Ephesians 3:1-13

What was Paul's view of the mission God had given to him?

Why would Paul consider himself "less than the least of all God's people"?

What important mission does the church have in God's plan?

In verse 13, what could "because of my sufferings for you" mean?

Katie Haglin is bringing treats this Tuesday,

Ephesians 2:11-22

This week's questions are:

What "dividing wall' is in our world would you most like to see come down?


Before Jesus came, what problems did the Gentiles face (vv. 11-12)?


How do you think the practicing Jews felt when these Gentiles started coming to their church, but didn't want to adopt the Jewish custom of circumcision?


How would a person of a different background be accepted in your church?

Ephesians 2:1-10

This week we are reading Ephesians 2:1-10.

In this passage, Paul divides a Christian life into two periods. What are they? Who Controlled you in the first period? What was the result?

If we are dead because of sin, how are we made alive?

What is the relationship between God's grace and good works?

What has God's grace meant to you in your life?

Sara Carter is bringing treat this tuesday.

Ephesians 1:15-23

This week's questions are: :-)

• Which of the living things that Paul prayed could you use most in your life right now?

• In verses 20 through 22, what do we learn about Christ?

• What are you doing in your life "that you may know him better" (v. 17)?

• Where do you need the "incomparably great power" (v.19) of God to be at work in the coming week?

Ephesians 1:1-14

Hi guys!


This week we are reading Ephesians 1:1-14 and doing a couple of questions. I hope everyone is having a wonderful MEA break. This might seem like a long passage but it really isn't too bad. Please read the chapter and think about the questions. Make sure you bring your bibles on tuesday.



1 When did Jesus choose us to be holy and blameless in his sight? Why?


2 In this passage, what "mystery" has God revealed as part of his ultimate plan and purpose?


3 What is God's proof of ownership for Christians?


4Who gave us our spiritual gifts and give a couple examples of our spiritual gifts.

A new start

Hi everybody!
we are going to start the bible study and the 14th of oct. I hope the word gets out. See you tomarrow in room 266 at 7:00. Bye!

James

Summer Prayer Requests

1. Finals, tests

2. Safety traveling

3. Our friend who's kidneys both failed (Aimee, Sarah, Gwen)

4. James' regional wrestling championships

5. Our Dog that we're getting (Hannah)

6. McKenzie's family travels to Sweden

7. Storm devastation

Last Bible Study of this Year!

Hey everyone. This Tuesday we will study Romans 12:1-8.

1)What is the mercy shown to us, and why should it cause us to offer our bodies to God?

2)How can we live our lives as a "living sacrifice?"

3)Why does having a renewed mind allow us to understand God's will?

4)How can you measure the faith you have been given?

5)Can you think of an example of how the body of Christ works together in all its different parts?

Thanks so much for an amazing year!
Ps: Cici, Megan and Emily have treats tomorrow.

Psalm 28

This week we'll be reading Psalm 28.


1. David talks about a neighbor that speaks peace, but has a flaw. What's the flaw?

2. What images does David associate with God? Why?

3. Which image of God means the most to you?

4. How will God treat us versus how he will treat those that are evil?

5. In this Psalm, David goes from being defeated and desperate (vs. 1-5) to overjoyed and confiedent (vs. 6-7). How can this be?

See you all on Tuesday!

Final week of Titus!

This week read Titus 3:9-15.

Questions
1. Do you have any examples of controversies or arguments that are unproductive?

2. Why do you think Paul tells us that after warning a divisive person twice we shouldn't have anything to do with them? vs. 10-11.

3. How do Paul's instructions in vs. 9-11 reflect both love and uncompromising righteousness? What are situations where we see this division in our lives and how might we handle it?

4. How might we devote ourselves to doing what is good? What is the good Paul is talking about?

5. What is the main thing you've gotten out of Titus?

Kalli's bringing treats.

Tuesday, May 6

We will be reading Titus 3: 1-8

1) Why must we be all the things listed in verses 1 & 2? What is going on in society today that requires it?

2) What does verse 3 tell us about the Cretans and ourselves?

3) What do verses 4-7 say about God's character? What about His desires for us?

4) How does Paul's message in verses 4-7 encourage us to devote ourselves to doing good?

5) How can we completely devote ourselves to doing good?

Sara Herman is bringing treats
See you all Tuesday!

Final Treat List

Heres the list of who is bringing treats from now until the end of the year!
May 6 ~ Sara Herman
May 13 ~ Kalli Thommen
May 20 ~ Gwen Setterberg
May 27 ~ Megan Froemming, Emily Roberson & Cici Holmquist

Titus 2: 9-15

1.) What difference does our salvation make in our behavior? (v. 12) What conflicts does this verse imply Christians will face?

2.) How does our lifestyle relate to Jesus's death? (v. 14) To his appering? (v. 13)

3.) The last sentance of chapter two is "Do not let anyone despise you." How can we do this?

4.) Verse 10 talks about how we should make teaching about God attractive. How can we make teaching God's word attractive today?

5.) How are we like the slaves mentioned in verses 9 and 10?

I believe James is bringing treats

Please remember to pray for tests and projects this week!

This is Hannah

This week we'll be reading Titus 2: 1-8

1.) What is Paul implying about the important of mentors (trusted guides or models)?

2.) What should we do to encourage young men and women?

3.) What one quality do you feel is the most important in our Christian society?

4.) What qualities does God want us to teach and why are they important to teach/learn?

5.) What qualities can you apply to your life and how can you do this?

Prayer requests:
Strength for the rest of the year

Sarah (Ellingboe) will be bringing treats.

FIRST WEEK OF Titus 1:1-9 on april 8, 2008

1. How does Paul describe his own leadership? vs. 1-3

2. a. What are some of Paul's leadership qualifications in vs. 6-9?

b. Why is Paul's list of leadership qualifications focused on "being" and not "doing"?

3. Who do you respect for their godly leadership? What do you appreciate in them?

4. Which qualities do you want to develop in your own life? How can you show these this week?

SOMEONE WANT TO BRING TREATS PLEASE???????!

Treat List!

March 25~ Emily C
April 1~ Linnea N
April 8~
April 15~
April 22~
April 29~ James L
May 6~ Sara H
May 13~ Kalli T
May 20~
May 27~ Megan F, Emily R, and Cici H

If you think you can sign up for an empty date, you can do that on any Tuesday we meet!

March 25

This week we're starting the book of Titus, so tomorrow will be a day to check out the background of the book.

March 11

This week we will be reading 2 Timothy 4:1-8

1. What does it mean to Preach the Word? vs 2

2. a. What times will we come upon soon? vs 3-5

b. How should we respond to this?

c. Why should we respond in this way?

3. What will Paul receive from the Lord and who else will receive it? vs 8

Cici is bringing treats this week.

Tuesday, March 4

Sorry this is so late, guys

This week we're reading 2 Timothy 3:10- 4:8


1. What will happen to evil men and impostors?

2. How does Paul describe his life as a Christian?

3. What did Paul expect to receive from the Lord? Who else will receive it?

4. Is persecution neccisarily a result of godliness?

5. How do Paul's Words challenge your life?

Tuesday, Feb 26

This week we'll read 2 Timothy 3:1-9.

1) Of the sins listed, which one could be considered the root of all the others?

2) What does it mean to "have a form of godliness but deny its power?" v. 5

3) When we are loaded down with sins, how are we affected by the kind of person Paul described earlier? v. 6

4) If someone is always learning but never able to acknowledge the truth, what does that tell you about the teaching they are receiving? v. 7

5) If we allow our minds to become depraved or corrupted, how will that hurt us?


Jade & Sara Carter have treats this time!

See you Tuesday morning! ~gwen

Tuesday February 19

This week read 2 Timothy 2:20-26 so we can get back on track.

1. According to verses 22-24, what should you flee?

2. What does repentance involve (vs. 25)?

3. Why should we not quarel? (vs. 24)

4. How do you flee from evil desires?

5. How can we pursue all that is good?

Gwen has the treat list only she is on vacation so we will try to let you know as soon as possible. If you know you are brining treats and know it, could you call me?

Prayer Requests
-Health class (Aimee)
-Ellingboe girls in florida
-James' arm which was hyper-extended
-Steve who had a heart attack
-Abby who passed out
-Jade's vllyball tournement
-Sports, tests, projects, homework ect...

Tuesday, Feb 12

This week we're studying 2 Timothy 2:8-19. Here are the questions.


1. In spite of his suffering,what keeps Paul from giving up and why do you think this (2:8-10)?


2. What warning is Paul giving his fellow Christians in verse 14?


3. How do you know if you are "quarreling about words" or standing up against false teaching?


4. what of this passage can we apply to our lives?

James is our leader this week & Gracie is bringing treats.

Treat List!

Here is the 2nd semester treat list~

March 4-Narah Larson

March 11- Cici Holmquist

March 18- Tyler Muehlbauer

There will be more opportunities to sign up in the future, so check with your parents what day you could help out!

Tuesday, Feb 5

Next Tuesday we'll be studying 2 Timothy 1:13-2:7.

1) What does Paul want Timothy to "Gaurd the good deposit" from? (note: the NCV translates to say "Protect the truth that you were given.")

2) Paul presents us with two kinds of people in verses 15-18. What can we do in life to be like Onesiphorus?

3) Why would someone be ashamed to help a person like Paul?

4) Paul says to entrust his teachings to reliable men. What would happen if the teachings were entrusted to unreliable people?

5) What do the three analogies about soldiers, athletes, and farmers tell us about how to live a godly life?

Hope to see everyone Tuesday & think about people you could invite!
Aimee is bringing treats.
~Gwen

January 29, 2008

This week we will begin our 2 Timothy study. We will be studying 2 Tim 1:1-12

Questions
1. What is one weakness Timothy has and what does Paul remind him of regarding it?

2. What are some things that Timothy might be ashamed of?How does Paul help him with this? (vs. 9-10)

3. What has kept Paul from being ashamed himself? (vs. 12)

4. What spirit does this passage tell us God gave us?

Gwen, you are bring treats.

Prayer Requests
1. For everyone to stay healthy.
2. School work, tests, projects, and things stressful in school.

2 Timothy

We will be studing 2 Timothy next.

Cici would be bringing treats excpet for she's in France. Would anyone bring them tomorrow? Please call me if you will.

Info for Tuesday, January 21

Here are the prayer requests for this week.

- Cici in France
- Tests
- Camps
- The church we saw last Tuesday
- That people make good decisions
- Hannah, who will be new to VVMS

There aren't any questions this week because we're just doing background.

Does anyone know who's bringing treats? Please e-mail me!

See you Tuesday!
-Sarah