Our cry for mercy will be as desperate as our understanding of sin. We will embrace and enjoy God’s mercy to the degree with which we understand our sinful condition before God.
How are you tempted to see yourself through a filter of goodness?
Do you ever struggle with using the Bible as a checklist for your goodness? What are some examples of the way you have fallen into this practice?
Why is there hope in saying […]
Why is it crucial to remember the primary aim and mission of marriage is to proclaim the gospel?
How should this mission of marriage complement the church’s mission in the world?
Why is it important to emphasize marriage as a covenant before God? How does this […]
What areas of your life are you struggling to compete with Jesus for greatness? Work, Home, School, or Church? How do you struggle with trying to be great in these areas?
How are your hands, feet, eyes working for greatness? How can you “cut” these things from […]
What from this passage personally convicts you of sin and helps point you to Jesus?
How do you struggle with the desire to be great (in the church) rather than making Jesus great in your ministry and mission?
How does the cross temper your desire for greatness?
In what ways are you striving […]
How are you trying to minister the gospel to others by your own power? Who are the people you are trying to serve by your own power? What kind of frustration does this cause in your relationships? How could this affect your witness?
In what ways will you turn from this […]
Who are the people in your life for whom you are trying to be Jesus by your own power, provision, and wisdom? Why does this fill us with anxiety and strain our relationships?
How will you remind yourself that you are not enough to meet the needs […]
Have you ever had someone become irritated or agitated with you for sharing the gospel with them? Why do you think this happened? Did this have more to do with you, the gospel, or the person you with whom you were sharing? Why?
Why did John the […]
Unbelief seeks to depersonalize the gospel. How have you seen people try to depersonalize the gospel by making it about theological debate, philosophy, or personal experiences with the church. How have you struggled with depersonalizing Jesus?
Unbelief causes the Savior to marvel. Why should we be shaken by the […]