LIFE AND MINISTRY MEETING WORKBOOK February 2018
Sample Conversations
Conversations based on the questions: Is the Bible still relevant today? Is it compatible with science? Is its advice practical?
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
The Illustration of the Wheat and the Weeds
What is Jesus describing in this illustration? Who is represented by the sower, the enemy, and the reapers?
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Kingdom Illustrations and Their Meaning for Us
Jesus used simple illustrations to teach deep spiritual lessons. What other lessons can we learn from Matthew chapter 13?
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
Feeding Many Through the Hands of a Few
Jesus instructed his disciples to feed a crowd of thousands, even though they had only five loaves and two fish. What happened, and what does it mean for us?
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
“Honor Your Father and Your Mother”
Jesus emphasized the command to “honor your father and your mother.” Does this command have a time limit?
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
Whose Thoughts Are You Thinking?
What must we do to allow God’s will to guide us? Jesus identified three things that will help us to avoid wrong thinking.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Improving Our Skills in the Ministry—Using Questions Effectively
Jesus asked questions to teach his listeners various lessons. How can we imitate his skillful teaching in our ministry?
TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD
Carefully Avoid Stumbling Yourself and Others
Jesus used illustrations to teach the seriousness of being stumbled or causing others to stumble. What could become a stumbling block in your life?