God Is Love – Nov. 30

Read Romans 8:31-39
What evidence does Paul cite that God is “for us”?  How do the things mentioned in verse 35 threaten to “separate us from the love of Christ”?  Have there been occasions when these things have impacted your relationship with Christ?  If so, how?  What counsel would you give to others experiencing the same situation?  In what way are [...]

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God Is Love – Nov. 29

Read Nehemiah 1
What brought Nehemiah to tears in the opening verses?  How did he handle it?  What do you think Nehemiah meant when he referred to God “keeping His covenant of love”?  Has God made a “covenant of love” with you?  If so, how does that covenant impact the way you live?

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God Is Love – Nov. 28

Read Romans 5:1-8
What do many assume about God’s love when hard times come their way?  Of what value is adversity to the Christian?  What does it mean that “God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit”?  How did God “demonstrate His own love for us”?  What impact does that have on you?

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God Is Love – Nov. 27

Read John 13
What do you think John meant when he said that Jesus “now showed them the full extent of His love”?  What does serving others have to do with love?  What makes the command Jesus gave in verse 34, a new command?

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God Is Love – Nov. 26

Read 1 John 3:1
What does it mean to you to be called “a child of God”?  What is “lavish” love?  How does God’s love for you impact your love for others?

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God Is Love – Week of Nov. 26

Monday, November 26:

1 John 3:1 - What does it mean to you to be called “a child of God”?  What is “lavish” love?  How does God’s love for you impact your love for others?
 

Tuesday, November 27:

John 13 - What do you think John meant when he said that Jesus “now showed them the full extent of His love”?  [...]

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God Is Giving – Nov. 25

Read 1 Timothy 6:17-19
According to Paul, why does God give us what He gives us?  What should our response be to His generosity?  In what way are you “laying up treasure”?  Be specific.

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God Is Giving – Nov. 24

Read Joshua 24:1-16
What is Joshua’s chief concern as his leadership role comes to a close?  In verse 14, what does he say about the promises God had made to His people?  Can you say the same about the promises He has made to you?  Explain your answer.

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God Is Giving – Nov. 23

Read James 1:16-18
James warns us not to be deceived.  Deceived about what?  What are some “good and perfect gifts” God has given to you personally?  What is the importance of God’s unchanging character?

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God Is Giving – Nov. 22

Read 1 Chronicles 29:10-20
What is the setting for this prayer of David?  What does David conclude in verse 14?  Why is that important?  In what way does God “test the heart” (vs. 17)?  How is He testing your heart?

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