February 28, 2018

Read:  John 15:1-5, 2 Peter 1:1-11, Hebrews 6:4-12 

What is required in order to grow in your walk with Jesus? How will this help build eternal confidence? 

How can people fool themselves by simply going to church? Why is this spiritually risky? 

In what way have you seen this happen? Give an example. How can this be avoided? Be specific.

February 27, 2018

Read:  Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, 1 John 2:18-19, Hebrews 12:5-6 

What does the parable of the sower represent from a salvation standpoint? (i.e. fruit vs. no fruit) 

How does this help you understand someone who claims to be a Christian who lives like a non-Christian? 

What are the only two biblical options for a backslidden state? How does this help adjust your perspective?

February 26, 2018

Read:  John 3:16-17, 14:6, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9-10 

In what way did Jesus come on a rescue mission to save mankind? What was required for this to happen? 

What does this highlight about a works based salvation? Why is this important to understand? 

What does this also highlight about being able to lose your salvation? How does this encourage you?

February 24, 2018

Read:  Ezekiel 47:11-12, Isaiah 38:21, Luke 5:31-32, Colossians 4:14, 1 Timothy 5:23 

How does the Bible view doctors and medicine? How can this be more challenging with modern medicine? 

Explain the difference between medical preferences or correcting a problem. How can one be sinful? 

How does this relate to an IVF procedure? How can features of this procedure go too far? Be specific

February 23, 2018

Read:  Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 139:13-14, Jeremiah 1:5 

What initial role did God play in creating life? In what way does His role continue today? 

Why is this important when determining if science has gone too far or is trying to play God? 

How does an IVF procedure differ from “creating” life? How does this help with determining boundaries?

February 22, 2018

Read:  Exodus 20:17, Proverbs 23:20-21, Ephesians 5:18, 2 Corinthians 12:20 

Explain the gray areas that can occur when there are biblical warnings to avoid sin. List three examples. 

How does this relate to a need for self-regulation? Why is this always necessary in the Christian life? 

What can happen if this isn’t properly understood? Why will this be necessary for smoking pot?

February 21, 2018

Read:  Isaiah 5:11, Romans 13:13-14, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Peter 4:3-5 

In what way does scripture draw a line when it comes to drinking? How can the line become a bit blurry? 

Why will this always be a bit different for everyone? How can this same issue also apply to smoking pot? 

What are your opinions about smoking pot? Be specific. How do your opinions line up with God’s opinion?

February 20, 2018

Read:  Deuteronomy 14:23, Proverbs 3:9-10, John 2:1-11, 1 Timothy 5:23 

In what way does the Bible presume that people drink alcohol? How does culture play into the issue? 

Why is this important to remember when it comes to Christians drinking alcohol today? Give an example. 

How has today’s Christian culture misinterpreted the issue? Why is this foundational for the pot issue?

February 19, 2018

Read:  Romans 13:1-2, Titus 3:1, 1 Peter 2:13, Acts 4:1-19 

How do the “laws of the land” relate to the Christian life? Why is this an important perspective to God? 

How should a Christian respond when cultural laws contradict biblical truths? Give an example. 

What does this imply about the final source of Christian obedience? How does this apply to smoking pot?

February 17, 2018

Read:  Isaiah 55:1-9, Revelation 3:20 

Why does “fitting Jesus in” to your schedule not work? 

What step is God calling you to take to get off your own path and more fully on to His? 

How do the promises of God from the verses you read today help you stay on His path?

February 16, 2018

Read:  Isaiah 55:8-9, Isaiah 26:3, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 1:27-31 

How would your thought life differ if you began to regularly think God’s thoughts? 

How does God’s wisdom differ from that of the world? How does humility change our thoughts? 

What does the phrase in Romans 12:2, “be transformed by the renewal of your mind,” mean? What does thinking God’s way enable us to do?

February 15, 2018

Read:  Isaiah 55:6-7, Psalm 103:12-14, Romans 8:1, Romans 2:4, 1 John 1:9 

What does it mean to forsake your way and your thoughts? 

What do the compassion and kindness of God lead us to do? 

When we return to God and repent, what does He promise us?

February 14, 2018

Read:  Isaiah 55:6-7, Psalm 73:28, Psalm 145:18-19 

What two things does God command us to do in Isaiah 55:6? 

What does it mean to seek the Lord? Are you doing this regularly? If so, what are the results? If not, does hearing God’s invitation spur you to start seeking Him more? 

How does Psalm 145:18-19 teach us to call on the Lord?

February 13, 2018

Read:  Isaiah 55:3-5, John 10:27-29, 2 Samuel 7:8-16, Luke 1:30-33 

What two things does God invite us to do in Isaiah 55:3? How do listening and coming to God fit together? (Reread John 10:27-29 for help) 

Is it easy or difficult for you to listen to God? What does the phrase “that your soul may live” mean (See Isaiah 55:3)? What does God promise if we listen and come? 

What promises did God make to David in 2 Samuel 7:8-16? How has the Davidic covenant been fulfilled (see Luke 1:30-33)?

February 12, 2018

Read:  Isaiah 55:1-2, Psalm 36:7-9, John 7:37-39, Revelation 22:17 

How does the world view following God? How do the verses you’ve read today reveal what following God is really like? 

Answer these questions: How do I spend my money? How do I spend my time? What do I crave most? 

What does the phrase “living water” mean? Why are Jesus’ claims in John 7 important?

February 10, 2018

Read:  1 Corinthians 16:21-24, Ephesians 6:10-18 

What is ultimately taking place when people are causing division and confusion within the church? 

Why is it important to recognize the source of the problem? How can this be easily overlooked? 

How can a “don’t want to get involved” attitude put a church at risk? How do you need to change?

February 9, 2018

Read:  1 Corinthians 16:21-24, 5:1-13, Acts 20:28-31, 1 Timothy 4:1-8 

How was Paul’s warning to the Corinthians, Ephesians, and Timothy similar? Why was it important? 

How does this have both a congregant and a leadership application? Be specific. 

What can happen if this isn’t taken seriously? How do you need to be more responsible and do your part?

February 8, 2018

Read:  1 Corinthians 16:20, Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Corinthians 14:12 

What terms were used to describe the way Christians related in the early church? Be specific. 

What did it take for those relationships to develop? Would you use the same terms today? Why? 

How is God challenging you to adjust and be more committed at PCC? (i.e. attendance, C.G.’s, Team PCC)

February 7, 2018

Read:  1 Corinthians 16:20, 2 Corinthians 13:12, Romans 16:16, 1 Thess. 5:26, 1 Peter 5:14 

What did a kiss represent culturally in the 1st century? What spiritual connection was Paul making? 

Why will this be a challenge for Christians in today’s autonomous culture? What is the solution? 

How do you see this happening at PCC? What practical steps do you need to take to grow in this area?

February 6, 2018

Read:  1 Corinthians 16:19-20a, 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, Romans 15:25-27, Galatians 6:10 

Describe the financial need Paul was trying to meet by taking an offering from the Asian churches. 

How did this demonstrate a broader application of the local church? How can a narrow view lead to pride? 

Why do you think this could be a challenge in today’s church culture? How does this challenge you?

February 5, 2018

Read:  1 Corinthians 16:19-20a, Acts 18:1-3, 18, Romans 16:1-3, Ephesians 4:4, 2 Timothy 4:19-21 

How does Paul unite the Asian churches in his letters to the Corinthians, Romans, Ephesians, and Timothy? 

In what way could they have been competitive with one another? How have you seen this happen today? 

How can a “universal” church perspective help? What perspective adjustments do you need to make?

February 3, 2018

Read:  1 Corinthians 16:10-18, Philippians 2:3-8, 1 Peter 5:5 

What is ultimately the issue when Christians play favorites or disrespect each other? 

How can this easily get transferred into a sinful attitude toward Pastors and church leadership? 

In what way did Jesus model how we should treat one another? How does this speak to you?

February 2, 2018

Read:  1 Corinthians 16:13-18, 1 Timothy 5:17-18, Hebrews 13:17 

What two ways did Paul encourage the Corinthians in how to treat their leaders? Why? 

How often do you step into this truth? Why? How can considering a leader’s responsibility to God help? 

Pray and ask God to reveal any leadership issues you may be harboring? What growth steps will you take?

February 1, 2018

Read:  1 Corinthians 16:13-14, 1 Timothy 4:1-10, Matthew 9:9-13 

Why did Paul encourage the Corinthians to “act like men” in v. 13? (Hint: remember the context) 

In what way did he balance out any spiritually prideful tendencies? (c.f. v. 14) Why is this important? 

How did Jesus demonstrate this truth in Matthew 9:9-13? Why is this important for church leadership?