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Isaac Moran

God still speaks today - through His perfectly sufficient written Word. What God says satisfies our intellectual hunger, and what He says shows the Beauty of His love for His people. Truth and Beauty come together in one place: God in His Word.

  1. قبل ٦ أيام

    Acts 2:1-21

    Outline: The Spirit empowers weak mouths to proclaim God’s glory without fear, amongst all peoples.  The Spirit helps believers interpret and explain life through the lens of scripture. (14-21)  Jesus calls people to himself, by the power of the gospel, through Spirit filled Christians.  Questions: 1) Acts 1:14 says “ All [the apostles] with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.” What does this teach us about what we should do while we wait for God to act?  Why do Christians and churches often have weak prayer lives? How could we individually and as a church improve our prayer urgency and dependence?  2) What do the wind (breath, which gives life), fire (the presence of God), and tongues, taken together, teach us about what it means to be ‘filled with the Spirit’? (See Romans 1:16; Acts 4:31.) How would you respond to someone who says that, after becoming a Christian and receiving the Holy Spirit, they expected to feel different? How does this passage challenge the idea that the Spirit’s power guarantees health, wealth, and prosperity?  3) Only the apostles had their minds opened to the Scriptures, yet all 120 disciples went into the crowd declaring the mighty works of God. What does this show about who should evangelise? What should be the content of a Spirit-filled message?  4) Why is it so important, when Christians face objections or are asked “What does this mean?” type questions, to answer from Scripture? (See Romans 10:17.)  5) “When the Spirit grips the heart and we become more aware of the depth of God’s love, the bolder we become to speak.” Why is this true?  Send us Fan Mail

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  2. Isaiah 31-32:8

    ١٦ مارس

    Isaiah 31-32:8

    Read Isaiah 31-32:8 1)      Facing disaster, Judah turned away from the presence of God in the temple, choosing instead to trust Egypt because they appeared strong. This was idolatry and a direct violation of God’s commands. How might we do this today in our own lives when disaster comes, or when there is the threat of disaster? How might the idolatry of trusting something more than God show up in our lives? How would you define the difference between working to fix a problem in a God-honouring way versus the idolatry of trusting something other than God?         2)      God is described as a lion who won’t flinch at shouting shepherds, and as a hovering bird who protects, delivers, spares, and rescues. What do these pictures teach us about God’s character and the way He cares for His people? Which image speaks to you more today, and why?         3)      In verse 6, Isaiah calls those in deep revolt to turn to God. How is repentance an expression of genuine faith? Why is it vitally important that the Christian message include repentance for salvation and ongoing repentance for sanctification? What might it reveal about a person’s belief if they grow tired of repentance or deny the need for it? How might this verse help us in our evangelism, especially when speaking to those who are deeply rebellious?         4)      How do Isaiah 31:8–9 point to the saving work of Jesus?           5)      How should the church be an expression of the reign of the righteous king (32:1–8) in regard to:  • Governance (v.1)  • Refuge (v.2)  • Knowledge and wisdom (vv.3–4)  • Societal values (vv.5–8)  Send us Fan Mail

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  3. ٨ مارس

    Isaiah 30:1-23

    Read Isaiah 30:1-23 1.      In what ways can some Christians act like stubborn children in regards their relationship with God? How would you define carrying out a plan that is not God’s and making an alliance that is not of God’s Spirit?       2.      Why do believers sometimes carry out plans that are not God’s plans? How do these plans expose the reality of our belief in God and His will? How might these plans end in shame?       3.      The Judahites wanted to hear “smooth things” and asked the seers and prophets to turn aside and stop teaching about the Holy One of Israel. Why is it vital for pastors to resist the temptation to satisfy people’s desire to hear what they want? Why must they continue confronting people with the Holy One of Israel? How could preaching “smooth things” end in complete ruin?       4.      How is verse 15 a great source of comfort? How can we learn to rest and trust more fully in Jesus? How do verses 18–19 speak to the person who has been stubborn and turned from God’s righteous path? How has (or how can) understanding God’s eagerness to show grace encourage you in your Christian walk?       5.      Where do you see a fulfilment of verse 21 in the present Messianic age? (Consider John 14:15–17, 23–24; 16:13.) How do Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and the church help us stay on the right path? Based on verses 19–23, what are the blessings God gives to those who wait for Him?    Send us Fan Mail

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حول

God still speaks today - through His perfectly sufficient written Word. What God says satisfies our intellectual hunger, and what He says shows the Beauty of His love for His people. Truth and Beauty come together in one place: God in His Word.