Monday, 23 February 2015

Lesson 9 (Feb 21-27), Words of Truth

The Knowledge of Truth
  1. What difference does it make if we pray before we read the Bible?
  2. What is involved in "digesting" what we read?
  3. Are there any consequences for not sharing the "truth?"
Robbing the Poor
  1. Is it a greater sin to rob from the poor than to rob from the rich? Why or why not? Why did the prophet Nathan use the illustration of a poor man's only lamb to condemn King David's adultery with Bathsheba?
  2. Is adultery with a poor woman worse than with a wealthy one?
  3. If there were no God would life be more stressful or less?
Being Jealous of the Wicked
  1. Do the wicked have more fun than the righteous?
  2. Why did Jesus say that it was hard for a rich man to enter heaven? Considering how difficult it is for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, did Jesus imply that it was impossible for a rich man to enter heaven?
What We Put in Our Mouths
  1. Why do we call it an apple that Eve ate when the Bible doesn't specify what it was?
  2. Why do you think Satan's first temptation involved food? Was a deeper issue at stake?
  3. Why does the Apostle Paul recommend "a little wine?"  How much can we safely consume?
Our Responsibilities
  1. Why are bystanders reluctant to get involved in attacks on innocent people?  If I am attacked what can I do to elicit help from bystanders?
  2. If I do not assist a victim will I be guilty of wrongdoing?
  3. What, if anything, are we expected to do regarding the many social ills that exist in the world--child labour, injustice, discrimination, etc?