Let the Word of Christ Dwell in You Richly Colossians 3:16 -What is most living in my heart/mind? If it is not the Word of Christ, what should I do about that? -What hinders me from taking in God's Word personally? And corporately? How can I address these hindrances? -What time of day and place are best for me to take in the Word of God? -What reading plan should I use to give me time/space to meditate on what I read? -How can I encourage my brothers and sisters with the Word? In what settings might this take place? For further study: Ps 19; 119; 138:2; Prov 4:23; Eph 4:11-16; Phil 3:8; Col 3:12-17; 1 Pt 2:2.

Made Like Us to Save Us and Sustain Us Hebrews 2:17-18 1) Christ's incarnation enabled Him to be a merciful and faithful high priest for His people to the glory of God. 2) As a merciful and faithful high priest, Christ provides… -Why was the incarnation essential to our salvation? -What did the high priest do under the Old Covenant? How did Jesus do this for His people in a far superior way? -How was Jesus faithful to His mission of redemption? What kinds of temptations to avoid the cross did He face? -How does the incarnation enable Christ to provide perfect and sympathetic help as we follow Him in this sin-cursed world? How do we particularly avail ourselves of this help? -How have you experienced Christ's faithful and sympathetic help? -How does Christ's faithfulness give you confidence that you will persevere? For further study: Lev 16; Mt 4:1-11; Rom 3:23-26; 1 Tim 2:5; Heb 4:14-16; 7:26-27; 9:11-14; 10:11-14.

Christ became one of us to deliver us. 1) Christ's _____________ in our humanity – v14a 2) The _________________ of Christ's Incarnation – vv14b-15 a) b) 3) Promise that Christ will __________________ - v16 -In what way did Satan have "the power of death"? How did he get that power? -How did Satan used to hang death over our heads? Why does Christ's finished work break that power from Satan? -Why did Jesus have to become one of us to deliver us? -How did Christ defeat death? When will death finally be eliminated forever? -Why do Christians not need to fear death? How does being delivered from that fear enable us to boldly live for Christ? For further study: Gen 2:17; 3:19; Lk 11:20-22; 12:5; Rom 8:38-39; 1 Cor 15:26,55; Col 1:13-14; Phil 2:6-11; 1 Tim 2:5; 2 Tim 2:10; Heb 10:19-20; 13:20-21; 1 Jn 3:8; Rev 20:14; 21:4.

Sovereign and Faithful in My Good Times and Bad - Ecclesiastes 7:13-15 -What is your response to the truth that God makes both my good days and bad? What helps us accept hard things from God? -Why do some Christians think God doesn't bring calamity? What truth about God are they sacrificing? -What are wrong responses to times of sorrow and suffering? What should we do instead when we face those times? -What truths about God make Him completely trustworthy? -Why does God not reveal what the future holds to us? For further study: Dt 29:29; Job 1-2; 42:2; Ps 73; Pr 3:5-8; Isa 45:7; Lam 3:32; Am 3:6; Rom 8:20-32.

Enjoy The Life God Has Given You- Ecclesiastes 6 1) The Tragedy of a Discontented Life – vv1-6. 2) Contentment comes from finding your – 2:25-26. 3) Contentment comes from receiving your life – vv7-9. 4) Contentment comes from for your life – vv10-12. How can we pursue finding our ultimate satisfaction in the Lord? What things hinder that pursuit? How does being satisfied in the Lord fuel our contentment in life? What are the benefits of being content? Why is God trustworthy? How is your trust in God strengthened? Can you give thanks to God for all of your life (the good times and hard times)? How are you able to do that? For further study: Ps 16:11; 20:6-7; 37:3-5; 73:25-26; Pr 3:5-6; Isa 26:3-4; Jer 17:7-8; Hab 3:17-19; 2 Cor 12:9-10; Phil 4:11-12.

The Glory of the Triune God

Love the Giver More than the Gifts - Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 How is the love of money destructive? How can we safeguard against loving money? What is the right mindset for enjoying the gifts God gives you? What happens when we try to hold onto the gifts too tightly? How does being content enable you to more enjoy the blessings of this life? What daily habits would help you cultivate contentment in Christ? For further study: Dt 8:18; Job 1:21; Ps 73:25-26; Prov 10:22; 23:4-5; Lk 12:13-21; 16:19-31; Phil 4:11-13; 1 Tim 6:6-10.

Taking Worship Seriously - Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 As you gather to worship, come… -What does it mean to worship God? How is it both a priority and a privilege to worship God? -What does it mean to fear God? How does the fear of God look differently for the unbeliever vs Christians? -How do I demonstrate that worship is a priority in my life? -What steps should we take to prepare our hearts for corporate worship? -What attitudes should we have when we gather to worship God? -How does this passage show the importance of the Word of God in worship? How might modern day worship services be out of balance between our listening and speaking in worship? For further study: Dt 6:4; Ps 50:14; 65:1; Pr 9:10; Eccl 3:14; 12:13; Isa 11:3; Mt 6:7; Jn 4:24; Heb 4:12; 10:19-25; 12:29; Jam 1:19.