Bible Study

Jesus calls every person to follow Him What comes to mind when you hear someone say they are a follower of Jesus? What do you think is required of a fully-devoted disciple of Jesus?

What does it mean to be sovereign?  God is the supreme authority and all things are under His control.   1.Omnipotent: Having unlimited Power, able to do anything 2.Omniscient: Knowing everything 3.Omnipresent: Everywhere at the same time

1. What are some things that may cause a person to question who’s really in control? 2. What major national or world event during your lifetime shocked you the most? 3.     What can we learn about world events and why they are occuring today

COUNTING THE COST OF FOLLOWING JESUS

Do you believe God is sovereign? Do you believe God has a plan for your life? THIS SESSION WILL ADDRESS THESE TOPICS AND MANY MORE!

Isaiah saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple. 2 Attending him were mighty seraphim, each having six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. 3 They were calling out to each other, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Heaven’s Armies!  The whole earth is filled with his glory!” 4 Their...

Written by the Prophet Isaiah about 740-700 BC Prophetic book quoted many times in the New Testament  Isaiah was a prophet carrying God’s message to the Children of Israel and the Children of Israel to God. He hurt and rejoiced with the God he served. He hurt for his people and longed for their redemption  The book is beautifully rich and complex Isaiah reveals a God who is in total control of the...

Solomon details his engagement and marriage to the Shulammite woman.  They express their feelings and desires for each other

Proverbs 31 is one of the most interesting chapters in the Bible on the "Attributes of a Wife of Noble Character"

Solomon addresses discipline with his sons • How will children respond to discipline?  • Why do we need to accept divine guidance?  • Why you should think before you speak? • What happens to great leaders who care about their people? Proverbs 29

Why does Solomon spend so much time talking about alcohol use?        What do you think causes people to abuse alcohol and food?  What’s your approach to overcoming the conflicting influences that attempt to take control of you?  What actions might a person need to take so they don’t find themselves in the picture painted by addiction?  What actions might a person need to take so they don’t find t...

What does wisdom teach?  Who is the best resource to help you make tough decisions?  How to live at peace with your neighbors?  How do I make the best life plans?

Following God’s wisdom leads to joy, while failing to do so leads to grief Study Passage:  Proverbs 14:8-15

Proverbs 8 *What is Wisdom? *How do I access Wisdom? *What are the benefits of Wisdom?

King Solomon gives his sons life lessons on how to have a happy marriage  There may be people that want to destroy your marriage-Be on guard! Stay AWAY! Understand the consequence Be faithful to your own wife

Proverbs 4:11-27 Hold on to instruction; don’t let go. Guard it, for it is your life. Keep off the path of the wicked Pay attention to God’s words Carefully consider the path for your life and what you really want Those who are serious about their walk with Jesus TAKE ACTION!

Focus: God provides direction to those who place their trust in Him Insights you can take away to strengthen your walk with Jesus? Internalize God’s teachings Always trust in the Lord with all your heart Allow God to show you what path to take Honor the Lord with your wealth A father only disciplines those he loves  REASONS NOT TO DESPISE DISCIPLINE The Lord discipline is an expression of His love...

Listen to the God of the universe with respect and awe God is giving us an effective process to live by and will give us wisdom and discernment Constantly seek God’s wisdom and discernment if we ask Him (respond to his warning)

Romans 15 - "Reach" Insights you can take away to strengthen your walk with Jesus? The power of the Holy Spirit will fill us with all peace and joy that we may overflow with hope Believers are sanctified by the Holy Spirit Jesus accomplishes his plan and purpose through believers Our purpose is to share the gospel and be Jesus to everyone God puts in our path

“Accepting” Focus: Believers should accept and encourage other believers to facilitate unity Context Passage: Romans 14:1-15:13 Study Passage: Romans 14:1-12 Insights you can take away to strengthen your walk with Jesus? Don’t argue about matters of religious practices Don’t look down on or judge others We live or die for the Lord.  He’s got our lives in His hands Each of us will give an account o...

Focus: Believers should seek to represent Christ well in their communities and world Romans 13 - Study Passage: Romans 13:1-14  Insights you can take away to strengthen your walk with Jesus? Authorities that exist are instituted by God Submit to the authorities that God has put in place Love our neighbor as yourself Put on the Lord Jesus Christ

“Sacrifice” Focus: Believers are to demonstrate Christlike character by presenting their bodies as a living sacrifice Context Passage: Romans 12:1-21 Study Passage: Romans 12:1-2,9-18  Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship . 2 Do not be conformed to this age, but b...

“Mercy” Focus: The gospel continues to be offered to all people, Jews and Gentiles Context Passage: Romans 11:1-36 Study Passage: Romans 11:17-32 Insights to strengthen your walk with Jesus? We should not boast or think we are better than someone because of our salvation Salvation will always be through faith in Christ’s completed work on the cross God has had mercy on us all and desires that we c...

“Saved” Focus: Salvation has always been granted through faith in Jesus Context Passage: Romans 9:1-10:21 Study Passage: Romans 10:5-15  5 since Moses writes about the righteousness that is from the law: The one who does these things will live by them . 6 But the righteousness that comes from faith speaks like this: Do not say in your heart, “Who will go up to heaven? ”that is, to bring Christ dow...

Focus: All who accept the gospel have a sure hope for a future as children of God Context Passage: Romans 8:1-39 Verses 1-11 tells us that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.  We are set free from the bondage of sin because Jesus was our sin offering in order that the law’s requirement would be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Thos...