LIVING A LIFE OF OBEDIENCE
1 John 2:3-6; Eph. 5:1-14 OPEN IT: What do you think delights God above everything else in your life? DIG INTO IT: a) Do the words “know him” in reference to Jesus mean more than intellectual knowledge? Explain: b) Which commands are we to be obedient to? c) Would it be better to say, “Keeping […]
New Testament Manuscripts
Are there a lot of differences between New Testament manuscripts? Can we trust the Bible? This is a very old challenge to the accuracy of the Bible. There are many statements that are true about the manuscripts of the New Testament, but there are many statements that are false. There are also many statements that […]
GOD’S WORD
OPEN IT: What experience or activity do you find the most delight in and why? Psalms 1:1-6 DIG INTO IT: a) What three behaviors are mentioned in v.1 that a person will be blessed by if they avoid them? 1) Walk in _____________________ 2) Stand in ____________________ 3) Sit in _______________________ b) What are some […]
Historical evidence from outside the Bible
What is circular reasoning? Do you know anyone who does not believe that Jesus ever lived? Not that Jesus is our isn’t God, but that the historical figure of Jesus of Nazareth never even existed? They’re actually are a lot of people who believe this. So the question is, is there any historical evidence from […]
TOLERANCE
Revelation 2:12-17 12. “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. 13. I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, not even in the days of […]
Lazarus and the Rich Man
Luke 16:19 Intro question 19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, At his gate covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table.(T) Even the dogs […]
The Parable of the Talents
(Matthew 25:14-30) If someone loaned you a million dollars and you had to pay it back in ten years, what would you do with it? Read: Matthew 25:14-30 14. “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15. To one he gave […]
Our Purpose
OUR PURPOSE (Ephesians 3:7-13; 5:21-32) OPEN IT: As a group come up with a one-sentence statement that would summarize the purpose of the church: DIG INTO IT: 1. Read Ephesians 3:7-13 and answer the following questions: a) How would you describe Paul’s attitude concerning his role in the spread of the Gospel? b) What specific […]
God in a Manger
GOD IN A MANGER (Luke 2:7-20) OPEN IT: Go around the room with one person answering the first question, the next person the second question, etc… DIG INTO IT: Read Luke 2:7-20 and answer the following questions: 1. Why do you think God chose to announce the birth of His Son to shepherds? 2. What […]
AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE
Psalms 95:1-7; Col. 2:6-7 OPEN IT: What are the two things you are most grateful for and why? DIG INTO IT: 1. Read Psalms 95:1-7 and answer the following questions: 1. Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. 2. Let us come before […]