But God...(Understanding Your Salvation).mp3File Size: 61363 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. What was our condition and our nature before God saved us? What did Paul mean by the phrase: “…following the prince of the power of the air?”2. Paul uses the term “the flesh” in much of his writing. How would you explain what this means?3. How are we saved?4. Why are we saved? Or what are we saved for?5. Any other religion, except Christianity, teaches that [...]

23-02-05-The Process of Maturing.mp3File Size: 50097 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. It is believed that James was the first New Testament work in wide circulation, around 45-48 AD. What was going on with the church around that time?2. According to James, what should our response, or attitude be when we meet trying circumstances? Why?3. How should we approach God in our trials? What should we ask for? Should we pray for a comfortable and happy life?4. What does it mean to be dou [...]

23-01-29_Glorious Riches.mp3File Size: 56976 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1.  Why did Paul give thanks for the Ephesian church? How does this compare with what Jesus said in Matthew 22:37-40?2. What did Paul pray for the Ephesians? Do you regularly pray the same for yourself and others?3. Who has the riches? What are they? How do they compare to worldly gain and status?4. How do we draw on these riches?5. What do you find are your biggest distractions in life?6. What does i [...]

23-01-22_The Inheritance_Ephesians 1:11-14.mp3File Size: 57314 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1. Have you ever received an inheritance? What was that like for you?2. If you have time this week, google “Adoption in Ancient Rome.” When we study Scripture, it is often important for us to consider how the original audience might have been hearing and thinking. What would “adoption” mean for them back then? How did many emperors become Emperor? Why would the fac [...]

1. We all have plans. Have your plans always worked out? Have you ever dreamed and planned only to find, once realized, it wasn’t what you expected?2. What is God’s purpose and plan outlined in the passage? To what or whom does His purpose and plan point to? Can it be derailed or thwarted?3. What does it mean to be “in Christ?”4. How does God’s sovereignty and human responsibility work together? Give some examples from scripture. If God foreordains and predes [...]

23-01-08_podcast.mp3File Size: 51950 kbFile Type: mp3Download File ​1. We were made for praise and worship. What was Paul emphasizing in his praise in Ephesians 1:1-14?2. What does “blessed” mean here as Paul uses it, and generally as used throughout scripture?3. Being found “in Christ” has entailments. What does it mean to be “legally” united to Christ? What does it mean to be “vitally” united to Christ?4. Pastor Jeremy gave [...]

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​1. How are the terms “light” and “dark” used in the Bible? Do you find the world a dark place? How?2. Our culture says all humans are basically good and we have light within us. We just need to search and find that light, then resolve to live by it. Do you think that is true? Why or why not?3. Where does the Bible say light comes from? And joy?4. In Luke, describe how Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary and John respond in joy. Would their circumstances be described [...]

1. Has anything unexpected ever happened to you whereby you saw the reason or blessing only afterwards? What were your initial first responses to the circumstances?2. In Luke 1:26-38, what “unexpected” things or challenges particularly stand out to you, or resonate with you? If everyone back then had had a better understanding of the Old Testament, should the circumstances of Jesus’ birth and the nature of his ministry really have been surprising?3. How can our human wis [...]