2 Corinthians 7
- Paul urges us in 2 Corinthians 7:1 to "purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit." What do you need to do this?
- What does Paul say is the difference between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow?
- In 2 Corinthians 8:13-15 how does Paul explain the purpose of collecting money to help other Christians?
- Paul says in 2 Corinthians 8:21, "For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man." Why would Paul be concerned, in this case, about the eyes of man?
- 2 Corinthians 9:7 says, "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." How can you develop a heart that allows you to give to others generously and cheerfully?
- 2 Corinthians 9:8 goes on to say, "And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." How have you seen God bless you in ways that make you able to give to others?
- Paul says, "The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world." (2 Corinthians 10:4) What weapons is he speaking of and how are they used?
- 2 Corinthians 10:18 says, "it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends." What do you need to do to live for God and not try to impress yourself?
- Paul says in 2 Corinthians 11:14 that Satan masquerades as an angel of light and in verse 15 he says that Satan's servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. How can you tell the truth from a masquerade?
- How many times does Paul say he was given 39 lashes ("forty lashes minus one")?
Nehemiah 1 - 13
- Nehemiah was 1000 miles from Jerusalem in what is now Iran. How did he react when he heard about the conditions in Jerusalem? What did he ask for in Nehemiah 1:11?
- In Nehemiah 2:4, how could Nehemiah pray between being asked a question and answering it?
- In Nehemiah 2:19, how did Nehemiah's enemies first respond to the building of the wall?
- Chapter 3 of Nehemiah describes all the people involved in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. This included people normally not involved in physical labor, such as perfume-makers and goldsmiths. Why were so many people willing to get involved in this project?
- How did Nehemiah respond to the opposition from his enemies in chapter 4?
- What changes did Nehemiah make in chapter 5 to keep the work on the wall going?
- How long did it take to complete the rebuilding of the wall?
- In Nehemiah 8, Ezra and others read from the Law and explained its meaning. The people were weeping when they heard the Law, but Nehemiah and Ezra told them not to mourn or weep. What did they mean in verse 10, "the joy of the Lord is your strength"?
- Nehemiah 9:28 summarizes much of the history of Israel, "But as soon as they were at rest, they again did what was evil in your sight." Can you be at rest and remain faithful to God?
- The people agreed in Nehemiah 10:39, "We will not neglect the house of our God." What was required of them to not neglect the house of God?
- What was done in Nehemiah 11 to populate the city of Jerusalem?
- In Nehemiah 12 two choirs stood on the wall to sing and celebrate. While the wall was being built, the builders had been ridiculed, "What they are building—even a fox climbing up on it would break down their wall of stones!" (Nehemiah 4:3) What is the value of celebrating what God has done? Are there things you need to celebrate?
- In chapter 13, why did Nehemiah stop people from bringing goods into the city on the Sabbath?
Psalms 79 - 81
- What is Psalm 79 asking for?
- Psalm 80 says, "revive us," (verse 18) and "restore us." (verse 19) Are you praying for God to revive and restore America?
- Psalm 81:1 urges us to sing and shout. What benefit is there to praising God out loud with enthusiasm?
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