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BE WITH JESUS (Deep Communion)

Behold Jesus (Seeing Him Clearly) - Fix your eyes on Him through Scripture, prayer, and worship.

1. Matthew 17:1-13  (also do Pray-Read:  2 Corinthians 3:18) – The Transfiguration

2. John 1:29–34 (also do Pray-Read: John 3:27) – John the Baptist sees Jesus and testifies

3. Luke 7:36–50 – The sinful woman anoints Jesus’ feet

4. John 20:24–29 – Thomas sees and believes

5. Mark 5:1-20 - Jesus heals  a man with a demon 

6. Luke 5:1–11 – The miraculous catch of fish and Peter’s awe

7. John 11:17–45 – Jesus raises Lazarus

8. Luke 24:13–35 – The road to Emmaus

9. Matthew 3:13–17 – Jesus’ baptism

10. Isaiah 6:1-10 – Isaiah's Vision

11. Philippians 2:5-11 – Christ example of humility

12. John 12:1–8 – Mary anoints Jesus at Bethany

Abide in Jesus (Staying Connected With Him Continually) - Stay connected like a branch to a vine.

1. Mark 5:21–43 – Jairus’ daughter and the bleeding woman

2. 1 Kings 17:1–16 – Elijah and the widow at Zarephath

3. 2 Kings 4:1–7 – The widow’s oil

4. John 15:1–11 – I am the  true vine

5. Luke 10:38–42 – Mary and Martha

6. Matthew 26:36–46 – Gethsemane: Jesus stays with the Father

7. John 21:1–14 – Breakfast on the beach with Jesus

8. Matthew 14:22–33 – Peter walks on water to Jesus

9. Luke 19:1–10 – Zacchaeus seeks and remains with Jesus

Rest in Jesus (Trusting Him Fully) - Trust His love, surrender control, and embrace His peace.

1. Mark 4:35–41 – Jesus calms the storm 

2. John 11:1–6 (17–45) – Jesus delays before raising Lazarus

3. Matthew 6:25–34 – Do not be anxious

4. Exodus 16:1–36 – Manna in the wilderness

5. Mark 10:13–16 – Jesus blesses the children

6. Matthew 11:28–30 – Come to Jesus for rest

BECOME LIKE JESUS (Deep Transformation)

Renew the Mind (to have the mind of Christ) - Think like Jesus. Be transformed by truth.

1. Romans 12:1-2 - A Living Sacrifice

2. Luke 4:1–15 – Jesus in the wilderness resists lies

3. Matthew 16:13–23 – Peter confesses Christ, then rebukes Him

4. Genesis 3:1–13  and possibly 14-24 (also do Pray-Read:  1 John 2:15-17)– Adam and Eve deceived

5. 1 Kings 19:1–18 – Elijah’s distorted thinking and God’s renewal

6. Daniel 3:8–30 – The fiery furnace and right mindset

7. Acts 9:1–19 – Saul’s conversion and new thinking

8. John 8:1–11 – The woman caught in adultery

9. Luke 15:11–32 – The prodigal son and the father’s view

10. Luke 9:10-17 –The Feeding of the 5,000

11. Philippians 4:4-9 - Paul's exhortation and Encouragement

12. 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 – Wisdom from the Spirit

13. Colossians 3:1-17 –Put On The New Self

14. Psalm 119:1-16 – The Word Helping Keep His Ways Pure

15. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 – Waging War Through God's Divine Power

16. Ephesians 4:17-32 – The New Life

17. Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust In The Lord

18. Isaiah 55:6-11 – God's Thoughts & Ways

Transform the Heart (to embody His love) - Desire what Jesus desires.

19. Matthew 5:1-12 (also do Pray-Read:  Philippians 1:9-11) – The Beatitudes

20. Luke 18:9-14 – The Pharisee and the tax collector

21. Luke 7:11–17 – Jesus raises the widow’s son out of compassion

22. John 4:1–42 – Jesus and the Samaritan woman

23. Luke 19:1–10 – Zacchaeus’ heart is changed

24. Jonah 1-4 – Jonah’s anger vs God’s mercy

25. Luke 10:25–37 – The Good Samaritan

26. Genesis 45:1-28 – Joseph forgives his brothers

27. Ruth 1:1-22 – Ruth’s loyal heart

28. John 13:1–17 – Jesus washes the disciples’ feet

29. Ezekiel 36:22-38 – I will put my Spirit within you

30. Psalm 51:1-19 – Create in me a clean heart, O God

31. Matthew 12:33-37 – A Tree is known by its fruit

32. Galatians 5:16-26 – Keep in step with the Spirit

33. Romans 5:1-5 – Peace with God through faith

34. 1 John 4:7-21 (also do Pray-Read:  2 Thessalonians 3:5) – God is love

Train the Body (for godly and righteous living) - Develop habits and disciplines for godly living.

35. Luke 4:16–21 – Jesus reads in the synagogue (discipline of Scripture)

36. Mark 1:35–39 – Jesus gets up early to pray

37. Daniel 6 – Daniel prays three times daily

38. Acts 2:42–47 – Early church rhythms

39. Luke 2:41–52 – Young Jesus obeys and grows

40. 2 Kings 5:1–14 – Naaman obeys in humility and is healed

41. Exodus 20:8–11 – Practicing Sabbath

42. Matthew 6:5–15 – Jesus teaches on prayer

43. Acts 10:1–8 – Cornelius’ disciplined life opens doors

44. Luke 18:1–8 – The persistent widow (practice of prayer)

45. 1 Timothy 4:7-8

46. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

47. James 1:22-25

48. 1 Peter 1:13-16

49. Hebrews 12:1-3

50. Romans 6:12-14

51. Titus 2:11-14

52. Ephesians 5:1-2, 15-17

53. Colossians 3:5-10

54. Matthew 5:29-30

DO AS JESUS DID (Living on Mission)

Make Space for the Gospel (Hospitality) - Be hospitable to people and God’s divine appointments.

1. Genesis 18:1–15 (also do Pray-Read: Hebrews 13:2) – Abraham welcomes three visitors

2. Luke 6:27-36 – Love Your Enemies

3. Luke 19:1–10 – Jesus invites himself to Zacchaeus' house and he receives Jesus with joy

4. 2 Kings 4:8–17 – The Shunammite woman hosts Elisha

5. Acts 16:11–15 – Lydia opens her home

6. Luke 14:1–11 – Jesus eats with a Pharisee and teaches hospitality

7. Luke 14:12-24 - The Parable of the Great Banquet

8. Acts 2:42–47 – Hospitality in the early church

9. Matthew 9:9–13 – Jesus eats with tax collectors and sinners

10. Luke 7:36–50 – A woman anoints Jesus during a meal

11. Genesis 24:15–33 – Rebekah’s hospitality leads to covenant

12. Romans 12:9-13

13. Hebrews 13:1-2

14. 1 Peter 4:8-10

15. Matthew 25:34-40

16. Philemon 1:4-7

Preach the Gospel (Outreach/Evangelism) - Speak the good news boldly and lovingly.

1. Matthew 28:1–10 (Also do Pray-Read: Isaiah 52:7) – The women proclaim the resurrection

2. John 4:1–42 – Samaritan woman evangelizes her town

3. Acts 2:1–41 – Peter preaches at Pentecost

4. Acts 8:26–40 – Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch

5. Acts 10:1-48 – Peter shares the gospel with Cornelius

6. Mark 5:1–20 – The healed man proclaims in Decapolis

7. Luke 24:36–49 (Also do Pray-Read: 1 Peter 3:14-16) – Jesus commissions His disciples

8. Acts 3:1-26 (also do Pray-Read: Acts 1:8) – Peter heals and preaches at the temple

9. Matthew 10:1–20 (also do Pray-Read: Matthew 28:18-20) – Jesus sends out the Twelve

10. Romans 10:1-17 – The Message of Salvation to All

11. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 – The Message of Reconciliation

Demonstrate the Gospel (Ministry, Justice, Service) - Live the good news with power and love.

1. Luke 10:25–37 – The Good Samaritan

2. John 4:1-42 – Woman at the well

3. Matthew 8:1–17 – Jesus heals many

4. John 9 – Healing of the man born blind

5. Luke 13:10–17 – Woman healed on the Sabbath

6. Acts 3:1–10 – Peter heals the lame man

7. Mark 5:25–34 – The bleeding woman is healed

8. Acts 6:1–7 – Justice for overlooked widows

9. John 6:1–15 – Jesus feeds the 5,000

10. 2 Kings 5 – Elisha heals Naaman

11. John 11 – Raising Lazarus (power over death)

12. Matthew 10:5-8

13. Luke 4:16-21

14. Micah 6:6-8

15. James 1:27

16. Isaiah 58:6-12

17. Galatians 6:9-10

18. Matthew 5:13-16

19. John 13:12-17 (washing feet)

20. 1 John 3:16-18