Date: 2 Mar 2011
Passage: James 1:12-18
What practical difference is there between trials and temptations (vv13-15)? Illustrate the link between the two and how are they related to God’s gifts (vv16-17)?
Date: 1 Mar 2011
Passage: James 1:9-11
What does vv9-11 mean to you with relatively so much wealth in society? What then should you “take pride in”?
Date: 28 Feb 2011
Passage: James 1:1-8
How does God help us when we need His wisdom (v5)? Does the expression of doubt have a place when we ask for wisdom (vv6-8)?
Date: 26 Feb 2011
Passage: 1 Peter 4:8-14
How do vv10-13 sum up the pressures these believers were facing, as well as Peter’s advice on this matter? How do the pictures of Christ Peter drew in his letter help to bring peace to you (v14)?
Date: 25 Feb 2011
Passage: 1 Peter 5:5-7
What sources of opposition to Christians has Peter spoken of already (2:12,13-14,18; 3:1,16; 4:3-4)? How do these relate to v8? What is the Christian defence in this battle?
Date: 24 Feb 2011
Passage: 1 Peter 5:1-4
What qualities does Peter encourage elders to cultivate? Why are these qualities and proper motivation important in times of persecution?