1. Although we might view the end of Paul's life as unjust, what opportunities does he have to speak to people as a result of his imprisonment?
2. How do you see the Spirit continuing to work in Paul's life in his journey to Rome?
3. What is the tone of the ending of Acts?
4. How does the ending of Acts contrast with the beginning of Acts in 1:6? How are God's plans different from men's?
Monday, March 8, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Acts 20-24
1. How does God's "destination" for Paul shift during this time period?
2. In what sense has Paul completed his task, and in what sense does it remain unfinished (see Acts 20:22-31)?
3. In what way is Paul's journey to Jerusalem similar to Jesus'? How is it different?
4. How does the trouble Paul faces in Jerusalem compare to the trouble he'd faced in other parts of the world?
2. In what sense has Paul completed his task, and in what sense does it remain unfinished (see Acts 20:22-31)?
3. In what way is Paul's journey to Jerusalem similar to Jesus'? How is it different?
4. How does the trouble Paul faces in Jerusalem compare to the trouble he'd faced in other parts of the world?
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Colossians 1-4
1. What is different about Paul's relationship with the Colossians compared to others he's written letters to?
2. What is the mystery that Paul refers to numerous times?
3. What implications does death and life with Christ have for the Colossians' lives?
2. What is the mystery that Paul refers to numerous times?
3. What implications does death and life with Christ have for the Colossians' lives?
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Acts 19; Ephesians 1-6
1. How did Paul's time in Ephesus draw some to Christ and alienate others?
2. What underlying issue does Paul seem to be addressing in his letter to the Ephesians?
3. What do Paul's prayers for the Ephesians emphasize as important?
4. How should the Ephesians' lives reflect their beliefs?
2. What underlying issue does Paul seem to be addressing in his letter to the Ephesians?
3. What do Paul's prayers for the Ephesians emphasize as important?
4. How should the Ephesians' lives reflect their beliefs?
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
2 Corinthians 7-13
1. How do you think Paul would address you regarding your generosity?
2. In what sense is Paul's boasting foolishness?
3. What is Paul's ultimate hope for the Corinthians, and for all the churches he ministered to?
2. In what sense is Paul's boasting foolishness?
3. What is Paul's ultimate hope for the Corinthians, and for all the churches he ministered to?
Monday, March 1, 2010
2 Corinthians 1-6
1. If 1 Corinthians was characterized by correction, how would you characterize 2 Corinthians?
2. What role does forgiveness play after correction?
3. What has Paul learned through his hardships?
2. What role does forgiveness play after correction?
3. What has Paul learned through his hardships?
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