Determined Study - Week 1, Day 1: Luke 2:21-40

In today’s episode, we embark on the first day of our six-week journey through the book of Luke, focusing on how to live determinedly in the face of life's distractions and difficulties. Life's busyness and unforeseen challenges can often pull us away from walking hand in hand with Jesus. Yet, the essence of living a fulfilled life lies in making every moment count, following the footsteps of Jesus to embrace the abundant life promised to us.

 

Study Introduction:

We dive deep into the importance of staying the course amidst life's chaos, learning from Jesus’s example to live intentionally and make a difference for God's kingdom. This week, we'll develop habits for success toward determined living, starting with a figure who exemplifies the critical habit of worship: Anna.

 

Scripture Reading:

Luke 2:21-40

 

Big Idea:

Today's focus is on understanding that a worshipful heart is key to preparing us for the day ahead, using the story of Anna to highlight the significance of worship in our daily lives.

 

Devotional:

We explore how worship, much like it was for Anna, is an essential part of our relationship with God. Worship centers our hearts, helps us to align with God's plan, and prepares us for the unforeseen circumstances of the day. We discuss the transformative power of incorporating worship into our daily routine and how it changes our perspective and reactions to life's challenges.

 

Questions to Ponder:

1. Reflect on your habit of worship. How does it shape your day?
2. Share how worship has positively influenced your life or how a consistent habit of worship could impact your daily attitude.
3. Considering Anna's determination to worship against all odds, recount a time when your choice to worship was challenged and how you responded.
4. Identify tangible ways to cultivate a worshipful heart today.

 

Closing:

We wrap up today’s episode by encouraging listeners to follow Anna's example of unwavering worship. Imagine if Luke were to write about our lives today, let it be said that we were determined to worship God, no matter what life throws our way. Join us as we step through the Beautiful Gate, determined to live a life of worship.

 

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Stay tuned for our next episode as we continue our journey through Luke, seeking to live each day to the fullest and embracing the abundant life Jesus promises. Remember, no dusty Bibles on our watch. Let’s dive deep into God’s Word together.

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Portions of today’s episode are adapted from Determined: Living Like Jesus in Every Moment, by Heather M. Dixon, © 2019 by Abingdon Press, all rights reserved. 

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