3/13 1st Samuel 10 - The Fearful King
Key Chapters of the Bible
God calls all of us to trust Him and step out in faith. Today we read the account of when Saul was chosen to be king. We’ll build upon the principles yesterday (regarding Saul’s reluctance) and see that his reluctance was really about a lack of faith and trust in the Lord. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. What were the circumstances from 1st Samuel 9 that led to the events of 1st Samuel 10? 2. What did Samuel do to Saul in verse 1? What did this signify? 3. In verses 2-7, what were the signs that Saul would see? What were...
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3/12 1st Samuel 9 - The Reluctant King
Key Chapters of the Bible
Life has a way of not going exactly has we planned. Today we'll look at 1st Samuel 9 and see that a simple search for some farm animals brought Saul to a divine appointment, and it ended up completely changing his life. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. In verse 1, what tribe was Saul from? What tribe did the Lord say would produce the kings back in Genesis 49:10? 2. What was Saul’s father like, according to verses 1 & 2? How might this have influenced the people to want Saul to be their king? 3. In verses 3 to 17, how did the Lord prepare...
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3/11 1st Samuel 8 - Trying to Copy the World
Key Chapters of the Bible
There are times when the world seems to have all the glitz & glamor and we can be tempted to follow their ways. Today we’ll see that this attitude motivated the Israelites to seek a king. Although the Lord gave them their request, it was not without stern warning. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The podcast opens with the social context of this chapter. How might the Philistine’s success have tempted the Israelites to copy the ways of the nations? 2. How old was Samuel at this point? What was his plan for the succession of authority after him?...
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3/10 1st Samuel 4 - Rabbit's Foot Theology
Key Chapters of the Bible
Sometimes people try to manufacture good luck through some kind of “rabbit’s foot” thinking. It might be through an actual item or perhaps some ritual or deed. Today we’ll see that when the Israelites treated God like a “rabbit’s foot”, it didn’t go so well. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Who were the Israelites battling in verse 1? How did their battle go in verse 2? How is that different from their previous battles that we’ve looked at over the past several months? 2. What did the people decide to do in verse 3? What did this...
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3/9 1st Samuel 3 - The Call of God
Key Chapters of the Bible
What kind of heart is God’s servant supposed to have? Today as we study 1st Samuel 3, we’ll read about God’s call of Samuel and we’ll look at how Samuel responds. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. What did we learn yesterday in our study of 1st Samuel 2, about Eli and his sons? How do you think that contributed to the spiritual condition of Israel during this time? 2. What was Samuel doing in verses 2 & 3? Why was he doing that? 3. Who spoke to Samuel in verse 4? Was this an audible voice? Why didn’t Samuel recognize...
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3/8 1st Samuel 2 - Praying or Playing
Key Chapters of the Bible
One of the most common accusations against Christians is that they’re “hypocrites”. While this accusation is often not justified, sometimes it is. Today we will look at 1st Samuel 2, which is a study in contrasts. We’ll see the contrasts between a godly woman, hypocritical leaders, and a godly young man. Join us for another practical study in God’s Word. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. In our study, yesterday, of 1st Samuel 1, what did Hannah pray? What did she do with Samuel when the Lord answered her prayer? 2. Verses 1 to 11 contains one of the longest...
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3/7 1st Samuel 1 - Broken-Hearted Faith
Key Chapters of the Bible
There are times in life when God answers our prayers in ways that are slower than we’d like. Today, we’ll look at 1st Samuel 1, and see how Hannah trusted the Lord as she waited for Him to answer her prayers. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. What did the podcast say about the religious stability of the people of 1st Samuel during these opening chapters? What led to this condition? 2. In verse 2, Elkanah has two wives. Although this was technically permissible in the Old Testament, what kinds of problems did the podcast explain that these...
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3/6 Judges 2 - Struggling to be Faithful
Key Chapters of the Bible
Sometimes we struggle in our faith, and today in our study of Judges 2, we will see that the people wavered in their faith and struggled in fellowship with God, and suffered the consequences for it. We’ll also see that their struggles lay out key principles for living a life of faith today. Join us for another key study in God’s Word! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Who is addressing the people in verse 1? What in verse 1 helps us decode who this is? Why is this important to understand? 2. What did the people fail to do in verse 3? What was the Lord’s...
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3/5 Joshua 6 - Walking in God's Promises
Key Chapters of the Bible
As we continue to walk with the Children of Israel, today we turn to Joshua 6 and the Fall of Jericho. While the events of this chapter are straightforward, the spiritual and practical gems of this chapter are rich and numerous. Join us as we mine out key principles of God’s Word! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Jericho was a well-fortified city on a hill. In normal conditions, it was safe and secure. However, what does verse 1 tell us about the state of the city? What does this show us about their perspective of the threat of the Jews? 2. What did the Lord...
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3/4 Joshua 3 - Taking a Step of Faith
Key Chapters of the Bible
Today in our study of Joshua 3, we’ll look at how the Children of Israel literally stepped out in faith and watched God do a wonderful miracle of necessity and confirmation. We’ll glean several principles for faith and obedience. Join us in another faith-strengthening study in God’s Word! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Where are the Children of Israel in verse 1? Practically speaking, what kinds of things do you think were necessary to move two million people across the Jordan River into the Promised Land? What does verse 15 tell us about the banks of the river? Was this...
info_outlineBeing "ransomed by the Lord" is a key truth we need to know and understand. Likewise, we need to understand why we need to be gathering with God's people in prayer. For that matter, we need to have a handle on everything in Exodus 30, so join us in another study in the Key Chapters of the Bible!
DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS:
1. Quick review… what was the dimensions of the Tabernacle? How many rooms did it have? What were the rooms called?
2. If you walked into the Tabernacle, you’d see three pieces of furniture. To the left was the golden lamp that burned continually. To the right was the golden table with 12 loaves of bread. What would be straight ahead against the veil in the back of the room? What other piece of furniture in the next room over, was near to this item? What did the podcast suggest was the reason for the location of these two items?
3. Why was it important that the altar of incense be consecrated to God? Why was it necessary to perform this ceremony every year? How does Hebrews 9:6-14 help us understand our permanent consecration that we have in and by Christ?
4. What was burned on this altar? If this was continually burning, what would this room be filled with? In light of Psalm 141:2 and Revelation 8:3, what did this symbolize?
5. When we think of the altar of incense’s proximity to the ark’s (right next to it, though separated by the veil); what does this point to in regards to God’s presence and fellowship with His people? How does this help us see the unique value of God’s people gathering together to pray before the Lord? How does this shed light on Matthew 18:20 which says that “where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am in their midst“?
6. Verses 34-38 give us the recipe for this incense which includes frankincense. Where is does frankincense later appear in the Bible (hint: Matthew 2:11)? How does the fact that it’s used in worship of God here in Exodus 30 help us understand Jesus’ deity in Matthew 2:11?
7. What was the Bronze Laver for? Who was to use it? What did it teach the people? What would happen to those who ignored this instruction in verse 21?
8. What was a key ingredient to the holy anointing oil that’s mentioned in verses 22 to 33? Where was this also used? What was the purpose of this holy anointing oil? Could it be used for any old purpose?
9. What was the meaning of the term “ransom” in verses 11 to 16? Who was it paid for and who was it paid to?
10. What is the meaning of the term “are numbered” that’s translated in the NIV as “each one who crosses over”? How does this help us understand that this payment is made by all who “cross over” into becoming one of God’s people in covenant with Him? Was it free to “cross over”? If not, what was paid for these people?
11. Over in Matthew 17:27, only Jesus and Peter paid the temple tax (or ransom payment). What might this tell us about the age of the rest of the disciples?
12. As New Covenant Christians, what does 1st Timothy 2:6 tell us about who paid our ransom payment and how? Taking what we’ve just learned from Exodus 30 regarding the payment being made for all the men who “crossed over” to enter into covenant with God, does the “all” in 1st Timothy 2:6 mean that Jesus paid the ransom for everyone who has ever lived, or just for those who “crossed over” to enter into covenant with Jesus?
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