Key Ideas
Faith Fact
We can learn and grow together.
Faith Verse
Ephesians 4:3 (NLT)
Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.
Question of the Day: How does studying and applying Scripture with others help me?
Read about It
Read: Romans 15:1–6
In a brick wall, there is a type of cement that is used, kind of like a glue, that helps to hold the bricks together. The bricks may be very strong, but the whole wall can only be strong if that cement holds the bricks together. This is a little like the way Scripture can work in our life. As we study Scripture together, it can hold us together. It helps us to be strong in the Lord, and it also helps us to have a strong relationship with those we study with.
The Scripture verses today talk about how important it is to encourage each other and build each other up in learning God’s ways. The Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait for God’s promises to happen. When we study God’s Word together and apply it in our everyday life, we can be stronger together and bring glory to God in the way that we live.
Talk about It
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Question 1. According to today’s Scripture reading, what are the Scriptures meant to do in our life? Answer 1. The Scriptures are meant to teach us and give us hope and encouragement. (Romans 15:4)
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Question 2. What do these verses say we should help other believers do? Answer 2. We should help them do what is right. (Romans 15:2)
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| Question 3. Who are some people in your life that can build you up in the Lord?
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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Question 4. Why do you think it’s important for believers to be unified and strong in the Lord together? Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. How does studying and applying Scripture with others help?
Answer 5. It allows us to grow stronger together and bring glory to God through how we live. There may be additional answers. |
Pray about It
Dear God, thank You for the people You have placed in my life who help to build me up in Your Word. Help us to be strong together and serve You with all we do. Amen.