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Q4. (Matthew 6:33) What is the command in this verse? The command in this verse is "Seek the Kingdom of God." How must our seeking God differ from our seeking of food and clothing, according to this verse? If we seek first His Kingdom and His Righteousness, all these things will given to us as well. What is the promise found in this verse. Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take care of itself.

Q3. (Matthew 6:31-32) Why does Jesus mention the "pagans" or "Gentiles" in verse 32? Because they worry about those things instead of trusting God to supply their needs. What point is he making? We should trust Him for our needs How should a Christian differ from a Gentile, according to Jesus' teaching in this passage? Instead of worrying about things, we should go to God and put our trust in Him. What emotional and faith effect does the phrase, "your heavenly Father knows that you need them," have in your life? I know that He will supply all of my needs if I will only trust Him and believe.

Q2. (Matthew 6:25-34) How many times in this passage does the phrase "do not worry," "do not be anxious," or "take no thought" occur? The phrase

Q1. (Matthew 6:26-30) What point does Jesus make with his twin Parables of the Birds of the Air and of the Flowers of the Field? The birds don

Q5. (Matthew 6:21, 24) The love of money can be a pretty subtle thing. Both the rich and the poor can love money. Can you describe a time in your life when you were deceived about this, and when the light in you was really darkness? In the past, I have spent beyond my means and got into financial difficulty. I got out of that bind and have been very careful since then and no longer use credit cards. If I don

Q4. (Matthew 6:24) Jesus seems to make it sound like you can't seek wealth and God simultaneously. Does he really mean this? No He doesn

Q3. (Matthew 6:19-21) According to the Bible, how does one "store up treasures in heaven"? By doing good works with a pure heart and in secret, so we don

Q2. (Matthew 6:19) Jesus says, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth...." Is he speaking figuratively? Hyperbolically? Generally? Specifically? Specifically. Jesus isn

Q1. (Luke 12:15-21) Read the Parable of the Rich Fool. What did Jesus condemn him for? Jesus condemned him for storing up treasures on earth and not in Heaven. Storing his harvest? He wasn

Q4. (Psalm 34:18-22) What encouragement does David give to the brokenhearted? "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalms 34: 18 What does it mean that God "redeems" you? This means that Jesus paid the price so I would be redeemed. Praise the Lord. How can we avoid condemnation according to Psalm 34:22? We can avoid condemnation by taking refuge in Christ.

Q3. (Psalm 34:1-3) Why should we praise God continually? Continually giving praise and thanksgiving is God

Q2. (Psalm 118) What does "the stone the builders rejected" (verses 22-23) have to do with the Messiah?

Q1. (Psalm 100) What is the predominant emotion in Psalm 100? I believe the prominent emotion in this Psalm is Thanksgiving. How does this psalm make you feel emotionally about God? Makes me want to praise Him and give thanks for all He has done for me and my family. What are the reasons for praise given in verses 3 and 5? Giving thanks that we are His. What are the commands in this psalm? Give thanks and praise His Name.

Q4. (Psalm 51:17) How does one achieve a "broken and contrite heart"? Instead of our hearts being sad because we have been exposed for our sins, our hearts are

Q3. (Psalm 51:10-12) How is it possible to have a "pure heart" after great sin? It

Q2. (Psalm 51:3-6) When David says, "Against you only I have sinned" (4a) is he minimizing his sin against Bathsheba and Uriah? No, but he recognizes that any sin is against God and is considered rebellion in God

Q1. (Psalm 32:2-5) How does self-deceit operate with sin to enslave us? Self-deceit is as destructive as sin is. Both can enslave us because it becomes all about us, instead of all about Him. How does confession enable us to get free from sin? When we repent and confess our sins, God forgives us and we are free again. Why do we sometimes resist the truth about ourselves? We don

Q4. (Psalm 22) What similarities do you see between the words of Psalm 22 and the events of Jesus' crucifixion? It

Q3. (Psalm 22:1) Why do you think Jesus spoke the words of Psalm 22:1? Because He was made to be our sin. God hates sin and turned His back on Jesus at that moment. What was he seeking to express? How alone He felt without His Father. What was he feeling? Separated from God, just like we would be if our sins weren

Q2. (Psalm 110) Why do you think that Jesus asked the Pharisees about verse 1, "If then David calls him 'Lord,' how can he be his son? To stop the Pharisees from thinking of Him in human terms. The Jews were expecting the Messiah to be a conquering hero, sitting on a throne. "What point was Jesus making? That He is the Son of God and His Kingdom is not of this world. How does Jesus combine the roles of Warrior-King and Priest in his ministry to us and to this world? By breaking down the barrier that existed between us and God. How do you reconcile the violence suggested in verses 5-6 with Jesus as "Prince of Peace"? Everyone has the choice to either choose Jesus or reject Him. If we reject Him we face His Wrath and Judgment. He gives us the choice.

Q1. (Psalm 2) What does Psalm 2 teach us about Yahweh's "anointed" king? He is King and rules over all the earth. Why do you think the apostles saw this passage as referring to Jesus the Messiah? I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: He said to me, 'You are my Son; today I have become your Father. 'Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession. You will rule them with an iron scepter; you will dash them to pieces like pottery." What does the passage teach about the importance of submission to Jesus the Christ before it is too late? It

Q3. (Psalm 117 and Lamentations 3:22-23). Why are love and trustworthiness so important as the bedrock of the Old Testament faith? Without love and trustworthiness there would have been no faith. What kinds of terms does the New Testament use to talk about these characteristics? Faithful, compassionate, truthful, and loving. Can you think of any New Testament verses that speak of these themes? Which verse speaks more about love than John 3:16

Q2. (Psalm 145) Which aspects of God's character mentioned in Psalm 145 stand out to you in particular? Faithful: The LORD is faithful to all His promises. Righteous: The LORD is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made. Why is it important for "every creature," every human being, to praise him? He is worthy of our praise for all He has done for us. What are you doing to help that happen? Through prayer and praise, but I need to do it more.

Q1. (Psalm 103) Which one or two aspects of God's character mentioned in this Psalm stand out to you? His Forgiveness: He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. His Love: Abounding in Love Why do you think the Exodus was so foundational in Israel's understanding of God? After spending so much time with Him in the desert, they learned of His faithfulness. He never left them, even when they rebelled. According to Psalm 103:10-12, what are the limits to God's forgiveness? His forgiveness is as high as the heavens are above the earth, and as far as the east is from the west. It

Q4. (Psalm 24) How do verses 1-2 establish the Lord's right as King? He created everything on earth, it all belongs to Him. What do verses 3-6 tell us about the requirements of the King? The King requires ethical and moral purity. What do verses 7-10 tell us about the glory of the King? He is King of Glory, and Lord Almighty - worthy of all our praise. How does this psalm speak to you in your situation? When I am facing trials, I know He will be there with me and for me.