| Trigger |
Topic |
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| Observation |
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| Practical Response |
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| 208 |
A new indwelling (Presence) |
| One of the new realities for a converted disciple is that of the very present Spirit of Christ Himself. |
| Practice the presence of the indwelling Spirit of God by being reminded on each hour of each day this week that the Spirit of Christ is present in you. |
| 209 |
A new relationship (with God) |
| One of the new realities for a converted disciple is that of a brand new relationship with God. |
| Review the focus texts and list seven words or phrases that describe your new relationship to God; then spend time this talking to Him, listening to Him, and telling Him of the joy and thanks in your heart for what He has done for you. |
| 210 |
A new Master |
| One of the new realities for a converted disciple is that of a brand new Master named Jesus. |
| Begin each day by submitting yourself to the Master; do two things this week that you would not normally desire to do simply because they are two things that the Master wants you to do. |
| 211 |
A new security |
| One of the new realities for a converted disciple is that of a brand new security guaranteed by the presence of the Spirit of God, assured by the promises of God, and evidenced by the preserving work of God in his life. |
| When in the course of this week, God's Spirit alerts you to the looming enticement of a particular sin, pause to thank him for the way He preserves your relationship to Him and then respond to Him by escaping the temptation. |
| 212 |
A new freedom |
| One of the new realities for a converted disciple is that of a brand new freedom. |
| List the sins and/or the traditions which have enslaved you. Watch for them to sneak up on you this week. As they do, rejoice that you no longer are held captive to them; stand firm in your new freedom by yielding to the Spirit of Christ in you. |
| 213 |
A new hope |
| One of the new realities for a converted disciple is that of a brand new hope. |
| Don't let your heart be troubled. Relax and rejoice in the security of a future with Jesus. Persist even when the reasons for despair increase. Do not be shaken. |
| 214 |
A new purpose |
| One of the new realities for a converted disciple is that of a brand new purpose in life. |
| Write down a single sentence to describe your new life purpose. Share with someone this week that you have found a new purpose for life by following Jesus. |
| 215 |
A new doctrine |
| One of the new realities for a converted disciple is that of a brand new set of teachings. |
| This week read 3 chapters a day starting in John 1. By the end of 7 days, you should read all of the Gospel of John. In weeks to come, continue reading at this pace. Use the Read the Bible Through plan. Prepare to continue a more thorough Bible Reading plan in the future. |
| 216 |
A new family |
| One of the new realities for a converted disciple is that of a brand new spiritual family of brothers and sisters. |
| Tell a brother or sister in Christ that you are happy to be connected to them in spiritual network; approach anyone in the Christian family (network) with whom you are at odds and make things right. |
