences you faced because of this. How can your group members pray for you and encourage you to stand up and fight against an area of temptation or struggle in your life?
Prayer Direction: Pray for courage, boldness, and the power of Jesus as you fight the good fight of faith.
“Live It!” Challenge: Talk as a small group and identify some forms of evil or oppression that exists in your community. Identify one action your group can take in the coming weeks to battle against this…and do it!
Summer Prayer Focus: Attitude shifting prayers: “Lord, make me bold in your power, courageous because you are risen, and willing to fight the battles you place before me…for Your glory!”
Extra Resources for this week: You might want to read: The Life You’ve Always Wanted, by John Ortberg, as we walk through our summer series.
Small Group Resources for this week: Most Small Groups are taking a break for the Summer. Please use materials above if you’d like content to continue discussing together.
All packed up and on our way!
After a long week of work we are on our way home. Today we wrapped up our final tasks and loaded up for our journey. Every missions trip we take ends in a wrap up and debrief on the way home. I was so excited to have this time affirming all the students for their hard work and incredible spirits of service. God truly used our middle school group this week to bless the people of Stockton. I’m so proud of each one of these students for serving to the fullest of their energy and ability. Thank you all for your prayers and see you soon!
All packed up and on our way!
After a long week of work we are on our way home. Today we wrapped up our final tasks and loaded up for our journey. Every missions trip we take ends in a wrap up and debrief on the way home. I was so excited to have this time affirming all the students for their hard work and incredible spirits of service. God truly used our middle school group this week to bless the people of Stockton. I’m so proud of each one of these students for serving to the fullest of their energy and ability. Thank you all for your prayers and see you soon!
