021713 notes
7. God came to Solomon in a dream and asked him what he desired (1 Kings 3:5-15). What did God think of Solomon’s response? Why?
If God asked you the same question, what would you ask for? Why?
Life Group Study Guide #6 for February 17, 2013 Opening Up 1. What is an activity you enjoy and gives you energy? What activity drains you?
8. Elijah’s contest with the prophets of Baal resulted in the total defeat of the false prophets (1 Kings 18:16-40). Yet when he was threatened by Jezebel, he became afraid and ran (1 Kings 19:1-4). Why was he so despondent? How did God encourage him (1 Kings 19:5-19)?
2. What food do you find hard to resist?
Digging In 3. Quick Review: What insight, principle, or observation from this Sunday’s sermon did you find to be helpful, eye opening, or troubling? Explain.
9. In light of the readings this week, what are some of the benefits of living a life of wholehearted obedience to God? What are some of the consequences of not being obedient?
4. What person, thing, or activity do you have a tendency to put before God?
5. What hints do you find in 2 Samuel 11:1-5 as to why David gave in to temptation? What lessons can you learn from his mistake?
6. Compare how Saul and David responded when confronted about their sin by a prophet of God (1 Samuel 15:13-26 and 2 Samuel 12:1-13). Why were the responses different?
How have you responded when confronted with sin?
10. E100 Review: What have you learned about God, yourself, and the big story of the Bible from this study and the E100 Bible readings?
Digging Deeper (Additional ways to reflect on this week’s study) 11. Do some research on the worship of Baal, Asherah and Molech to see why God detested the idolatrous worship of these false gods.
Memory Verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5–6 NET)
Living Out My next step today is to: A Cross the line of faith in Jesus
Pastor Bob Westfall
I Would Never Do That 2 Samuel 11 – Esther
B Trust God and others with me C
February 17, 2013
Ruthlessly examine my heart
D Routinely recharge my batteries 12. Think about a temptation that you face regularly. Who can you talk to about it? Ask them to pray with you and hold you accountable.
Israel continued to reject God’s rule which led to the decline and defeat of Israel.
David modeled God’s rule through wholehearted obedience. (Acts 13:21-22; 2 Samuel 11 – 12)
Solomon was very wise and built the temple yet he opened the door to idolatry. (1 Kings 3:3-9; 1 Kings 8:41-43; 11:4-6)
Israel declines into a splintered nation and eventually is defeated by its enemies. (1 Kings 16:29–19:18; 2 Kings 25:1-20)
Looking Up Suggested idea for your group prayer time: Spend time during prayer thanking God for His mercy and His grace in your life. If appropriate, be specific.
E100 Bible Reading Plan
Feb. 18 Feb. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 22
David and Bathsheba King Solomon Solomon’s Temple Elijah and the Prophets of Baal The Fall of Jerusalem
2 Samuel 11:1 – 12:25 1 Kings 2:1 – 3:28 1 Kings 8:1 – 9:9 1 Kings 16:29 – 19:18 2 Kings 25:1-30
Winter Life Groups will meet the weeks of January 13 to March 10, 2013.
Never say never but trust God and others with you.
If God asked you the same question, what would you ask for? Why?
Life Group Study Guide #6 for February 17, 2013 Opening Up 1. What is an activity you enjoy and gives you energy? What activity drains you?
8. Elijah’s contest with the prophets of Baal resulted in the total defeat of the false prophets (1 Kings 18:16-40). Yet when he was threatened by Jezebel, he became afraid and ran (1 Kings 19:1-4). Why was he so despondent? How did God encourage him (1 Kings 19:5-19)?
2. What food do you find hard to resist?
Digging In 3. Quick Review: What insight, principle, or observation from this Sunday’s sermon did you find to be helpful, eye opening, or troubling? Explain.
9. In light of the readings this week, what are some of the benefits of living a life of wholehearted obedience to God? What are some of the consequences of not being obedient?
4. What person, thing, or activity do you have a tendency to put before God?
5. What hints do you find in 2 Samuel 11:1-5 as to why David gave in to temptation? What lessons can you learn from his mistake?
6. Compare how Saul and David responded when confronted about their sin by a prophet of God (1 Samuel 15:13-26 and 2 Samuel 12:1-13). Why were the responses different?
How have you responded when confronted with sin?
10. E100 Review: What have you learned about God, yourself, and the big story of the Bible from this study and the E100 Bible readings?
Digging Deeper (Additional ways to reflect on this week’s study) 11. Do some research on the worship of Baal, Asherah and Molech to see why God detested the idolatrous worship of these false gods.
Memory Verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5–6 NET)
Living Out My next step today is to: A Cross the line of faith in Jesus
Pastor Bob Westfall
I Would Never Do That 2 Samuel 11 – Esther
B Trust God and others with me C
February 17, 2013
Ruthlessly examine my heart
D Routinely recharge my batteries 12. Think about a temptation that you face regularly. Who can you talk to about it? Ask them to pray with you and hold you accountable.
Israel continued to reject God’s rule which led to the decline and defeat of Israel.
David modeled God’s rule through wholehearted obedience. (Acts 13:21-22; 2 Samuel 11 – 12)
Solomon was very wise and built the temple yet he opened the door to idolatry. (1 Kings 3:3-9; 1 Kings 8:41-43; 11:4-6)
Israel declines into a splintered nation and eventually is defeated by its enemies. (1 Kings 16:29–19:18; 2 Kings 25:1-20)
Looking Up Suggested idea for your group prayer time: Spend time during prayer thanking God for His mercy and His grace in your life. If appropriate, be specific.
E100 Bible Reading Plan
Feb. 18 Feb. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 22
David and Bathsheba King Solomon Solomon’s Temple Elijah and the Prophets of Baal The Fall of Jerusalem
2 Samuel 11:1 – 12:25 1 Kings 2:1 – 3:28 1 Kings 8:1 – 9:9 1 Kings 16:29 – 19:18 2 Kings 25:1-30
Winter Life Groups will meet the weeks of January 13 to March 10, 2013.
Never say never but trust God and others with you.
