By Michael C. Mack Decide if you agree or disagree with each of these statements: • Religion and relationship are polar opposites. • Proper religion contains a vital element of relationship. • Religious activity is meaningless; a relationship with God is the only thing that matters. • Faith in God without religious activity is worthless. Read Micah 6:3-8. What […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. Have you ever been criticized, ridiculed, or muzzled for speaking the truth? If so, what happened? Read Micah 2:4-11. 2. God’s people had received great blessings and privileges. In what ways did they reject the responsibilities and accountability that went along with that? 3. How did the people misunderstand the […]
By Michael C. Mack Have worship services or group gatherings ever felt like an “inconvenience” to you? If so, when? Why do you think it felt that way? Read Amos 8:1-6, 9, 10. How is God’s judgment of Israel like a bowl of ripe fruit? What descriptions of his judgment did God give? Why did […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. Which would you choose and why? • a night in a luxurious hotel • a meal in a five-star restaurant • a chance to sing or jam with your favorite singer/band • a lotion that makes you look 20 years younger Read Amos 6:4-8, 11-14. 2. What words would you […]
Where you Live—Questions and Activities for Small Groups for June 14, 2015 By Michael C. Mack Divide into two teams and play a game of charades. Put these phrases on slips of paper to be acted out: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly; “This Little Light of Mine”; “lions and tigers and bears”; “Rolling […]
