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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Scripture & Questions for Sunday (4/27/14)

Saturday April 26th we will be painting the inside of Grace Place beginning at 9:00 AM.

Anne Jones and Jurahee Silvers will be having a baby shower 2:00 PM April 27th at Jurahee’s house on the Tillman ranch for Lee and Myghan Meadow.  Call 806-789-4612 for directions.

Finger Food and Game Night – Sunday 27th at 5:30 PM.

Scripture
Romans 5:1-11 (ESV) 
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. [2] Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. [3] More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, [4] and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, [5] and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
[6] For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. [7] For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— [8] but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. [9] Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. [10] For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. [11] More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.

Questions for Reflection

  1. What results can difficult circumstances have in a person’s life?
  2. What is the basis for our justification with God? (5:1)
  3. What is our relationship with God if we have been justified by faith? (5:1)
  4. How does Jesus Christ change a person’s standing with God? (5:2)
  5. What was our relationship to God when Christ came to die for us? (5:8)
  6. What does it mean to be justified?
  7. How were we formerly God’s enemies?
  8. What is the connection between suffering and hope?
  9. How should Christian hope affect a person’s attitude toward his or her current circumstances or goals?
  10. What is hope?
  11. What keeps us from being full of joy and hope in the middle of difficult circumstances?

Monday, April 21, 2014

Scripture for Easter Sunday (4/20/14)

Holy Week Services at First Presbyterian Church of Junction will include:

  • Maundy Thursday Communion service tonight at 6:00 pm
  • Good Friday Tenebrae 6:00 pm
  • Easter Sunday will begin with the children's Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 am and we will worship our risen Savoir at 11:00 am.


Prayer For The Day
Wash us thoroughly from our iniquity, O God, and cleanse us from our sin. Purge us with hyssop, and we shall be clean; wash us, and we shall be whiter than snow! Restore to us the joy of your salvation, and uphold us with your free Spirit. Amen. ~ Adapted from Psalm 51

Friday, April 11, 2014

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Scripture & Questions for Sunday (4/13/14)

This Sunday is Palm Sunday and the children will be processing with the palms at the beginning of worship.

Scripture
Mark 15:21-41 (ESV)  
    And they compelled a passerby, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alex ander and Rufus, to carry his cross.  [22] And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull).  [23] And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it.  [24] And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take.  [25] And it was the third hour when they crucified him.  [26] And the inscription of the charge against him read, "The King of the Jews."  [27] And with him they crucified two robbers, one on his right and one on his left.  
    [28]  [29] And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, "Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days,  [30] save yourself, and come down from the cross!"  [31] So also the chief priests with the scribes mocked him to one another, saying, "He saved others; he cannot save himself.  [32] Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe." Those who were crucified with him also reviled him. 
    [33] And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.  [34] And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?" which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"  [35] And some of the bystanders hearing it said, "Behold, he is calling Elijah."  [36] And someone ran and filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink, saying, "Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down."  [37] And Jesus uttered a loud cry and breathed his last.  [38] And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom.  [39] And when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said, "Truly this man was the Son of God!" 
    [40] There were also women looking on from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.  [41] When he was in Galilee, they followed him and ministered to him, and there were also many other women who came up with him to Jerusalem. 

Questions for Reflection
1. What do people mean when they say that someone “did not die in vain”?
2. Why did Jesus not carry the cross Himself? (15:21)
3. How did the people insult Jesus when He was on the cross? (15:29-30)
4. What did the teachers of the law say about Jesus while He was dying? How? (15:31-32)
5. What challenge did Jesus ignore? (15:31-32)
6. What emotions do you think Jesus felt as He was led away and crucified?
7. Simon’s encounter with Jesus was very unusual; how did you first “encounter Christ”?
8. When have you ever experienced apparently “random” events in your life, that upon later reflection showed God’s sovereign will being worked out in you?
9. How can you thank the Lord for the hidden ways He works in your life?
10. Jesus was closely identified with criminals during His death; what significance does this have to you?
11. How does it make you feel to know that Christ endured such intense suffering for your salvation?
12. What significance is there for you in the fact that a Roman soldier recognized the great truth that even the religious leaders could not see?

Friday, April 4, 2014

Scripture & Questions for Sunday (4/6/14)

Don't forget men's breakfast tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM.

Scripture
Mark 14:12-50 (ESV)
    And on the first day of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrificed the Passover lamb, his disciples said to him, "Where will you have us go and prepare for you to eat the Passover?" [13] And he sent two of his disciples and said to them, "Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him, [14] and wherever he enters, say to the master of the house, 'The Teacher says, Where is my guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?' [15] And he will show you a large upper room furnished and ready; there prepare for us." [16] And the disciples set out and went to the city and found it just as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover. 
    [17] And when it was evening, he came with the twelve. [18] And as they were reclining at table and eating, Jesus said, "Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me." [19] They began to be sorrowful and to say to him one after another, "Is it I?" [20] He said to them, "It is one of the twelve, one who is dipping bread into the dish with me. [21] For the Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born." 
    [22] And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, "Take; this is my body." [23] And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. [24] And he said to them, "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. [25] Truly, I say to you, I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God." 
    [26] And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. [27] And Jesus said to them, "You will all fall away, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.' [28] But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee." [29] Peter said to him, "Even though they all fall away, I will not." [30] And Jesus said to him, "Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times." [31] But he said emphatically, "If I must die with you, I will not deny you." And they all said the same. 
    [32] And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray." [33] And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. [34] And he said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch." [35] And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. [36] And he said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will." [37] And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, "Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour? [38] Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." [39] And again he went away and prayed, saying the same words. [40] And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy, and they did not know what to answer him. [41] And he came the third time and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough; the hour has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. [42] Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand." 
    [43] And immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. [44] Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "The one I will kiss is the man. Seize him and lead him away under guard." [45] And when he came, he went up to him at once and said, "Rabbi!" And he kissed him. [46] And they laid hands on him and seized him. [47] But one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear. [48] And Jesus said to them, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? [49] Day after day I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. But let the Scriptures be fulfilled." [50] And they all left him and fled. 

Questions for Reflection

1. How have your friends helped you through difficult times in your life?
2. What is it like to have a friend let you down when you really need support?
3. Who has been a faithful friend to you during difficult times in your life?
4. What emotions was Jesus feeling? (14:33-34)
5. What distressed Jesus when He returned to His disciples? (14:37)
6. Why did the disciples have so much trouble praying with Jesus? (14:38)
7. Why didn’t the disciples watch and pray with Jesus as He asked them to?
8. What stops us from helping people in need?
9. Who fled the scene? When? (14:50-52)
10. What is significant about the fact that all of Jesus’ followers deserted Him? (14:50-52)
11. Why did Jesus’ disciples desert Him?
12. When are you most tempted to compromise your commitment to Christ?
13. How can we prepare for times when our dedication to Christ is tested?
14. What difference does it make to you that Jesus was deserted by all of His friends?