By Michael C. Mack 1. Would you rather follow detailed instructions or wing it? Read Ezekiel 43:13-21. 2. What’s your first impression about this passage? 3. Why would this message from God have been exciting and hopeful to Ezekiel and God’s people? 4. “God is not a God of disorder but of peace. . […]
Where You Live — for November 2, 2014
By Michael C. Mack 1. Would you rather go to a home show or take an architecture tour? Why? Read Ezekiel 43:1-12. 2. What did Ezekiel see? What did he hear? 3. What did God call Ezekiel and the people to do? Why did God provide these specific conditions? 4. […]
Where You Live — for October 26, 2014
By Michael C. Mack 1. When was a time you put your foot in your mouth but didn’t realize it until later? What happened? How did you handle it? Read Job 42:1-10. 2. What words would you use to describe Job’s attitude in this passage? 3. What did Job finally come […]
Where You Live — for October 19, 2014
By Michael C. Mack 1. If you could ask God any “why” question, what would it be? Read Job 24:1, 9-12, 19-25. 2. Which of the following are Job’s main concerns or complaints? • God’s not running the world very well. • If God exists and is all-powerful, why is there evil? • Evil people […]
Where You Live — for October 12, 2014
By Michael C. Mack 1. What do you think is worse: the conviction of an innocent person or the acquittal of a guilty person? Why? Read Job 19:1-7, 23-29. 2. As you look at Job’s response to his so-called friends, what do you sense he was feeling? Where do you see emotions […]