Key verse: “Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.” (Romans 5:1-2)
Questions to ponder:
How would you differentiate the following terms apart: rational reaso … Read more …
Key verse: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
Questions to ponder:
Can you think of a time when someone broke a promise, a commitment, or a covenant intentionally or accidentally? What was your experience like?
Key verse: “Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, and sin is covered. Blessed are they to whom the Lord imputes no guilt, and in whose spirit there is no guile.” Psalm 32:1-2.
Questions to ponder:
Can you recall a time when you received forgiveness in a way that strengthened the relationship with the other?
Key verse: “For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty.” (2 Peter 1:16)
Questions to ponder:
What comes to mind when you think of the spotlight?
Was there a time when you or someone you loved wer … Read more …
Key verse: “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven.” (Matthew 5:12a)
Questions to ponder:
How could it be possible to experience ‘blessedness’ amidst experiencing poorness in spirit, submission, mourning, or while yearning for righteousness?
When showing mercy, making peace, suffering unjust … Read more …
Key verse: “In all their distress, it was no messenger or angel but his presence that saved them; in his love and in his pity, he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. (Isaiah 63:9)
Questions to ponder:
What is the general understanding of pity? Why do some people seek to be pitied while … Read more …
Key verse: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined.” (Isaiah 9:2)
Questions to ponder:
In your view, what may it mean to have an illuminated life?
What makes people consider having an illuminated life?
Key verse: “Through Jesus Christ we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for the sake of his name.” (Romans 1:5)
Questions to ponder:
How does God’s grace shape our way of seeing and living together?
What does obedience mean in our daily life and in our spir … Read more …
Key verse: “By your endurance you will gain your souls.” (Luke 23:19)
Questions to ponder:
Experiencing wavering faith at some point in our faith journey is well seen and heard. What has it been like when you walk alongside those struggling with faith?
How do we remain faithful - grounded in faith - while l … Read more …
Key verse: “Thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.” (1 Timothy 6:19)
Questions to ponder:
What have your experiences in bridging a chasm in a relationship for yourself and for others?
Key verse: “Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. (Luke 16:10)
Questions to ponder:
What are your thoughts on using your household resources or wealth for your own benefits?
What impact does focusing on your own benefits have o … Read more …
Key verse: “But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display the utmost patience, making me an example to those who would come to believe in him for eternal life.” (1 Timothy 1:16)
Questions to ponder:
Do you know any disciple maker that leads people to believe in Jesus … Read more …
Key verse: “There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:42)
Questions to ponder:
What is your response to the criticism directed to the Church for failing to heed warnings about the lack of focus on equipping disciples who make disciples?
Key verse: “If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.” (John 14:14)
Questions to ponder:
Have you been asked, “Are you ready?” If so, how have you responded to it when you weren’t sure about your readiness but knew that something good would come out of it?
Scripture: Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29
Key verse: "On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations." (Revelation 22:2b)
Questions to ponder:
What are your thoughts on this quote, “We see things not as they are, but as we ar … Read more …
Key verse: “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” (Revelation 7:17b)
Questions to ponder:
Among the images that Jesus used to describe who he is and what he is to us, which one speaks to you the most and why? (the bread of life, the light of the world, the gate for the sheep, the good shepherd, the resurrect … Read more …
Key verse: “For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” (Psalm 30:5)
Questions to ponder:
What are your expectations in a relationship?
How do you communicate your expectations in a relationship with your significant other?
Key verse:“I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death.” (Philippians 3:10)
Questions to ponder:
What is the greatest regret in your life and how have you overcome it?
What is your greatest hope that you are anticipating for the presen … Read more …
Key verse:“Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” (Psalm 32:1)
Questions to ponder:
Jesus said in Matthew 12:31-32 that all sins including against him will be forgiven but not any sins against the Holy Spirit. What might be the reasons?
What does it take for us to forgive fully? And w … Read more …
Key verse:“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” (Luke 6:27)
Questions to ponder:
Knowing the biblical definition of ‘evil’: offensive and harmful deed and intents against God’s Will and God’s People. As a person of faith, how would you define or describe ‘enemies’?
Key verse: “The Greatest Is Love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13)
Questions to ponder:
What have you experienced that correlate with the Pyramid of Hate which shows the progresson from an individual bias to a communal crime such as genocide: Biased Attitudes - Acts of Bias - Discrimination - Bias Motivated Violence - Genocide?< … Read more …
