Some things to think about:
(from the passage in Ephesians)
Paul gives Christians some advice to follow that will help them allow God's love to shine through them to all those with whom they come in contact. He gets down to the nitty-gritty details of day to day living, and wants us to realize that what we do, not only affects those around us, but also affects our relationship with God. Things such as: lying, stealing, getting angry, the language we use, grieving the Holy Spirit, etc. He ends by admonishing us to imitate God - to follow His example.
(from the passage in John)
Jesus plainly states that He "is" the Bread of life. The people had seen and partaken of the "bread" Jesus provided for them, and then sought Him out again the next day - they wanted more! That's when Jesus revealed Himself to them as the true "Bread of Life." But, the people couldn't get past the "fact" that Jesus was the son of "Joseph," "whose father and mother they knew."
- Are there times in our lives when the "facts," as we perceive them, get in the way of our faith?
- Are we willing to take Jesus at His word?
Also from this passage, Jesus says, "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him."
- What do you think that means?
- How did the Father draw you to Jesus?
(From the passage in II Samuel)
After all is said and done, David is back on the throne, Absalom has been defeated and killed, and David mourns the loss of his son.
- What kind of thoughts do you think were going through David's mind? Guilt? Regret? Relief?
- Why did Joab disregard David's orders to "go gently with Absalom?"
- What kind of imprint are we leaving on those around us?
- Does a man reap what he sows?
(From the passage in Psalms)
During what seems to be a very distressful time in this psalmist's life, he has chosen to seek out God and remind himself that he can trust in God's Word and the forgiveness that comes from Him alone. He seemingly clings to that of which he is certain: God will hear his prayers; there is forgiveness with God; there is mercy with God; and there is "abundant" redemption.
- Where do we run when we feel like our life is out of our control?
- What certainties do we cling to when everything around us seems to be crumbling?
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