1) How should an understanding that we can speak to God directly and call Him “my” God affect our daily lives?(Romans 8:14-17) What effect should it have on us with regard to our involvement in church?(1 John 1:1-7) Why should knowing that we can call God “my” God affect our desire to know Him better? (John 17:3, Psalm 63:1) 2) Isaiah praises God for His miraculous deeds, His sovereignty, and His faithfulness, but then centres his praise on God’s punishment of the city of strong ...

Read 1 John 1:5-2:6 How does understanding that this passage is primarily about sanctification rather than justification change the way you read it? The passage says "the blood of Jesus...purifies us from all sin" (1:7). Is this a one-time event or an ongoing reality? What's the significance? In verses 8 and 10, John warns against claiming to be without sin. How might Christians today fall into this trap, even if they wouldn't explicitly say "I have no sin"? Do you tend to approach your...

Read Psalm 100 This psalm follows a pattern of expression based on knowledge and our walk according to the Word. Why is it so important to base the expression of our Christian life and worship on the knowledge of truth rather than on feelings and emotions? (Romans 12:2; Philippians 1:9-11) How do our emotions and expressions of praise reveal our understanding of what we have learned? Why do you think God calls us to sing to Him and praise Him? How does gathering together as a chur...

1. Tyre’s influence on Israel was great yet subtle—through friendly partnership, the enticement of wealth and pleasure, and intermarriage with the leaders. How is this subtle invasion more dangerous for God’s people than a direct attack? How can believers and the church guard against such things? (James 4:1–4; 1 John 2:15–16) 2. In verses 1–6, people are shown wailing—in shock, in anguish, and in shame—when Tyre is destroyed. What does our reaction to the threat or reality of losing wea...

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1. Peter's question about forgiving "seven times" was already generous by rabbinic standards (which taught forgiving three times). What does this reveal about Peter's understanding of grace at this point in his discipleship? 2. How does the concept of "eye for eye, tooth for tooth" help us understand the nature of our debt to God? 3. Our debt's magnitude relates both to "who we have sinned against" and the "volume and pervasiveness" of our sin. How do these two factors compound our guilt be...

Home Group Questions: 1. Jesus deliberately makes discipleship sound difficult when crowds are following him. How does this approach contrast with modern evangelistic methods, and what does it reveal about Jesus' priorities? 2. What does it mean that following Jesus is "free but costs everything"? 3. Do you agree that discipleship is connected with persecution (John 15:18-20, 2 Timothy 3:12)? How essential is suffering to authentic Christian discipleship? 4....

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Send us a text What caught your attention most as you were reading it? How would you describe the picture of God presented by this psalm? Anything that surprised you or would be a surprise for those who are not Christian? Why is it important for us to remember what God did for Israel in the past, especially at Sinai, or with Deborah etc? God in the Old Testament is one of wrath. Jesus in the New is the God of love. Discuss this statement. Compare verse 18 to Ephesians 4:8. What do y...

Send us a text 1) The passage begins with God promising His people, "rest from your pain and turmoil." How does this promise encourage Christians who are facing persecution or opposition today? How can we find rest in our lives, even amid difficulties? (Consider Matthew 11:28–30) 2) The taunt is a proverb—a parable—for the Israelites to "take up," meaning it would become part of their rhetoric. What would you say is the purpose of this taunt or proverb? What would it teach them?...

Send us a text How would the oracle against Babylon, written 100 years before the actual event, have comforted and strengthened the faith of the Jewish people? With Babylon representing any anti-God institution, whether a nation or political party, how do Isaiah 13 and Revelation 18 build the faith of believers? Revelation 18:4–5a says: Then I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her (Babylon), my people, lest you take part in her sins, lest you s...

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Send us a text Isaiah 11:1-10 Read Isaiah 11:1-10 1. What is the significance of the coming king being both the branch that comes from Jesse’s root (v.1) and also the root from which Jesse comes (v.10)? (See also Rev 22:16.) How does this—and the fact that Isaiah is writing about a time yet to come—encourage you in your faith? 2. Take a moment to think about and discuss how Jesus displays the sevenfold Spirit of God: · &nbs...

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