II EPHESIANS (Revelation 2) The church in Ephesus was known for their faith and love (Ephesians 1:15-16). What can we know about the faith and love in Ephesus (Acts 19:8-10, 18-20)? What will help us to have that level of faith and love? In II Ephesians they were praised for their faith and diligence (v.1-3).…
II SAMUEL 11 We have a hard time finding sin in David’s life before Bathsheba (11:1-15). How did the years of faithful obedience protect David from sin? How do our years of faithful obedience protect us from sin? What do we need to do when we have sinned (12:13). We have a hard time finding…
I SAMUEL 17 Satan uses intimidation because it doesn’t require anything of him (v.4-11). What response should believers have to giant problems? (Numbers 13:33; 14:6-8) What happens to us when we focus on intimidating problems? When David looked to the living God, intimidation lost its power (v.26, 36f). What power does intimidation have with a…
ACTS 10:1-48 Cornelius was a pre-covenant believer (v. 1-8). How do we see sincere seekers who are not yet born in Christ? How can we encourage sincere seekers to continue their search? Peter had to be persuaded to see Cornelius as a potential brother (v.9-23). What mental gyrations did Peter have to make to receive…
JOHN 12:27-36 Jesus declared that His dying would draw all men to Him (John 12:27-36). Why is it important that the cross did more than atone for our sins? What is our role in the cross drawing all men to Christ? The prophecies of Daniel predicted a revolution (Daniel 2:44-45). What can we know about…