http://bg.org/questions Bethel Grove Bible Church Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:09:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Mark 11:1-11; 14:66-72 - “GOING PUBLIC” Rico Tice, in his book Exploring Christianity, describes a follower of Jesus as one who knows who Jesus is, understands why Jesus came, and is prepared to follow him whatever the cost. How do these two Scripture passages affirm that description? Why is the final week ... http://bg.org/questions/2008/03/16/march-16-2008/ Mark 10: 32-52 “THE PATH OF SERVICE” Discipleship involves a commitment over the long haul. What have you learned about the difficulties of making a commitment to something over a long period of time (hint: learning to play the piano; being on an athletic team or church board)? The disciples discovered Jesus ... http://bg.org/questions/2008/03/09/march-9-2008/ Mark 10: 13-31 - “WHAT’S SO AMAZING ABOUT GRACE?” When you hear the word “amazing”, what first comes to your mind? What has amazed you recently? How were you surprised by what you discovered? Why is grace so amazing? How is grace counterintuitive to the law of cause and effect? Mark’s gospel places ... http://bg.org/questions/2008/03/02/march-2-2008/ Mark 8:31-9:13 - "NO and YES" Rico Tice, in his book Exploring Christianity, descries a follower of Jesus as one who knows who Jesus is, understands why Jesus came, and is prepared to follow Him whatever the cost. Do you affirm this definition of discipleship? Why or why not? Jesus ... http://bg.org/questions/2008/02/24/february-24-2008/ Mark 8:22-33 - “Open Our Eyes, Lord” Mark’s Gospel begins with the words: “The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” Written to Christians in Rome, how do these words confirm that Jesus is Lord and not Caesar? The entire Gospel answers two major questions - Who is ... http://bg.org/questions/2008/02/17/february-17-2008/ Genesis 45:1-28 - "But God…” Joseph’s story is one of redemption. How does chapter 45 tie up all the loose ends of the previous chapters (37-44)? What is the central theme of this magnificent chapter? When Joseph discloses his identity, how does his action redefine the entire family situation? ... http://bg.org/questions/2007/12/02/december-2-2007/ Genesis 42, 43, 44 - "Overcoming Bitterness” Hebrews 12:14-15 are helpful verses for our understanding of Genesis 42-44. “Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see ... http://bg.org/questions/2007/11/25/november-25-2007/ Genesis 41:1-57 - "Giving Thanks To God In Big and Small Things” Henry Ward Beecher writes: "The unthankful heart...discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!" Do you ... http://bg.org/questions/2007/11/18/november-18-2007/ Genesis 39:19-23; 40:1-23 - "Overcoming Discouragement” Discouragement happens. We live in a broken world full of broken relationships, broken promises, broken dreams, and broken expectations. What are some reasons that you get discouraged in life? How are you inclined to handle discouragement? Joseph had more than enough discouragement to ... http://bg.org/questions/2007/11/11/november-11-2007/ Genesis 39:1-23 - "Overcoming Temptation" This chapter begins with Joseph in Egypt, where he is a slave in Potiphar’s house. Read 39:1-6 to discover the setting of this chapter. What is a reoccurring theme of these verses? Why is the Lord’s presence an important part of these verses? How is God with ... http://bg.org/questions/2007/11/04/november-4-2007/