Day 1: "Too Many Pants"
- Watch the video above.
- In your Crazy Love workbook read the paragraphs before questions 1-3 (Pgs. 97-98).
- Then answer questions 1-3 in your book (Pg. 98).
- Finish in prayer.
Day 2: SOAP Through James 5:13-18
- Read James 5:13-18, then use the SOAP acronym to study it. It would be helpful to have a notebook to write these out. You could also use your phone's notes app.
- Scripture- Write down one or more verses that stood out to you.
- Observation- What is an observation you have from this passage?
- Application- How can you apply this passage to your life today?
- Pray- Write a short prayer in response to today's passage.
- Then, in your Crazy Love workbook read the paragraphs before question 4-5 and answer question 4-5 on page 99.
- Finish in prayer.
Day 3: SOAP Through Colossians 1:1-13
- Read Colossians 1:1-13, then use the SOAP acronym to study it. It would be helpful to have a notebook to write these out. You could also use your phone's notes app.
- Scripture- Write down one or more verses that stood out to you.
- Observation- What is an observation you have from this passage?
- Application- How can you apply this passage to your life today?
- Pray- Write a short prayer in response to today's passage.
- Then, in your Crazy Love workbook read the paragraphs before questions 6-8 (Pgs 99-100) and answer questions 6-8 on page 100.
- Finish in prayer.
Day 4: "He Will Serve as a Mouth for you..." (Exodus 3-4)
- Read the devotional Below.
Moses said, “Please, Lord, send someone else.” Exodus 4:13
Chapters 3 and 4 are some of the most relatable chapters in Exodus and maybe for you too.
Moses. The Moses. The great prophet and leader. Moses seems to be struggling with some type of imposter syndrome. God approached him in chapter 3 through a burning bush and called him to lead the Hebrews out of Egyptian slavery. God had been preparing him for this moment since he was taken into Pharaoh's home as a baby. Yet, Moses does not feel qualified. He says, "Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and that I should bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” (Exodus 3:11). Then he proceeded to try and get out of this calling by every means available. It's actually a comical scene. No matter how God comforted and encouraged him, he came up with a new excuse for why he couldn't!
It reminds me of a friend I had when I was 10 or 11. He was not a Christian and didn't have much use for church things, but I would often invite him to church. I always got some excuse for why he couldn't make it, but my favorite, by far, is when he unironically told me that he couldn't come to church because he had to watch his orange juice thaw. If Moses could have had that excuse, he may have used it.
Moses's final excuse was that he had a speech impediment and couldn't go. No one would take him seriously. God had had enough. The text tells us, "the LORD’s anger burned against Moses..." Of course, God knew Moses's disability, and that did not change one thing about God's call on Moses's life. God was always going to provide all Moses needed to complete the plan of God. Even if it meant giving him a new mouth.
God reminded Moses, "Isn’t Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well... He will speak to the people for you. He will serve as a mouth for you..."
God was always going to be with Moses. But God understood that sometimes we need a faithful brother or sister to literally lock arms with and complete his will. God may call you to do something extraordinary, and he will be with you through it all, but he has also provided a spiritual family to walk alongside you.
If God is calling you to do something hard, terrifying, and extraordinary, he will probably not call you to do it alone. If you struggle to act on his calling, you should talk to a trusted follower of Christ. Do not keep whatever God has called you a secret, because if you do, that is a good way to never obey God. Tell someone, seek counsel, support, and help. God has given you everything you need for life and godliness, including your spiritual family.
The greatest thing any of us can do is be obedient to God. So do not let some excuses, big or small, stop you from doing that.
Moses. The Moses. The great prophet and leader. Moses seems to be struggling with some type of imposter syndrome. God approached him in chapter 3 through a burning bush and called him to lead the Hebrews out of Egyptian slavery. God had been preparing him for this moment since he was taken into Pharaoh's home as a baby. Yet, Moses does not feel qualified. He says, "Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and that I should bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” (Exodus 3:11). Then he proceeded to try and get out of this calling by every means available. It's actually a comical scene. No matter how God comforted and encouraged him, he came up with a new excuse for why he couldn't!
It reminds me of a friend I had when I was 10 or 11. He was not a Christian and didn't have much use for church things, but I would often invite him to church. I always got some excuse for why he couldn't make it, but my favorite, by far, is when he unironically told me that he couldn't come to church because he had to watch his orange juice thaw. If Moses could have had that excuse, he may have used it.
Moses's final excuse was that he had a speech impediment and couldn't go. No one would take him seriously. God had had enough. The text tells us, "the LORD’s anger burned against Moses..." Of course, God knew Moses's disability, and that did not change one thing about God's call on Moses's life. God was always going to provide all Moses needed to complete the plan of God. Even if it meant giving him a new mouth.
God reminded Moses, "Isn’t Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well... He will speak to the people for you. He will serve as a mouth for you..."
God was always going to be with Moses. But God understood that sometimes we need a faithful brother or sister to literally lock arms with and complete his will. God may call you to do something extraordinary, and he will be with you through it all, but he has also provided a spiritual family to walk alongside you.
If God is calling you to do something hard, terrifying, and extraordinary, he will probably not call you to do it alone. If you struggle to act on his calling, you should talk to a trusted follower of Christ. Do not keep whatever God has called you a secret, because if you do, that is a good way to never obey God. Tell someone, seek counsel, support, and help. God has given you everything you need for life and godliness, including your spiritual family.
The greatest thing any of us can do is be obedient to God. So do not let some excuses, big or small, stop you from doing that.
- Then, in your Crazy Love answer question 9 on page 101.
- Finish in prayer.
Day 5: "How Much Is It Worth?" (Matthew 13:44)
- Read the devotional Below.
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Matthew 13:44
I always thought that this verse in Matthew was so intriguing and convicting. Try to put yourself in this man’s shoes. If you found a treasure that would give you life-changing wealth, would you not do everything that you could in order to obtain it? Would you give up everything that you have for it? It’s such a stark contrast to how many of us live. How often have we tried to just add God to our lives? How about just trying to be a better moral person? These are all just ways that we are prideful, selfish people. God offers us the greatest possible treasure of all time, and yet we want to add that to what we already have instead of giving up everything for it.
I think of the rich, young ruler in Mark 10. This is the sad story of a man that sought out Jesus to ask Him how he could have eternal life. This man knew that Jesus had the answer for the greatest treasure, eternal life. However, he didn’t like the response from Jesus. Jesus told him to sell all of his possessions and follow Him. Verse 22 is, in my opinion, the saddest verse in the Bible. He walked away sad, because he had many possessions. He didn’t understand the value of the treasure. Anything that you are unwilling to give up for Jesus is at best a cheap version of the life that He offers.
Jesus says in Matthew 16: 25-26, “For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?” The man that sold everything in order to buy the field with the treasure understood. He knew that whatever He had to give up to obtain the treasure was worth it. What would our lives look like if we lived like we truly understood how valuable the treasure of eternal life and a daily relationship with God is? I don’t think we would see earthly things the same way that we do now. Money would be a means for ministry, time would be a resource to be used for God’s kingdom, and relationships would be opportunities to share and show God’s love. I pray that we all are rekindled with the excitement of the guy in this story for the treasure of Himself that God offers us.
I think of the rich, young ruler in Mark 10. This is the sad story of a man that sought out Jesus to ask Him how he could have eternal life. This man knew that Jesus had the answer for the greatest treasure, eternal life. However, he didn’t like the response from Jesus. Jesus told him to sell all of his possessions and follow Him. Verse 22 is, in my opinion, the saddest verse in the Bible. He walked away sad, because he had many possessions. He didn’t understand the value of the treasure. Anything that you are unwilling to give up for Jesus is at best a cheap version of the life that He offers.
Jesus says in Matthew 16: 25-26, “For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?” The man that sold everything in order to buy the field with the treasure understood. He knew that whatever He had to give up to obtain the treasure was worth it. What would our lives look like if we lived like we truly understood how valuable the treasure of eternal life and a daily relationship with God is? I don’t think we would see earthly things the same way that we do now. Money would be a means for ministry, time would be a resource to be used for God’s kingdom, and relationships would be opportunities to share and show God’s love. I pray that we all are rekindled with the excitement of the guy in this story for the treasure of Himself that God offers us.
- Then, in your Crazy Love workbook read the paragraphs above questions 10-12 (Pgs. 101-102) and answer questions 10-12 on pages 101-102.
- Finish in prayer.
Final Day: Attend Community Group
Congrats! You made it through week 9 of Crazy Love. Now go to community group and share, learn, and enjoy time with your church family.