Key Chapters of the Bible
Does God always hear our prayers? The answer is not what we might expect. So, join us today as we study Jeremiah 11 and examine the Lord's warnings to Judah, that His judgment is about to come upon them and when it does, He won't answer their prayers. Join us in today's study to find out why. Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: . Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: Itunes: YouTube: . As always, we are grateful to be...
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When we fall into sin, God is at work in our lives to remove that from us. Today, as we study Jeremiah 9, we'll learn about God's work in the children of Israel, even as they rebelled against Him. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Have you ever been frustrated or disappointed with God’s people? What did you do about it? Did you bring that matter to God and leave it with Him? Why or why not. 2. It is clear from verse 1, that Jeremiah is not pleased with the people of God. How does he characterize his despair? 3. There may even be...
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We live in a world where false teachers abound. Sometimes, these false teachers grow in popularity because they give peppy, upbeat messages people want to hear. But today as we study Jeremiah 5, we'll see that avoiding the difficult messages of sin and judgment can lead to the spiritual decay of the people. Join us in this key chapter as we dive further into this important book of prophecy! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. If you have just read Jeremiah 5, how did it leave you? Encouraged? Discouraged? Why? 2. This chapter discusses the kinds of sins the...
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Shocking! Jeremiah 3:8 tells us that God divorced Israel... but what does that even mean? The answer has major implications for our view of God's future plan for Israel. Thankfully, today as we study Jeremiah 3, we'll see just what God means. Join us for this key study in this key chapter! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The opening verse of Jeremiah 3 mentions divorce. Why is it so stunning that the Lord broaches this topic with His people? From what we’ve seen so far in our study of God’s Word, and from what we see in verses 1 & 2, what has Israel and Judah been doing...
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When we walk with the Lord, we will see His work in our life, but if that work seems to stop, we should seek to figure out why. Today, as we dive into Jeremiah 2, we see the sins of Israel and how they hard caused a rift in their fellowship with the Lord. Join us as we examine this key chapter on ways we break our fellowship with the Lord. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Think back to our first study yesterday in Jeremiah 1. What was God’s call upon Jeremiah? What kind of message was Jeremiah to bring to the people? What would be the people’s reactions? What kind of...
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Is it possible to have God's blessing but not be very popular? Just ask Jeremiah! Today we'll start our next study in the Book of Jeremiah. We'll see how this chapter recounts the start of a faithful, though not always popular ministry. Join us as we begin studying this powerful book! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. In our world today, how common is it for people to evaluate success based on how popular someone or something is? Why is “popularity” sometimes a poor barometer to gauge something’s quality? 2. The opening verses of the Book of Jeremiah give...
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So how does it end? How do the pieces of Isaiah fit together? Well, today we dive into Isaiah 66 and see the Lord's glorious plan for His Servant, His people and His kingdom. Join us in this exciting conclusion to this wonderful book! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. As we wrap up our study in the book of Isaiah, what key truths were taught about sin in the following verses: a. Isaiah 1:3 b. Isaiah 59:2 c. Isaiah 64:6 2. What key truths are taught about the New Kingdom and her King in the following verses: a....
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If we ever think sin is no big deal, we haven't read Isaiah 59. This chapter shows us that the problem of our sin is SO serious we cannot solve it on our own! We need the Lord and His amazing grace! Join us for another key study in a key chapter of God's Word! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: . Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: Itunes: YouTube: . As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible...
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Fasting is one of the more mysterious aspects of walking with God. Yet God gives us clear instructions about what a true fast looks like, and it's probably not what we'd expect. Today we look at Isaiah 58 which unpacks God's clear purposes for this important aspect of spiritual life. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. When you think of the spiritual discipline of fasting, what comes to mind? Have you ever fasted? If so, why? What for? How did you do it? 2. According to verse 1, what is the general subject matter of this message for God’s people? What...
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For the past several days, we've been looking at the kingdom that our Lord will establish one day. Today, in our study of Isaiah 55, we'll see that as amazing at it is, our Lord offers the nations a place in this kingdom. So, Isaiah 55 is a key chapter because is shows us that God's plan, all along, was for both Jews and Gentiles to be one people under God. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Verse 1 opens with an invitation. What is the invitation and who is it given to? Why is this important for the overall theme and perspective of the Book of Isaiah? 2. ...
info_outlineOne of the most frequent questions is "What is God's will for my life?" To answer that question, we might even be tempted to flip through scripture looking for anything that might help us. Well, flip no further! Today's study in Psalm 37 provides guidance and comfort and encouragement to those who would seek to follow God's will for their lives.
DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS:
1. In verses 1 & 2, why should God’s people not fret because of evildoers and wrongdoers? How do verse 9, 10, 15, 17, 20, 28, 34, 36 and 38 add to this idea?
2. What is the exhortation of verse 3? In your situation, what does trust in the Lord look like? What does “doing good” look like? How can you “dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness”?
3. In verse 4, what promise does the Lord have for those who delight in the Lord? Is this a blanket promise that we’ll always get what we want? Why or why not?
4. In your life, what does “delighting in the Lord” look like?
5. In verse 5, what does it look like for a “way” to be committed to the Lord? What are some symptoms of a life that is not committed to Him? What is the promise in verses 5 & 6 for those who do commit their way to Him?
6. In verse 7, what does it mean to rest in the Lord and wait for Him? Why is patience necessary for this? In verse 7, how is fretting an indication that we’re not waiting for the Lord?
7. In verse 8, what are we to cease from doing and forsake? Why?
8. How are the righteous blessed in the following verses?
a. Verses 9, 12, 22 and 29:
b. Verse 11:
c. Verse 17:
d. Verse 18:
e. Verse 19:
f. Verse 23:
g. Verse 24:
h. Verse 25:
i. Verse 28 & 33:
j. Verse 30:
9. Where is the source of these blessing found in verses 4, 5 and 6? Why must true blessings come from here?
10. How do the following verses describe one who’s way is established?
a. Verse 4:
b. Verse 5:
c. Verse 7:
d. Verse 9 & 34:
e. Verse 8:
f. Verse 11:
g. Verse 14 & 15:
h. Verse 21:
i. Verse 31:
j. Verse 37:
k. Verse 39 & 40:
11. When you reflect on all the gems of this psalm, is there anything in your life that more conforms to the principles of wickedness than righteousness? How might you more closely align with the way of righteousness?
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