Study Questions:
1. What does Paul mean in verse 6 that they are partakers of the promise in Christ? How does the gospel come into play?
2. How is the church displaying the manifold wisdom of God?
3. The first word in verse 13 “So…” implies that Paul has just given the reason why he is asking them not to lose heart. Finish this sentence: You should not lose heart while walking in darkness, uncertainty, suffering, mystery, etc. because….
4. Pray for the future of our church. Pray for wisdom and discernment for the elders of our church specifically as it regards our future location. Pray that God would make ready our hearts to be a part of this huge next step for ARCC. Pray that it would result in many people coming to know Jesus, leading to many disciples being made, leading to many being sent out with the gospel to the nations.
Additional Scripture References:
2 Timothy 4:6; Galatians 6:16; Isaiah 11:6-9
Walking In The Mystery
March 30, 2014 • Michael McCracken
Jesus Won
May 25, 2014 • Michael McCracken
Study Questions: 1. What does it look like to bring your children up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord? 2. How can we know if we are people pleasers? How do we combat this? 3. Take some time and ask God to help you better understand and know how He sees you as well as others. 4. Pray for the future of our church. Pray for wisdom and discernment for the elders of our church specifically as it regards our future location. Pray that God would make ready our hearts to be a part of this huge next step for ARCC. Pray that it would result in many people coming to know Jesus, leading to many disciples being made, leading to many being sent out with the gospel to the nations. Additional Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 7:17-27
Submission & Love
May 18, 2014 • Jon Paul Dennison
Study Questions: 1. What are some ways in which not understanding the will of the Lord can be foolish? 2. Why is it so important to preserve the Biblical exhortations of submission and love to wives and husbands when we live in “evil days?” 3. What is the mystery of marriage according to Scripture? How much of a reality has this been in your marriage? 4. Pray for the future of our church. Pray for wisdom and discernment for the elders of our church specifically as it regards our future location. Pray that God would make ready our hearts to be a part of this huge next step for ARCC. Pray that it would result in many people coming to know Jesus, leading to many disciples being made, leading to many being sent out with the gospel to the nations. Additional Scripture References: Job 1:8-12, 2:3-6; Ex 12:12-13; 1 Tim 2:3-4; Luke 13:23-27; Gen 22:2; Ex 4:21-23; Ps 145:4; Luke 22:42; Jam 4:7; Eph 6:1-2; Rom 13:1-2; 1 Pet 2:13; Prov 21:1; Gen 2:18