Lesson 10 (Aug 31-Sept 6), Reformation: The Willingness to Grow and Change

The Grace to Grow

1. Does "sons of thunder" mean that James and John had bad tempers, or did their father? 
2. Is it alright to lose your temper for a good reason (righteous indignation some people call it)?
3. Is there anything wrong with being very meek?

The Power to Choose

1. Does sin come with the plan to act or the act? Did Eve sin when she ate the fruit or before that?
2. Does reformation come with the plan to reform or when change is made?
3. What does Phil 2:13 mean (God works in you both to will and to do)? Who gets the credit when I repent? Who gets the blame when I sin?

Confidence and Doubt

1. Who will make it to heaven easier, the ones who show overconfidence or lack of confidence?
2. Who will make it to heaven easier, the gullible or the doubters?

The Conviction to Return

1. Why is it easier for the Holy Spirit to reach a person in adversity?
2. At what point was the prodigal son "saved"?

The Faith to Act

1. Is there any merit in stating one's intent or desire, such as "I will arise and go," or "Lord heal me?" Doesn't the Lord know our intent or desire?
2. Why did Jesus say, "Your faith has healed you?"