So tonight was awesome. We were missing several folks--between school studies, and health issues. However, the folks that were here--the love was super intense. Blows my mind.
As many ups and downs this family has had over the years, it it is nothing short of God's grace that has brought us together, united us in love.
For the study, if you so desire, you can see it at:
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/21129664
Come back soon!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Questions for March 15, 2012
Hey fam..Just wanted to give a heads up about Thursday...this chapter is quite long with a lot of scripture...so when you're doing the questions stop at Promise #3. We're going to briefly look at the intro and go straight into Promise 1. That being said...here's the questions:
Promise 1
Under the Old Covenant, where was the law written down? (Exodus 32:15-16, 2 Corinthians 3:7)
Can laws written on stone change a person’s heart?
3.What was God’s promise to the people of Israel in Ezekiel 36:26?
How do you see this promise being fulfilled through the New Covenant
According to 2 Corinthians 3:3, how does Paul describe God’s work in the lives of the Corinthian believers?
The writer of Hebrews stated that God would write His laws in our hearts and put them in our minds. Do you believe the writer was speaking specifically about the 10 Commandments? Why or why not?
7.In Deuteronomy 30:6 God, through Moses, promised the Israelites that one day He would circumcise their hearts. For what purpose?
According to 1 John 3:23 what is the commandment of God?
In John 13:34-35 Jesus gave His disciples a new commandment. What makes this commandment new? Compare John 13:34-35 to Matthew 22:37-40
10.Based on these passages, what is it that God writes on our hearts?
What did the Apostle Paul say had been poured out within our hearts in Romans 5:5?
Why is this New Covenant promise better than what was provided in the Old Covenant?
Promise 2
Under the Old Covenant, God Promised the Israelites that He would be their God, and they would be His people. What conditions were attached to this promise? (Exodus 19:5)
Did the Israelites fulfill their end of the bargain?
Are there any conditions attached to the promise in the New Covenant?
4.As a person who had trusted Jesus Christ, what is your relationship to God?
Because of this New Covenant promise, do you ever have to live in fear, like the Israelites did, that one day God may cast you aside?
What is His promise to us in Hebrews 13:5?
How did Jesus amplify this promise in John 10:27-30?
In reading through these passages, one could easily conclude that the New covenant is for Israel only. How does Paul assure those of Gentile heritage that the New Covenant applies to them? (Ephesians 2:17-22, 3:6)
Because of this promise, can you be assured of your salvation?
See y'all Thursday!!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Questions for March 7, 2012
Here are the questions for March 7th's Bible Study. I just copied/pasted. See you soon!
Hebrews 8:7-8
1. According to the writer of Hebrews, what was God’s reason for implementing a New Covenant?
2. Where specifically did God place blame?
3. Why did the blame rest on the people?
Hebrews 7: 18-19
1. According to the writer of Hebrews, what has happened to the former regulation?
2. Why does he describe it as weak and useless?
3. Since the former regulation has been set aside, what now has been introduced?
4. What does this better hope enable us to do?
5. Is it possible to draw near to God under the law?
6. Why?
After the Israelites crossed through the Red Sea to escape Pharaoh’s army, they settled in the desert near Mt. Sinai. There, God established a covenant with the people. Exodus 19 and 20 record the terms and conditions of that covenant.
1.In Exodus 19:5-7, what was the responsibility of the people under the Old Covenant?
What would it mean for the people if they fully obeyed God and kept this covenant?
3.When Moses set before the people the terms and conditions of the covenant, how did they respond? (verse 8)
Based on their response, do you think they understood their responsibilities?
On two other occasions, Moses read the book of the covenant to the people of Israel. How did they respond at those times? (Exodus 24:3,7)
Read Exodus 32:1-9
When Moses was delayed in returning from Mt. Sinai, the people began to question his leadership. What was their plan to replace Moses?
What was Aaron’s response to their request?
Once the idol was complete, what did the people say about it?
Aaron then built and alter in front of the calf and announced that the next day they would have a festival to the Lord. How does verse 6 describe the atmosphere of that festival?
What was God’s response?
How did He describe the Israelites?
In what way were their actions a violation of the covenant?
Did the people live up to their promise to God to fulfill the terms of the covenant?
Romans 3:23
What does this verse reveal about mankind?
Does it exclude anyone?
Based on this truth, do we have the ability to live up to God’s righteous standards?
Based on this verse, why was it necessary for God to usher in a brand new covenant?
Galatians 3:19, 22-24
Why was the law added?
How long was it to be in effect?
What does Scripture declare concerning the whole world?
What role does the Law play in a person’s life before they turn to Christ by faith?
5.What is the purpose of the law?
Read Romans 3:19,20
According to this passage, to whom does the law speak?
Are those under the law lost or saved?
For what purpose does the law speak?
Will anyone ever be declared righteous in the sight of God by observing the law?
What do we become conscious of through the law?
Read 2 Corinthians 3:5-9
God equipped Paul to be a minister of which covenant? Why?
How does this passage describe the ministry of the Old Covenant?
How do we know that Paul is specifically talking about the Ten Commandments?
What else does Paul say regarding the old covenant and the ministry it has in our lives?
Why does it condemn us and bring death?
Is it important for us to know our true condition apart from Christ? Why?
In your own words, why did God usher in the New Covenant?
(That last question just tell that to yourself, I won’t ask the question unless someone wants to share Thursday :) )
1. According to the writer of Hebrews, what was God’s reason for implementing a New Covenant?
2. Where specifically did God place blame?
3. Why did the blame rest on the people?
Hebrews 7: 18-19
1. According to the writer of Hebrews, what has happened to the former regulation?
2. Why does he describe it as weak and useless?
3. Since the former regulation has been set aside, what now has been introduced?
4. What does this better hope enable us to do?
5. Is it possible to draw near to God under the law?
6. Why?
After the Israelites crossed through the Red Sea to escape Pharaoh’s army, they settled in the desert near Mt. Sinai. There, God established a covenant with the people. Exodus 19 and 20 record the terms and conditions of that covenant.
1.In Exodus 19:5-7, what was the responsibility of the people under the Old Covenant?
What would it mean for the people if they fully obeyed God and kept this covenant?
3.When Moses set before the people the terms and conditions of the covenant, how did they respond? (verse 8)
Based on their response, do you think they understood their responsibilities?
On two other occasions, Moses read the book of the covenant to the people of Israel. How did they respond at those times? (Exodus 24:3,7)
Read Exodus 32:1-9
When Moses was delayed in returning from Mt. Sinai, the people began to question his leadership. What was their plan to replace Moses?
What was Aaron’s response to their request?
Once the idol was complete, what did the people say about it?
Aaron then built and alter in front of the calf and announced that the next day they would have a festival to the Lord. How does verse 6 describe the atmosphere of that festival?
What was God’s response?
How did He describe the Israelites?
In what way were their actions a violation of the covenant?
Did the people live up to their promise to God to fulfill the terms of the covenant?
Romans 3:23
What does this verse reveal about mankind?
Does it exclude anyone?
Based on this truth, do we have the ability to live up to God’s righteous standards?
Based on this verse, why was it necessary for God to usher in a brand new covenant?
Galatians 3:19, 22-24
Why was the law added?
How long was it to be in effect?
What does Scripture declare concerning the whole world?
What role does the Law play in a person’s life before they turn to Christ by faith?
5.What is the purpose of the law?
Read Romans 3:19,20
According to this passage, to whom does the law speak?
Are those under the law lost or saved?
For what purpose does the law speak?
Will anyone ever be declared righteous in the sight of God by observing the law?
What do we become conscious of through the law?
Read 2 Corinthians 3:5-9
God equipped Paul to be a minister of which covenant? Why?
How does this passage describe the ministry of the Old Covenant?
How do we know that Paul is specifically talking about the Ten Commandments?
What else does Paul say regarding the old covenant and the ministry it has in our lives?
Why does it condemn us and bring death?
Is it important for us to know our true condition apart from Christ? Why?
In your own words, why did God usher in the New Covenant?
(That last question just tell that to yourself, I won’t ask the question unless someone wants to share Thursday :) )
Thursday, March 1, 2012
March 1, 2012
Tonight was comfortable and contentment. G has decided that using the Closer Look at the New Covenant would be a good study guide to use. The intricate questions pertaining to the New Covenant beginnings, the purpose of it, all are included in this booklet.
The questions that were discussed this week can be found at the previous blog. Catch us on uStream to see what was said!
I need to order some this week so we can each have our copy of them. Looking forward to learning and reviewing some truths about the New Covenant. Should be eye opening!
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