The Greater Hope Mulberry Podcast

Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 How does it feel to be uncertain? Uncertainty in Life What areas of uncertainty does the Preacher highlight? Sovereignty of God What does he teach us about God? Refuge of the Wise How can this truth about God help us in uncertainty?

I Peter 3:18-22 Why does love grow cold? The Passion of the Savior What kind of death did Jesus die? The Purpose of the Savior Why did Jesus die? The Proclamation of the Savior How does the death of Jesus benefit us?

Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12 Last week, the Preacher left us with a big principle . . . Pitfall #1: fear of man Fearing God keeps down the fear of man Pitfall #2: love of money Fearing God helps you value work over possessions Pitfall #3: discontentment Fearing God enables you to accept your lot

1 Peter 3:1-7 What challenges do marriages face today? Our Design Matters What is marriage? Our Heart Matters What does it take to have a healthy marriage? Our God Matters What is the ultimate goal of marriage?

Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 When is the last time you were startled? Approaching God With what attitude should we approach God? Listening to God Why should listening to God be our first priority? Speaking to God How should we speak to God?

1 Peter 2:13-25 When have you struggled with authority? A Difficult Word What does submission mean? A Gracious Thing Why is submission good? A Faithful Shepherd How is submission possible?

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Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 How would you describe your relationship with time? The Reality of Time What does the Preacher observe about time? The Mystery of Time How does this observation perplex the human heart? The Tutorial of Time What two lessons does this observation teach those willing to learn?

1 Peter 1:22-2:8 Why do we doubt that people can really change? Born (Again) to Love When do our lives begin to change? Growing into Salvation How do we continue to change? Built to Worship Where does the change lead?

Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26 When have you been wrong about something? The Journey How did the Preacher go about his quest for gain? The Dead End What terrible fact caused him to give up in despair? The Discovery When did light break into his despair?

1 Peter 1:10-21 What comes to mind when you hear the word “holiness”? Privilege What privilege is holiness based on? Purpose Why is pursuing holiness the best way to live? Purchase How is holiness given to us?

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 When have you been disappointed? Searching for Gain What is everyone searching for? Encountering Vanity Why do we never find it here and now? Learning to Live How is recognizing this beneficial?

1 Peter 1:1-9 Who is your favorite apostle and why? Strangers in the World What makes Christians different from the world around them? Living Hope Why should this difference change how they live? Rejoicing in Suffering How can this difference change how they suffer?

Proverbs 16:1-9, 19:20-21, 21:2-5, 28:26 What can we learn from our decisions? God’s sovereignty over every step How does trusting God guide us into decisions that please Him? Plan and act with prudence and care How does planning become a way we walk by faith, not by sight? Avoid self-reliance How do we discern between Spirit-led conviction and emotionally driven choices?

Psalm 9 What does your posture before God’s throne say about your heart? Praise God for His Past Deliverances How does the posture of remembrance bring clarity to your soul today? Praise God for His Present Judgments What weight is lifted when we take the posture of trust? Praise God for His Future Vindication How does the posture of hope bring comfort and perseverance?

Proverbs 3:9-10; 11:24; 13:11; 15:15-16; 23:4; 28:6-11, 19-27 Why do we need God’s wisdom on money? Settling Priorities What is more important than wealth? Identifying Problems How is the love of money a root of all kinds of evil? Enjoying Pleasures Who most enjoys the good things of this life?

Psalm 8 When was the last time you were overwhelmed with awe? The Majesty of God Where does God reveal His majesty? The Grace of God How does God show His grace toward us? The Plan of God When will the plan of God be accomplished?

Proverbs 6:6-11; 12:11, 14; 13:4; 16:3; 22:29; 24:27; 24:30-34 What is your typical attitude toward work? Made To Work for God What is God’s original design for our work? Thorns and Thistles How does sin affect our work? Committed by Grace How does union with Christ sanctify our work?

Psalm 7 When have you been falsely accused? In You Do I Take Refuge What is a clear conscience? You Who Test the Minds and Hearts Why is it important to keep a clear conscience? If I Have Done This How do we keep a clear conscience?