By Michael C. Mack 1. What different styles of worship have you experienced in your lifetime? calm and reverent or loud and lively? standing still with hands at sides or raising hands and dancing? Read Psalm 95:1-7a. 2. What are the various forms of worship mentioned in this psalm? 3. What physical postures are encouraged as we […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. In 60 seconds write down the titles of as many Christmas songs or carols you can think of that mention angels. Then see who came up with the most. Read Hebrews 1:1-9. 2. In what ways does God speak to us today? (See John 14:17, 26; Colossians 3:16; 2 […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What is your level of joy at this holiday season? Read Isaiah 52:1, 2, 7-12. 2. What words describe the situation for the Israelites as Isaiah wrote this? 3. How and to whom was this message of good news spread? How did the people respond? 4. In the midst […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What are you most thankful for in terms of your inheritance? (Examples: money, heirlooms, genetics, ethnicity, legacy, etc.) Read Ezekiel 47:13-23. 2. What does this return, re-gathering, and restoration of the people to their homeland reveal about God’s character? 3. Since this is an “inheritance” for God’s family, why […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What’s the best adventure involving water you’ve ever experienced? Read Ezekiel 47:1-12. 2. Pretend your group is on a guided tour with Ezekiel and “the man.” Section by section, take turns describing in your own words what you see and hear, as if you’re reporting it all for a […]
