Study Questions for November 8th

 

The Goal of Our Instruction

1^st Timothy 1:5

 

Day 1 Read 1^st Timothy 1:1-6

1.      Why was Timothy to remain in Ephesus?

 

2.      What was Timothy’s responsibility in Ephesus?

 

 

Day 2 Read 1^st Timothy 1:3-8

1.      What is the goal of God’s instruction/ teaching/command?

 

2.      Where does Paul say that love comes from (three things)?

 

 

 

 

Day 3 Read 1^st Timothy 1:3-11

1.      Describe the teaching of those who have turned aside from God’s purposes.

 

 

 

Day 4 Read Psalm 19:7-14

1.      Read Psalms 19:7-14 and describe the value of God’s word.

 

 

 

Day 5 Read 1^st Timothy 1-3-6

1.      Define pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith.

Sunday Nov 1st

This Sunday we will be studying Acts 1:8, and thinking about the mission Jesus gave to his disciples.  Please read over the passage and answer the study questions below in order to prepare for the service. 
     We will also have our truelife.org kickoff this Sunday.  This is resource to assist you in sharing the gospel and answering tough questions about Christianity.  Please take a moment and look at the website:
https://www.truelife.org/

Study Questions for Sunday Nov. 1st

Day 1  Read Acts 1:1-8

 

1.      Why did the apostles remain in Jerusalem?

 

2.      What was Jesus’ response to the apostle’s question?

 

 

Day 2  Read Luke 24:44-53

1.      What did the apostles witness?  What are these things (v48)?

 

 

Day 3 Read Matthew 28:18-20

1.      What did Jesus command the disciples to do?

 

 

Day 4 Read Acts 1:4-8

1.      Where did the apostles receive the power to complete the task Jesus ask then to do?

 

 

Day 5 Read Acts 1:8-11

1.      How can you obey Jesus’ commands in this passage?

The Lord's Supper

 

Study Questions for Oct. 25^th 2015

1^st Corinthians 11:17-26

 

     Sunday October 25^th we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper as a congregation.  In order to prepare our hearts for this ordinance we will examine 1^st Corinthians 11:17-26.  In this passage the apostle Paul is rebuking the Corinthian Christians for their perversion of the communion meal.  In preparation of the sermon and the ordinance please read and reflect over these study questions. 

 

Day 1 Read: 1^st Corinthians 11:17-22

1.      What is the Apostle Paul’s attitude toward the Christians at Corinth?

 

 

 

2.      How are these Christians distorting the Lord’s Supper?

 

 

 

Day 2 Read 1^st Corinthians 11:23-26

1.      Why should Christians observe the Lord’s Supper?

 

 

 

2.      What is one result of observing the Lord’s Supper (v26)?

 

 

 

Day 3 Read 1^st Corinthians 11:25 and Matthew 26:26-56

1.      What is the significance of the new covenant?

 

 

 

Day 4 Read 1^st Corinthians 11:27-29

1.      How does this warning affect the way you prepare your heart for the Lord’s Supper?

 

 

 

Day 5 Read Matthew 27:32-56

1.      Read and think about Matthew 27:32-56; write down any thoughts you have regarding this passage.

Ruth Chapter 3 Study Questions

The Perfect Redeemer

Ruth 3

 

 

Day 1

Read Ruth 1-5

1.      Why is Naomi’s request risky for both Ruth and Boaz?

 

Day 2

Read Ruth 3:6-18

1.      Why does Ruth go to Boaz?

 

Day 3

Read Ruth 3:11-15

1.      What is Boaz’s opinion of Ruth?

 

Day 4

Read Ruth 3:6-10

1.      Where is the phrase “under the wings…” elsewhere mentioned in Ruth.

 

Day 5

Read Ruth 3:11-18

1.      How does Boaz respond to Ruth’s request?

Ruth Chapter 2

Under the Wings of God

Ruth 2

Day 1 Read: Ruth 2:1-3

1.      Describe Boaz’s character and how he is related to Naomi. 

2.      Describe how this passage displays God’s provision (Read Leviticus 19:9).

Day 2  Read: Ruth 2:1-8

3.      How did Ruth end up in the field of Boaz?

Day 3  Read: Ruth 2:4-18

4.      Describe Boaz’s treatment of Ruth.

5.      Why does Boaz treat Ruth this way?

Day 4  Read: Ruth 2:10-13

6.      What is Ruth’s reaction to Boaz’s treatment?

7.      How does Boaz represent Jesus?

Day 5  Read Ruth 2:19-23

8.      How is Naomi’s attitude different than it was at the end of the chapter one?

9.      Do you have any questions or comments about this chapter?

Ruth and the Kinsman Redeemer

This Sunday we will begin making our way through the book of Ruth.  Each week I will be handing out a daily bible study guide in order for you to prepare for the upcoming sermon.  Below is the study guide for this Sunday. 

 

The Doubt of God’s People and the Faith of a Foreigner

Ruth 1

 

 

Day 1

Read: Ruth 1:1-5

1.     Describe the time in which Elimelech and his family lived (Judges 21:25).

 

 

 

 

2.     How did Elimelech’s sons disobey God (Deuteronomy 23.3)?

 

 

 

 

Day 2

Read: Ruth 1:6-17

1.     Who does Naomi blame for her suffering?

 

 

 

2.     Who does Ruth claim as her God?

 

 

 

 

Day 3

Read: 1:18-22

1.     Why is Naomi bitter?

 

 

 

 

2.     What changes in Bethlehem in this passage (from the beginning to the end)?