Preparation for Wednesday 30 September 2015

There is no preparation for this Wednesday's Bible study.  Come and hear new member and retired pastor Ken Fahl share from his years of ministry.  Check back next week in order to be ready for our study on 7 October--we'll be getting into John chapter 15.

You'll be blessed by hearing what Ken has to say,

Kevin

Preparation for Wednesday 23 Sep Bible Study

We should be getting into John chapter 15 this week.  Read the first 9 verses.  Two pieces of analysis for you to consider:

1.  Who are:
  - The Vinedresser (gardener)?
  - The Vine?
  - The branches?

2.  This one is more difficult--who are:
  - the branches that bear no fruit?
  - the branches who bear some fruit?
  - the branches who bear much (vs 8) fruit? 

See you on Wednesday.
Kevin

Preparation for Wednesday September 16, 2015

No prep for this coming Wednesday, as after our prayer time, we will hold our quarterly Business Meeting.  We will be back in John the following week.  Look for a preparatory assignment next week.

See you Wednesday,
Kevin

Preparation for Wednesday September 9th

Sorry I am so late in getting this up this week.  I guess when my calendar reminds me on Thursday I should just listen to it!

We had some very good discussion last week on the topic of "works", but I believe there is still more work to be done.  So ready Ephesians 2:8-9, and define the word "works".  

  - What exactly does it mean?

  - What are we not saved through them?

  - Now back to my original question, is showing our love for God through obedience a "work"?

See you Wednesday night.
Kevin

Preparation for Wednesday September 2nd

I suspect we will finish chapter 14 this week, and there are some interesting things to investigate in the closing verses.

1.  If you take verses 17, 20, 23--what does it seem to tell you about the members of the Trinity residing within the believer?

2.  Verse 28 raises two interesting things for you to think about:  
1) Why should we be glad that Jesus is returning to the Father; and 2) What does Jesus mean when He says the Father is "greater"?

3.  How does the Christian learn from Jesus what obedience, and therefore love, is really all about?

See on you Wednesday.

Kevin

Preparation for Wednesday August 26th 2015

We will be back in John 14 this coming Wednesday.  In order to be prepared, read through the 2nd half of the chapter (verses 15-31) and think through the implications.  I particularly suggest that you look at how many reference you can find to different members of the Trinity residing within the Believer.  All three are there!

Preparation for Wednesdays Aug 5, 12 and 19th

No preparation for these three Wednesdays:  
  - Aug 5: Dr. David Reagan keynote address at Lamb and Lion Prophecy Conference

  - Aug 12:  Guest Speaker

  - Aug 19:  Guest Speaker

Look for an update prior to the Aug 26 study when we will be back in the Gospel of John and the Upper Room Discourse.

See you Wednesday,

Kevin

Preparation for Wednesday July 29th

Continue to read John chapter 14 as often as you can.  You will discover both great truths, and generate many questions.  

We will continue to reinforce this week  the fact that from verse 6 on, Jesus is progressively unfolding the Christian Life.  It is not too far removed from, "in order to be my disciple you have to take up your cross daily. . ."  Here are a couple of things to ponder:

1)  What two things should have already made it clear to Phillip that when he saw the Son, he was seeing the Father?

2)  What claim does Jesus make in verse 10 that parallels vs 17 and Col 1:27?

3)  How do you sort out the many references to loving Christ and being obedient?  (And the blessings promised for doing so?)  Is this a requirement for salvation?  For something else?  

See you on Wednesday,

Kevin

Preparation for Wednesday July 22nd, 2015

This week we'll continue our investigation of John chapter 14.  

Take a look at the statement Jesus makes in Jn 14:4, and then Thomas's response in verse 5--what comes to mind after reading Thomas's question?  Does it make you question whether or not Thomas has a saving relationship with the Lord?  

Now Jesus's response in verse 6 is very well known, and often quoted without regard to the context.  Just two things for you to consider for this coming week:

   1) Is Jesus saying He is one thing or three things?  Can you briefly describe each?

   2)  Is verse 6 Jesus's complete answer to Thomas, or does it perhaps run at least as far as verse 17?  (If it does run to verse 17, is Jesus addressing Thomas's salvation--or something else all together?)

Preparation for Wednesday July 15th, 2015

We'll be in John chapter 14 this week.   Here are a few things to think about as part of being ready for our study:

1.  The first three verses of chapter 14 are very well known.  However, once again, we usually pull them out of context.  If you consider the completely unsettled situation being faced by the apostles, I have to think that the first two verses have much more by way of applicability.  Can you think of any times in our lives we should apply the promise of verse 1-2?

2.  These verses make a powerful case for the "rapture of the Church", can you explain why?  Or asking this same question another way--do these verses fit with Jesus returning to the earth to reign as King of kings and Lord of lords?

3.  Vs 4 begins a lengthy dialogue between Jesus and his disciples--what do you think it means to "know the way" to where Jesus is going?  Whatever you come up with, has to fit the dialogue that follows.  

See you on Wednesday,

Kevin