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 […]
WHERE YOU LIVE—Questions and Activities for Small Groups for January 25, 2015
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 […]
WHERE YOU LIVE—Questions and Activities for Small Groups for January 18, 2015
By Michael C. Mack What people or situations do you most sympathize with? Where does that sympathy come from? Read Hebrews 4:14–5:10. What adjectives in this passage are used to describe Jesus as our high priest? What is the significance of those descriptions? How is Jesus compared to other high priests? What do they have […]
101 Ideas to Study God’s Word
By Michael C. Mack Has your study of God’s Word become tedious or tiresome? You’re not alone. Quite often, we’ve been taught there is one correct way to read our Bibles. But each of us is different, so how we develop a more intimate relationship with God will be different. Experiment with different […]
WHERE YOU LIVE—Questions and Activities for Small Groups for January 11, 2015
By Michael C. Mack If Jesus were praying for your group or your church, what specifically would you most want him to pray for? Read John 17:6-21. What words would you use to describe Jesus’ approach, tone, and feelings during this prayer? What do you learn in general about prayer from this passage? What is […]