By Michael C. Mack 1. Which of the following are not in the Bible? • Money is the root of all evil. • God helps those who help themselves. • To thine own self be true. • Cleanliness is next to godliness. • The apple does not fall far from the tree. Read Ezekiel 18:1-13, 30-32. 2. What does this […]
By Michael C. Mack What initially interested you about your church? Was it the building? the church’s reputation? a church leader? another person? something else? Read Jeremiah 7:1-15. As people entered the temple, their place of worship, what was God most concerned about? Look through the passage and compare/contrast how the people of Judah perceived […]
By Michael C. Mack What injustices in the world are you most zealous about? Why? Read Isaiah 59:15-21. Here in Isaiah when God looked around at the world he created, what did he see? What did he seem most upset about? Most commentators believe that “his own arm” refers to the Messiah. With that in […]
By Michael C. Mack If someone were to ask you, “Who is God?” how would you respond? Read Micah 7:14-20. What did Micah ask God to do for his people? • How is that in line with God’s nature? • How would you characterize God’s response (v. 15)? • What do you learn about God in verses 16-20? […]
By Michael C. Mack Decide if you agree or disagree with each of these statements: • Religion and relationship are polar opposites. • Proper religion contains a vital element of relationship. • Religious activity is meaningless; a relationship with God is the only thing that matters. • Faith in God without religious activity is worthless. Read Micah 6:3-8. What […]
