Home Group questions:1. Isaiah’s psalm begins with definitive words: “this song will be sung” and “we have a strong city.” Why do you think Isaiah has such confidence? (...

1)  How should an understanding that we can speak to God directly and call Him “my” God affect our daily lives?(Romans 8:14-17) What effect should it have on us with regard to our involvement in church?(1 John 1:1-7) Why should kn...

Read 1 John 1:5-2:6 How does understanding that this passage is primarily about sanctification rather than justification change the way you read it? The passage says "the blood of Jesus...purifies us from all sin" (1:7). Is this a o...

 Read Psalm 100This psalm follows a pattern of expression based on knowledge and our walk according to the Word. Why is it so important to base the expression of our Christian life and worship on the knowledge of truth rather...

1. Tyre’s influence on Israel was great yet subtle—through friendly partnership, the enticement of wealth and pleasure, and intermarriage with the leaders. How is this subtle invasion more dangerous for God’s people than a direct attack?...

1. Peter's question about forgiving "seven times" was already generous by rabbinic standards (which taught forgiving three times). What does this reveal about Peter's understanding of grace at this point in his discipleship?2. How does ...

Home Group Questions:  1. Jesus deliberately makes discipleship sound difficult when crowds are following him. How does this approach contrast with modern evangelistic methods, and what does it reveal about Jesus' priorities?

 Home Group QuestionsRevelation 4:11 reminds us that even our very existence is a reason to thank God. What are some “ordinary” blessings in your life that you might overlook but that reflect God’s generosity?

What caught your attention most as you were reading it? How would you describe the picture of God presented by this psalm? Anything that surprised you or would be a surprise for those who are not Christian?Why is it importa...

1) The passage begins with God promising His people, "rest from your pain and turmoil." How does this promise encourage Christians who are facing persecution or opposition today? How can we find rest in our lives, even amid difficulties? (Consi...

How would the oracle against Babylon, written 100 years before the actual event, have comforted and strengthened the faith of the Jewish people? With Babylon representing any anti-God institution, whether a nation or political party, how do Isa...

Isaiah 11:1-10 Read Isaiah 11:1-10 1.      What is the significance of the coming king being both the branch that comes from Jesse’s root (v.1) and also the root from which Jesse comes (v.10)...

Isaiah 71. Ahaz was more pagan in belief and practice than Israelite. His father, King Jotham, “did not enter the temple of the Lord.” How do parents’ attitudes toward church and faith impact their children? What does this teach u...

 Home group questionsWhy do you think God uses people to speak on His behalf and to be His workers on Earth? Can you think of a time when you shared the gospel, and how it felt to do so? Why is it significant that God’s call to...

 Home Group QuestionsIsaiah 6:1-7John 12:41 says Isaiah saw the glory of Jesus on the throne. How does knowing that Jesus is on the throne help us in our everyday life? (Consider Colossians 3:1–4; Ephesians 2:6; Roma...