1. Paul told the Ephesian Elders to “be on guard for yourselves....” Why is this so necessary? What kinds of things do you need to guard against and how can you accomplish this? 2. How do Deuteronomy 4:9 Proverbs 4:23 relate to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
1. We saw from the life of Paul that true ministry commitment continues even in the face of danger. What other Biblical examples can you think of that illustrate continual commitment even in the face of danger? Come prepared to read a brief...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
What is your favorite part of the story of Christ’s birth and why? Read 1 Kings 17:17-24 and 2 Kings 4:32-37. What similarities can you find between these two accounts and the story of Paul and Eutychus in Acts 20. Do you think there...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Be prepared to share a blessing from this past week. In Acts 19:21 Paul was planning a trip to Jerusalem to bring relief to the saints there. Read Romans 15:25–27; 1 Corinthians 16:1–4; 2 Corinthians...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In preparation for Thanksgiving, what are the top five things you are thankful for? Paul’s ministry strategy remained constant. What does this tell us about the sufficiency and power of God’s Word? How should this affect our own...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Why do you think the two principles shared are such keys to growing in Christ? How might pride/humility play a role in relationship to these two principles? What are some things that can keep people from continuing to learn more and more from...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
1. Have you ever been on a missions trip? If so, when did you go, where did you go, and what were some things you did? If you have not been on one, where would you like to go? 2. What most impacted you this weekend at the Missions...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
What is your favorite Psalm and why? What parallels can you find between Psalm 8 and the sermon of Paul in Acts 17:22-31? Yahweh (“LORD”) is the personal name for God. What does this name teach us about who He is? In Psalm...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Can you recall a time of significant discouragement? How were you feeling? Do you think this drove you closer to the Lord or did it cause you to spiritually drift from Him? Why do you think many people have the urge to quit during times of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]