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Matthew 8-9 questions

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Mark Shields

Questions for Reflection: Matthew 8 – Read or Listen Matthew 8:1-17  Account for Jesus’ fame (See 4:24-25)? What does the centurion understand about Jesus’ authority? Matthew 8:18-34 When have you been convinced of the supernatural power of God? What has … Continue reading →

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Lamentations 5

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage – Read or Listen Account for the Lord’s rejection and restoration of Israel. How have you been restored and renewed? Remember Israel’s inheritance was land flowing with milk and honey; the Promised Land that Moses led them to. Because … Continue reading →

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Lamentations 4

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage – Read or Listen Contrast the before and after conditions of Zion. How powerful and safe do you consider your nation? Why? What do verses 17-20 add to the account of the conditions of the poor people left in … Continue reading →

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Lamentations 3:21-39

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup – Read or Listen Account for the change in mood at verse 21. On what basis is there hope for restoration? What is required to experience it? Remembering the goodness of God in the past gives hope for … Continue reading →

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Lamentations 3:1-20

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup – Read or Listen Think of when you have experienced affliction? What has been your response?  What images depict the effects of God’s wrath (focus on the verbs)? Jeremiah writes about the misery of his people. It is … Continue reading →

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