1. Like Jesus’ parable, we often turn to stories to illustrate examples of greed. What characters, stories, or films come to mind that depict this attitude well? 2. Read Luke 12:13-14. Why do you think Jesus warns the crowd to be on guard...
1. Should a believer in Christ keep their spiritual life separate from their secular life, and their workday life separate from their church life? Why, why not? 2. How do we eliminate hypocrisy from our life? 3. How do believers major on minor...
1. What comes to mind when you think about the story of Jonah? Have you ever read/studied the book of Jonah?
1. What’s one event that’s circled on your calendar this year that you’re looking forward to? What are you doing to prepare for it? 2. What does Easter Sunday mean to you? What helps you to mark Easter’s significance? 3...
1. In a world that has a growing distrust toward each other, how deeply do you feel you trust God? What promise or promises from God do you feel you need to hold onto the most during this time in your life and why? 2. How much are you...
1. If you could learn a skill from any expert (living, dead, real, or fictional), what would you want to learn and who would be your teacher? 2. Read Luke 11:1, then look at Luke 3:21; 5:16; 6:12; and 9:18, 28. What do you notice about...
1. Read Luke 10:38-42. Notice how Jesus doesn’t get flustered at Martha’s anger towards Him and Mary. Have you ever spoken to Jesus in anger before? How has He been patient with you during these times? 2. Read Philippians 4:6. Should...
1. If you could give an award to one verse, passage, or character in the Bible, what would it be called, and why would it take home the trophy? 2. How familiar are you with The Parable of the Good Samaritan? Where have you seen this story...
1. How did you get your name? Were you named after someone? Does your name have a special meaning? 2. Read Luke 10:1-11. Where do you see God’s sovereignty at work in these verses, and where do you see human responsibility? How are these...
1. The "If" Factor In verse 1, Paul lists four things: encouragement in Christ, comfort from His love, fellowship in the Spirit, and tenderness/compassion. Which of these four have you experienced most tangibly in your life recently? 2...
