Living Stones Podcast

1) Show the importance of the church by explaining what the church is used for by God?       2)From this lesson, why is it important that the church be run correctly; according to God‘s plan?       3) Explain Timothy’s thesis statement from I Timothy 3:14-15.     4) Give reasons why Paul wanted everything to be in order in the Church.       5)What do you feel God wants you to remember most or put...

1) Review: Why was Timothy‘s job so hard?    2) In what form did Paul’s encouragement come to Timothy in the verses we studied today?    3)Name the things that Timothy was to do to “not go off course” and “go in the ditch”.    4) Give the reason the two men used as a warning to Timothy were “in the ditch”, and why Paul would do something so harsh to them as he did.     5) What do you want to remem...

1)Review-Why was Timothy’s job hard?   2)Review- Name the ways Paul has encouraged Timothy that we have discussed so far.   3)How did Paul encourage Timothy in our study today?   4)Using what you learned today define prophecy and what it should be used for.   5) How does 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 guide us in receiving prophecy?   Ten Tests of Personal Prophecy Does it come from a godly mature believ...

1) who did Paul say he was and how does this compare to God?     2) What changed for Paul and why?   3) What gifts does Paul say Christ brought with Him when He came?   4) Have you accepted these gifts that Chris came to give you? If so, write a brief testimony here using what you learned today?  

1)What is the problem with us desiring control in our lives?     2) Name the ways God is described in Paul’s testimony in 1 Timothy 1:17   3. How does understanding who God is help us in our daily walk?   4. Which of the attributes of God we studied means the most to you today and why?   5. Has our study of God‘s attributes adjusted your worship in any way?

1) Name the main things Paul focused on in his testimony.     2) Think back to the things mentioned in the teaching that Christ had done for Paul, has Christ done any of these things for you as well? If so, name them if you can.      3) Think back to the reasons Paul had to praise God, do you have any of these same reasons to praise God? If so, explain.   4)When should we be ready to give our test...

1) Name the three ways teachers can use the Bible unbiblically and explain in your own words why this is a problem.     2) In one sentence, explain how a teacher can teach using the Bible biblically.      3) What does the word of God used rightly lead us to? What does the word of God used wrongly lead us to?   5) What do you feel God want you to remember from this lesson?

How is Satan and Eve's version of God's command different than what God said? (Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7) What were and are the results of Satan's twist on Scripture? How has this teaching changed your thoughts on teaching your receive? Read Jude vv.1-4 and vv. 17-21 and share what the problem was and the solution Jude offers.

In what way is the Bible a road map for us today?   What are the ramifications if a teacher doesn't use the right road map?   What are the results of sound or "healthy" doctrine?   Read the tools that Pastor Mike gives for understanding the Bible, which tool interests you the most?   To understand the Bible rightly we must understand it in it's:   Historical Context - "A passage can never mean wha...

How would Timothy and the early church vet teachers?   What authority should Bible teachers teach under?   What authority did the apostle Paul teach under? (Acts 17:11)   What is a practical way we can vet a Bible teacher? (Hebrews 13:7)

After listening to the podcast episode 9 answer the following:   What did Paul do or say for Timothy that would encourage him from saying, "take this job and shove it?"    2 Timothy 1:2 2 Timothy 1:3 2 Timothy 1:4   2. What two things did Paul remind Timothy of that would have encouraged him (2 Timothy 1:5-6)   3. How does 2 Timothy 1:7 speak to you today with the challenges and tasks you have tod...

Episode 8 1) Name and explain the three things Paul gives us in his  "motivation" checklist that a teacher of the Bible must have.   2) What can happen if a teacher or leader has the wrong motivations?   3) Take time to examine the motivations you have for your service to the Lord.

1) Why did Paul write the letter to Timothy that we call 1 Timothy? 2)What job had Timothy been given to do as a living stone? 3) What were some of the errant teachings going on in Ephesus? 4) What is our role today compared to Timothy’s?

1) Who commissioned Paul and Timothy for their ministry? 2) What words are used to describe the gospel in verse 2? 3)Using what you’ve learned from the teaching today, explain why these three things are important and how they should work properly in the church. -Leadership- -Relationships- -doctrine- 4) Is there anything you feel God wants you to do differently or specifically remember after learn...

1)What do you remember about the martyr Thomas Harding? 2) In what way is our spiritual martyrdom as believers different from the martyrdom of Thomas Harding and other martyrs? 3)Read and meditate on the following verses then explain some practical steps they give us for offering our lives as living sacrifices to God. - Hebrews 13:15 -Hebrews 13:16 - 1 Peter 1:6-7     4) Name other spiritual sacri...

1) According to this week’s lesson, give the second thing God is building us up into as Living stones.    2)Explain what Holy means and how it is possible Believer’s could be “Holy” priests. (Set apart for God. We are made Holy by what Christ has done not us)   3)Name and explain the two priestly duties we have as “Holy priests” that link us to the priesthood given to the Hebrew people?   4)What c...

Lesson 3 1) From the teaching explain in one sentence why we should physically go to church instead of worshipping at home? 2) What do we spiritually form together when two or more living stones come together to meet in Christ name, and why is it important? 3) Name one or two of the 10 things mentioned that God does when we gather together as living stones in God‘s house. 4) Do you see Sunday gath...

After listening to the podcast answer the following questions:   1) Using this and last week’s message, what is the difference between dead rocks and living stones, and how does this take place?     2) Explain three ways the Holy Spirit is “building” us as believers from the list Mike shared (see below) in and why you think this is important.   Endwells us (1 Cor 6:19; Romans 8:9; John 14:16-17);...

Lesson one   After listening to episode one "Living Stones" answer the following:   1) Describe the difference between dead rocks and living stones and how a person can change from a dead rock to a living stone.   2) What did you learn or want to remember about stones in the Bible?   3) What do you learn about God from this lesson?    4)What did you learn about yourself from this lesson?    4) Wha...