What commands and exhortations does Paul call us to in this passage? What reasons does Paul give for why Christians should bear with...
How does Paul feel about the church in Rome? Why? (15:14) What are some of the matters that Paul has had to boldly address with the...
List the people that Paul mentions by name in this passage, and what he says about each person. What stands out to you? What words...
What does Paul warn the Christians in Rome about? What instructions does he give to them about it? (16:17) Why is Paul do you think...
How would you articulate the main point of this passage in one sentence? How would you describe and outline the overarching theme (or...
What is the psalmist looking back on, and remembering, and reflecting on in 126:1-3? How did the people of God respond (126:1-2) after...
How would you summarize the main theme of Psalm 37? What are some of the points that David is making in this psalm? What are some of...
What are some of the things that David gives thanks to God for in this psalm? Why do you think that David specifies that he gives...
Read Judges 1-3. How would you describe the state of Israel as it is described in these chapters? Why? Read 1:27-36, and Deuteronomy...
How would you describe Deborah’s character? Why? What are some of Deborah’s different strengths, and areas of competency? Describe...
Describe the circumstances in Israel prior to Gideon’s judgeship. (6:1-10) What were they experiencing? What was the root cause of...
In Judges 6-8, God changes (saves) Gideon. And then he saves his people, through Gideon’s ministry. Are there any other instances in...
Describe Abimelech’s ascent to power in Israel. (9:1-21) How does it serve as a cautionary tale for us? Why do you think that the...
Compare and contrast this cycle, and how the narrator introduces Jephthah as a judge (10:6-18) to the judges who came before him. Why...
How might this text be helpful for a person who is suffering? Someone who is hurting, or isolated and alone? What do you think...
Why do you think that Samson’s story begins with a lengthy birth narrative? (Judges 13) What can we learn about Samson from this...
What do these chapters signal to us about what has happened in the nation of Israel over the course of the generations that are...
Who is Jude writing his letter to? (Jude 1) How does he describe them? Why is this significant? What theological realities and...
Which Old Testament characters does Jude reference in verses 5-7? What do these references teach us about the heart and character of...
What are some of the characteristics of the false teachers that Jude has in view? (Jude 19) Why do you think that false teachers...
