For Sunday, December 6, 2009

Reading Selections and Questions for Sunday, December 6, 2009.

1) Mark 1:1-8
How did Mark introduce Jesus? What do we learn about Jesus from this introduction?
Mark 1:9-13
What descriptive words did Mark use in the story of Jesus’ baptism? Compare verses 12-13 with Matthew 4:1-11. What was the focus of Mark’s summary? What details did he leave out?

2) Mark 1:14-20
Who did Jesus talk to? What did the conversation reveal about Jesus? About the future? How did this conversation change their lives?

3) Mark 1:21-34
Who did Jesus help? What does this show about Jesus? How has Jesus helped you?

4) Mark 1:35-39
When and where did Jesus pray? What did the disciples think of it? How does your personal commitment to prayer compare to Jesus’?
Mark 1:40-45
Who did Jesus help? What does this show about Jesus? Why did Jesus ask for secrecy? How did disobedience effect Jesus’ ministry?

Christmas Together

Sunday School Class Christmas Party

Saturday, December 5, 2009

6:00 pm

At the Decker's Home

Potluck dinner. Please contact Joy or Leanne to sign up.

This is an adults only event. Please contact Leanne by December 1st if you need help arranging childcare.

For Sunday, November 29, 2009

Reading Selections and Questions for Sunday, November 29, 2009.

1) Psalm 119:1-40
What does this passage say about God’s Word? Summarize it single words or short phrases. (Keep a list for the week.) Which verses stand out to you? Why?

2) Psalm 119:41-80
What does this passage say about God’s Word? Summarize it single words or short phrases. (Add to your list.) Which verses stand out to you? Why?

3) Psalm 119:81-120
What does this passage say about God’s Word? Summarize it single words or short phrases. (Add to your list.) Which verses stand out to you? Why?

4) Psalm 119:121-160
What does this passage say about God’s Word? Summarize it single words or short phrases. (Add to your list.) Which verses stand out to you? Why?

Bonus: Psalm 119:161-176
What does this passage say about God’s Word? Summarize it single words or short phrases. (Add to your list.) Which verses stand out to you? Why?

For Sunday, November 22, 2009

Reading Selections and Questions for Sunday, November 22, 2009.

1) Psalm 116
What does the Psalmist have to be thankful about? In what ways will he express his thanks? How many ways to express your thanks to God can you think of?

2) Psalm 116
How is God described in this Psalm? Which of His characteristics are mentioned? What specifically did God do for the Psalmist?

3) Psalm 116:7-9; Jeremiah 6:16
What does it mean to walk with God? How can a person find rest by walking with God? How do you personally walk with God?

4) Psalm 116:17-19; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
What is the connection between these three attitudes and actions?
Psalm 116:1-4; Matthew 14:30
The same exact prayer is prayed in both passages. When have you prayed this prayer?

For Sunday, November 15, 2009

Reading Selections and Questions for Sunday, November 15, 2009.

1) Psalm 112
What are the two groups described in this Psalm? What choice decides which group a person is in? What are the characteristics and consequences of each group?

2) Psalm 112
Which parts of the lessons described in this Psalm do you know from experience? Which parts do you know from studying or from the examples of others? What questions do you have about this Psalm?

3) Psalm 112:1
What does it mean to fear the Lord? What does it mean to find great delight in His commands?
Psalm 112:4
How is this possible?
Psalm 112:2-9
In the description in verses 2-9, which parts are contrary to “human” wisdom?

4) Psalm 112:6-7; Proverbs 1:32-33
Do these verses describe your life? How can you find release from reacting in fear to life’s circumstances and challenges? Where does this confidence come from?

For Sunday, November 8, 2009

Reading Selections and Questions for Sunday, November 8, 2009.

1) Psalm 1
Read it twice -- it’s only six verses! : )
What is the big choice every person has to make? What are the consequences of the decision?

2) Psalm 1:1-2; Matthew 5:1-12
What does it mean to be blessed? What are the “how to” instructions for living a blessed life given in these verses? How do these instructions compare to society’s plan for a blessed life?

3) Psalm 1:2
When is your favorite time to meditate on God’s Word? Why then?
What does it mean to delight in God’s law?
Deuteronomy 6:6-9; Deuteronomy 32:44-47; Joshua 1:8
Do you delight in God’s law?

4) Psalm 1:3; Jeremiah 17:7-10
How is living according to God’s law like a tree? Does your life fit this description currently?
Psalm 1:4-6; Luke 3:17; 2 Timothy 2:19
How do the consequences of the wicked compare to the consequences of the righteous?