By Michael C. Mack 1. Do you like to garden? What are your favorite things to plant? What is difficult to grow? Read Romans 11:11-24. 2. How is God’s plan throughout history revealed in this passage? 3. What opportunities and hope exist for the Jews? for Gentiles? What warnings should each group consider? 4. The […]
By Michael Mack 1. Who is the most famous or interesting person in your family tree? Read Romans 9:6-18. 2. After several chapters of good news, Paul responded to a tough question: Why have many of the Jews, God’s chosen people of the old covenant, missed out on that good news and rejected Jesus as […]
By Michael Mack 1. Who would you want on your side if you were in a fight? (Choose: physical battle, sickness, emotional or relational struggle, financial issue, or other.) Read Romans 8:28-39. 2. What promises from God can you identify in this passage? What conditions are there on these promises? 3. What do you learn […]
By Michael Mack 1. What event has marked the biggest change of direction in your life? Read Romans 6:1-4, 12-14, 17-23. 2. In your own words, how would you answer Paul’s question: Can Christians keep sinning since that would amplify God’s forgiveness and grace? 3. Examine all the differences between what we used to be […]
By Michael Mack 1. Is Father’s Day a day of gladness or sadness or a little of both for you? Why? Read Zephaniah 3:9-14, 20. 2. In your own words, what things does God promise to the faithful? 3. What does God call his faithful people to do? 4. What parts of this passage can […]
