ACTS 5:12-16 Biblical miracles will amaze our world (v.12). What was it about the apostolic signs and wonders that amazed the people? What is accomplished when we try to claim second-class miracles today? The unity of believers will amaze our world (v.12). What is it about the unity of the church that amazes others? How…
LUKE 17:21 The entire message of Jesus was about the coming of the Kingdom (Mark 1:15). Why is the message of redemption incomplete without the concept of kingdom? Why would Jesus be so unassuming and personal if He is a king? Their misunderstanding about the Kingdom missed the point (John 6:14-15). What was wrong with…
JAMES 1:22-25 When we merely listen to the word, we deceive ourselves (v.22). Why is just feeling convicted not enough? How are we deceiving ourselves when we don’t put it into practice? We need to learn a lesson from our mirrors (v.23-24). Why is this one of the all-time great illustrations? What is wrong with…
MATTHEW 25:1-13 We have been chosen to participate in the celebration of the Bridegroom (v.1). What does purity have to do with being in the presence of God? How should we live differently when we consider the kingdom? We need to bring ‘extra oil’ for our lamps (v.2-6). Why is it so important to have…
II TIMOTHY 1:4-5; 3:14-15 Timothy was infected with the contagious faith of his family (1:5). How can grandmothers and mothers pass on their faith? How well are we infecting others with our faith? The faith Timothy learned was an emotional faith (1:4). Why is it important that our faith is also emotional (Galatians 5:6)? What…
MATTHEW 21:1-11 The disciples were devoted enough to go and get the colt (v.1-5). How would it feel to be going to take someone else’s colt? What kinds of uncomfortable things does God call you to do? The owners of the colt were devoted enough to give it (v.3). Why would the owners of the…
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…
II TIMOTHY 3:1-5 God’s people should expect terrible behavior in the world (v.1). How does a long-lasting rejection of Jesus manifest itself? (v.13) For what reasons would God share this news with His people? Unbelievers will display increasingly selfish sins (v.2-4). What central attitude links all of the sins in these three verses? How can…
Galatians 5:16-23 The morality of the flesh is opposed to the morality of the Spirit (v.16-17). How does walking by the Spirit keep us from wanting to sin? Which opposing desire should we be choosing? Why is walking by the Spirit better than doing what we desire? The morality of the Spirit doesn’t need rules…
GALATIANS 5:16-18 Walking by the Spirit is commanded by God (v.16). What does the indwelling of the Spirit have to do with our walk? Because walking by the Spirit is commanded, what is our responsibility? Walking by the Spirit keeps us from worldly activities (v.16). What desires are not put into action when we walk…