How might you better prepare to receive the word as God’s word?

What is one specific change you can make this week simply because God in His word has spoken?

In what ways may you be avoiding the difficulty that comes with identifying with Jesus? What are some specific ways you can embrace the joy of suffering for the sake of Christ and the gospel?

How have you experienced the tension between God’s rescue and the world’s rage against His word?  

What relationships do you need to be more direct and clear about the gospel?