Week 18 - Transformation Journal (May 8-14)

the word on...COMMUNION

For Pastor Robert's 2010 message on Communion go to this link:
BUMC MESSAGES
and find the message from October 3, 2010

SUNDAY 5/8 - How did the ritual of Communion begin?
Read Exodus 12:1-13, 21-30

MONDAY 5/9 - Why did God's people celebrate the Passover?
Read Exodus 12:14-20 and Deuteronomy 16:1-8

TUESDAY 5/10 - What was the purpose of Old Testament sacrifices?
Read Exodus 13:1-16 and Hebrews 7:18-28

WEDNESDAY 5/11 - Why is taking Communion significant for believers?
Read Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Luke 22:7-23

THURSDAY 5/12 - What is the significance of the bread used in Communion?
Read John 6:35 and Hebrews 10:1-25

FRIDAY 5/13 - What is the significance of the cup used in Communion?
Read Ephesians 1:7 and Hebrews 9:1-28

SATURDAY 5/14 - What attitude should I have each time I take Communion?
Read 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 and 5:6-8

Week 17 - Transformation Journal (May 1-7)

the word on...WORSHIP

SUNDAY 5/1 - What kind of worshippers does God seek?
Read John 4:1-26

MONDAY 5/2 - What is the outcome of worship?
Read Romans 12:1-2 and 1 Peter 2:4-10

TUESDAY 5/3 - How did biblical characters demonstrate a lifestyle of worship?
Read 2 Samuel 6:12-23 and Psalm 100

WEDNESDAY 5/4 - How can I worship when I feel doubtful?
Read Matthew 28:1-20 and Psalm 20

THURSDAY 5/5 - In what specific ways can I worship and honor God?
Read Ephesians 5:8-20 and Colossians 3:12-27

FRIDAY 5/6 - Is there a difference between worship in the Old and New Testaments?
Read Hebrews 12:18-29 and Psalm 98

SATURDAY 5/7 - How does the authenticity of my worship influence other people?
Read Amos 5:21-24 and Isaiah 58:1-14