...And Give You Peace--Lesson 2--What Does It Mean That God Is Our Peace?

Discussion Questions:

1. Can you relate to Israel being invaded by “Strife” and left ravished and broken? How have

you been hurt by various kinds of “Strife” in your life?

2. How does the random order of life frustrate you? What difference does it make to put

items of first importance in their proper place? How does this help you carry your

burdens better?

3. How do priorities affect the peace you experience? How have you seen unhealthy

priorities actually take away peace?

4. Do you believe that having the presence and fullness of God in your life makes you a

“mighty warrior”? Why do we struggle with believing this? What kinds of things does God

want you to overcome through His fullness?

5. Why do we often believe that peace means our problems will be removed? How has God

shown us that He would rather work through our problems than take them out of the

way?

...And Give You Peace--Lesson 1--Why Is the World Not Peaceful?

Discussion Questions:

1. What kinds of things are in the glass you are trying to hold up? How have you seen small

things get heavy the longer you tried to hold them up yourself?

2. Why was God able to rest on the seventh day? How is this a model for what He wants to

provide in your life? Is it possible to enjoy that kind of rest while living in this fallen world?

3. How is peace more about having the fullness of God in your life than the absence of

conflict?

4. How have you been tempted to focus on the temporary instead of the eternal? What are

some ways you have seen this affect your peace?

5. How do Isaiah’s pictures of God’s completed order in chapters 11 and 65 excite you about

what God has planned for your future?

The Beauty of Baptism--Lesson 7--The God Who Runs to Us--Acts 8

Discussion Questions:

1. In what ways have you struggled with the question, “Who am I?” What reaction do you

have to seeing so many key figures in the bible asking the same question?

2. God’s response to the “Who am I” question is often, “I am with you.” and “I choose you.”

How have you experienced the difference God’s presence makes when you have

struggled with confidence or courage?

3. Why do you suppose God waited until the eunuch experienced rejection before sending

Philip to him to share Jesus with him? How has rejection, humiliation or discouragement

expanded your view of what God has provided through Jesus?

4. Why is it significant that Jesus touched lepers and ate with sinners? Who are the lepers

and sinners in your circle? How have you offered this kind of touch in your own life?

5. How has being chosen by God changed your life?