By Michael C. Mack 1. When was a time you put your foot in your mouth but didn’t realize it until later? What happened? How did you handle it? Read Job 42:1-10. 2. What words would you use to describe Job’s attitude in this passage? 3. What did Job finally come […]
Where You Live — for October 19, 2014
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 […]