Discussion question for November 19, 2010.
The account is told in Matthew 9, Mark 5, and Luke 8 about the woman that touched Jesus’ robe and was healed. What was the nature of the transaction? How did the flow of power occur between Jesus and the woman? What was the nature of that power, and where did it come from? How did her faith play into the healing? What did Jesus know about her and the situation?
Discussion question for November 12, 2010.
Philippians 2 says that Jesus made Himself nothing and humbled Himself. How much deity did He retain? How was He able to do physical, emotional and spiritual miracles and wonders? What might His life been like growing up, and what did He need to develop? What does His example mean to you?
Discussion question for November 5, 2010 – No Meeting on October 29
We talked about how God likes us, and cares for us. What do you see when you consider the character of God? What has influenced your perspective? In what ways have you accepted things as true based on your culture? What role does your family of origin play? What spiritual leaders do you follow, and how do you select them?
Discussion question for October 22, 2010.
In Bill Hybels’ book, Just Walk Across The Room, he writes that God loves you, but that he likes you, too. How do you know that God likes you? What types of things do people do when they like someone else? How has this been true in your life? What challenges your thinking when you consider this possibility?
Discussion question for October 15, 2010.
Last week we discussed generational curses, and this week we want to talk about curses in a more general sense. How would you define a curse? What evidence is there that you are under a curse? What remedy is available? When should you concern yourself about curses?
Discussion question for October 8, 2010.
A curse can be handed down from one generation to another through nature or nurture (heredity or environment). What does God have to say about such curses? How can a person identify when a generational curse if affecting their life? What can be done about it?
Discussion topic for October 1, 2010.
The Holy Spirit led us to pray for sister Mary last week, specifically that a spirit of fear would not be able to stay in that family. God answered that prayer by confirming her cancer-free liver. What will the Spirit lead us to pray this week? Matthew 18:19-20: “Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven. For where two or three have gathered together in My name, there I am in their midst.”
Discussion topic for September 24, 2010.
Intercessory prayer is where the Holy Spirit has the intercessor praying God’s will into a situation so God is released to do here on this earth what He wants to do. We will practice intercessory prayer as a team, listening to the Holy Spirit and hearing from the Lord to guide our prayer.
Principles for Effective Intercession[1]
Discussion question for September 17, 2010.
A lot of opinions and emotions have been expressed since Pastor Terry Jones initiated the International Burn a Koran Day. How does this action fit with your idea of the role of Pastor? Irrespective of what Rev. Jones or his detractors say, is there a purpose for this kind of action that is consistent with your spiritual values? What does it say about religious intolerance, freedoms, and / or peace?
Discussion question for September 10, 2010.
Recently the president of Mexico promoted the idea of legalizing marijuana in that country, and there are citizens of this country that have been fighting to legalize its use for medicinal and other purposes. Is there a “Christian position” on this? What does the Bible say that applies? Does it matter that it grows “naturally”? How would legalization affect your life?