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(Ephesians 1:4) What does it mean to be "holy"? In what sense can you stand "blameless" before God? What does it mean to be "holy"? No one can be holy on their own. We need the bood of Jesus to warsh us clean so we can been seen as holy by a holy God. In what sense can you stand "blameless" before God? We can only stand blameless in front of him if we confess our sins dialy and seek his forgiveness. Only then we will be seen as blameless.

Q2. (Ephesians 1:4-5) What is scary about predestination? What is comforting? Why does Paul bring up predestination? Why do you think he praising God for it in the "hearing" of the Ephesians? What is scary about predestination? What is comforting? To know that you were thought of even before the world was created is kind of scary, but yet comforting to. To know he has a plan for you to carry out while here. And to know that he loves you and wants you with him if very comforting. Why do you think he praising God for it in the "hearing" of the Ephesians? He wanted them to know the love of God that is in control of all things. That everything God does is good.

Q1. (Ephesians 1:3) What does it mean to you to be "in Christ" -- incorporated into Christ? What are the implications of this for your life? What does it mean to you to be "in Christ" -- incorporated into Christ? To be in Christ means to me that we become a part of christ. A part of who he is. A loving relatiship with him. What are the implications of this for your life? Blessings from the one who loves us. A better life knowing he is in control of all things. Peace and a hope of being with him soon.

Q2. What are the personal implications of Yahweh being your King and of Jesus being the Messiah sent from God? What are the advantages of being the subject of Yahweh as King? What does it mean for you to submit to the King on an everyday basis? How does a person reject Yahweh from being King over him or her? What are the personal implications of Yahweh being your King and of Jesus being the Messiah sent from God? He is Lord. He is my King. He is the one i want to rule my life. What are the advantages of being the subject of Yahweh as King? HE is an awesome God. He gives me peace in my trials. When i choose to let him be my King. What does it mean for you to submit to the King on an everyday basis? It means i know he knows what is best for me. I will always follow him. And do my best for him. How does a person reject Yahweh from being King over him or her? By doing the things they know are not right. Not keeping him first in their lives.

Q1. Read 1 Samuel 8:15 and Malachi 3:8-10. How did tithing relate to a person's acceptance of God being their King in the Old Testament? How about for those of us who live under the New Covenant? What place does tithing have for us? How did tithing relate to a person's acceptance of God being their King in the Old Testament? They tithed out of obedience for their King. Out of their love for him. How about for those of us who live under the New Covenant? We should do it our of our obedience to our King. To show him honor. By giving him what is his to begin with. What place does tithing have for us? It should have first place with us. We can't expect to be blessed when we don't return to him what is his.

Q4. Define "justice," "vengeance," and "mercy." Can a Holy and Righteous God justly forgive sins without punishing them? What is the significance of the cross in God's righteousness? Define "justice," "vengeance," and "mercy." Can a Holy and Righteous God justly forgive sins without punishing them? justice: payment for something done vengeance: repaying the wrong done mercy: Showing love and compassion Yes, he can make us pray for our sins. But he lovingly forgives us, and helps us to not want to do wrong. What is the significance of the cross in God's righteousness? It was payment for our sins. It shows us compassion for thye sinners.

Q3. (Psalm 68:5) Since our God is the Helper of the Fatherless and the Protector of Widows -- that is, the poorest and weakest of society -- what does this say about a Christian's commitment to social justice in our communities? How should it affect our actions? Since our God is the Helper of the Fatherless and the Protector of Widows -- that is, the poorest and weakest of society -- what does this say about a Christian's commitment to social justice in our communities? If God helps the fatherless and the widows. We should do the same. When things big happen a lot of people step up to the plate and do what they can to help others. Its good to live in a country that does that. How should it affect our actions? It should give us the desire to do our part to help others that may not be able to do it for themselves. Or need help to get things done. We need to be willing to be used in a way that may help draw them to the God that loves them. If they see us who are christians stand up and do what we can for them.

2. If we believe that truth and morality are all relative to one's culture, how can we know and understand the Righteous and Upright God? Extra credit for present-day evangelists: How can we declare God and his Son Jesus Christ in a relativistic world? What is an effective approach? (There is no simple answer here. What is an effective communication strategy in your community?) If we believe that truth and morality are all relative to one's culture, how can we know and understand the Righteous and Upright God? We are not a moral nation any more. So would be hard to see absolute truths being followed here. We can only understand the righteous and upright God, if we return to reading his word and turn back to him. Extra credit for present-day evangelists: How can we declare God and his Son Jesus Christ in a relativistic world? What is an effective approach? (There is no simple answer here. What is an effective communication strategy in your community?) We got to stop being afraid to share Jesus. We have to help them see the truth as the word of God puts it. We need to live it before them so that our actions match our words.

Q1. (Isaiah 6:1-8) How does a realization of God's holiness affect Isaiah? Why is Isaiah afraid? How does God make Isaiah holy? What is the symbolism of the coal from the altar? Now made holy -- dedicated to God -- how does Isaiah respond to God? How does a realization of God's holiness affect Isaiah? Why is Isaiah afraid? He seen himself as unclean before him. Being unclean he knows That he not worthy to stand before a Holy God. How does God make Isaiah holy? He puts a hot coal to his lips. What is the symbolism of the coal from the altar? It would make him clean again. Removes his sins from him. Now made holy -- dedicated to God -- how does Isaiah respond to God? Now he is willing to be used. He wants God to use him.

Q1. (Isaiah 6:1-8) How does a realization of God's holiness affect Isaiah? Why is Isaiah afraid? How does God make Isaiah holy? What is the symbolism of the coal from the altar? Now made holy -- dedicated to God -- how does Isaiah respond to God? How does a realization of God's holiness affect Isaiah? He knows he is not clean. That he has sinned Why is Isaiah afraid? He knows his God is a God of Justice and can't look upon sin. He is holy God. How does God make Isaiah holy? A seraphim comes and places a hot coal from the altar on his lips, to make him clean before a holy God. What is the symbolism of the coal from the altar? It is a symbol of cleansing and being made holy and righteous before God. Now made holy -- dedicated to God -- how does Isaiah respond to God? He is ready to do as God wills for him to do.

Q 4. (Isaiah 40:21-31). In this passage on the "Creator of the ends of the earth," which words are repeated in verses 28-31. What application are we disciples to derive from this passage so that we might understand God's might as Creator? In this passage on the "Creator of the ends of the earth," which words are repeated in verses 28-31. Have you not heard? Have you not understood since the earth was founded? The words weary, tired, strength and hope. We become tired and weary when we forget who he is. He gives us strength and hope What application are we disciples to derive from this passage so that we might understand God's might as Creator? It tells me how wonderful he really is. If he can create this world and all that is in it. He can take care of us. Everything we are is because of him. We are nothing without him. H is our strength our peace and our hope.

Q3. (Psalm 95:1-7) How many names, titles, and metaphors of God can you find in this passage, both explicit and implicit? What does the Psalmist call on us to do in response to God revealed in his Names? Why are these actions appropriate? How many names, titles, and metaphors of God can you find in this passage, both explicit and implicit? I see 6. Rock of our salvation, the great God, great King, Lord of our maker, our God. What does the Psalmist call on us to do in response to God revealed in his Names? H is the God of Heavan and earth and he desires all praise and thanksgiving, Honor and Glory.

Q2. What inherent rights does a Potter, Creator, or Maker have over what he has created? How should that effect our lives, our self-image, our sense of purpose? What inherent rights does a Potter, Creator, or Maker have over what he has created? He is our creator and as such he has the right to do with us as he will to. He wants his best for us to come out. How should that effect our lives, our self-image, our sense of purpose? It should make us feel good that he loved us and knew us enough that he wanted us to be his best creation. It should humble us and help us to want to please him. It should give us the desire to do his purpose and will for our lives. The one who gave it all for us. Thank you Jesus!!

Q1. (Isaiah 45:9-12) Why is it ridiculous for a pot to second-guess the Potter? How do we Christians do this? What is a better attitude and behavior before our Creator? Why is it ridiculous for a pot to second-guess the Potter? Its the potters job to mold us the way he desires to. To make us be what he wants. It is better not to second guess him cause he knows even better what we need. We need to leave him alone to do his work in us so that his best comes out in us. How do we Christians do this? We try to tell him what to do instead of leaving him to do the work. We try to stop him when what he is doing seems to hurt us. We don't want that pain. What is a better attitude and behavior before our Creator? Its better for us to not try and help him. He knows what he is doing. He knows what will happen cause he knows the what we will become if we will leave him to do his work in us. We should welcome the things he does to bring us closer to him.

Q4. (1 Samuel 17:26, 36; Hebrews 10:31) How do you think David's understanding of the Living God enabled him to challenge Goliath? Read Hebrews 10:31 in context. Why should the Living God inspire fear and dread? How do you think David's understanding of the Living God enabled him to challenge Goliath? He knew him to be the eternal God. It gave him the strength and the courage to stand up to Goliath. Why should the Living God inspire fear and dread? Because he is a God of Justice as well as a God that loves us. It should cause us to think about doing anything that is against our living God.

Q3. (Isaiah 44:6; Revelation 1:8) What does the idea of "first" and "last" tell you about God? How does Revelation 1:8 relate to God's revelation to Moses, "I AM THAT I AM"? What does the idea of "first" and "last" tell you about God? That there was never time he was not around. He is eternal. He has no beginning and no end. He always was, and always will be. How does Revelation 1:8 relate to God's revelation to Moses, "I AM THAT I AM"? That he is our eternal Father.

Q2. (Isaiah 57:15) What do you think it is like to "inhabit eternity"? What will it be like when you inhabit eternity with the Eternal God, seated with Christ Jesus in heavenly places? What emotions does this inspire in you? What do you think it is like to "inhabit eternity"? I don't think we get the concept of eternity and what it will actually by like. Eternity knows no time. For it goes on and on and on. No beginning and no ending. What will it be like when you inhabit eternity with the Eternal God, seated with Christ Jesus in heavenly places? It will be so wonderful. To be with the one that gave his life for us. I can't even imagine what Joy we will have when we get there. What emotions does this inspire in you? Makes me feel excited. Happy. It gives me a peace to know that I will someday be with him.

Q1. (Exodus 3:1-15) What does God's name Yahweh reveal about his person and his power? How would an understanding of Yahweh's name contrast him with the idols worshipped by the Egyptians? What does God's name Yahweh reveal about his person and his power? That he always was and is and always will be. That He is mighty and Holy. How would an understanding of Yahweh's name contrast him with the idols worshipped by the Egyptians? Our God is strong and merciful, powerful. Unlike the egyptians idols that can do nothing for us

Q9. (3:21) How can God receive more glory in your local congregation? How can you help this happen? How can God receive more glory in your local congregation? When we can all come together as one in worship the Father. Leaving the world and its problems outside. He will receive more glory from us than if we have our minds filled with other things. How can you help this happen? By praying and releasing anything that shouldn't be there. By opening our hearts to only him. Giving him first place in our lives. And praising him and worshiping him with all we have.

Q8. (3:20) How should verse 3:20 of the doxology energize your prayers? What happens when we limit God by our own ability to comprehend? How can we get past this failing? How should verse 3:20 of the doxology energize your prayers? It should excite us that nothing is to big for our God. That no matter what we ask him we know he can do it. What happens when we limit God by our own ability to comprehend? When we have to understand everything it holds him back. He won't be able to answer it the way he wants to. How can we get past this failing? By trusting him enough to give it to him. Knowing he will answer our prayers better than we can think if we just leave it to him and not try to think it out.

Q7. (3:19) Have you ever prayed for a fellow believer that he or she might be "filled with all the fullness of God"? What would you be praying for with that kind of prayer? How does this prayer relate to Ephesians 5:27 and Colossians 1:28? Have you ever prayed for a fellow believer that he or she might be "filled with all the fullness of God"? Yes, for we should want all people to know his fullness and all that he has for them. What would you be praying for with that kind of prayer? For them to come to understand him in all of his ways. How does this prayer relate to Ephesians 5:27 and Colossians 1:28? He wants his church, his people to come to know his fullness in their lives.

Q6. (3:17-19) Why does Paul pray that the believers grasp the fullest extent of Christ's love for them? How does comprehending this love change a person's spiritual life? Is there any end to Christ's love for a person? Why does Paul pray that the believers grasp the fullest extent of Christ's love for them? There is nothing like knowing the love of Christ for us. It goes so deep we can't even comprehend it all. He wanted for them to experience it to. How does comprehending this love change a person's spiritual life? It makes you feel more secure in him. He is the love of my life. Knowing he loves me makes it so that i can do anything for him. Is there any end to Christ's love for a person? No, his love took him to the cross. There is no love like his love.

Q5 (3:16-17) Why does Paul pray for strengthening of the inner man? How would we pray this prayer today? Why does he pray that Christ dwell in the believers' hearts? Isn't this already an established fact? Why does Paul pray for strengthening of the inner man? He knows that our inner man is not always strong. He knows that if we don't pray for our inner man to be strengthen that we could cave into our feelings which is never good. How would we pray this prayer today? For God to touch our inner man and strengthen us so that we may be able to do all he has called us to do. Why does he pray that Christ dwell in the believers' hearts? Cause sometimes we do things that causes him to look away and we need to repent and return to him. So that he can work through us. Isn't this already an established fact? Yes, but sometimes we don't always believe like we should. We forget to keep him first like we should.

Q4. (1:18) Why is a revelation of "his incomparably great power for us who believe" essential to a vital faith? How do you develop this faith in yourself? How do you pray for it for others? Why is a revelation of "his incomparably great power for us who believe" essential to a vital faith? Without knowledge of his great power we would have nothing to hold on to. We believe in his great power because we have seen it work in our lives. And it helps our faith to grow stronger each day. How do you develop this faith in yourself? I pray for it and read his word. How do you pray for it for others? For their eyes to be open to look around them to see what he has done for others and will do for them to.

Q3. (1:18) What is the result in prayer and faith if believers think that God is poverty-stricken? How does knowledge of a "glorious inheritance" motivate our lives? Our prayers? How can you pray for others to glimpse this inheritance? What is the result in prayer and faith if believers think that God is poverty-stricken? If we think him poverty stricken. He would not be a God that provides for our needs. We would not see any results in our prayers they would fall flat. How does knowledge of a "glorious inheritance" motivate our lives? Knowing we are in him. Everything he has becomes ours. Knowing that we can believe we will receive everything we have need of from him. Our prayers? In our prayers we can pray believing that he has the means to answer our prayers. How can you pray for others to glimpse this inheritance? For God to open their eyes to see all he has already done and will do for them if they ask him.