July 5, 2021
July 11 | Discovery
What do you learn about leadership and cultural change in the examples of Asa and Josiah?
July 5, 2021
What do you learn about leadership and cultural change in the examples of Asa and Josiah?
June 28, 2021
What can you infer about Solomon’s character traits from this week's lesson text?
June 21, 2021
Imagine you witnessed the events described in 2 Chronicles 5. How would you describe the demeanor of the people as the ark was carried into and placed in the temple?
June 14, 2021
A cursory reading of these passages might give you the impression David was bragging about himself or claiming self-righteousness, but neither is the case. . . . What evidence of David’s humility do you see?
June 7, 2021
[Read 2 Samuel 12:1-14.] In what ways was King David like the rich man in Nathan’s parable?
May 31, 2021
Sometimes, like David, we make our plans for how we will serve God, but God’s plans, purposes, and timing may be different. What does this passage teach you about obedience?
May 24, 2021
The ark of God and the temple both represent God’s presence with his people. How do God’s people respond to his presence?
May 17, 2021
What are the differences between being “right” and being “righteous”?
May 10, 2021
Compare David and Goliath. What was each one depending on to bring about victory?
May 3, 2021
What traits of Saul demonstrate his potential to be a good leader? What character traits expose him as a poor, or foolish, leader?
April 26, 2021
How do you see God's permissive will at work in this passage?
April 19, 2021
In Matthew 20:17-28, what types of attitudes do you see in the various apostles?
April 12, 2021
In Matthew 22:15-22 and 23-33, what contrasts do you see between trickery and truth, between folly and wisdom?
April 5, 2021
What is the difference between being devoted to Jesus and being devoted to religious forms and practices?
March 29, 2021
As you go into the world this week, how will you carry out your purpose in making disciples?
March 22, 2021
How would you use these passages to convince someone to live God’s way rather than living their own way or the world’s way?
March 15, 2021
Where does Lady Wisdom make her appeal, and what does that signify? To whom does Lady Wisdom call, and what does that imply about wisdom?
March 8, 2021
Look at how the main passage (Proverbs 3:1-12) is arranged. You’ll see six commands or actions followed by corresponding results or rewards. In what ways do you find this format to be beneficial?
March 1, 2021
Let’s dig deeper into these passages: What do Proverbs 1:7 with Proverbs 9:10 reveal to you about wisdom, instruction, knowledge, and understanding?
February 15, 2021
Study Questions for Groups By Michael C. Mack 1. In what specific ways did you act with love and mercy toward others last week? 2. What opportunity came your way or what challenge did you face as you acted with love and mercy? Ask three people—two readers and one reteller—to help. Ask the readers to read James 3:1-12 one after the other, preferably from different Bible versions. Ask the third person to summarize the main points of the passage. 3. In general, why should we be careful with what we say? 4. Let’s dig deeper into this Bible passage: