Read Psalm 131. What kind of 'noise' do you struggle to quiet in your own soul? How do the three parallel lines of 131:1 compound...
Read Acts 6:1-4. What is the role of deacons in the local church? What are they called to do? What are some of the reasons why deacons...
Do you think that the terms pastor (shepherd), elder, and overseer all refer to the same office? Why or why not? (Consider the language...
How does this text sit with you, at first glance? Is it comforting? Unsettling? Offensive? Does it strike you as antiquated, or...
What kinds of prayer does Paul instruct Christians to in 1 Timothy 2:1-2? Who does he instruct them to pray for? What are the reasons...
Why do you think that Paul brings up his past sins of blasphemy, persecution, and opposition against God? How does Paul’s awareness of...
What does Paul instruct Timothy to do in this passage? Why? Why does the gospel need to be defended against “myths” and “endless...
What would you identify as the main theme of the book of 1 Timothy? (cf. 1 Timothy 3:14-15) Read the following texts: -Acts...
What can we learn about the temperament and personality of Martha and Mary (respectively), based on their actions in this text? ...
How would you describe the words, intentions, and heart posture of the lawyer? Why do you think that he asks the question “Who is my...
What do we see in 10:1-11 about the mission that God has called us into, as his people? What does Jesus mean when he says that there...
Why do you think that Jesus responds to the first man the way that he does? Why do you think that Jesus responds to the second man the...
Why was Jesus rejected by the Samaritans in the village? What does the response from James and John reveal about their hearts? What...
What are the reasons that Paul gives in this text for why the resurrection is so important? Why would our faith be in vain if Jesus...
How does David address sin and suffering in this psalm? What can we learn from him? How can you be working to be more honest in your...
How has God demonstrated His love for you in your life? What are some examples (from the recent or distant past) where He has shown...
What would you identify as the main theme(s) of the book of Zechariah? Zechariah’s hearers would have been Israelites, who had...
What is God’s Word to the people in Haggai 1? How to they respond? How would you describe the main themes of these sections? What...
How would you describe the overall theme of the book of Zephaniah? How does your soul react to the thought of the judgment of God? ...
How would you summarize Habakkuk’s first complaint (1:2-4)? How would you summarize God’s answer (1:5-11)? How would you summarize...
