Promises, Promises--Lesson 9--God Will Set Things Right

Discussion Questions:

1. In what ways has life been unfair to you?

2. How does it help you to see that you are not alone through so many stories in the

Scriptures of people being cheated and mistreated? Does this make you wonder about

God’s control over things?

3. How does knowing that God is still writing the story help to provide patience through the

ugly and unfair things that happen to you?

4. Does it concern you or excite you that God will set all things right? Do you see God more

as the punisher or the forgiver of sin? Why?

5. How does God’s promise to put things right bring healing and reconciliation? How

difficult is it to call upon Jesus to offer to those who have hurt us the same thing He has

offered us?

Promises, Promises--Lesson 8--There is No Condemnation--Romans 8

Discussion Questions:

1. What does the tearing of the veil of the Temple mean for your walk with the LORD? How

does being able to touch the Mountain of God affect your spiritual life?

2. How much does feeling unworthy, guilty or shamed play in the struggles you have

staying positive in your daily living? Do you believe that there is no condemnation if you

are in Christ?

3. How did striving to achieve righteousness through Law keeping and works affect Paul’s

handling of Stephen? If trying to live according to Law and works didn’t positively help

Paul, do you believe it is a help to you? Why or why not?

4. Israel had a difficult time living as if they were free, even after God rescued them from

Egypt. Do you see the same kind of struggle in your own life? What do you feel you have

missed out on turning back to the things that enslave you?

5. Would you say you crucify yourself between the 2 thieves of regret over the past and

fear of the future? Does hearing Paul’s words in Romans 8 make a practical and

applicable difference in how you live out your days? How so?

Promises, Promises--Lesson 7--Looking in the Right Place--Hebrews 12

Discussion Questions:

1. How did Esau’s choice to sell his birthright for a bowl of red stew affect his development. of spiritual maturity?

2. What kinds of things tempt you to sell out your inheritance for the temporary things of

this world? Who holds you accountable so you avoid the mistake of Esau?

3. What is wrong with a Mt. Sinai relationship with God? What is it about Mt. Zion that

appeals to you?

4. Why is it important to recognize God as both mountains (Sinai & Zion)?

5. In what ways do you live as if you are part of an unshakable Kingdom? How does it

affect our witness if we live with the same insecurities as those of the world?