Friday, January 25, 2013

Standing in the Fire!

Standing In The Fire
Discussion Guide
1-27-2013

Text:

Daniel 3:15
c what god is there who can deliver you out of my hands?"
Summary - Daniel and his countrymen are exiled into Babylon, where they are trained as managers and statesmen. Their religious preference causes friction between the locals, the king and all of them. Daniel and His people stand up for what they believe and are rewarded by God.

Discussion Questions

1. What were the struggles of Daniel and His people as the story begins?

2. What is the first dream and its meaning

3. What is Nebbie's reaction to the dream interpretation?

4. Why are Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego tossed into the furnace?

5. Who is in the fire with them?

6. What is the vision of the tree about?

7. What are Darius' s conclusions after Daniel walks out of the lions den?

8. What are some conclusions that we learned from Daniel's life?

Daniel 1 - 6

Friday, January 11, 2013

Consequences of Neglect

Consequences of Neglect
Discussion Guide
1-13-2013



Text: 2 Kings 17:15


They pursued worthless idols and became worthless themselves.


Discussion Questions



1. What are various forms of neglect?


2. What are ways that we lose focus on God?


3. How did Israel neglect God?


4. How do we neglect God today?


5. What was God's response to Israel?


6. What was different about Hezekiah?


7. What changes did Hezekiah make in Judah that expressed his faith in God?


8. When God calls us what is the proper response?


9. What was God's response to Hezekiah's prayer



Scripture: 2 Kings 17-20, Isaiah 6

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Speaking Up For God Discussion Guide 1-06-2013 Te xt: 1 Ki 18:24 "you call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of the Lord, and the God who answers by fire, He is God." Discussion Questions 1. What are you willing to stand for? 2. How does Elisha initially rock Ahab's world? 3. What's the difference between a King and a Prophet? 4. Who was the god in Ahab's kingdom? 5. What were indications of Elijah's faithfulness? 6. What fear did Obadiah have to overcome? 7. What God did Obadiah serve? 8. Why does Ahab call Elijah the Troubler of Israel. 9. What is significant about fire? 10. What happens when Elijah calls on God to bring fire? 1 Kings 16 -18

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