March Youth Bible Review / Family Devotions

March Youth Bible Review

As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."
17Since you call on a Father who judges each man’s work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. 18For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, 19but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. 21Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God. 1 Peter 1:14-21

　
Family discussion starter #1

Conform = to model after, be shaped by, influenced by
Read Romans 12:1-2 and 1 Peter 1:14 above, Then discuss the following questions.

A. What command do both of these verses share in reference to conforming?
B. What worldly desire is most likely to shape your life?
C. What can I do to lessen the power of that desire to influence me?
D. Are you influenced more by Gods’ Word or your own desires and feelings? Give evidence.
E. How can we hold one another accountable?
　
　
Family discussion starter #2

Holy = moral purity, set apart from the world- to God - dedicated to God.

Read 1 Peter 1:15-16 and 2 Timothy 1:8-9

A. God has called everyone that he has redeemed to strive for holiness. To live a life that looks different than our lost neighbors, coworkers and people at school. Other than attending church how is your life different than everyone else?
B. How can we encourage one another to live holy lives?
C. Is there anything in my life that I have made a priority over God? Is there anything I am pursuing harder than holiness?
D. Would you tell me if you saw something that was impacting my holiness?
E. Read 2 Peter 1:3 Has God given us everything we need to live holy lives?
WE WILL IMITATE THE GOD WE WORSHIP
　
　
Family discussion starter #3
Fear = Holy reverence, respect, honor
Read 1 Peter 1:17 and Philippians 2:12-13

1. As a whole the church has drifted away from the fear of the Lord. We would rather just refer to Him as our buddy, the guy in the sky or the man upstairs. Do you approach God more like...

A. A bubble gum machine
B. The great ‘I AM"
C. Cosmic Police

2. Discuss what it means to live out our faith with fear and trembling as instructed in Philippians 2:12-13.

3. How is a biblical sense of fear different than the sense of fear that an abused dog has of his master?

4. If a stranger were to observe your family for 1 week without your knowledge, what would they say you reverence most?