July 30, 2016

Read:  Genesis 1:27-30, John 4:1-4, 14, Ephesians 2:22, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Rev. 21:3, 22:1-5

List the different ways God has dwelled with man. How does Revelation 21:3 bring it full circle?

What is required for this to happen? What does this imply about God’s patience, love and mercy?

How does this encourage you to anticipate heaven? Take time to pray and thank God for His promises.

July 29, 2016

Read:  1 Corinthians 15:12-49, 1 John 3:1-2, John 20:24-29

What is Paul teaching by comparing a natural body to a spiritual body? What does “body” imply?

In what way will people be both spiritual and physical in heaven? How does Jesus provide the model?

What does this imply about personal identity in heaven? What are some other implications of this truth?

July 28, 2016

Read:  Matthew 9:18-26, Luke 7:11-17, John 11:38-44, Acts 9:36-43, Matthew 27:45-54

What is the same or different about all these resurrection accounts? What was the connection to Jesus?

Why was this message important to a Jewish audience? How did this highlight a future resurrection?

In what way did this provide a glimpse of heaven? How does this help you anticipate heaven? Be specific.

July 27, 2016

Read:  2 Corinthians 5:1-4, 12:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

What does Paul mean by being “unclothed”? What does this imply about a pre-resurrection state?

How does “sleep” also relate to the pre-resurrection state? What does this mean for those who have died?

What must have to happen in order for the resurrection to occur? How would you explain this to others?

July 26, 2016

Read:  Isaiah 65:20-25, Mark 9:2-8, Matthew 22:22-33

How does Isaiah’s description of a new heaven and earth help bring clarity to the experience of eternity?

How does the transfiguration experience in Mark 9:2-8 also help provide insight? Be specific.

Explain how you anticipate things will be the same or different comparing eternity to here and now?

July 25, 2016

Read:  Genesis 1:27-31, Revelation 21:1-4, Isaiah 65:17-19, 2 Peter 3:8-13, Hebrews 1:10-12

How does scripture describe heaven as a final state? What does this teach about here and now?

What kind of relationship will take place between God and man? How is this a return to the original plan?

How does this help you anticipate heaven? How does this encourage you? Be specific.

July 23, 2016

Read:  John 3:16-17, 14:6

In what way does the Gospel and Jesus' sacrifice for our sins imply a Heaven and Hell?

How would removing these options undermine the Gospel?  Be specific. What would the result be?

How do you see this happening today? What is the solution? How can PromoteGrace.com help?

July 22, 2016

Read:  Matthew 5:22, 29-30, 10:28, 23:15, 33

Why did Jesus teach about Hell?  What does this imply about the errors of universalism?

How would you respond to someone who claims to follow Jesus and doesn't believe in Hell?

Why is this often a hard topic to think about or discuss? How does God want you to adjust?

July 21, 2016

Read:  Matthew 4:17, 5:3, 10, 12, 16, 6:9-10, 20

Why did Jesus make the "kingdom of heaven" central to his mission and message?

What does this imply about the other option for eternity? Why is this an important balance?

How should an eternal perspective change daily life? How is God challenging you to think differently?

July 20, 2016

Read:  John 5:25-29, 11:21-26, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18

Given that people are physical and spiritual beings, what does a resurrected body highlight?

In what way is there going to be a two-stage process? How does this challenge your perspective?

What does this imply about how people will experience eternity? Be specific.

July 19, 2016

Read:  Ecclesiastes 3:11, John 3:16, 14:1-3, Luke 23:43, 1 Corinthians 15:19, 1 John 2:21-25

How does the bible describe life after death?  What does "eternity" imply about the timing?

How have you seen this topic avoided today? What does this do to the Gospel? (1 Cor. 15:19)

In what way does life after death change your perspective on everyday life? Be specific.

July 18, 2016

Read:  Matthew 26:40-41, 1 Corinthians 15:50, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:23

How does scripture explain the constitution of a person? In what way is this different than an animal?

How do you see this perspective being challenged today? What are the implications for living and dying?

How does Christianity hinge on the idea of body and spirit? How does this encourage you?

July 16, 2016

Read:  Romans 10:13-17, Matthew 9:35-38, 28:19-20

What is God's method for spreading the Gospel throughout the world? Why is this important to remember?

In what way have you participated in His method? How can promoting grace help you do a better job?

Pray about ways you can have "beautiful feet" for Jesus. How will you promote grace today?

July 15, 2016

Read:  Romans 12:3-10, 1 John 4:7-10, 19, 3:18

In What way is "love" supposed to be the birthmark for every Christian? Why? What should it look like?

Why is this critical for evangelism and spreading the Gospel? How is God challenging your approach?

Describe how biblical love is similar to grace? Give an example. How will you promote grace today?

July 14, 2016

Read:  Romans 5:12-21, Ephesians 2:1-5, John 14:6

Explain how sin entered the world.  What was the result for all mankind? Be specific.

What does that highlight about our need for a savior?  Why is grace necessary in order for this to happen?

What does this imply about the way Christians should evangelize?  How will you promote grace today?

July 13, 2016

Read:  Romans 4:13-18, 5:1, 6:14, Ephesians 2:8-9

How would the Gospel of grace have been countercultural to Paul's Jewish audience?

How do you see this same approach to God taking place today? (i.e. works vs. grace)

How can promoting grace help people understand the true Gospel? How will you promote grace today?

July 12, 2016

Read:  Romans 1:7, 3:23-25, 16:20b

How would you define "grace" without using spiritual language? Try to think of three words.

How can someone show an act of grace toward others? How does this give a glimpse of the cross?

What does this imply about a Christian's responsibility toward others? How will you promote grace today?

July 11, 2016

Read:  Romans 16:20b-27, 1:1-7
 
What similar topics did Paul cover in his introduction that he also covered in his conclusion?

What does this highlight about the focus and intent of the letter? In what way is this Romans' legacy?

How does this challenge your current spiritual legacy?  What changes does God want you to make?

July 9, 2016

Read:  Psalm 119:89-176 (Lamedh through Taw)

Choose one verse from each stanza (11 stanzas) and then highlight, re-write or ponder why it stuck out to you.

What is something very specific/practical that you can do today to apply one or two of these verses (or principles)?

What is one main thing you have learned and applied to your life based on this week’s study in, and of, God’s word?

July 8, 2016

Read:  Psalm 119:1-88 (Aleph through Kaph)

Choose one verse from each stanza (11 stanzas) and then highlight, re-write or ponder why it stuck out to you.

What is something very specific/practical that you can do today to apply one or two of these verses (or principles)?

July 7, 2016

Read:  Psalm 119:1-8, Joshua 1:7-9, Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Matthew 5:13-16

How does v. 8b, a desperate prayer for God’s help, encourage you as you look to apply God’s word to your life?

What are the instructions, promises, and practical “takeaways” for you from the Joshua, Deuteronomy and Matthew passages?

July 6, 2016

Read:  Psalm 119:7-8, Joshua 24:14-15, Isaiah 40:8 & 55:11, Matthew 4:1-11, John 14:23-27

In Psalm 119:7-8, notice the first 2 words of each verse. What is the Psalmist resolving to do? How can you step into Pt #3?

How does the Joshua and Matthew passage strengthen you on one hand, and challenge you on the other? Be specific.

In the Isaiah passages and John 14:23-27, what do you find encouraging and comforting? Pray and thank God for these!

July 5, 2016

Read:  Psalm 119:4-6, Romans 7:18-25, 6:15-18, & 8:26-27, 1 John 2:1-6, Hebrews 4:12-13

In Psalm 119:4-6, what is the command (v.4), the response (v.5), and the action (v.6)? How do these relate to Pt #2?

What are 5 different observations/truths from the 3 different Romans passages, 1 John 2:1-6, and Hebrews 4:12-13?

In v. 4, the Psalmist begins to speak to God directly. Take some time to pray in relation to YOUR desire to follow Him.

July 4, 2016

Read:  Psalm 119:1-3, 1 Peter 1:15-16, John 10:10, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Romans 15:4, Matthew 24:35 & 5:48

In Psalm 119:1-3, what are the instructions to, and rewards for, the person aiming to follow God’s word? (See Pt #1)

What are some observations/truths from Matthew 24:35, Romans 15:4, and 2 Timothy 3:14-17 regarding God’s word?

Based on Psalm 119:1-3, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Matthew 5:48, and John 10:10, what can you do to step more into Pt #1?

July 2, 2016

Read:  Romans 16:19-20a, 2 Peter 2:1-9

What was Paul telling the Roman church in Romans 16:20a? How would it have been an encouragement?

What does this also highlight about the severity of divisive behavior within a church?

How is God challenging the way you operate at PCC? What overall adjustments do you need to make?

July 1, 2016

Read:  Romans 16:19, 1 Cor. 14:20, Galatians 5:19-20, Phil. 2:15-16, 1 Thess. 5:21-23, 2 John 7-11

What does it mean to “be innocent as to what is evil”? How does this relate to division within a church?

How does this imply the need to keep yourself in-check? How can you be tempted into the sin of division?

What preventative steps do you think God wants you to immediately take? Be specific