Colossians 3
- In Colossians 3 Paul tells us in verse 1, "set your hearts on things above," and in verse 2, "Set your minds on things above." How can you do this?
- What reasons does Paul give us in Colossians 3:9-10 to not lie?
- We are commanded in Colossians 3:14, "Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Is there anyone you need to forgive?
- Colossians 4:2 says, "Devote yourselves to prayer." What do you need to do to be devoted to prayer?
- Colossians 4:6 says that our conversation should be "full of grace, seasoned with salt." How can you learn to say the right thing, neither saying too much or too little?
- Paul says in 1 Thessalonians 1:5 that the gospel came to the Thessalonians, "with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction." What does this mean?
- What does Paul say the Thessalonians turned to God from?
- Paul describes his motives for preaching the gospel, "We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts." (1 Thessalonians 2:4) What motivates you?
- Paul describes his ministry among the Thessalonians as "encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God." (1 Thessalonians 2:12) Who has encouraged, comforted, and urged you to live for God?
- Paul says he told the Thessalonians that they would be persecuted. (1 Thessalonians 3:4) Why would God allow believers to be persecuted?
- What report did Timothy bring Paul that was so encouraging to him?
Proverbs 17 - 31
- Proverbs 17:5 says, "Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker." Why would someone want to mock the poor? What attitude should you have toward the poor?
- Proverbs 18:10 says, "The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." How do you run to the name of the Lord?
- Proverbs 19:3 says, "A person’s own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the Lord." Why would someone be mad at God for the consequences of their own folly?
- Proverbs 20:10 says the Lord hates differing weights and measures. Why would He?
- Proverbs 21:30 says, "There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord." How does this truth impact the way you face trouble and opposition?
- We are encouraged to be generous in Proverbs 22:9. "The generous will themselves be blessed for they share their food with the poor." What opportunities do you have to be generous toward the poor?
- What warnings do you find about drinking in Proverbs 23:29-35?
- What reason does Proverbs 24:19-20 give for not envying the wicked?
- Why does Proverbs 25:21 tell us to give food and drink to our enemy?
- Why do verses 4 and 5 of Proverbs 26 seem to point in opposite directions?
- Proverbs 27:17 says, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." What opportunities do you have to be sharpened by others and to sharpen others?
- Proverbs 28:1 says, "The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion." Why would being righteous make a person bold?
- "Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end." (Proverbs 29:11) Are you more likely to give vent to your rage to bring calm?
- Why does Proverbs 30:8 ask God for neither poverty nor riches?
- Why does Proverbs 31:4 say it is not for kings to drink beer and wine?
Psalms 94 - 97
- Psalm 94:19 says, "When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy." When and how has God turned your anxiety into joy for you?
- Psalm 95 is a call to worship with others. The phrase "let us" is used five times. "Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation." (verse 1) "Let us come before him with thanksgiving." (verse 2) "Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker." What is the value of worshiping with others?
- "Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth." (Psalm 96:1) Why does this verse specify a new song?
- "Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name." (Psalm 97:12) Why are we commanded to rejoice? Why is it important?
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