In the Classic Christianity reading, how is today's Christian world similar to a "spiritual Las Vegas"? Compare our wanting to go back to the "good old days" to that of Israel in the desert and the warning given to Lot's wife. (pages 167-168)
How is entering into the "Promised Land" and enjoying the promise of "abundant life" related to the Sabbath rest mentioned in Genesis and the book of Hebrews? (page 169)
How does your "availability" allow God's "ability" to work through you? (pages 169-171)
How do our objections ("buts") and misunderstandings keep us from enjoying the abundant life lavished upon us? (pages 171-173)
How does the "love of Christ" keep you from using God's grace as a "license to sin"? (pages 173-175)
Why is it important to know the difference between the discipline and punishment of our earthly parents in order to fully understand the meaning of God's love? (pages 175-178)
How do trials and tribulations help develop our character and trust in God? (pages 178-180)
In today's sermon, what is the spiritual meaning of Pentecost and what will occur on "the fiftieth day". (Summary from last week)
What two physical characteristics did the Holy Spirit display on Pentecost? (The Work of the Holy Spirit: "A Rushing and Violent Sound")
Why is it wrong to emphasize that they merely spoke in different tongues? What were they actually speaking about and how does it apply to us today? ("All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them (v.4))
What are the "new tongues" given by the Holy Spirit? (Conclusion)
Reflect on the devotion and any possible connections to your life or the lives of others.
Can any of the topics discussed today help you in your own life or in the lives of those you might minister to?