Discussion Questions For Monday, September 17, 2012
Discussion Questions: What is your definition of humility? What is the purpose of riches and honour? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Discussion Questions: What is your definition of humility? What is the purpose of riches and honour? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: By humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches and honor and life. (Proverbs 22:4) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for this promise that by humbling myself before you and worshipping you, you will bless me … [Read more…]
Inspiration: One Bible teacher explained the definition of meekness. Today’s society interprets meekness as weakness, but this teacher said meekness is power in perfect control. Just like Jesus who could have called on twelve legions of angels in the garden of Gethsemane but instead, submitted Himself to God’s will. Click On This Link For More … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Analyze this scripture and ask yourself which of these do you need to work on the most? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. (1 Timothy 6:11) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I make a commitment to you this day to follow the paths of godliness, faith, and patience and have my will and power humbled … [Read more…]
Inspiration: One church leader from Africa got a vision for his church to feed the poor. He filled a truck full of food and gave it to the orphan children begging along the road. At first, all the hungry children tried to climb onto the truck, but after they saw more food coming, they were … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: How can you become more aware of the poor and hungry in the world? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: Blessed is he who considers the poor; The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. (Psalms 41:1) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me consider and do something to help the poor. Thank you for this promise. I … [Read more…]
Inspiration: A businessman started to meditate on this scripture and saw that God is not far away, but in fact is inside every Christian. He saw that the power of the Holy Spirit is ever with us through any situation, ready to perform the scriptures that are spoken from our lips. Click On This Link … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: How can you teach yourself to remember this scripture when you are going through a trial? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? (1 Corinthians 6:19) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Wow! … [Read more…]
Inspiration: All of us are at different levels of Christian maturity. In the Book of Acts, the disciples were ready to give their lives for Jesus. Even today, missionaries are martyred for their faith. Others, living in rich countries find it hard to love other people and to believe in miracles. When I visited a … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Have you ever done a study on the Book of Acts to see how God’s love is taken to different countries? Would you be willing to go on a mission trip? How can you finance others to go on mission trips? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. (John 15:11-12) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) … [Read more…]
Inspiration: When someone told me about the baptism of the Holy Spirit, I was afraid of it and therefore avoided asking for it. But I was finally convinced by the scriptures that it was the will of God for all to have it. I took courage and asked for this baptism at the end of … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: What is praying in the Spirit? How do you receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit (Jude 20) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me pray in the Holy Spirit, not only to increase my faith but to make … [Read more…]
Inspiration: I was raised in a church that did not raise their hands during a worship service. When I went to a service where people worshipped God by lifting up their hands, I knew this was genuine worship but I had so much pride and self dignity I was afraid to lift my hands. I … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Are you concerned about what others think of you when you worship God? What does it mean to bless the Lord? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, And bless the Lord. (Psalms 134:2) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that everyone would worship you in a way that would please you. Let me bless you in church. I … [Read more…]
Scripture: ‘But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say? (Luke 6:46) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Jesus gave us many things to do in the Bible and I don’t want to be … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Do you see yourself as a servant to Jesus your King? How excited are you about carrying out one of the King’s commands? How can you teach yourself to obey the Bible? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Inspiration: This scripture was a favorite of one Church leader. He says that so many people call themselves Christians but do not do what Jesus says. He says that many people hear the Bible scriptures but do not apply them in their lives. Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Inspiration: I met a man who was a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War. He told me that as he was landing his helicopter in Vietnam and letting his men out, almost all of them were immediately gunned down. This man has blamed himself for the lives of these men and has been an alcoholic … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Do you know of anyone who has condemned himself or herself for a past mistake? How would you explain the love and forgiveness of Jesus to them? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39) ( Scripture from … [Read more…]
Inspiration: One Bible teacher explained “You are a spirit, you have a soul (a mind, emotions and will) and you live in a body. When you become a Christian, you get a new spirit making you born anew. However you don’t get a new mind nor a new body. The process of becoming more Christ … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Bad habits can be conquered by fasting more often. How often do you spend a day in fasting and prayer to conquer these bad habits so you can say “NO” in Jesus’ name when evil thoughts tempt you? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. (Romans 8:13) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me not live … [Read more…]
Inspiration: A businessman had just become a Christian and started reading the Bible daily . One day at a restaurant, his brother asked him a question about going to heaven. This businessman didn’t know what to say and bowed his head and asked God “How should I answer this question?” As soon as he had … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Do you use scripture to answer people’s questions? How would you lead someone to Jesus in prayer if they came to your home and wanted to commit their life to Jesus? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. (Matthew 12:34) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, My words will tell the truth whether I truly believe in you, whether I am weak or I am strong in … [Read more…]
Inspiration: When some couples have marriage difficulties, one partner shares it with another person and often gets advice to arrange a divorce. This advisor does not hear the total story nor heeds the scripture: “What God has joined together, let no man divide.” More marriages could be saved today if the counselor taught people to … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Have you ever given advice before you have really prayed about a situation? How can you control your tongue in your relationships to build up and not tear down? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back (Proverbs 29:11) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me not be a fool and give my opinion on something I know little about or even information … [Read more…]
Inspiration: One Ministry often says: “One word from God can change your life.” Bible teachers explain that there is the written Word of God (the printed words on the pages of the Bible) and there is also the rhema Word of God which is God speaking to you from the pages of the Bible. God … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: As you read the Bible, do you pause and meditate on a scripture to let the Holy Spirit unfold it to you? How can you develop better Bible reading habits? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link … [Read more…]
Inspiration: Many people have turned away from God so they can establish their own lifestyles and their own righteousness, and have found this results in emptiness. God speaks to people through the scriptures. There have been stories of people contemplating suicide in a hotel room and when they opened up a Bible and started reading, … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: How much do you respect the Bible? How keenly do you pay attention when it is read? How much importance do you place on scripture memorization? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .