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February 12th, 2023 || James | Doers-Not Hearers Only
Discussion Questions:
Today are you a doer of the Word of God? If not what is stopping you?
How has living out the principles of the Bible affected your life and the lives of others around you?
What are you doing to serve the less fortunate and keeping yourself from being stained by the world?
February 5th, 2023 || James | Does-Not Hearers Onlhy
Discussion Questions:
Are you gradually getting better at being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger? If not what is stopping you?
The wrath of man will never produce the righteousness of God because it is self seeking. Are you stopping to ask the Lord to help you refrain from lashing out in anger?
Are you putting off all filthiness daily so you can humbly receive the Word of God?
January 29, 2023 || James || Kefing Aperto-Berry || The Word of Truth
Discussion Questions:
The Lord is sovereign. He never tempts yet sometimes He allows bad things to happen to us to grow our dependence on Him alone. How have you responded to this Biblical truth?
Can you recognize when you are being tempted by either your flesh or Satan? What then do you do about it?
Part of being redeemed in Jesus Christ is becoming the first fruits of His creation. Today are you walking in that identity?
January 22, 2023 || James || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Encouragement in the Face of Trials
Discussion Questions:
How are you allowing the wisdom of God to shape your perception of reality?
Earthly wealth no matter how much only lasts for a season. Today what are you feeding more the temporal, or the eternal?
Have you made up your mind to remain faithful to Jesus Christ despite your trials?
January 15, 2023 || James || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Faith, Fear and Wisdom
Discussion Questions:
Do you fear the Lord? Without a reverent fear of God you can not begin to obtain wisdom.
What are indications in your life that your faith in Jesus Christ is real, genuine and alive?
Are you single minded in your thinking or are you double minded? Do you recognize the difference between the two?
January 8, 2023 || James || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Faith Tested
Discussion Questions:
When you share your faith how do you keep it about what Jesus Christ has done for you and not about yourself? Do people walk away knowing more about the Lord or you?
In your most recent trial have you counted it all joy? If so, how? If not, why?
It’s not easy but we grow more spiritually when we walk through trials. Today can you say you're growing spiritually?
January 1, 2023 || James || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Introduction To The Book Of James
Discussion Questions:
How has the Lord God Almighty revealed Himself to you as the unchanging ruler of all? How has this changed your life?
Tests and trials are from God, temptations are from Satan. Can you recognize the difference between tests, trials, and temptations?
What a person says has power both to destroy and to bring peace. Are you aware of your words and the power they possess?
December 25, 2022 || Micah || Kefing Aperto-Berry || The Eternal King Is Born
Discussion Questions:
When did you first recognize that Jesus Christ came to earth to be the perfect sacrifice for you? How has that changed your life?
How do you celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ? What traditions do you hold to that remind you about the greatest gift you could ever receive?
Have you shared the true message of Christmas with someone this season? If so how did they respond?
December 18, 2022 || Haggai || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Blessings For A Defiled People
Discussion Questions:
Have you experienced the Lord’s long suffering love and patience towards you? How have you responded?
Today are you seeking the Kingdom of Jesus Christ first in your life? If not then why, and if yes are you seeking it with a pure heart?
God’s blessing upon your life is the most important thing you could desire. Is there evidence of His favor over your life?
December 11, 2022 || Haggai || Daniel Gaul || Old Glory, New Glory, God’s Glory
Discussion Questions:
Are you ever worried when only a limited number of people are involved in a task?
What makes us worry about the future?
How do God’s promises for the future give us hope?
December 4, 2022 || Haggai || Kefing Aperto-Berry || The Command to Rebuild the Temple (Part 2)
Discussion Questions:
Are you aware of when the Lord is giving you clear instructions? How are you responding to what He is telling you to do?
When Jesus Christ corrects you how do you react? Do you humble yourself and accept His correction, or do you stiffen up and rebel against it?
Are you encouraged by God’s love for you? Has His love led you to fully surrender your life over to Him?
November 27, 2022 || Haggai || Kefing Aperto-Berry || The Command to Rebuild the Temple
Discussion Questions:
Have you come to terms with God’s timing for things in your life? If so How have you experienced more peace?
As you walk with Jesus Christ are you considering your ways in all you do? Do you recognize the benefits of walking circumspectly before the Lord?
If we put God first He promises to provide all of our needs. How have you witnessed God work in your life either by blessings or withholding’s?
November 20, 2022 || Haggai || Kefing Aperto-Berry || Introduction to the Book of Haggai
Discussion Questions:
Is there restoration of any kind that is needed in your life today? If so can you identify it?
When you pursue the work the Lord has for you with the right motives you always end up better for it. Have you experienced the blessings of serving the Lord?
Pursuing selfish desires always ends in ruins. Have you experienced the dark side of selfish ambitions? If so have you learned from it?
November 13, 2022 || Revelation 22 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || “Jesus Is Coming Soon” (Part 2)
Discussion Questions:
Can you recognize the difference between coming to Jesus Christ on your own terms and coming to Him on His terms? How has the latter benefited your life?
We need the Old Testament as much as the New. Have you enjoyed seeing how all the Old Testament prophecies point to Jesus Christ as the Messiah?
Today do you hear the voice of Jesus Christ calling you? His desire is that you drink from His endless supply of Living Water. Have you taken Him up on His offer?
November 6, 2022 || Revelation 22 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || “Jesus Is Coming Soon”
Discussion Questions:
Belief and obedience go hand in hand. You can’t have one without the other. How are you experiencing this in your walk with Jesus Christ?
Our daily decisions make up the sum of our lives. Have you been living a life that honors and glorifies God?
Have you come to realize that Jesus Christ is the Alpha and the Omega? If so how has that truth effected your life?
October 30, 2022 || Revelation 22 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || “The River Of Life”
Discussion Questions:
Have you come to the understanding that the fullness of life comes from Jesus Christ? If so how has that effected you?
Jesus Christ is the Living Water who provides you with everything you will ever need in this life and the next. Have you been refreshed in Him? Are you being used to refresh others?
In Jesus Christ you will lack no good thing. What is it that you think you're lacking that you can’t find in Him?
October 23, 2022 || Revelation 21 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || “The New Jerusalem”
Discussion Questions:
How is the Lord molding and shaping you to be prepared for the New Jerusalem? What has He stripped away so you are better suited for heaven?
Today how are you keeping your focus on God’s eternal Kingdom, and not allowing yourself to be distracted by things that are passing away?
What are indicators that Jesus Christ is sitting on the throne of your heart? If He is not what can you do to change that?
October 16, 2022 || Revelation 21 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || “The New Heaven And The New Earth”
Discussion Questions:
Is there anything hindering your from being prepared for the new heaven and the new earth? If so what is it and how can you let go of it?
For the believer in Christ, one day He will wipe away every tear. There will be no more sorrow or pain. How does that encourage you to get through daily life, where there are many tears and much sorrow and pain?
The result of accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord is eternal life with Him in heaven. What are you doing to share this Good News?
October 9, 2022 || Revelation 20 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || “The Great White Throne Judgment”
Discussion Questions:
Jesus Christ is the judge of all no matter what the world believes. Have you come to understand that all of His judgments are righteous and true?
People will ultimately be judged based on whether or not they have received Jesus Christ as their Savior. What is the evidence that this is true in your life?
No one will escape accountability in the end. What are you doing to let people know about this inevitable truth?
October 2, 2022 || Revelation 20 || Kefing Aperto-Berry || “The Defeat Of Satan”
Discussion Questions:
Can you recall the last time Satan tried to deceive you? How did you respond?
When did you realize that opposing Jesus Christ was a losing battle?
Eternity is real. Heaven and hell are also real. How has this reality shaped how you live your life for the Lord?
