Harvest Bible Chapel Pittsburgh North

1. Nadab and Abihu (Leviticus 10:1-2) -

1. DISOBEDIENCE would appear profitable.

Jay Knauer - HBCPN Elder

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):

1. As we see in the Biblical examples of Nadab and Abihu, Achan, Uzzah, Ananias and Sapphira, disobedience brought tragic, physical death. Does God's Word say there is something worse? If so, what?
    
2. Warfare is constant on a spiritual level, even to Christians. We try to be obedient to God, but fail quite often and sin. What truths do you find in the Bible give us hope when we sin?

Breakout Questions:

Give one example of an act of disobedience that caused wounds in your life. Have those wounds healed, even partially? If yes, share some details around how they were healed. If no, God has the power to heal. Go to Him right now and lift up any hurting brother or sister in prayer.

God Has Made Himself Known:

1. I see it's VALUE . (Ps 19:10)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Psalm 19

1. Explain the difference between General Revelation and Special Revelation. What is the purpose of each?
    
2. How can I grow in desiring God’s Word more (Ps 19:10)?
    
3. Share a specific way God's Word is impacting you in this season of your life.

Breakout Questions:

How is your personal intake of God's Word right now? How can you do better? Pray for one another.

God's Goodness Affects Me...

1. It makes me RESPOND . (Ps 100:1-2)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Psalm 100

1. Why is "love for God" the only real motivator to work for God?
    
2. What is the connection between faith and thankfulness? What is the connection between faithlessness and ungratefulness?
    
3. How is God's past faithfulness a motivator for today? How can you allow it to motivate you today?

Breakout Questions:

Has your testimony this week been faithful to the love you have for Jesus Christ in both your words and actions? How? Pray for one another.

BOASTING

1. We are ACCOUNTABLE for how we use our TONGUE. (Titus 3:1-2)

Mark Ort - HBCPN Elder

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 1 Timothy 3:11 and Titus 3:2

1. What does it mean to malign someone? Gossip and slander is vicious and damaging. How do you prevent this kind of evil communication from damaging your life and the lives of others?
    
2. What is profanity? Does the culture dictate what words we consider profane? What words or phrases should we stop using, and why?
    
3. If there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1), will Christians really be held accountable for every careless or idle word (Matthew 12:36). How do you reconcile these two passages?
    
4. Reviewing 2 Peter 1:3-11, discuss "God's part" and "our part" in controlling the tongue.

  
Breakout Questions:

Have you been encouraging/exhorting other in their walk with Christ this week? In what circumstances? Pray for one another.

To be involved in the Kingdom of God, we must do Kingdom work.

1. COMPASSION - God is all about the heart (Matthew 9:36)

1. TENSION

Tom Lemmon - WORD FM Program Director

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 16


Breakout Questions:

Pray for one another.

CONTROVERSY: What is up with Mark 16:9-20?

1. Jesus APPEARS . (Mk 16:9-14)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 16:9-20

1. Why was it necessary that Jesus appeared to His followers after His resurrection? (Mk 16:9-14)
    
2. Can you explain the reason there is "controversy" behind Mark 16:9-20?
    
3. Why is Jesus "seated" at the right hand of God (Mk 16:19)? What does this signify? What does this say about your sin and your salvation?

Breakout Questions:

Have you been patient, gentle, and forbearing in your relationships this week (spouse, children, friends, co-workers)? Where could you have done better? How will you improve? Pray for one another.

Review:

1. He was PUNISHING sin. (Mk 15:33-34)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 15:33-47

1. Tell of a time that God seemed silent during a trial, but later on you saw how He was working during His 'silence'.
    
2. Why did Jesus feel forsaken (Mk 15:34)? What does that mean concerning you and your sin?
    
3. Explain the significance of the curtain being torn (Mk 15:38). What does this say about your access to God? Can anything change that? 

Breakout Questions:

Has your testimony this week been faithful to the love you have for Jesus Christ in both your words and actions? How? Pray for one another.

Review:

1. PHYSICALLY beaten. (Mk 15:21-24)
   

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Children's Questions:

Review with your child(ren) what happened to Jesus in this passage. Ask, "Why was Jesus treated like this? Why were the people so mean to Jesus? Why did He agree to die on the cross?" Tell them how God loves them and punished Jesus for all of the wrong things (sin) that we have done. Explain how Jesus took the punishment so we wouldn't have to.

Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 15:21-32

1. Why do you think so little is mentioned of Jesus’ physical suffering and so much is mentioned of His humiliation/mocking/etc?
    
2. Why did Jesus refuse the wine (Mk 15:23)? What is the significance of the refusal?
    
3. Why did Pilate write the inscription above Jesus: "The King of the Jews"? Did Pilate believe Jesus was the King, or was there another reason?

Breakout Questions:

Have you been encouraging/exhorting other in their walk with Christ this week? In what circumstances? Pray for one another.

YOU Answer Pilate's Questions!

1. Is Jesus the KING ? (Mk 15:2)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 15:1-20

Why did the crowd choose Barabbas over Jesus? What are some ways we choose "Barabbas" over "Jesus" today?

Breakout Questions:

Have you been patient, gentle, and forbearing in your relationships this week (spouse, children, friends, co-workers)? Where could you have done better? How will you improve? Pray for one another.

How to Completely Blow It:

1. Trust your own STRENGTH . (Mk 14:29, 31)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Mark 14:26-31, 66-72

1. Define pride (Mk 14:29, 31). Why do prideful people have such potential to "completely blow it" like Peter did?
    
2. "You become like the people you hang around." Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why? What would this mean for a Christian trying to blend in with worldly people (at work, school, etc)?

Breakout Questions:

Did you abide through prayer and Bible reading this week? What specifically are you moved to change or apply this week and how are you going to apply it? Pray for one another.