What does it mean that Jesus is the way?  the truth?  the life?  Does your life reflect a belief in Jesus’ words, “No one comes to the Father except through me.”?  Explain your answer.

What has the “god of this age” done to the minds of unbelievers?  How do you think he does that?  What does that mean for those who are trying to share the truth about Christ?

What is a scoffer?  What impact have they had on our culture concerning the second coming?  What impact have they had on your efforts to reach the lost?  How should we respond to them?

In the judgment, what will the end be for those who reject the truth?  Why is it important to know that God does not show favoritism?  How does the fact that God doesn’t show favoritism affect the way you interact with the lost?

What will life be like in the days leading up to Jesus’ return?  Why is that so important for believers to understand?  If you knew that Jesus was returning this week, how would it impact the way you live?

What will happen to those who deliberately keep on sinning even after having received the truth?  How about those who have not received the truth?  In context, what does verse 31 mean?  How does the truth of this verse affect the way you interact with the lost?

Why did the word of the Lord have to come to Jonah a second time?  In what way were the people desperate for the truth of Jonah’s message?  Why do you think they responded the way that they did?

Monday, August 25:

Read Jonah 3

Why did the word of the Lord have to come to Jonah a second time?  In what way were the people desperate for the truth of Jonah’s message?  Why do you think they responded the way that they did?

Tuesday, August 26:

Read Hebrews 10:26-31

What will happen to those who deliberately keep on sinning even after having received the truth?  How about those who have not received the truth?  In context, what does verse 31 mean?  How does the truth of this verse affect the way you interact with the lost?     

Wednesday, August 27: 

Read Luke 17:20-37

What will life be like in the days leading up to Jesus’ return?  Why is that so important for believers to understand?  If you knew that Jesus was returning this week, how would it impact the way you live?

Note:  The daily studies for Monday through Wednesday will form the basis for our small group discussions on Wednesday evenings.

Thursday, August 28:

Read Romans 2:5-11

In the judgment, what will the end be for those who reject the truth?  Why is it important to know that God does not show favoritism?  How does the fact that God doesn’t show favoritism affect the way you interact with the lost?   

Friday, August 29: 

Read 2 Peter 3:3-10

What is a scoffer?  What impact have they had on our culture concerning the second coming?  What impact have they had on your efforts to reach the lost?  How should we respond to them?   

Saturday, August 30:

Read 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

What has the “god of this age” done to the minds of unbelievers?  How do you think he does that?  What does that mean for those who are trying to share the truth about Christ?

Sunday, August 31: 

Read John 14:6

What does it mean that Jesus is the way?  the truth?  the life?  Does your life reflect a belief in Jesus’ words, “No one comes to the Father except through me.”?  Explain your answer.

Note:  The daily studies for Thursday through Sunday will form the basis for our small group discussions in Sunday School.
]]> http://deerrunchurch.wordpress.com/2008/08/24/they-are-in-desperate-need-of-the-truth-week-of-august-25/feed/ 0 TLemler http://deerrunchurch.wordpress.com/2008/08/24/they-are-distracted-by-pride-august-24/ http://deerrunchurch.wordpress.com/2008/08/24/they-are-distracted-by-pride-august-24/#comments Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:01:06 +0000 Tom http://deerrunchurch.wordpress.com/?p=514 ]]> Read James 4:1-10

How do the actions described in verses 1-3 reflect an attitude of pride?  In what way does pride put a person in conflict with God?  What do you think is the key to overcoming pride?

What is happening in this text?  Why was Herod punished the way that he was?  How does our culture reflect a similar attitude?  What can we do to combat such a spirit?