II KINGS 25:1-7 Zedekiah had been told how to be saved (Jeremiah 21:8-9, 38:2). Why would the king choose rebellion instead of surrender? Why do we choose rebellion instead of surrender? Zedekiah was afraid of the cost of obeying God (Jeremiah 38:17-20). What was the basis of Zedekiah’s fear? What is the basis of our…
II KINGS 16 Instead of serving God, Ahaz chose to worship idols (v.1-4). What is the motivation behind idolatry? How does the idolatry of Colossians 3:5 demonstrate that truth? Instead of trusting God, Ahaz chose to trust in Assyria (v. 5-9). Why would we choose to trust earthly sources above God? Again, what is the…
JONAH 1-4 Jonah fled to Tarshish because he was angry about God’s grace (4:1-4) What did Jonah’s anger have to do with his running from God? What is wrong with a heart that is so angry with God’s grace that it runs from Him? What is wrong with our hearts when we run from God’s…
II CHRONICLES 20:1-30 There are vast armies that are ready to attack the people of God (v.1-2). Even when you are serving God, why will enemies gather against you? What vast armies are arrayed against the people of God today? When they didn’t know what to do, they sought God in prayer (v.3-12). Why is…
I KINGS 14:22-31 God had made a promise to bless the godly descendants of David (I Kings 2:4). What would have happened if David’s descendants had chosen to follow God? What happens to us when we decide to follow God? Solomon had been so blessed that he made 500 gold shields (I Kings 10:16-17). Who…
2 CHRONICLES 6 Solomon had good reason to cry out, “There is no God like You” (v.1-2). What had just happened before Solomon mentioned the dark cloud? (5:7, 13-14) What amazing events in your life have moved you to praise God? Solomon was serious about leading the people in praise (v.12-13). Why is it important…
PROVERBS 23 Apply your heart to instruction (v.12). What happens to hearts that are not specifically trained to love what is important? To what kind of instruction do we need to be applying our hearts? If your heart is wise, then the hearts of those who love you will be glad (v.15). How do parents…
II SAMUEL 12:1-14 The LORD sent Nathan to persuade David (v.1). How does it help to have a relationship with someone you seek to persuade? What will help us to see ourselves as chosen by God to persuade others? Telling a story that relates well is a great way to persuade (v.1-4). How much persuasive…
Enjoy this guest lesson from deacon Brenton Beckley on “Courage: Telling Your Story in a World of Fear.”
II SAMUEL 3 A dishonored man of honor chose to honor the king (v.6-21). Why is it not in your best interest to dishonor others? In whose company do honorable people feel most comfortable? How much effort are honorable men willing to give to live honorably? A dishonorable man chose to dishonor his uncle, the…