By Mark Scott Few things feel as good as affirmation. Is this because we are so insecure or our self-esteem is so poor? Or is it because we rightfully long for proper affirmation? While in Israel this past summer, our tour group affirmed our tour guide, Mike, at the Garden Tomb. Alan Ahlgrim spoke words […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. Why do you think people so often and so easily go along with the crowd? Read Romans 12:1, 2; 13:8-10. 2. As you study both of these passages together, what bearing does having a right relationship with God have on a Christian’s relationships with others? 3. What is the proper […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. Do you like to garden? What are your favorite things to plant? What is difficult to grow? Read Romans 11:11-24. 2. How is God’s plan throughout history revealed in this passage? 3. What opportunities and hope exist for the Jews? for Gentiles? What warnings should each group consider? 4. The […]
By Michael Mack 1. Who is the most famous or interesting person in your family tree? Read Romans 9:6-18. 2. After several chapters of good news, Paul responded to a tough question: Why have many of the Jews, God’s chosen people of the old covenant, missed out on that good news and rejected Jesus as […]
By Michael Mack 1. Who would you want on your side if you were in a fight? (Choose: physical battle, sickness, emotional or relational struggle, financial issue, or other.) Read Romans 8:28-39. 2. What promises from God can you identify in this passage? What conditions are there on these promises? 3. What do you learn […]
