By Michael C. Mack 1. What is your level of joy at this holiday season? Read Isaiah 52:1, 2, 7-12. 2. What words describe the situation for the Israelites as Isaiah wrote this? 3. How and to whom was this message of good news spread? How did the people respond? 4. In the midst […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What are you most thankful for in terms of your inheritance? (Examples: money, heirlooms, genetics, ethnicity, legacy, etc.) Read Ezekiel 47:13-23. 2. What does this return, re-gathering, and restoration of the people to their homeland reveal about God’s character? 3. Since this is an “inheritance” for God’s family, why […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What’s the best adventure involving water you’ve ever experienced? Read Ezekiel 47:1-12. 2. Pretend your group is on a guided tour with Ezekiel and “the man.” Section by section, take turns describing in your own words what you see and hear, as if you’re reporting it all for a […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. Would you rather follow detailed instructions or wing it? Read Ezekiel 43:13-21. 2. What’s your first impression about this passage? 3. Why would this message from God have been exciting and hopeful to Ezekiel and God’s people? 4. “God is not a God of disorder but of peace. . […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. Would you rather go to a home show or take an architecture tour? Why? Read Ezekiel 43:1-12. 2. What did Ezekiel see? What did he hear? 3. What did God call Ezekiel and the people to do? Why did God provide these specific conditions? 4. […]
