Showing posts with label His Foolish Wisdom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label His Foolish Wisdom. Show all posts

Thursday, August 27, 2009

HFW: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This final week (10), the last reading is 1 Corinthians 5:1-13. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. Should immorality be found within the church?
    2. Should we be surprised when immorality is found in the world?
    3. Should we disassociate with immoral unbelievers?
    4. How should we respond to immorality in the church?
    5. How is this an act of grace?



Wednesday, August 26, 2009

HFW: Galatians 6:6-10

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This final week (10), the third reading is Galatians 6:6-10. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. When we learn from the Word, what should be a part of our response?
    2. How can our actions affect our circumstances?
    3. Why is it tempting to lose heart in doing good?
    4. In what way should we sow?
    5. Who should we seek to do good for, even beyond all people?



Tuesday, August 25, 2009

HFW: Hebrews 10:23-25

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This final week (10), the second reading is Hebrews 10:23-25. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. How is our faith displayed as genuine?
    2. In what ways do we show brotherly love to one another?
    3. How should we invest in one another?
    4. How should we pursue unity?
    5. How will this help us overcome evil with good?



Monday, August 24, 2009

HFW: Romans 12:9-21

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This final week (10), the first reading is Romans 12:9-21. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. How is our faith displayed as genuine?
    2. In what ways do we show brotherly love to one another?
    3. How should we invest in one another?
    4. How should we pursue unity?
    5. How will this help us overcome evil with good?



Saturday, August 22, 2009

HFW: 1 Peter 4:7-11

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (9), the final reading is 1 Peter 4:7-11. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. Why should we be of sound judgment?
    2. What should we pursue above all other things?
    3. How does exercising your gift show good stewardship?
    4. How should each person serve?
    5. What is the end result?



Friday, August 21, 2009

HFW: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (9), the third reading is 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. What is 1 Corinthians 12 about? What is 1 Corinthians 14 about? How should this inform the topic of 13?
    2. How can a lack of love invalidate your gifts?
    3. What doesn’t love look like?
    4. How does love show maturity?
    5. When will we know fully?



Thursday, August 20, 2009

1 Corinthians 12:12-26

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (9), the first reading is 1 Corinthians 12:12-26. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. How is every believer unified?
    2. How is a physical body like the church body?
    3. How are all gifts equally valuable?
    4. What happens in a church that only values certain gifts or certain people?
    5. How can we show honor to all members and gifts?



Wednesday, August 19, 2009

HFW: Romans 12:1-8

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (9), the first reading is Romans 12:1-8. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. How are the mercies of God central to our ability to worship?
    2. How is humility critical in the life of the church?
    3. What is our relationship to one another?
    4. Why has God given different gifts?
    5. How should one exercise his/her spiritual gifts?



Thursday, August 13, 2009

HFW: Hebrews 5:11-14

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (8), the final reading is Hebrews 5:11-14. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. Why couldn’t the author of Hebrews share what he wanted?
    2. What is the author of Hebrews expectation for his audience?
    3. What happens to one who doesn’t grow?
    4. What must the author of Hebrews teach his readers?
    5. What will learning good doctrine equip someone to do?


Wednesday, August 12, 2009

HFW: 2 Peter 3:14-18

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (8), the third reading is 2 Peter 3:14-18. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. How does Peter say we should act?
    2. How do some people respond to Paul’s writings?
    3. Is everything Paul writes easy to understand? Does this mean we shouldn’t study it?
    4. How should we respond to false teachers?
    5. How does doctrine impact our walk?


Tuesday, August 11, 2009

HFW: 1 Timothy 4:1-6

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (8), the second reading is 1 Timothy 4:1-6. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. What is the source of the falling away?
    2. What actions come from poor theology?
    3. How can good doctrine impact the way you view God’s provision?
    4. How are things sanctified?
    5. How is Titus a good servant?


Monday, August 10, 2009

HFW: Titus 2:1-10

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (8), the first reading is Titus 2:1-10. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. How should Titus evaluate the quality of his words?
    2. What kinds of people are addressed in this passage?
    3. How can doctrine impact all of their actions?
    4. What is purity in doctrine?
    5. What should our faith reveal?


Thursday, August 6, 2009

HFW: Ephesians 5:22-33

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (7), the last reading is Ephesians 5:22-33. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. What is the Standard for a husband?
    2. What is the Standard for a wife?
    3. What is it that Christ does for His church?
    4. How does Christ cleanse us?
    5. How does our marriage impact our witness?


Wednesday, August 5, 2009

HfW: Galatians 2:11-21

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (7), the third reading is Galatians 2:11-21. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. How did Paul rebuke Peter?
    2. What was Peter’s sin?
    3. Why is this such a big deal?
    4. How is the gospel message affected by his actions?
    5. How should the gospel motivate the way we live?


Tuesday, August 4, 2009

HFW: Galatians 6:1-5

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (7), the first reading is Galatians 6:1-5. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. What should your attitude be if approaching a brother?
    2. How can I be especially vulnerable to pride?
    3. What is the law of Christ?
    4. How do you examine your own work?
    5. Who will ultimately answer for your walk?


Monday, August 3, 2009

HFW: Matthew 18:15-20

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (7), the first reading is Matthew 18:15-20. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. What is the reason for a loving confrontation?
    2. How should I approach the person at first?
    3. What does the passage mean by “witnesses?” Do they need to have seen the sin too?
    4. What happens if the person does not respond?
    5. What does it mean to gather in His name?


Thursday, July 30, 2009

HFW: Romans 10:8-17

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (6), the final reading is Romans 10:8-17. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. What was the message Paul had been preaching?
    2. What role does ethnicity play in coming to know Christ?
    3. How central is hearing the gospel to becoming saved?
    4. What is our role for others to hear the gospel?
    5. What does God use to generate faith?



Wednesday, July 29, 2009

HFW: Romans 11:11-15

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (6), the third reading is Romans 11:11-15. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. How has the Jewish rejection of Jesus resulted in our hearing the gospel?
    2. Though Paul is an apostle to the Gentiles, what was his attitude toward Israel?
    3. Who was Paul primarily speaking to with the book of Romans?
    4. What is being accomplished by this message?
    5. How could this result in Jewish salvation?



Tuesday, July 28, 2009

HFW: Acts 1:6-8

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (6), the second reading is Acts 1:6-8. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. What were the disciples looking for from Jesus?
    2. What does Jesus say in regard to establishing the kingdom?
    3. Where will their power come from?
    4. How will the message be spread?
    5. To what are they witnesses?



Monday, July 27, 2009

HFW: Matthew 28:16-20

We're working through a study this summer to celebrate Ephesians 3:10:

So that the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the church to rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.


This series will run from June 22-August 30, with four readings per week.

This week (6), the first reading is Matthew 28:16-20. After reading this text, answer the following questions, then you can watch the video for a 5:00 thought from the text. (I recommend you work in the text first before watching the video. However, be aware, the video is not intended to be the back of an algebra book--supplying answers to the questions--but rather, is just sharing some thoughts from the text.)

Questions:
    1. How do the 11 disciples respond when they see Jesus? What can this tell you?
    2. How does Jesus’ authority impact His calling to the disciples?
    3. Where are we to seek making disciples?
    4. According to this passage, what does discipleship look like?
    5. How long did Jesus see this commission lasting?