Every single believer is commanded to study Scripture so they can understand it and share it with others. We are called to teach what is right and true. In addition, we must be prepared to stand against what is false. Join us for session eight as we discuss how to teach what is good.
Verses Used:
Acts 18:1-3 & 24-26
Romans 16:3-5
2 Timothy 2:23-26
Titus 1:9
Psalm 86:11
Deuteronomy 6:5-7
Discussion Questions:
1. What things are we called to teach and in what way, or what tone should we teach?
2. Do you feel confident in your ability to rightly understand and teach the Bible? If the answer is no, how can you diligently apply yourself to studying so you can do so?
3. In addition to teaching what is good and true, what should we also be prepared to refute and why?
4. We should be able to speak things that are true, but we should also live our lives by example. Are you an example worth following?
5. Who are we called to teach? Who are we not called to teach?
Fashioned Session Eight: Teachers
February 22, 2022 • Diane Clift
Fashioned Session Nineteen: Influential
May 17, 2022 • Erin Morris • Ezekiel 16:44–47, Ecclesiastes 12:11, Esther 4:8–16, Esther 5:4–8, Esther 7:2–6
Influence grants us great power that can be used either for good or for evil. How can we use the influence God gives us to spur others on to godliness? How can we gain influence in the lives of those we love so we can encourage them to follow Christ more closely? Join us for session nineteen as we examine how to influence well and how we ought to respond when those we love refuse to be influenced toward righteousness. Verses Used: Ezekiel 16:44-45 & 47 Ecclesiastes 12:11 Esther 4:8, 11 & 16 Esther 5:4-8 Esther 7:2-6 Discussion Questions: 1. Why is considering our influence with others so important? 2. How do we improperly use or sinfully grasp for influence? 3. How do we get influence in a godly way? 4. To what end should we use our God given influence? 5. How should we respond toward those who do not want to be influenced toward godliness?
Fashioned Session Eighteen: Love Your Children
May 10, 2022 • Paula Thorp
The Bible has a high regard for children and we should reflect this same view to all children we encounter whether they are our own or someone else's. We should be actively involved in displaying the love of Christ to children and training them in godliness. Join us for session eighteen as we discover what we are called to and how we can fulfill our roles well. Verses Used: Psalm 127:3-5 Proverbs 27:23 Deuteronomy 6:4-5 2 Corinthians 5:17 Discussion Questions: How does the Biblical view of children differ from that of the world and what value does the Bible place on children? What things are involved in shepherding children well? How are we called to love our children and when you do find it most difficult to be loving? Is there anything that hinders your ability to love well? What is our responsibility in training our children, both in disciplining them and training them up to know the Lord? When we provide discipline, what is our motivation for doing so and what should be our attitude in moments of discipline?
Fashioned Session Seventeen: Love Your Husband
May 3, 2022 • Angela McAlister
Love your husband. It seems a very straightforward command but encompasses so many things. If we are to love our husbands well we must love them sacrificially as Christ loves us. Join us for session seventeen as we study how to demonstrate respect and love for our husbands even in challenging situations. Verses Used: Titus 2:3-5 John 15:12-13 Ephesians 5:22-33 1 Corinthians 7:3-5 Ephesians 5:32 Proverbs 31:10-12 Discussion Questions: 1. How does Biblical love differ from the world’s view of love and what does it mean to love sacrificially like Christ did in John 15:12-13? How can we apply this verse to loving our husbands? 2. In what ways are you a helper to your husband? Do you seek ways to be blessing to him? How so? 3. How do you show respect to your husband? What things do you do that are disrespectful to your husband? 4. Why is intimacy important to marriage? 5. When marriage is hard how and why should we continue to demonstrate love to our husbands?