Sunday, October 12, 2025

Colossians 1:6
This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it changed your lives from the day you first heard and understood the truth about God’s wonderful grace.

The message of Jesus changes everything! And it just keeps spreading - one life at a time. This scripture speaks about how the gospel is alive and growing, transforming hearts all over the world. One of the primary ways God makes that happen is through the local church.

Every time we serve, give, pray, and show up together, the love of Christ reaches further. The church isn't just a building or a weekend service; it's a movement of people carrying hope into neighborhoods, workplaces, and families.

When we live out our faith in community, the world catches a glimpse of God's grace. The local church truly is the hope of the world. Not because of who we are, but because of who Jesus is, working through us (Ephesians 3:10).

Ask God to show you one way you can help his church grow this week. You can do this by encouraging someone who is going through a hard time, serving on a DreamTeam, or inviting a friend to come to church with you next weekend. Together, we get to be part of the move of God that changes lives.

Discussion Questions:
Ice Breaker: What's one daily routine or habit you never skip, and why is it important to you?

The early believers were "devoted" to Jesus' teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer (Acts 2:42). How do you see these same values lived out in our church community today?

Read Acts 2:41-47: Which part of this passage challenges or inspires you most - teaching, fellowship, generosity, prayer, or worship? Why?

What would it look like for you to build rhythms of devotion like the early church in your daily life?

Reflect and Respond: Who is someone in your life you can encourage this week to grow in faith or experience God's love through your example of devotion?

Prayer:
God, I'm so thankful to be part of a life-giving church where hope grows and lives are changed. Lead me to the places I need to go to play my part in sharing your love and truth outside of the walls of the church. Use me every day to help others see your grace at work in the world. I love you, I trust you, and I worship you. Amen.

Series Theme Verse:
Colossians 1:6
This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it changed your lives from the day you first heard and understood the truth about God’s wonderful grace.

This post was written by Lori Tuckerman, Director of Content for the Daily LivingItOut.