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Why would God restore Israel? How can we be the kind of people who share in God's restoration of Israel? A Heart of Flesh | Ezekiel 36:16-38 | Ezekiel's Hope Outline | Conversation

What did YHWH command Ezekiel to prophesy to the mountains of Seir and Israel? How would the word of YHWH against Edom and for Israel find its fulfillment in the Second Temple Period? How did Ezekiel's hope find its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus the Christ? Proclaim to the Mountains | Ezekiel 35:1-36:15 | Ezekiel's Hope Outline | Conversation

Why did Ezekiel condemn the leaders of Israel? What hope and encouragement did Ezekiel provide for Israel? How did Jesus prove to be the Good Shepherd of Israel? YHWH the Shepherd | Ezekiel 34:1-31 | Ezekiel's Hope Outline | Conversation

What would happen to the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah after the days of Elijah? How would these kingdoms meet their end? The Second Book of Kings | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

How could the Jewish people exult in the restoration of Zion? How would the disciples weep but then see their mourning turned to joy? How can we sow with weeping but have confidence we will reap with joy? Restored Fortunes | Psalm 126:1-6 | Hope in Psalm Outline | Conversation A song of ascents. When YHWH restored the well-being of Zion, we thought we were dreaming. At that time we laughed loudly...

How did David celebrate God and the Davidic king? How did the Spirit speak through David about what God would accomplish through Jesus the Christ? How can we draw encouragement from Psalm 110? Right Hand of Power | Psalm 110:1-7 | Hope in Psalm Outline | Conversation A psalm of David. Here is YHWH's proclamation to my lord: “Sit down at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool!”...

How did David celebrate his relationship with God? How would David better speak of the Christ than himself in Psalm 16:1-11? How can we well celebrate our relationship with God and the prospect of eternal life? Not Abandoned to Sheol | Psalm 16:1-11 | Hope in Psalm Outline | Conversation A prayer of David. Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelter in you. I say to YHWH, “You are the Lord, my onl...

How did David understand YHWH as His shepherd? How can Christians see themselves as shepherded by God in Christ through the Spirit? How can we celebrate the resurrection in Psalm 23:1-6? YHWH My Shepherd | Psalm 23:1-6 | Comfort in Psalm Outline | Conversation A psalm of David. YHWH is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He takes me to lush pastures, he leads me to refreshing water. He restores my streng...

How would the Kingdom of Israel endure after David? What happened when Solomon was king? Why did Israel and Judah divide? How did Elijah stand up against the idolatry of Ahab? The First Book of Kings | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

What did David think about when looking upon the night sky? How did David encode a story about the Christ as the Son of Man in his meditation? How can we take comfort from David's meditations? Mindful of Man | Psalm 8:1-9 | Comfort in Psalm Outline | Conversation For the music director, according to the gittith style; a psalm of David. O YHWH, our Lord, how magnificent is your reputation throu...

What did Paul mean by an "eternal weight of glory" in 2 Corinthians 4:17? Is an "eternal weight" even a good thing? How can we take great comfort and encouragement from the eternal weight of glory awaiting the believer when the Lord Jesus returns? Eternal Weight of Glory | Hope in Glory Outline | Conversation For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal wei...

Why did Paul groan and yearn to be clothed in the resurrection? What's the problem today, and what is its solution? How can we draw encouragement for ourselves and others in yearning to be clothed in the resurrection? Clothed in the Resurrection | Hope in Glory Outline | Conversation

How can Paul speak of what he suffered as "light momentary affliction"? How can Christians best understand and endure difficulties, suffering, and trial? What does the Gospel have to say about such things? Light Momentary Affliction | Hope in Glory Outline | Conversation

Does 2 Samuel have anything to do with Samuel? What can we gain from the narratives regarding the rule of David as king of Judah and Israel? 2 Samuel | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

What difficulties attend to drugs and their use? How should Christians approach drugs in light of what God has made known in Christ? Drugs | Chemical Temptations Outline | Conversation Photo by Myriam Zilles on Unsplash

What does the Bible have to say about alcohol? When does alcohol become a problem? Should Christians make a blanket condemnation of any and all consumption of alcohol? Alcohol | Chemical Temptations Outline | Conversation

What is 1 Samuel about? What was the promise, and the ultimate tragedy, of the reign of Saul? The First Letter of Samuel | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

How can we best walk according to the Spirit as we relate toward one another? How can we be part of the Israel of God? Peace Upon the Israel of God | Galatians 6:1-18 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation Brothers and sisters, if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. Pay close attention to yourselves, so tha...

How could Jesus liberate us to serve one another in love? How can Paul speak of loving neighbor as oneself as the fulfillment of the Law? Called to Freedom | Galatians 5:1-26 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be subject again to the yoke of slavery. Listen! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be cir...

What is the book of Ruth all about? What made Ruth's story of life and faith so extraordinary? Ruth | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

From what did Jesus liberate all of us? In what controversial and shocking ways did Paul characterize the Law of Moses and the old covenant? Children of Freedom | Galatians 4:1-5:1 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation Now I mean that the heir, as long as he is a minor, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything. But he is under guardians and managers unti...

What does it mean for all Christians to be clothed with Christ and equal in Him? How did Paul well demonstrate how the Law of Moses was not applicable to Gentile Christians? Clothed With Christ | Galatians 3:1-29 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation You foolish Galatians! Who has cast a spell on you? Before your eyes Jesus Christ was vividly portrayed as crucified! The only thin...

How did Paul demonstrate the consistency of the Gospel between himself and those in Jerusalem? What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? Crucified With Christ | Galatians 2:1-21 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation Then after fourteen years I went up to Jerusalem again with Barnabas, taking Titus along too. I went there because of a revelation and presented to them the gosp...

What can we know about Paul's letter to the Galatians? Why was Paul so frustrated with the Galatian Christians? Why did Paul insist so strenuously on having received the Gospel by revelation? A Different Gospel | Galatians 1:1-24 Outline | Conversation From Paul, an apostle (not from men, nor by human agency, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised him from the dead) and all the brothers...

What is the book of Judges all about? How well did it go for Israel as twelve autonomous tribes ruled over by YHWH? Judges | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation