When is church and how long does it last?

Questions for the week on February 25.
1. What elements of Sunday’s message at church were of particular interest to you?
2. What is one of your favorite Old Testament miracles? Was it just a physical miracle or was there a spiritual side to it as well?
3. Why do you think God promised the land of Israel to Abraham and his decedents? Do you think it was fair to have the other inhabitants "removed"? Why or Why not?
4. What are some of the most common physical battles we face? Are they in any way spiritual? How can we prepare for them spiritually?
5. Read 2 Cor 4:18, 2 Cor 5:7, and I John 2:17. How do these verses apply?
6. There would be much more of the Promised Land to conquer after Jericho. Why was the way this town was conquered so important? Which of the lessons in the story do you feel was the most important to learn?
7. Tell a story to your group about a positive faith moment you have had. ... See more

What is one of your favorite Old Testament miracles? Was it just a physical miracle of was there a spiritual side to it as well?

Growth group or Bible Study questions for the week of February 18.

1. What elements of Sunday’s message at church were of particular interest to you?
2. Have you ever been to a famous landmark or memorial that made a deep impression on you?
3. When we are moved by actions of others from the past, what goes through your mind? what emotions seem to be present?
4. Read Josh 4: 21 What role did Joshua play in the spiritual development of those yet to be born? How can we do similar?
5. Oftentimes speaking about our faith to our children is difficult. Why do you think that is so? Why is it that a memorial (like the 12 stones) can seem to spark the right kind of conversations.
6. It is often said, "seeing is believing". What is wrong with this statement? How many instances in the Bible can you name where folks didn't see yet they believed?
7. Read Hebrews 11:1 and 6. How does God view seeing and believing? ... See more

This was a great point from our message today. Based on the message, (or the Joshua 4 passage), what are some ways we can set up memorials in our lives that will leave a legacy in our kids?

1. What elements of Sunday’s message at church were of particular interest to you?
2. Have you ever had an "incident" while crossing in the secure areas of an airport?
3. Have you ever had to make a huge decision in your life that required a "no turning back" moment? How did it make you feel? What helped make it better?
4. Read Psalm 20:7. What are some of the things that men put their trust in that will fail? Have you ever done so?
5. In Joshua 3, why do you think that the priests and the ark were the first ones to step into the Jordan River? What is the significance of verse 17?
6. If we have misplaced priorities, what can be the results?
7. How does one go about resetting priorities that have drifted? What can we do for each other in this area?
8. What are some of the differing tactics and results when we ask ourselves "What do I need to become vs. what do I need to do?" ... See more

Questions for the week of February 4.
1. What elements of Sunday’s message at church were of particular interest to you?
2. Do you recall any more people or characters whose middle name is "the"? i.e. Attila the Hun...
3. How do you feel about Rahab telling a lie in order to hide the spies? Was that right or wrong?
4. Go through the story and identify all of the times people valued other people. Why do you think we struggle with the negative side of labeling people?
5. If you could save everyone who was in your house from some impending doom, how would go about warning them? Choosing them?
6. Discuss Joshua 2:11.
7. What is significant about vs. 21?
8. Read Hebrews 11:31 and James 2:25. What is the significance of these verses? Why were authors still talking about this story over 1200 years later?
9. Discuss "extending grace" to others. What would the community look like if we did not extend grace? ... See more

Tomorrow at church we will be learning how to determine the direction of our sole.

I need to get back into the habit of posting the growth group questions. Sorry I've missed the last few weeks!
Study questions for the week of January 21.
1. Have you ever gotten your teeth stuck together? What caused it? What did it take to unstick them?
2. What elements of Sunday's message at church were of particular interest to you?
3. Have you ever known right where you are and still felt lost? How did it feel?
4. Read Ps. 107:1-9. What makes people feel stuck?
5. Review Numbers 22:20-35. What can you learn from Balaam's life?
6. How can you get your life unstuck, or how do you get out of those desert places? ... See more

If you missed the testimony on Sunday, here are the questions we used. We'd love to here your story!!!
What is the best thing God has done for you in the last year?
Who in our church has been a big encouragement to you?
What verse or sermon has touched you heart in 2017?
What steps of growth are you gong to work on in 2018? ... See more