1. There are countless depictions of the angel Gabriel appearing to Mary in film, art, and music. Do you have a favorite? How do you picture the scene in Luke 1:26-38? 2. Skim through the passage from last week (Luke 1:5-25). What do you notice...
1. What comes to your mind when you think of John the Baptist? 2. Read Luke 1:5-25. What seems special to you about Zechariah and Elizabeth, and what seems fairly normal? How might their example of obedience, and waiting for God to answer their...
1. Which of the 4 gospels tends to be your favorite and why: Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John? 2. Read Luke 1:1-4. How might you answer, if a friend asked you this question: why does the Bible have 4 different Gospel accounts, and why do they each...
1. What is one of your favorite local evangelism ministries in our church or our community, and why? Who is one of your local evangelism heroes, and why? 2. Read 2 Corinthians 5:16-20. What do you think it means that God “gave us the...
1. What is one of your favorite global ministries to support and why? Who is one of your missionary heroes and why? 2. Read Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 1:8. Why do you think Jesus wants His followers to make disciples of “all...
1. What is one of your favorite memories from E-Free’s past? What is one memory of a difficult time that God brought our church through? 2. Oak Hill’s President Marty Giese preached on “Remember.” Why do you think...
1. What is one of your favorite songs to sing at church? What does that song declare about the glory of God? 2. Our Core Values are: God’s Glory, Biblical Foundation, Congregational Worship, Caring for the Body of Believers, Connecting...
1. Where is the best place in the Bemidji area to go for a hike or to take a walk? In Minnesota? In the U.S.? 2. Reread the story found in Mark 5:1-20. Are you surprised that Jesus wouldn’t let the formerly demon-oppressed man go with him...
1. Read Romans 12:1-11. Regarding verse 1, what are some examples of “true and proper worship,” other than our Sunday morning service? 2. What spiritual gifts are listed in verses 6-8? Try to give an example of how you’ve seen...
1. Read Psalm 1:1-3. What is being contrasted here? And what is being predicted for each? (Hint: also see Psalm 1:4-6) 2. What do you think Psalm 1:1 means by “Blessed”? Do you think this is a guarantee that we’ll have a...
