Thursday, April 2, 2015
John 11:20-27 KJV
20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat [still] in the house. 21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give [it] thee. 23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. 24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. 25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? 27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) Our Lord Jesus had purposefully delayed going to heal Mary and Martha's brother (Lazarus). Lazarus had died four days earlier. What did Martha do when she heard that Jesus was returning to Bethany? What did her sister Mary do? (v.20)
2) What did Martha say to Jesus upon arrival? (v.21-22)
3) How did Jesus respond to Martha? (v.23)
4) What did Martha say next? (v.24)
5) What did Jesus reveal to Martha and ask her? (v.25-26)
6) What was Martha's response? (v.27
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
7) What situation in your life is "dead"?
8) What will you do to demonstrate your trust in the Lord despite whatever feelings of helplessness or hopelessness you may feel?
LIFE LESSONS
9) Our Lord Jesus is able to bring "life" back into the "dead" situations in your life. Trust Him.
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Luke 2:8-20 KJV
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they had seen [it], they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18 And all they that heard [it] wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered [them] in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) Where were the shepherds and what were they doing? (v.8)
2) What miraculous thing happened to them and how did they respond? (v.9)
3) How did the angels greet them? (v.10)
4) What did the angels announce to them? (v.11-12)
5) What happened before the angels departed? (v.13-14)
6) How did the shepherds respond to what they had been told and what did they find? (v.15-16)
7) What did the shepherds do after confirming what the angels said? (v..17)
8) How did those who heard and saw what was told them respond? (v.18-20)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
9) How are you celebrating the miracle of Christ's birth, this year?
10) Whom have you shared the gift of Christ with, this season?
LIFE LESSONS
11) The miracle of our Savior's birth is not only to be celebrated on one specific day, but every day of every year.
12) We were saved to share the gift of salvation, through Jesus Christ, with everyone we meet.
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Luke 2:1-7 KJV
1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 ([And] this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) Why did Joseph and his family leave Nazareth? (v.1-5)
2) What happened while they were in Bethlehem? (v.6)
3) What did Mary do with her first born baby? Why? (v.7)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
4) What circumstances has the Lord orchestrated in your life that caused you to make a major life change?
5) What circumstances has the Lord allowed in your life that drew you closer to Him?
6) Has a major life change negatively impacted your relationship(s) and/or daily routine? If so, please explain how and what the long-term consequences of that change were?
LIFE LESSONS
6) The Lord allows major life changes to draw us closer to Himself.
7) The Lord orchestrates major life changes to lead us closer to our divine destiny.
8) Major life changes are inevitable. We please the Father when we do not allow those changes to negate our trust in Him.
