Read: Ephesians 5:10, Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 12:2
How does the Bible relate to God’s light? Why is the Bible more than a holy book?
In what way will a consistent time studying the Bible help protect you from sexual sin?
How is God challenging you in your bible study? What will you do to “find out” what pleases God?
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
August 30, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:9, Galatians 5:16-26
Explain what is meant by the term “fruit” when it comes to the Christian life. Is Paul mixing metaphors?
Itemize the fruit of the flesh and the fruit of the spirit in Galatians 5. How does sexual immorality relate?
How would you respond to someone claiming to be a Christian and actively living a sexually immoral life?
Explain what is meant by the term “fruit” when it comes to the Christian life. Is Paul mixing metaphors?
Itemize the fruit of the flesh and the fruit of the spirit in Galatians 5. How does sexual immorality relate?
How would you respond to someone claiming to be a Christian and actively living a sexually immoral life?
Monday, August 29, 2011
August 29, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:8, Genesis 1:1-5, John 1:1-14, 8:12, 1 John 1:5-7
Describe the difference between living in the light and living in darkness.
In what way does the light metaphor help you understand God, Jesus and Christian living?
What is implied when you consider that sexual sin is living in darkness? (i.e. long term effects)
Describe the difference between living in the light and living in darkness.
In what way does the light metaphor help you understand God, Jesus and Christian living?
What is implied when you consider that sexual sin is living in darkness? (i.e. long term effects)
Saturday, August 27, 2011
August 27, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:6, Numbers 25:1-9
How does sexual sin relate to Israel’s compromise and worship of pagan idols?
What does this teach you about the power and spiritual nature of sexual sin?
How do you think God views our culture today? Why? How does this challenge your view?
How does sexual sin relate to Israel’s compromise and worship of pagan idols?
What does this teach you about the power and spiritual nature of sexual sin?
How do you think God views our culture today? Why? How does this challenge your view?
Friday, August 26, 2011
August 26, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:3-7, 1 Corinthians 15:33, 2 Timothy 4:3-4
What is unique about sexual sin that requires the influence of others?
Why is it important to know your bible when it comes to sexual sin and temptation?
What relationship is God challenging you to think through and change? (i.e. who’s impacting who?)
What is unique about sexual sin that requires the influence of others?
Why is it important to know your bible when it comes to sexual sin and temptation?
What relationship is God challenging you to think through and change? (i.e. who’s impacting who?)
Thursday, August 25, 2011
August 25, 2011
Read: Ephesians 2:1-10, 5:5-7, 1 John 3:9-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17
What happens to someone spiritually when they become a Christian?
Why is it impossible for a Christian to freely and willingly participate in sin without remorse?
What distinction was Paul making when he said the sexually immoral will not inherit the kingdom of God?
What happens to someone spiritually when they become a Christian?
Why is it impossible for a Christian to freely and willingly participate in sin without remorse?
What distinction was Paul making when he said the sexually immoral will not inherit the kingdom of God?
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
August 24, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:6, Romans 5:12-6:1
Explain the importance of God’s grace for salvation. Why will a works based salvation never work?
How can God’s grace actually become an excuse to continue to sin?
How do you think this can relate to sexual sin? Give examples.
Explain the importance of God’s grace for salvation. Why will a works based salvation never work?
How can God’s grace actually become an excuse to continue to sin?
How do you think this can relate to sexual sin? Give examples.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
August 23, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:5-6, Genesis 19:1-29, Revelation 21:1-8
Describe the circumstances surrounding God’s judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah.
How do you think this city got to such a low point of depravation? (i.e. tolerance, compromise, etc.)
Why do you think sexual sin is such a big deal to God? What is God teaching you about tolerance/compromise?
Describe the circumstances surrounding God’s judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah.
How do you think this city got to such a low point of depravation? (i.e. tolerance, compromise, etc.)
Why do you think sexual sin is such a big deal to God? What is God teaching you about tolerance/compromise?
Monday, August 22, 2011
August 22, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:5, Romans 1:18-32
What was the primary problem Paul was exposing in Romans 1? How does sexual sin relate?
What can sexual sin tell you about someone’s spiritual condition and walk with God?
How do you see this playing out today in different areas of our culture?
What was the primary problem Paul was exposing in Romans 1? How does sexual sin relate?
What can sexual sin tell you about someone’s spiritual condition and walk with God?
How do you see this playing out today in different areas of our culture?
Saturday, August 20, 2011
August 20, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:4, Philippians 4:8
How can “tolerance” ultimately lead to compromise and result in sin?
Describe ways you are seeing this take place today. (e.g. entertainment, movies, music, internet, etc.)
How do you need to be more careful in guarding what you listen to and participate in?
How can “tolerance” ultimately lead to compromise and result in sin?
Describe ways you are seeing this take place today. (e.g. entertainment, movies, music, internet, etc.)
How do you need to be more careful in guarding what you listen to and participate in?
Friday, August 19, 2011
August 19, 2011
Read: Ephesians 4:9, Colossians 3:16-Chapter 4, 4:6
Explain the meaning of “obscenity”, “foolish talk”, and “coarse joking”.
How can our conversation lead to sexual sin? How does a thankful perspective prevent sinful conversation?
What is God teaching you about the importance of your words, His word, and being careful with what you say?
Explain the meaning of “obscenity”, “foolish talk”, and “coarse joking”.
How can our conversation lead to sexual sin? How does a thankful perspective prevent sinful conversation?
What is God teaching you about the importance of your words, His word, and being careful with what you say?
Thursday, August 18, 2011
August 18, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:3, Matthew 5:27-30, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
Explain how sexual sin works? Why is prevention the key? (give an example)
Based on today’s reading, what would you know to be true about someone involved in sexual sin?
What is God teaching you about keeping your guard up? In what ways are you tempted?
Explain how sexual sin works? Why is prevention the key? (give an example)
Based on today’s reading, what would you know to be true about someone involved in sexual sin?
What is God teaching you about keeping your guard up? In what ways are you tempted?
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
August 17, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:3, Corinthians 6:15-20
What primary issue was Paul dealing with in the Corinthian church? How was this a cultural issue?
Explain the connection between sexual sin to a relationship with Jesus. Why is this important?
What does this teach you about the physical and spiritual side of sex?
What primary issue was Paul dealing with in the Corinthian church? How was this a cultural issue?
Explain the connection between sexual sin to a relationship with Jesus. Why is this important?
What does this teach you about the physical and spiritual side of sex?
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
August 16, 2011
Read: 2 Samuel 11
What can we learn about the risk of sexual temptation knowing that David was a godly man?
In what way did David lower his guard? How did hiding and covering-up make matters worse?
How is God speaking to you about sexual sin? Pray about any areas where you are struggling.
What can we learn about the risk of sexual temptation knowing that David was a godly man?
In what way did David lower his guard? How did hiding and covering-up make matters worse?
How is God speaking to you about sexual sin? Pray about any areas where you are struggling.
Monday, August 15, 2011
August 15, 2011
Read: Genesis 1:27-28, 2:23-25, 3:6-7, 1 Corinthians 7:1-7
Explain, from a biblical perspective, the origin and purpose for sex.
What happened to our sexual identity when sin entered the world?
What does Paul’s counsel to the Corinthians tell you about sexual desire and temptation?
Explain, from a biblical perspective, the origin and purpose for sex.
What happened to our sexual identity when sin entered the world?
What does Paul’s counsel to the Corinthians tell you about sexual desire and temptation?
Saturday, August 6, 2011
August 6, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:2, Leviticus 1:1-17
How does the Old Testament sacrificial system relate to Christ’s sacrifice for your sins?
What was Paul teaching when he relates the truth of Ephesians 5:2 to the Old Testament sacrificial system?
In what way, does your serving others relate to the fragrant offering? How is God challenging you?
How does the Old Testament sacrificial system relate to Christ’s sacrifice for your sins?
What was Paul teaching when he relates the truth of Ephesians 5:2 to the Old Testament sacrificial system?
In what way, does your serving others relate to the fragrant offering? How is God challenging you?
Friday, August 5, 2011
August 5, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:2, Philippians 2:5-11
How is Paul’s explanation in Philippians 2 essentially a commentary on his statement in Ephesians 5:2?
List the ways Jesus expressed love by coming to die for our sins.
What does this teach you about biblical love? How does this compare to a worldly view of love?
How is Paul’s explanation in Philippians 2 essentially a commentary on his statement in Ephesians 5:2?
List the ways Jesus expressed love by coming to die for our sins.
What does this teach you about biblical love? How does this compare to a worldly view of love?
Thursday, August 4, 2011
August 4, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:2, John 13:1-17
Why did Jesus wash the disciple’s feet? Why was Peter embarrassed?
What was Jesus ultimately teaching the disciples about love and care for one another? (Hint: humility)
Give some modern day examples of “washing feet”. Why is this a Christian sweet spot?
Why did Jesus wash the disciple’s feet? Why was Peter embarrassed?
What was Jesus ultimately teaching the disciples about love and care for one another? (Hint: humility)
Give some modern day examples of “washing feet”. Why is this a Christian sweet spot?
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
August 3, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:1, Hebrews 12:4-11
Explain why God would discipline His children (i.e. Christians)? How does God’s love apply?
How do you think you have experienced God’s discipline in your life? Why? What was the result?
Take some time (in prayer) to recommit your heart and life to the Lord, thanking Him for His love for you.
Explain why God would discipline His children (i.e. Christians)? How does God’s love apply?
How do you think you have experienced God’s discipline in your life? Why? What was the result?
Take some time (in prayer) to recommit your heart and life to the Lord, thanking Him for His love for you.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
August 2, 2011
Read: Ephesians 5:1b, Luke 18:16-17, Matthew 7:7-11
How does it make you feel knowing that God loves you like a parent loves his/her child?
What can happen to you spiritually if you lose sight of this truth?
Give some examples of how this can play out in faith, obedience, and your walk with the Lord.
How does it make you feel knowing that God loves you like a parent loves his/her child?
What can happen to you spiritually if you lose sight of this truth?
Give some examples of how this can play out in faith, obedience, and your walk with the Lord.
Monday, August 1, 2011
August 1, 2011
Read: Ephesians 1:5, 2:19, 3:14-15, 5:1
What are the different ways Paul describes a Christian’s position in Christ? Is there a common theme?
Why do you think Paul continues to reiterate this truth throughout Ephesians? Why is it important?
How does this make Christianity distinctly different than other religions?
What are the different ways Paul describes a Christian’s position in Christ? Is there a common theme?
Why do you think Paul continues to reiterate this truth throughout Ephesians? Why is it important?
How does this make Christianity distinctly different than other religions?
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