Why do you think Paul refers to himself as a servant of Jesus Christ? What does this say about how Paul views himself and about how we...
What comes to mind when you think of an elder in the church? If you grew up in a church, did the people who filled that role seem to...
Why is it important for a church (and its leaders) to have sound doctrine, and to be able to teach? What are some examples of ‘empty...
Why is sound doctrine important? What are the effects in a church when sound, Biblical doctrine is preached and applied? What happens...
Proverbs 24:11-12 instructs us to rescue those who are being taken away to death, and says we cannot claim that we didn’t know. What...
Is there anything in this psalm that speaks to you in particular? Why? What are some things in your life that cause you to worship...
3:1 instructs us to “be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work”. What are some ways...
Why are the religious leaders so intent on having Jesus killed? Why do the religious leaders bring Jesus to Pilate? What specific...
Why do you think that Pilate sent Jesus to Herod? Why was Herod glad that Jesus was sent to him? Why was Herod angry with Jesus, and...
Why are the men and women who are following Jesus mourning and lamenting? What does Jesus say to them? What does he tell them to weep...
Why is it significant that Jesus was crucified between two criminals? Why did Jesus have to die on the cross? What is remarkable...
Describe the heart posture of the first criminal (23:39). How does he serve as a warning for us? What are some ways in which you have...
What is the significance of the sun going dark in the middle of the day when Jesus was on the cross? What is the significance of the...
In 1 Corinthians 15:3-5, Paul specifically says that the burial of Jesus is of first importance (in addition to his death and...
Why is the resurrection of Jesus important? What is the theological significance of the resurrection? How (and why) does the...
Why do you think that the risen Christ engages with these two disciples in this way? (On the road, walking and talking together, etc.)...
How do the disciples respond to seeing Jesus standing among them? How does Jesus respond to the disciples’ doubt, and fear, and...
What is the significance of the doctrine of the ascension of Jesus? Why is it important that Jesus ascended back into heaven? What...
Why is 1 Kings 1–2 is in the Bible? What do these chapters teach us about God? What do they teach us about His faithfulness? What do...
What are some evidences of grace and godliness that we see in Solomon in these chapters? What are some signs of sin, and selfishness...
