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REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ. 1 Samuel 17 Discussion Questions: 1. 1 Samuel 16:7 says that God values our hearts more than our image. To know what kind of heart God values, contrast David’s heart (17:26,32, 37,45), Goliath’s heart (17:10, 42), and Eliab’s heart (17:24,28). 2. Why did David only use a sling? See 2 Corinth...

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ. 1 Samuel 16 Summary: Sadness, fear, and assumptions can distract us from anointing Jesus as our King. Discussion Questions: 1. In 1 Samuel 16, Samuel struggled to anoint David as the new and better King for Israel. Verses 1, 2 and 7 each describe a struggle; what are they? 2. What does 1 Pet...

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ. 1 Samuel 15: 22-23 Summary Statement: Obedience is better than sacrifice. Discussion Questions: 1. Why do you think this passage says that obedience is better than sacrifice? What's the difference? 2. Do you ever see obedience as an attempt to appease God? How is that affecting your ability...

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ. Summary: Rely on God's Word, not external “evidence.” Discussion Questions: 1. Describe Israel’s first king, according to 1 Samuel 9:2; 10:1,6. What does Samuel then say about Saul in 1 Samuel 13:13-14? 2. What looks good at the beginning can turn out to be bad. Upon what then, should we bui...

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ. I Samuel 8 Summary: When we want a king like everyone else, we push away God’s heart Discussion Questions: 1. Are the concerns stated by the elders about the future leadership of Israel legitimate (8:1-3)? How might the elders have dealt better with their concerns? 2. Read Deuteronomy 17:14-...

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ. 1 Samuel 7:3–4 (ESV): 3 And Samuel said to all the house of Israel, “If you are returning to the Lord with all your heart, then put away the foreign gods among you and direct your heart to the Lord and serve him only, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.” 4 So the peop...

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ. Summary: God uses life’s injustices to prepare us for His judgment. Discussion Questions: 1. In 1 Samuel 2:1-10, list the seven “reversals” that describe God's justice. How does Solomon’s prayer in 1 Chronicles 6:23 explain justice? 2. What is the warning that James 2:12-13 and Jeremiah 17:1...

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ. Summary: When God is first in our hearts, our lives are blessed. Discussion Questions: 1. 1 Samuel 1 and 2 describe a tale of two families: Eli versus Elkanah and Hannah. Both families practiced good values, but what does 1 Samuel 2:29 say that Eli did wrong? How did their decisions affect t...

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ. Colossians 3:12-17 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 A...

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ. Mark 13:6-33 “Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. 7When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. …8There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines… You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues… 12put to...

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ. 1 Corinthians 1:20-23 Sticky Statement: We know God through Jesus' death and resurrection. Discussion Questions: 1. According to 1 Corinthians 1:20-23, how can we tell if our wisdom is from the world or from God? 2. What are some worldly beliefs that have made it hard for you to know God? 3....

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ. Mark 10:35-45 Main Point: Kingdom authority is found in ultimate servanthood. Discussion Questions: 1. What are James and John asking for? Can you relate in any way? How so? 2. What does baptism represent in this passage? Why does Jesus say that it's required for leadership in his Kingdom? 3...

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ: Mark 10:17-31 Sticky Statement: In this life and the next, is Jesus enough? Discussion Questions: 1. The rich young ruler had a question for Jesus that he couldn’t figure out on his own. Are there any questions that you would like to ask Jesus? How did He answer? 2. Jesus had a courageous co...

REVIEW. “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to last week’s responses.] “How did that go?” READ. Mark 9:42-50 Sticky Statement: Jesus calls us to cut off self-centeredness and walk in grace. Discussion Questions: 1. According to Mark 9:43-48, what three things cause us to stumble in how we care for others? Describe what they represent. 2. God will ultimately purify the world from sin by...

REVIEW. What did you take away from last time (Refer to last week’s notes)? How did that go? READ. Main Bible Verse - Mark 7:1-20 Main Point: Traditions are attempts to maintain our own personal agendas instead of obeying God's commands and receiving his plans for us. Discussion Questions: 1. What are some personal agendas for your own life that may clash with Gods? What about them makes them clas...

Main Bible Verse: Mark 3:20-35 Sticky Statement: Living the gospel enables us to receive the gospel. Discussion Questions: 1. Commentators say that Jesus' family felt that Jesus was threatening their family’s reputation, and the religious leaders felt that Jesus was threatening their security and significance. What did their fears cause them to do? 3:21,22,31 2. What was Jesus' defense? 3:26 3. Wh...

Main Bible Verses: Matthew 22:29, James 1:14, Matthew 8:26 Sticky Statement: To embrace truth, repentance, and faith, we crucify alienating thoughts, desires, and fears. Discussion Questions: 1. What undermines truth? Matthew 22:29 2. What undermines repentance? James 1:14 3. What undermines faith? Matthew 8:26 4. Think of an area of struggle in your life. At this point, is it a truth, repentance...

Sticky Statement: "Freely giving is the initiation of all relationship." Main Verses: Matthew 10:5-8, Ephesians 2:1-10 DGroup Questions: 1. Why is the Kingdom of God built on the idea of freely giving without pay? 2. Why is scripture so committed to salvation being a free gift? What does this reality provide that a "transaction" can't? 3. C.S Lewis is quoted as saying "Love is never wasted, for it...

Sorry I forget to send this out: Main Bible Verse: Acts 2:38 Sticky Statement: Faith makes surrender safe. Discussion Questions: a. According to Acts 2:38, what two things do we receive from God? Why are these gifts so essential? What is life like when we don’t receive these gifts? b. What undermines our ability to receive God's gifts? Psalm 81:11 c. To receive from God, what do we need? Galatians...

Main Bible Verse: Matthew 6:33 Sticky Statement: The change that changes everything is a heart that trusts in God. Discussion Questions: a. According to Galatians 5:6b, what is the only thing that counts? b. What does Mark 4:40 say is the opposite of faith? c. Read Psalm 37:8b; what do our fears or anxiety lead us into? Why is sin a sign of anxiety? d. Think of an area of stress. What does Matthew...

Sticky Statement: "God wants you regardless of your performance." Main Verse: Jeremiah 1:5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." Discussion Questions: 1. Why is it important that we are wanted / chosen before we were even born? What does that say about God's criteria for connection? 2. What lies / past exper...

Main Bible Verse: 1 John 1:8-9 Sticky Statement: Confession expresses sorrow and surrender. Discussion Questions: a. According to 1 John 1:8-9, what does God ask us to do? What kinds of things make it difficult for us to do that? b. According to each of the verses below, what helps us to be honest about, and want to turn from, our sinful attitudes and actions? Haggai 1:5-6 Isaiah 59:1-2 Psalm 51:4...

Main Bible Verse: Luke 17:1-10 Sticky Statement: Faith is doing what you’re told. Discussion Questions: 1. What expectations did Jesus have of his disciples in verses 1-4. 2. How did the disciples respond Jesus' expectations in verse 5? Given their response, how might the disciples have felt about Jesus' requests? 3. In verse 6, what is the first thing that Jesus corrects about their thinking? How...

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