Leading Question: “What does it mean to be ‘in the shadow of God’s wings’”? Themes: God’s protecting care (under his wings) David’s sin and repentance (a bath and clean clothes); Biblical Passages: Psa 63:7; 2 Sam...

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Leading Question: “Which prophet’s experience do you find more attractive, that of Elijah or that of Elisha? Biblical Passage: 1 Kings 17 – 2 Kings 13. Themes: Four moments when “Garments” play a key role in the stories...

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Leading Question: “How could a sinner like Aaron become high priest?” Themes: At least three strands of interest can be traced from the story of Aaron’s participation in the Sinai rebellion, followed by his exaltation to...

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Leading Question: “Jacob’s family was a mess: Who’s fault was it?” Theme: Jacob’s disastrous family: deception, polygamy, favoritism, reconciliation Key biblical passage: Genesis 24-50 1. Jacob’s family: Generations of deception. Joseph’s coat could be seen as a...

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Leading Question: “Does the Bible tell us why Lucifer, the highest of created beings, fell from his exalted position?” Theme: Vulnerability of created beings, illustrated in the fall of Lucifer Key biblical passages: Isa 14:12-14; Eze 28:12-19;...

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Leading Question: “The garment of Christ’s righteousness: How much does it cost?” Theme: Issues in sanctification and righteousness by faith Key Biblical Passages: Isa 64, Rom 4:1-7; Rom 3:21-31; Rom 6:1-13; Phil 3:3-16 When believers discuss questions of salvation, a...

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Leading Question: If God knows that our world is falling apart, how can he encourage us? Key Passages: Jeremiah 7, Judah on the edge of disaster Jeremiah 36, Jeremiah’s secretary Jeremiah 43, Taken with Jeremiah...

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Leading Question: Can the punishment for sin last forever? Key Passages: 2 Kings 4, Elisha’s insightful helper and the wealthy Shunammite woman 2 Kings 5, Coveting Naaman’s wealth 2 Kings 8:1-6, Remembering the miracle of...

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Leading Question: Does God like foreigners? Key Passages: 1 Kings 17, God’s intervention on behalf of a foreign widow Luke 4:24-26, Jesus reminds God’s people of the foreign widow Thoughts: 1. Does God like foreigners?...

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Leading Question: Is it possible for a woman to rouse a king’s conscience? Key Passages: 2 Samuel 3:6-12, A concubine of Saul, David’s enemy 2 Samuel 21:1-14, Rizpah reminds David of his duty to deceased...

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Leading Question: Does one last mistake, overshadow forever a life that otherwise was marked by faithfulness? Key Passages: 1 Samuel 21:1-9, Ahimelech, Abiathar’s father, gives holy bread to David 1 Samuel 22, Abiathar escapes the...

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