By Dan Lentz 1. What is your favorite book (other than the Bible)? What is your favorite movie? Do you tend to like specific books and movies because of themes, or because of surprise endings? Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 5:1-11. 2. These verses command us to encourage one another with words about […]
Where You Live — for April 14, 2013
By Dan Lentz 1. Do you tend to be a person who is intrigued, or annoyed by conspiracy theories? What is a conspiracy theory you’ve heard lately and what do you think about it? (A conspiracy theory is the belief that something or someone is responsible for the outcome of seemingly unrelated events.) […]
Where You Live — for April 7, 2013
By Dan Lentz 1. Complete the following statement: “People might be surprised to find out that I really enjoy _____.” Read Luke 24:36-53. 2. Upon seeing Jesus, the disciples’ fear turned to joy. What spiritual endeavors bring about a sense of fright in you initially, but generally result in joy? 3. […]
Where You Live — for March 31, 2013
By Dan Lentz 1. As you’ve grown older, what has changed most about your personality? (Examples include: more mellow or tolerant now, more determined than I used to be, less patient than I used to be.) Why do you think you’ve changed? Read Luke 24:13-21, 28-35. 2. The two disciples on the […]
Where You Live — for March 24, 2013
By Dan Lentz 1. Describe mealtime when you were growing up. Did your family sit down and eat together? What was the atmosphere at mealtime like? Do you have a family mealtime experience you’ll never forget? Explain. Read Luke 22:14-30. 2. Why do you think Jesus “eagerly desired” to eat this meal […]