Carefully Think Read 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12. Make a list of characteristics you see that describe the spiritual life of the church of the Thessalonians. How often does Paul find himself giving thanks for the Thessalonian church? For what is he most thankful for in this church? How does 1:3 describe their spiritual depth and its progress? How does 1:3 describe their...
Keep ReadingCarefully Think Read Matthew 11:20-24. How would you sum this section up in one sentence? Read Matthew 11:25-30. How would you sum this section up in one sentence? How do these two sections relate to one another? How do they complement 11:1-19? This is the only occasion in the New Testament that "Chorazin" is mentioned. Find Bethsaida, Tyre, Sidon, Sodom, and Capernau...
Keep ReadingAt our quarterly Member's Meeting, November 17, the elders presented the 2014 Ministry Plan and Budget. Included below are the documents that were handed out to those in attendance. The first document is the 2014 Ministry Plan and Budget that will be voted on in a Special Called Member's Meeting following the Morning Gathering on Sunday, December 15. The second document ou...
Keep ReadingCarefully Think Read Matthew 11:1-19. Sum up this passage in one sentence. Why would John the Baptist ask the question about Jesus identity in light of his confession of Christ in John 1 and John 3? How does Jesus answer John's question and why is it significant? What does Jesus tell the crowds about the significance of John and his ministry? How and why can the "l...
Keep ReadingCarefully Think Read Matthew 10:40-42. Sum up this passage in one sentence. In light of the entire passage (10:4-42), who does the "you" refer to in v 40? What does Jesus have in mind when he refers to someone "receiving" you? Why would Jesus link someon's reception of "us" to their reception of him and the Father? What is a prophet and what sort of reward will a p...
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