Discussion Questions For Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Discussion Questions: How is your faith growing? Have you asked God to stretch your faith? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Discussion Questions: How is your faith growing? Have you asked God to stretch your faith? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. (Romans 12:3) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this … [Read more…]
Inspiration: A Christian rented videos that were not Godly to watch. This man justified it by saying that he was the only one watching the movies. He was convicted by God that not only were the movies he rented producing lust in his life, but he was setting a bad example to Christians who were … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: If you had Jesus go with you everywhere you went, and watched everything you watched, would there be any activities that you would stop doing since you would see Jesus being displeased? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: Abstain from every form of evil. Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 5:22-23) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx … [Read more…]
Inspiration: In the Old Testament, Joseph was seventeen years old when he was sold into slavery and spent thirteen years in another country away from his family, with over two of those years in prison. Then at the age of 30, Joseph became second in command of Egypt. David’s faith was also tested for over … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Are there times when you feel your faith is being tested? Are you able to see the bigger picture that God has His hand on your life and He just wants you to trust Him? How can you trust him more? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the Lord tests the hearts. (Proverbs 17:3) ( 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 see that you allow tests and trials to make me more pure. Let … [Read more…]
Inspiration: A businessman found this scripture is one that every rich person should memorize. He says this scripture clearly shows the purpose of prosperity. Prosperity is not given to people to be greedy or selfish but for the rich to evangelize the world for God. Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Discussion Questions: How do you see God giving you the power to get wealth? Do you use this wealth to win souls or to send missionaries out to preach the gospel? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. (Deuteronomy 8:18) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx … [Read more…]
Inspiration: The Old Testament describes how Satan fell from God’s presence. Pride was the major sin as Satan wanted to exalt himself. Today’s society gives great glory to movies stars, celebrities, and athletes which only encourages more human pride. Although the sin of pride runs rampant, I was blessed to hear some famous athletes give … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: How serious do you think the sin of pride is? Do you categorize sin saying some sins are worse than others? Does God resist the proud? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. (Proverbs 16:18) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, When I don’t realize all is from you, pride can come into my life. All good things are from you. Let … [Read more…]
Inspiration: An owner of several businesses had never been trained to listen to God as to what he should give in a situation. He just put $10 or $20 in the offering plate when it went by. One time, God asked him in a church service to give $5,000 in the offering and he couldn’t … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Have you ever asked God how much to give in a situation? If you release the funds to God, do you have the faith to see the blessings return to you for His Kingdom’s purposes? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:6-7) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click … [Read more…]
Inspiration: A missionary couple that looked after children in a camp were praying one day and received wisdom from God to pray the blood of Jesus around the perimeter of the property. They obeyed God and walked around the camp praying not knowing why they were praying this way. A few days later some dead … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: How much emphasis do you place on the wisdom of God? How do you get the wisdom of God? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. (James 3:17) ( 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 use this scripture … [Read more…]
Inspiration: This scripture is vital for peaceful relationships. In some families, one person will get angry with another and a hornet’s nest starts brewing. In other families, a more mature person will give a soft answer to an accuser to douse the flames and eliminate the strife. Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Do you get upset with the way certain people talk to you? Do you fight back? How can you eliminate strife in these situations? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, In an argument, let me see that a soft, gentle answer will be more effective than harsh words. Let … [Read more…]
Inspiration: God loves to show how strong He is and a good example of this in the Old Testament is the story of Daniel. Daniel had been falsely accused and thrown into the lion’s den. In most cases, that person would have been eaten alive, but God’s eyes were on Daniel and God sent an … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Do you believe God wants to show His strength on your behalf? What glory will go to God for performing this miracle for you? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. (2 Chronicles 16:9) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, You long to … [Read more…]
Inspiration: A twelve year boy was reading the story in the Old Testament where Solomon asked God for the gift of wisdom. This boy thought he should ask God for a gift and that night he asked God for the gift of love not really knowing what he asked for. Years later when he became … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Describe a time when you sensed God’s love. How did you express your love back to God? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. (1 John 4:16) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Love has … [Read more…]
Inspiration: One Bible teacher says that this scripture is important for great faith. Calling things that are not as if they are, takes a step in faith that you believe God is going to perform something special for you before you see any physical evidence of it. One has to spend much time in prayer … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Presidents or founders of organizations bring things into existence by speaking and believing in a vision. How do you apply these same principles in a Christian manner to believe in miracles for your life? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: (as it is written, I have made you a father of many nations) in the presence of Him whom he believed-God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did (Romans 4:17) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more … [Read more…]
Inspiration: Today’s society is influencing a lot of children to have no respect for authority or their parents. Subliminal TV shows portray children’s rebellion as funny, so children do not respect their teachers at school and even see the police (who protect them) as their enemy. However, I am happy to see that some Christians … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: How do you view child discipline? How do you see God correcting you to make you more Christ like? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly. (Proverbs 13:24) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Give me wisdom to know the balance in discipline, for righteous correction rebukes evil, and no … [Read more…]
Scripture: Now the body is not for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. (1 Corinthians 6:13) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, My body is to be treated with care for you, Holy Spirit, live … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: How can you encourage people to realize that Jesus can make them pure again? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Inspiration: Few are promoting purity today. Movies and TV are showing more and more scenes that make sex outside marriage seem attractive and exciting. Young and old Christians are exposed to magazines in stores that have women with virtually no clothes on. However, the good news is that Jesus is the healer. Jesus can restore … [Read more…]
Inspiration: A president of a company was making tons of money. He started doing things that were against the law. Eventually he lost everything and went to jail. He is out of jail now starting all over again with new hope as he repented and committed his life to Christ. Click On This Link For … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Have you ever been in a situation where you could cheat to get extra money? How did you set a Christian example in that situation? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .