By Michael C. Mack 1. What is the biggest obstacle in life you’ve had to overcome? How did you do it? Read 1 John 4:13–5:5. 2. In the original language, the word live (or abide or dwell in other Bible versions) appears six times in 4:12-16. What does it look like for you to live […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What is the most outrageous thing you’ve ever been told to do? Read 1 John 3:11-24. 2. John made what people may consider some pretty outrageous statements in this passage. Which one do you think is the most outrageous? Why? 3. How is real love for one another defined in […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. On a scale of 1 (total skeptic) to 5 (believe everything without question), where would you rate yourself? Why? Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, 20-22. 2. The Greeks in Corinth did not believe in the resurrection of the dead, and this skepticism had crept into the church there. Why was (and is) […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What are some of the ways you usually celebrate victorious events? (For instance, if your favorite college basketball team wins a big game in the NCAA tournament.) Read Mark 11:1-11. 2. Jesus usually avoided any public demonstration that would honor him. What’s different about this situation? 3. Read Zechariah 9:9. […]
By Michael C. Mack Imagine your group must carry out a seemingly impossible task—something so big that you could not accomplish it with your own effort. Brainstorm everything you’d need to accomplish this mission. Who would do what? Read John 20:19-23. Why were the disciples afraid and hiding with the doors locked? What had happened […]
