By Michael C. Mack 1. If you could ask God any “why” question, what would it be? Read Job 24:1, 9-12, 19-25. 2. Which of the following are Job’s main concerns or complaints? • God’s not running the world very well. • If God exists and is all-powerful, why is there evil? • Evil people […]
Where You Live — for October 12, 2014
By Michael C. Mack 1. What do you think is worse: the conviction of an innocent person or the acquittal of a guilty person? Why? Read Job 19:1-7, 23-29. 2. As you look at Job’s response to his so-called friends, what do you sense he was feeling? Where do you see emotions […]
Where You Live — for October 5, 2014
By Michael C. Mack 1. When have you had to wait for God to answer you? Read Habakkuk 2:1-5; 3:17-19. 2. How would you describe the way Habakkuk viewed his role and his relationship with God? 3. What were the responsibilities of a watchman stationed in a tower of a fortified […]
Where You Live — for September 28, 2014
By Michael C. Mack 1. Use the following sentence to tell us about your week: The bad news is ______ but the good news is ______. Read Jeremiah 33:1-11. 2. What contrasts do you see in this passage? (Compare the words and phrases of verses 4, 5, and 10 with verses 6-9 […]
Where You Live — for September 21, 2014
By Michael C. Mack 1. What’s the most illogical thing you’ve ever done (at least as it appeared to others)? Why did you do it? Read Jeremiah 32:1-9, 14, 15. 2. What were the immediate circumstances for Jeremiah and the people of Judah? 3. If you had been Zedekiah, king of […]