By Michael C. Mack 1. Imagine that during your small group meeting you are attacked by terrorists. What are your current strengths and weaknesses? What is your best response strategy? Read Ephesians 6:10-20. 2. When people choose Christ, they choose sides in a cosmic battle and enter the battleground. Do you agree or disagree? Why? […]
By Michael C. Mack Think back to the playground when kids chose teams. What was that experience like for you? Did you usually like the team you ended up on? Read Matthew 25:31-46. A cursory reading of this passage may give the false impression that people are saved by good works. • Read Ephesians 2:8-10. How […]
By Michael C. Mack Have you ever been in need and were surprised by someone else’s mercy? Read Luke 10:25-37. How would you characterize the questions of the expert on the law? What were his motives? Who were the three men who saw the victim on the road? What do you know about priests, Levites, […]
By Michael C. Mack What is the weirdest diet you’ve ever tried? What is the strangest food you’ve ever eaten? Read Daniel 1:5, 8-17; Matthew 6:16-18. What were the motives of Daniel and his friends for their dietary choices? What was the motivation of the “hypocrites” Jesus spoke about? Why did Daniel make such a […]
By Michael C. Mack William Cowper said, “Satan trembles when he sees the weakest Christian on his knees.” Do you agree or disagree? Why? Read James 5:13-18. What do humans usually do when we face each of these situations—when in trouble? when happy? when someone is sick? when we sin? when our nation is off […]
