As we continue the ONE: Unity in Christ series, we turn our attention to the first century Christians in the city of Corinth who were struggling with a lack of unity as the body of Christ. The apostle Paul told them, “No one should seek their own good, but the good of others” (1 Corinthians 10:24 NIV). Paul went on to explain, “I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ” (1 Corinthians 10:33b-11:1 NIV).

 

Who’s example are you following?

Who is following your example?

Are you seeking what is good for others? Why?

 

Paul was seeking the common good so that many would be blessed, and ultimately saved, through faith in Christ. Are you willing to seek the common good of the people of AUMC and our community so that many may be saved?

 

For a full version of this Your Faith Journey devotional download the Worship Guide from the Avon UMC website: www.AvonUMC.com

 

The Your Faith Journey Bible verses for this week are listed below:

 

Sunday (8/30)

Today I am going to offer God ______________________________________.

 

During the worship service God revealed ________________________________________________________________________.

 

This week memorize Acts 4:13 (NIV):

 

“When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished

and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.”

 

Monday (8/31)

Read 1 Peter 4:8-11 and pray in response to the verses.

 

Tuesday (9/1)

Read Jesus’ message to his disciples in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 and prayerfully wrestle with the questions below:

 

What would your group, class, or our church miss if you were not part of it?

 

What reasons might God have placed you in your group/class, our congregation, your workplace, your neighborhood, or your circle of friends?

 

Wednesday (9/2)

Read 1 Samuel 17:1-50 and pray in response to what you read.

 

Thursday (9/3)

Read Mark 9:14-29 and prayerfully wrestle with the questions below:

 

How do you think God would respond to you right now as you deal with a difficult, trying, painful situation in your life? Would he ask:

“Is anything too hard for me” (Genesis 18:14)?

“Is my arm too short” (Numbers 11:23)?

Or perhaps he would say, “With me, all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26).

 

Friday (9/4)

Read Esther 4 and pray in response to what you read.

 

We will take a break from the ONE: Unity in Christ series from September 6th through 12th, then step back into the series again with sermon & video session #4 on September 13th. If you missed

one of the previous video sessions or sermons, use the links below for the AUMC website to catch up on what you missed:

 

Woodlawn: ONE episodes: https://www.avonumc.com/one-unity-in-christ-series/

 

ONE: Unity in Christ sermons: https://www.avonumc.com/past-messages/

 

Saturday (9/5)

Read Philippians 2:12-18 and prayerfully answer the question as you use the “I am God’s _________________________________ “ phrase as a reminder throughout the day:

 

What needs to you see in the environment where God has placed you?

 

How are you uniquely equipped to help?

 

Ephesians 2:10 states, “we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” You are God’s “workmanship” (ESV).

 

You are God’s “accomplishment” (CEB).

 

You are God’s “handiwork” (NIV).

 

You are God’s “masterpiece” (NLT).

 

Throughout the day remind yourself that, “I am God’s _________________________________________________________________ .

 

Use “workmanship,” “accomplishment,” “handiwork,” or “masterpiece” to fill in the blank as your reminder and phrase to roll around in your mind.

 

*To download the entire Worship Guide, which includes the extended version of the Your Faith Journey Guide, go to www.AvonUMC.com.