Renovation of the Heart
Postlude
Pages 267-270
TOGETHER read the devotional and the scripture.
INDIVIDUALLY take notes in your journal on what stands out.
Ephesians 4:22-24 (NIV) You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
2 Corinthians 4:16 (NIV) Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
Hebrews 12:1-2 (NIV) Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 11:16 (NIV) Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
Revelation 22:5 (NIV) There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever.
TOGETHER pray for one another.
INDIVIDUALLY answer the questions in your journal - process your devotional notes and pray.
Take some time to process this book - what things stood out, challenged you, taught you something new or shed new light, you disagreed with, confused you, and inspired you?
What are some takeaways you have been able to apply to your journey as an “apprentice” of Jesus / “Child of Light”?
What are some things this book presented that you want to study deeper?
What are some things this book presented that you want to grow in?
EXTRA READING:
“No matter what happens, be gentle with yourself”
- Jeanne-Françoise de Chantal (1572 - 1641)
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
- Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900)