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Forever Faithful• When was the last time someone let you down? How did it make you feel?• What are some ways you can make sure you don’t let others down?If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.2 Timothy…

Return Engagement• How do you picture Jesus’ return?• Is it something you’re looking forward to? Explain.We wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.Titus 2:13Some people have made a…

Power Source • When you think of Jesus, what comes to mind first: his love or his power? Why?• What are some of the most amazing things Jesus ever did?For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his…

Rooted In Christ • What is one thing that you are good at?• What is the difference between self-esteem and arrogance?For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather…

God Says You Are • According to television, movies or popular music, what makes people important?• What do you think makes someone important?For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall…

Fearfully And Wonderfully Made • What makes you different from everyone else?• What is your favorite thing about yourself?For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and…

Who Is Approved? • On what do you base your self-esteem?• Whose opinions matter most to you?But, “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.” For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.2…

His Name Is Jealous • Can jealousy ever be a good thing? Explain.• What are some things that make people jealous?Do not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.Exodus 34:14In Exodus 34:14, God tells…

An Encounter With The Holy God • What’s the first thing you would do if God appeared to you?• What does it mean that God is holy?“Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy…

Get Closer • Where and when do you feel closest to God? Why?• What would you say to a friend who asked how he or she could feel close to God?Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your…

Perpetual Worship • Is our church a good place for you to worship God the way you want? Explain.• If you could worship anywhere, what setting would you choose? Why?Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us…

Courtesy Of Jesus Christ • When do you feel most like worshiping God? Why?• In what way is Jesus the bridge between God and us?And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for…

Stating The Obvious • Why does worship sometimes seem stale and boring?• What can you, or our whole family, do to make worship more exciting and alive?Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.…

Free And Forgiven • Have you ever had to confess a mistake to another person?• Why do you need to confess your sins to God?If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is…

The Punishment For Sin • Why does sin matter so much?• Who do we hurt when we sin?“Now go, lead the people to the place I spoke of, and my angel will go before you. However, when the time comes for me to punish, I will punish them for…

The Sin Process • How does sin start?• Can you give an example of a situation that would likely lead to temptation?Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.James…

One Thing In Common • Why do you need Jesus?• Who do you know who never sins?For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.Romans 3:23Different people struggle with different sins, but we all have one thing in common—we all sin.…

No Condemnation • What is condemnation?• Why did Jesus die on the cross?Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from…

Salvation Through Grace • What do the words of the hymn “Amazing Grace” mean to you?• What would you say to someone who claimed that he or she “deserved” to go to heaven?In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of…

The Great Hope • Besides salvation, what are some other examples of God’s grace that you’ve experienced?• Why is it sometimes easy to overlook God’s gifts? How can you keep from doing this?Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully…

Slow To Anger • What makes you angry?• How do you react when you get really angry?But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.Psalm 86:15If you want proof that God is slow to…

By His Grace • Have you ever gotten something good that you didn’t deserve?• How would you explain God’s grace to someone who knows nothing about it?For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves,…

Warning: Poison Envy • Describe a time when not getting something you wanted made you angry. How long did you stay angry?• When you feel jealous of someone, what other emotions do you feel towards them?“Resentment kills a fool, and envy…

Rotten Bones? No Thank You! • How does being envious affect a person?• What does it mean to be at peace?A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.Proverbs 14:30Does envy rot our bones? That’s horrible! Now, envy…

Watch Your Step! • What do you think of when you hear the word “prosperity”?• Describe a time when you saw someone rewarded for bad behavior. How did that make you feel?But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my…