We are starting 1st John!!

1 John 1:1-10

1 What does it mean to walk in darkness and to walk in the light?

2 What false claims do John's opponents make ( v 6-8)?

3 What are the pitfalls of denying the sin within us?

4 How does it make you feel to know that Jesus speaks to God in our defense?

The Greatest Commandment

Read Duet. 6:4-8

Why might have this passage been so important that it is implanted on the minds of all Jews?

Read Luke 10:25-28

Define real (non-Christian) world veiw of Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength.

How do you love god with all your ...
Heart?
Soul?
Mind?
Strength?

What are each of the above in context to our Christian lives?

Why is this one of the most important of laws in the mind of Jesus? (Ten Commandments)

Ephesians 6:1-9

Jake is bringing treats next week.

1 What does God ask of all childten, and with what promise? (vs 1-3)
2 How can parents bring up their children " in the training and instruction of the lord" (vs 4)?
3 What would be the ideal employer / employee relationship?
4 How is serving man like serving God?
5 Are we all slaves, and if so, who are our masters?

Ephesians 5:15-33

1 From verses 18-21, what qualities should a Spirit-filled life exhibit?

2 From this passage, what other relationship is marriage symbolic of? In what ways?

3 What is the main goal of a christian marriage?

4 How does the modern day view of marriage compare to this passage?

Ephesians 5:1-14

1 What three standards does Paul set for Christian living in verses 1, 2, and 8? How can this help us live a godly life?

2 What could Paul mean when he says to "live as children of light?"

3 Why must there be not even a hint of immorality, impurity or greed?

4 How might we apply verse 6 to our lives in order to remain upright in faith?

Ephesians 4:25-32

1 What do you learn about anger in vs 26-27?
2 What grade would you give yourself on putting vs 29 into practice this last week?
3 From verses 31-32, what negative attitudes shoul we eliminate and what positive attitudes should we cultivate?

Extra questions from Christian Woodley.

Ephesians 4:13-24

Yes! Bible Study is finally moving to Wednesdays!

This week's questions are from Ephesians chapter 4 verses 14 through 24.

1 What does it mean to speak "the truth in love"? How is this different from just speaking the truth? (vs. 15)
2 How would you compare moral standards today with the moral standards in Paul's day?
3 What does it mean to "put off the old self" (vs 22) and "put on the new self" (vs 24)?
4 Of the four main jobs Paul described for a management team, which would you choose: Apostle (pioneer and church planner), prophet (motivator and encourager), evangelist (soul winner), or pastor/teacher?