Daily Readings (Page 153)

How do we react and handle insults and persecution especially when we are being wrongly accused? What should we do if our action is done out of obeying Christ’s instruction?

Give an account of how Christ is the peacemaker for you and God? How are you being persecuted because of your righteousness?

When was the last time we were in awe of God’s mercy and demonstrated God’s mercy to others? How was the mercy of God demonstrated? How do we keep our hearts pure to look forward to meet God face to face?

In the Old Testament, the meek will inherit the land (Promised Land, Ps 37:11), how do we inherit God’s righteousness in the New Testament (Rom 4:18-25)?

To recognise our spiritual poverty or bankruptcy of being “Poor in Spirit” is true humility before God.  In this season of Lent, what is our true state and attitude before God?

Who is Paul referring to “The Root of Jesse”? What can He do to help the Gentiles? Why is Paul emphasising on hope in the prayer (v13)? Do you have a regular prayer time?

Explain the reasons for praising God. What leads you to praise God in your lives?

Why does Paul call us to accept one another? How does Christ’s example of servanthood help us?

How do we have the same attitude of mind as Christ toward fellow believers? How does one’s mind and once’s voice being expressed in our lives to glorify God and His Son?

Cite one example of Christ’s self-denials and how does it help you to relate to others? How does the past teach us endurance and encouragement?