Thursday, 6 December 2018

Lesson 10 (Dec 1-7), Unity and Broken Relationships

Restored Friendship

  1. If inspired leaders like Paul made mistakes of judgement, how can we know when to trust them?
  2. How can young pastors like John Mark know if they are fit for the ministry before spending years of preparation?
  3. Did Paul have to apologize to John Mark and Barnabas?
From Slave to Son
  1. Why didn't Paul condemn slavery outright and ask all Christians to release their slaves?
  2. Was Paul blackmailing Philemon by putting pressure on him to send Onesimus back to him?
Spiritual Gifts for Unity
  1. Are some kinds of competition okay for church--quizzes, temperance contests, preaching and singing competitions for children?
  2. How can we encourage the above without competitions?
Forgiveness
  1. Is forgiving with words adequate even if we don't feel it in the heart? 
  2. Can we forgive even if the person who wronged us does not ask for forgiveness?
  3. If we don't forget does it mean we have not forgiven?
Restoration and Unity
  1. Why do we not bring personal problems before the church for discussion and consideration?
  2. Is the church too slow to discipline?
  3. If a person is not willing to reconcile, what does it mean?