Pastor Ralph

Q2. How is Jesus’ glory displayed through his transfiguration and miracles?

Q1. (John 1:1-5, 14) When did Jesus glory and kingly authority have their origins? In what sense were they hidden while he was on earth? In what sense were they still present?

Q4. Is the Kingdom of God present now? In what sense? What are the present limitations of this Kingdom’s power, if any? When will the Kingdom of God be fully manifest to all?

Q3. (Luke 17:20-21) How do you understand Jesus’ saying, “The Kingdom is within you” or “in your midst”? What does this teach us about Jesus?

Q2. What did the term “Messiah” mean to the Jews? How does Daniel’s Son of Man exceed this understanding? Why does Jesus primarily use the title Son of Man rather than Messiah or Son of God?

Q1. (Daniel 7:13-14) What are the elements of Daniel’s prophecy of “one like a son of man”? What is he given by the Ancient of Days? What clues do you have to the divinity of “one like a son of man” in Daniel’s prophecy?

Q4. What is the relationship between the tabernacle in the wilderness and the Kingdom of God? How do God’s Kingdom and glory come together in the wilderness tabernacle?

Q3. Why does Moses hunger to see God’s glory? Why does Paul press on? What spiritual hunger do you see in yourself? How might you increase this hunger? How might you satisfy this hunger?

Q2. Why do you think God’s glory is associated with judgment and consuming fire? What happens when people willfully disobey God and his laws? Why can’t God’s holiness coexist with sin?

To help you internalize and apply what you are learning from this study, I have included several Discussion Questions in each lesson. These are designed to help you think about and ponder the most important points. Don’t skip these. It is best to write out your answers, whether you post them or not. However, you can post your answers – and read what others have written – by going to the online forum by clicking on the URL below each question. (Before you can post your answer the first time, you will need to register. You can find instructions at http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/instructions.htm Q1. Describe the difference between (1) reputation glory, (2) derived glory, and (3) inherent glory. Which glory is involved when you praise God? Which glory is within you?

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Q5. (Joshua 24:15-27) What was Joshua’s challenge to the Israelites? How does God seem to challenge you? What is He saying to you? What do you plan to do about it?

Q4. (Joshua 23:7) What was Jesus’ example of “associating” with sinners? Who were the “buddies” with whom he spent most of his time? How can we balance our lives so we can enjoy friendship with non-Christians while not becoming like them? What is the strategic effect of having no friendship with non-Christians?

Q3. (Joshua 24:23) Why did the Israelites have to throw out their foreign gods? What was the effect of keeping these images in their houses? What “foreign gods” contaminate our homes, our lives? What would be involved in “throwing them out”?

Q2. (Joshua 23:11-13) How would you define “holiness”? What makes us holy? How should our holiness affect our lifestyles?

Q1. (Joshua 23-24) Why are we tempted to think that we have accomplished so much by our own strength? Why are we tempted to do nothing and expect God to do all the work? What is the balance? Which side of the balance have you been on personally? How about your church?

Q4. (Joshua 15:17-19) What do we learn about Acsah’s character from this passage? Name some examples of strong women of faith in the Bible. Name some strong women of faith you have known personally.

Q3. (Joshua 15:15-17; Judges 3:9-11) What can we deduce about Othniel’s character from Joshua 15:15-17? Why does Caleb offer his daughter in marriage? How does this narrow the selection of a son-in-law? What is the power behind Othniel’s judgeship according to Judges 3:10?

Q2. (Joshua 14:6-14) Why is Caleb boastful in verse 12? Is this a character flaw or a trait to be emulated? Why do you think he claimed the hill country of Hebron for his inheritance? How can a strong leader be truly humble? Why are strong leaders often tempted towards pride?

Q1. (Numbers 14:24; Joshua 14:8) What does it mean to follow the Lord “wholly” or “wholeheartedly”? How did Caleb and Joshua differ from the other spies? How does fear in leaders keep God’s people from doing his will? Why was God angry with Israel for their unwillingness to enter the Promised Land?

Q4. How does Bob Munger’s “My Heart, Christ’s Home” explain the process of surrender to Christ. When we surrender to Christ, what happens to the ugly things in our lives that displease God? What is the effect on us?

Q3. In what way does failing to drive out the Canaanites correspond to compromising with sin in our lives? What is the consequence of this compromise? What must we do to end the compromise?

Q2. (Joshua 16-19) Why did God tell the Israelites to drive out the Canaanites completely? What was the short-term result of failing to do this? (Joshua 17:12-13). What was the long-term result? (Judges 2:1-3).

Q1. (Joshua 10:1-28) In the Battle of the Five Kings, what fighting did God do? What fighting did the Israelites do? How did God fulfill his promise to Joshua that “no one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life” (Joshua 1:5)? Does God expect us to be prepared to fight in the battle with our enemy the devil? How?

Q4. (Joshua 9:14; 7:1-5) How did Joshua’s failure to consult God before making decisions hurt Israel? How did Jesus model close communication with God before making major decisions? What does it take for us to hear God’s voice or to get confirmation from God for a course of action?