Bible Exploration<\/p>\n
Proverbs 9:10: According to this verse, what is the true source of wisdom?
\nIs this the first place you go for wise counsel? Why or why not?
\nWhat are some of our cultural substitutes for true wisdom and understanding?
\nJohn 8:44: What does it tell us about the nature of Satan, our adversary?
\nWhat is his primary language? Why do you think it\u2019s sometimes easier to believe a lie than to
\nbelieve the truth?
\nMatthew 15:2\u20139 & Mark 7:13: What does Jesus say about legalism in these verses? Why do
\nyou think people prefer rules to relationship with Jesus?
\nWhat about legalism shrinks our relationship with Him? What is the connection between
\npersonal control and legalism?
\nColossians 2:20\u201323: Why does Paul rail against rules like \u201cDo not handle! Do not taste! Do not
\ntouch!\u201d?<\/p>\n
How are these kinds of \u201ccommands\u201d tied to our need to control? What does Paul mean by self-
\nimposed worship?<\/p>\n
False humility? Harsh treatment of the body?
\nWhat are some modern day equivalents to these man-made commands?
\nJude 9\u201310 & James 4:7: What happens when Christians resist the devil?
\nHow does this encourage you today?
\nRomans 14:1\u201315:7: In this passage, what are the characteristics of the weaker believer?
\nWhat are the characteristics of the mature believer?<\/p>\n
How is the mature believer supposed to treat the immature believer?
\nHow does the law of love influence those who are stronger in the faith?
\nExodus 1:15\u201322: In this poignant story, how did the Hebrew midwives obey God more than
\nman? What was their higher purpose?
\nWhy did they do what they did?
\nEzekiel 22:30\u201331 & 33:11: What does this say about God\u2019s heart toward the wicked? In this
\npassage we see God looking for someone to stand in the gap.
\nWhat does that look like in today\u2019s culture?
\nWhat are specific ways you can stand in the gap today?
\nWhat are 10 places in our neighborhood and in our city where Christ is not proclaimed?
\n1. ___________________________ 6. ____________________________
\n2. ___________________________ 7. ____________________________
\n3. ___________________________ 8. ____________________________
\n4. ___________________________ 9. ____________________________
\n5. ___________________________ 10. ___________________________<\/p>\n
Deeper walk
\nSelect at least one activity below to complete during the next week.
\n\u2022 Personal Action: Look over the list of ten venues. Find one way this week to support a
\nministry working in these dark areas. (Prayer, finances, volunteering)
\n\u2022 Mentoring: Who do you know who best exemplifies the kind of wisdom shared in this lesson?
\nWrite them a thank-you email, detailing the ways you appreciate the way they serve Jesus and
\nothers.
\n\u2022 Conversation: Take a chance this week to approach someone you don\u2019t know. Ask lots of
\nquestions. Find out about their story, their life. Practice mercy and wisdom during the
\nconversation.
\n\u2022 Memorization: Text Matthew 9:13 to yourself. Whenever you see someone acting mercifully,
\nforward that text to them and thank them for their example (if you have their phone number!).<\/p>\n
\u2022 Pray: Ask God to explode your idea of ministry boundaries. Dare to pray that He would lead
\nyou into scary places for the sake of His name and the rescue of others.
\n\u2022 Read: For deeper study on the topic Read Daniel 7-12.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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