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Q4.(Ephesians 1:23) What does it mean for us Christians that Christ is "head over everything for the church"? We know that Christ is far above every creature in heaven and on earth, in this age and in the coming age. That all things as well as all created beings are in subjection under His feet. Jesus being Head of the church; and as we are seated with Christ, by His grace, we share this spiritual power. What does this say about the Church's power? The church shares Christ

Q4. (Judges 6:25-27) What is the strategic significance of God's command for Gideon to tear down the Baal altar and Asherah pole? The real problem in Israel was not the Midianites

Q3. (Judges 6:12-16) How did God see Gideon? As a mighty warrior How did Gideon see himself? Gideon definitely did not see himself as a mighty warrior; he mentions that he is the youngest in his family and therefore the least respected. He also says that his family is a insignificant one in Manasseh. We also see Gideon was not a person of great faith. Whose self-perception is most accurate? God. God knows Gideon

Q4. Which part of the meaning of the Lord's Supper is most valuable for you at this point in your spiritual journey when you partake of and meditate on the Lord's Supper? The Lord

Q4. (Luke 17:33-36) What does our passage teach about the separation and judgment that will occur when the Kingdom comes? How should this affect our lives? Our testimony? Our love for our neighbours? The Lord

Q3. Which action words used to describe the elements of the Lord's Supper, teach us that we are to be thinking of Jesus' sacrifice of atonement, when we partake of the Lord's Supper? Given for

Q3. (Psalm 139). In what way does the wonder of creation in the psalm seem to affect the psalmist? David bursts forth in praise for the Lord, acknowledging that man, the crown of God

Q2. (Psalm 19) Verses 1 to 6 seem very different from verses 7 to 13, but there is a common thread that relates the first part to the second part. What is it? In the first part there is no speech, only the marvels of creation. When we see how great and complex creation is, then we will realize how much greater is our Creator! Here God is revealed as the Mighty One, the God of Power. In the second part we have

Q2. How can an extreme symbolic interpretation cause a person to have too little respect for the Lord's Supper and its elements? Where is the balance, do you think? Jesus instituted this sacrament and it deserves the utmost respect. It does not matter whether we think of the elements in a literal or figurative way, they deserve to be treated with reverence.

Q1. How does your particular understanding of the bread and the wine (literal or figurative) help you grow closer to Christ when partaking of the Lord's Supper? (Note: This question is not your excuse to argue, but to learn from one another's personal experience of partaking.) It reminds me how Jesus suffered for my sins. The bread symbolizing the breaking of Christ

Q3.(Ephesians 2:6) From the standpoint of power, what is the significance of Paul's statement that "God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus...."? Wow! Besides being made alive, we have been raised up with Christ. Christ who dwells in us has given us a new, powerful, and unique life and position. And because of this we have a new set of values,

Q3. (Luke 17:24-32) What indications does Jesus give in this passage that he will suddenly come in his Kingdom without further warning? What are the implications of this for our attitude? For our lives? Jesus warns us that there will be many false christs announcing His Second Coming, but we, as believers, are not to be deceived by such false warnings. He also told us no one but God knows the exact date, and that Jesus will come without warning and His coming will be visible and unmistakeable to all on earth. This has implications for all of us. His coming will mean judgment for the unbelievers who reject His offer of mercy. Those who concentrate only on self-gratification, pleasure, and wealth will be destroyed. At the same time we are to live a life dedicated to our Lord, being prepared for His imminent return, and not becoming too attached to our material things.

Q2. (Judges 6:13) In what way does Gideon blame God for his troubles in verse 13? Is Gideon's assessment accurate? Why or why not? Why do we blame God? What's the danger and how can we stop short of this in the future? The Israelites had to put up with the Midianites plundering their crops and animals. They were like the plaque of locusts leaving nothing behind; even destroying what they could not take with them. The Israelites were living a miserable existence and Gideon blamed God for abandoning them. Meanwhile it was the Israelites who had abandoned God by worshipping pagan gods, and they also had the cheek to blame God for their desperate situation. When we make wrong decisions we cry to God for help or blame Him when we get ourselves into trouble. It is very seldom our fault. We need firstly to restore our relationship with our Heavenly Father by confessing all our sins. Then we must repent and accept our Lord Jesus as our Saviour. Then we need to pray before making any decision asking for guidance, and then put our complete trust in Him.

Q1. (Judges 6:7-10) According to the prophet, what is the reason for Israel's oppressed state? What commandment did they break? In what way hadn't they "listened"? In what way does this same sin affect Christians today? Israel found themselves in an oppressed state because of their disobedience to God. They were told not to worship other gods, specifically the gods of the Amorites. God had commanded them

2.(Ephesians 1:20-22) The Ephesian Gentile Christians believed in various spirit beings that exercised power over them. What is the significance to them of Paul saying that Christ is seated at God's right hand in the heavenly realms? In what sense are these spirit beings and powers "under his feet"? Paul is telling them that Christ is supreme over all the numerous spirit beings they believed in. Jesus is above all; He has authority over all creation. We should all open our hearts and minds and realize the magnitude of God

Q2. (Luke 17:22-24) What do Jesus' words about lightning teach us about the nature of the coming of his Kingdom? We know His Kingdom has already come and is amidst us as believers, but Jesus tells us that with His Second Coming the whole world will know

Q1. (Ephesians 1:19) Why does Paul pray that God would open the Ephesians' eyes to discern "his incomparably great power"? What is wrong with their eyes? Where does this power operate according to 1:19? Which miraculous event does Paul use as an example of this level and type of power? He wants them to appreciate their glorious privileges in Jesus and the tremendous power which was required to give Christ to the church as Head over all. Spiritual blindness. Paul is speaking about the eyes of our hearts being enlightened. He implies that a proper understanding of God

Q1. (Psalm 8). What does this psalm teach about God? What does it teach about human beings? What does it teach us about Christ? What does it teach about our responsibilities? The beginning and the end of the psalm praises our Heavenly Father, and exalts Him above all Creation. Praising Him for the magnificence of His Creation. It mentions the majesty, glory, and might of God, suggesting splendour and magnificence. In the light of the greatness of God, we are utterly insignificant. Yet, He still cares for us making us a little lower than the angels in heaven. This shows God

Q1. (Luke 17:21) In what sense was the Kingdom of God present in the Person and ministry of Jesus? In what sense is the Kingdom of God present today? As Jesus begins His ministry here on earth, He starts to initiate God

Q4. (Matthew 11:12; Luke 16:16) Admittedly, this is a hard passage to interpret. However, if you take the "forceful" or "violent" people as seekers who are doing whatever it takes to press into the Kingdom, then what is Jesus teaching us here about the nature of the Kingdom? I think Jesus is warning us about complacency. I read once,

Q3. (Matthew 7:7-8) Why is continual asking, seeking, and knocking so essential to our looking forward to the Kingdom? Why do we give up so easily? How do we gain boldness and persistence in prayer? We are told to keep on asking, keep on seeking, and keep on knocking, indicating the importance of consistent prayer in our lives. We are to be persistent in our prayers; recognising the fact that we need to continually come before God. To live the Christian life is no easy matter, and this cannot be done in our own strength. The wisdom or power for such a life must be given to us from above. So here we have an invitation to ask and keep on asking; to seek and keep on seeking; to knock and keep on knocking. Wisdom and power for the Christian life will be given to all who earnestly and persistently pray for it. Only through prayer can we as believers stay in contact with God, knowing what He wants us to do, and then have the strength to do God

Q2. (Matthew 6:33) What does it mean in verse 33 to "seek first his Kingdom"? What does it mean to "seek first

Q1. (Matthew 6:24) Jesus seems to make it sound like you can't seek wealth and God simultaneously. Does he really mean this? Is this hyperbole? Figurative? Literal? Can wealthy people serve God in actual fact? Jesus emphatically states that a servant cannot serve two masters at the same time. It is a fact of nature; our hearts and duty will be divided and fail altogether in our duty to one or the other. One we will hate and the other we will love. The choice is ours, we either put God first rejecting the rule of materialism or we live for temporal things and put God aside. Jesus said in Matt 22:37:

Q4. What did Jesus intend the Parable of the Soils to teach us about the "message of the kingdom"? Why are these truths so important for keeping disciples from becoming disillusioned? We are to share the

Q3. (Matthew 13:23) Even good soil can have factors that hinder growth in various parts of the field, or make some areas grow taller and fuller wheat. What factors make a disciple especially good soil for the growth of the word or message of the Kingdom? What might be the reasons for 30-fold, 60-fold, and 100-fold growth? Even good soil, if it is not totally enthusiastic, organized, and energetic for the Lords work, can produce fair results, but not good results. A believer can be