They Need To Know the Basics – June 30

Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 
Why did Paul consider these things to be “of first importance”?  What is the significance of Jesus’ death?  What is the significance of Jesus’ resurrection?  When is the last time you talked to someone about these things who is not already a Christian?

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They Need To Know the Basics – Week of June 30

Monday, June 30:
Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 
Why did Paul consider these things to be “of first importance”?  What is the significance of Jesus’ death?  What is the significance of Jesus’ resurrection?  When is the last time you talked to someone about these things who is not already a Christian?  
Tuesday, July 1:
Read Romans 3:9-26
What is the point of verses 9-18?  What was the [...]

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They Are Dealing With Doubt – June 29

Read John 20:19-31
What do Jesus’ actions in this text for both Thomas and the other disciples say about His attitude toward doubters?  What initially kept Thomas from believing?  What can you do to help those who have similar doubts?

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They Are Dealing With Doubt – June 28

Read John 7:1-9
According to John, why did Jesus’ brothers suggest what they suggested?  How could men who’d been so close to Jesus doubt who He really was?  Does knowledge about Jesus automatically translate into faith?  Why or why not?

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They Are Dealing With Doubt – June 27

Read John 1:43-51
What was it that caused Nathanael to doubt Philip’s estimation of Jesus?  Has confusion over something in the bible ever caused someone you know to doubt?  Describe what happened?  What can you do to prepare yourself to help in such circumstances?

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They Are Dealing With Doubt – June 26

Read Mark 9:14-27
What is happening in this text?  Can you identify with the dad’s comment in verse 24? If so, how?  Do you know someone with a similar attitude as the dad? What are doing to help them?

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They Are Dealing With Doubt – June 25

Read Matthew 14:22-33
Why do you think Peter asked to join Jesus on the water?  Why was he initially successful?  What caused him to sink?  Would you have described Peter’s faith the same way Jesus did? Why or why not?

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They Are Dealing With Doubt – June 24

Read Jude 1:22-23
What does it mean to be merciful to those who doubt?  What are the benefits of such an approach?  Why might the writer of this text have appreciated this approach?  Who do you know that needs this approach?

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They Are Dealing With Doubt – June 23

Read John 18:28-19:16
What is happening in this text?  What is Pilate’s attitude toward Jesus?  What kept him from putting his faith in Jesus at that time?  Is there anyone in your life dealing with similar doubts? What are you doing to help them?

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They Are Dealing With Doubt – Week of June 23

Monday, June 23:
Read John 18:28-19:16
What is happening in this text?  What is Pilate’s attitude toward Jesus?  What kept him from putting his faith in Jesus at that time?  Is there anyone in your life dealing with similar doubts? What are you doing to help them?   
Tuesday, June 24:
Read Jude 1:22-23
What does it mean to be merciful to those who doubt?  What are [...]

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