Reading Selections and Questions for Sunday, March 1, 2009.
1) Quickly skim 2 Chronicles 26-32. These chapters describe the roller coaster behavior of the kings of Judah during Isaiah’s time as prophet. They ranged from dedicated and steadfast to highly prideful and forgetting God.
Read Isaiah 1
In what way is this a chapter of judgment? What were God’s accusations against Judah? In what ways is this a chapter of grace and mercy? What hope did God extend to them?
2) Isaiah 2
Which part of this chapter is an encouragement? Which part is a warning? What does this chapter say about pridefulness?
3) Isaiah 3-4
3:1-15 What does this passage say about God’s role in government?
3:16-4:1 What judgments were the women of Jerusalem going to face? Why?
4:2-6 Describe the Jerusalem of the future. Who is this Branch?
4) Isaiah 5
5:1-7 Jerusalem and Judah are the vineyard. What did God do for the vineyard? How did the vineyard respond?
5:8-30 -- 6 Woes are named. What are those 6 sins? How well does each judgment fit each woe?
Monday, February 23, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Bible study on prayer
Friday, February 27th, 7-9pm
Bible Study on Prayer
By Russ and Lois (at their house)
Adults only. If you want to be included in the childcare arrangements (together in a group, offsite, we split the cost), contact Leanne by February 25th.
Or, comment to me, and I'll pass it on! (Let me know if you need their address and directions, too.)
Bible Study on Prayer
By Russ and Lois (at their house)
Adults only. If you want to be included in the childcare arrangements (together in a group, offsite, we split the cost), contact Leanne by February 25th.
Or, comment to me, and I'll pass it on! (Let me know if you need their address and directions, too.)
Monday, February 16, 2009
For Sunday, February 22nd
Reading Selections and Questions for Sunday, February 22nd, 2009.
1) 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
What prayer requests did Paul have? Why were these requests so vital to his ministry?
Do you make the rapid spread of the message of the Lord a priority in your life? What is the evidence of this? If not, what steps can you take to change it?
Do you make support of missionaries in praying and giving of your resources a priority in your life? For more information, or to make a more intentional habit of it, check out these web sites: www.namb.net (North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention) or www.imb.org (International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention).
2) 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15
What problem in the church in Thessalonica did Paul confront in this passage? What circumstances may have been contributing to this behavior? Besides words, how did Paul teach them about a proper work ethic for Christians?
1 Thessalonians 5:14; Galatians 6:1; Romans 16:17; Ephesians 4:28
Do you think Paul’s recommendation of shunning believers who act irresponsibly should be practiced in churches today? Why or why not?
3) 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10
How did Paul’s teaching about supporting church leaders and his own actions differ? Why?
1 Corinthians 9:4-14
What kind of problem do you think Paul was addressing for the church in Corinth? What were his arguments about support of church leaders? What Old Testament examples does he rely on to prove his point?
4) 2 Thessalonians 3:11-18
Galatians 6:9; Colossians 3:23
What makes you tried or weary when doing what is right? What encouragement did Paul give for those who were struggling with perseverance?
2 Thessalonians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 16:21
After considering all we have learned about the Thessalonians and other early Christian congregations, why do you think Paul included these verses?
1) 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
What prayer requests did Paul have? Why were these requests so vital to his ministry?
Do you make the rapid spread of the message of the Lord a priority in your life? What is the evidence of this? If not, what steps can you take to change it?
Do you make support of missionaries in praying and giving of your resources a priority in your life? For more information, or to make a more intentional habit of it, check out these web sites: www.namb.net (North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention) or www.imb.org (International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention).
2) 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15
What problem in the church in Thessalonica did Paul confront in this passage? What circumstances may have been contributing to this behavior? Besides words, how did Paul teach them about a proper work ethic for Christians?
1 Thessalonians 5:14; Galatians 6:1; Romans 16:17; Ephesians 4:28
Do you think Paul’s recommendation of shunning believers who act irresponsibly should be practiced in churches today? Why or why not?
3) 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10
How did Paul’s teaching about supporting church leaders and his own actions differ? Why?
1 Corinthians 9:4-14
What kind of problem do you think Paul was addressing for the church in Corinth? What were his arguments about support of church leaders? What Old Testament examples does he rely on to prove his point?
4) 2 Thessalonians 3:11-18
Galatians 6:9; Colossians 3:23
What makes you tried or weary when doing what is right? What encouragement did Paul give for those who were struggling with perseverance?
2 Thessalonians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 16:21
After considering all we have learned about the Thessalonians and other early Christian congregations, why do you think Paul included these verses?
Monday, February 9, 2009
For Sunday, February 15, 2009
Reading Selections and Questions for Sunday, February 15th, 2009.
1) 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
What do you know about the “man of lawlessness?” According to Paul’s teaching in these verses, how will he be recognized?
Daniel 7:25; 8:25
What does Daniel’s prophecy say about the man of lawlessness? After considering these descriptions, what kind of emotions cross your mind?
2) 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3
What was Paul’s concern for the believers in Thessalonica?
Mark 13:5-37
How did Jesus’ concern for His followers compare to the concerns Paul had for the Christians in Thessalonica? What is the danger of falling prey to confusion and deception about the end times? What part of Jesus’ teaching about the end times in this passage stands out to you?
3) 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
The teachings about the man of lawlessness can be scary. What assurances and encouragement did Paul give them?
1 Corinthians 1:8; 16:13; Ephesians 5:6-8
What instructions did Paul give in these passages about confronting issues related to the end times?
4) 2 Thessalonians 2:6
What is Paul talking about in this verse? What evidence can you cite that lawlessness is yet restrained in today’s world?
2 Thessalonians 2:7; 1 Timothy 3:16
Compare the secret power of lawlessness with the mystery of godliness. How are they the same? How are they different?
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
What teachings do you need to be holding onto? What is your eternal encouragement?
Pray verses 16-17 for our class.
1) 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
What do you know about the “man of lawlessness?” According to Paul’s teaching in these verses, how will he be recognized?
Daniel 7:25; 8:25
What does Daniel’s prophecy say about the man of lawlessness? After considering these descriptions, what kind of emotions cross your mind?
2) 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3
What was Paul’s concern for the believers in Thessalonica?
Mark 13:5-37
How did Jesus’ concern for His followers compare to the concerns Paul had for the Christians in Thessalonica? What is the danger of falling prey to confusion and deception about the end times? What part of Jesus’ teaching about the end times in this passage stands out to you?
3) 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
The teachings about the man of lawlessness can be scary. What assurances and encouragement did Paul give them?
1 Corinthians 1:8; 16:13; Ephesians 5:6-8
What instructions did Paul give in these passages about confronting issues related to the end times?
4) 2 Thessalonians 2:6
What is Paul talking about in this verse? What evidence can you cite that lawlessness is yet restrained in today’s world?
2 Thessalonians 2:7; 1 Timothy 3:16
Compare the secret power of lawlessness with the mystery of godliness. How are they the same? How are they different?
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
What teachings do you need to be holding onto? What is your eternal encouragement?
Pray verses 16-17 for our class.
Monday, February 2, 2009
For Sunday, February 8th
Reading Selections and Questions for Sunday, February 8th, 2009.
1) 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 (Read it twice)
Paul wrote this second letter soon after his first. Why do you think he wrote it? What were the needs of the church in Thessalonica?
This lesson addresses the question: Is God Always Fair? What do you think about this question? Can you think of times it seems like God is not fair? How does Paul address the answer to that question in this passage?
2) 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9
What do these verses say about God’s justice? What is the evidence Paul is referring to? Compare/contrast the experience of Jesus’ return for those who do and do not know God. Colossians 3:25, Romans 2:8, Revelation 6:9-11
How do these verses add to your knowledge about God’s justice?
3) 2 Thessalonians 1:11
What does it mean to be counted worthy of God’s calling? How does that happen? What does a life that has been counted worthy look like?
Philippians 3:17-21; Galatians 4:8-9
What difference does it make in life to know God, to accept His offer to be His child instead of His enemy? How do these verses remind you of your life before Christ?
4) 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10
What is going to happen to those who don’t know God? For whom in your life is this a reality? Pray for them. (What does God want you to do about it?)
2 Thessalonians 1:3
Who matches this description in your life? Pray, thanking God for them.
2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
Pray these verses, filling in the blanks with your own name. Then, pray them for someone else.
“With Jesus’ return in mind, I pray for _____________, that God may count __________ worthy of His calling, and that by God’s power God may fulfill every good purpose of __________ and every act prompted by _________’s faith. I pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in ________, and _________ in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
1) 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 (Read it twice)
Paul wrote this second letter soon after his first. Why do you think he wrote it? What were the needs of the church in Thessalonica?
This lesson addresses the question: Is God Always Fair? What do you think about this question? Can you think of times it seems like God is not fair? How does Paul address the answer to that question in this passage?
2) 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9
What do these verses say about God’s justice? What is the evidence Paul is referring to? Compare/contrast the experience of Jesus’ return for those who do and do not know God. Colossians 3:25, Romans 2:8, Revelation 6:9-11
How do these verses add to your knowledge about God’s justice?
3) 2 Thessalonians 1:11
What does it mean to be counted worthy of God’s calling? How does that happen? What does a life that has been counted worthy look like?
Philippians 3:17-21; Galatians 4:8-9
What difference does it make in life to know God, to accept His offer to be His child instead of His enemy? How do these verses remind you of your life before Christ?
4) 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10
What is going to happen to those who don’t know God? For whom in your life is this a reality? Pray for them. (What does God want you to do about it?)
2 Thessalonians 1:3
Who matches this description in your life? Pray, thanking God for them.
2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
Pray these verses, filling in the blanks with your own name. Then, pray them for someone else.
“With Jesus’ return in mind, I pray for _____________, that God may count __________ worthy of His calling, and that by God’s power God may fulfill every good purpose of __________ and every act prompted by _________’s faith. I pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in ________, and _________ in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
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