Basic Instructions: a study of the book of Proverbs

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Intro
People used to travel across the ancient world to hear the wisdom of Solomon. Now it’s just a trip to the Bible on your end table or smart phone. The book of Proverbs is filled with instruction from one of the wisest men who ever lived. The first few verses spell out its purpose:
Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of …

Sunday, October 31, 2010
As we celebrate Reformation Day, let us consider the grace of our God. This sermon observes the implications of grace in the lives of believers in Scripture, during the Protestant Reformation, and today.
LifeGroup discussion questions:

Why is the Reformation important for us today?
What are ways that people try to achieve salvation?
Review the concept “Grace vs. Works”
Do you sometimes live your lives as though God’s grace is null and void?
Who were the 3 people in Philippi that Paul shares the Gospel with?
Which of these 3 individuals can you most …

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Epicurus famously said:
Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able?
Then he is not omnipotent.
Is he able, but not willing?
Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing?
Then whence cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing?
Then why call him God?
It’s a tough line of questioning, isn’t it? So, does Christianity have an answer? What are we supposed to do with the inescapable reality of suffering and evil in this world?
Sunday, Sept. 19th we’re going to talk about it.

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Aaron spent some time reflecting, but what are some of your most memorable vineyard-related moments?
What excites you the most about our upcoming move?
What concerns you the most about our upcoming move?
Why are people often uncomfortable with the idea of “conversion?”
Why is the illustration about the elephant self-defeating?
How is Christianity like other religions?
How is Christianity completely unique?
Why is it that Christianity could never be the result of a philosophical or logical pursuit (answer: it’s so counter-intuitive).
Why do we have to tell the story about Jesus?
Read Acts 4:23-31. …

UPDATE: Class has a new start day of  September 29!
There is a new 8-week small group study on Health starting Wednesday, September 29th!  It will be Wednesdays at Heidi and Larry’s house from 6:30-8pm.  The group will be working through “The Seven Pillars of Health” book and a 50-day journal by Don Colbert, MD.  There will be a 20 minute video followed by discussion, snacks and fellowship.  The small group will be open for about 12 people at a time.  And the cost is $37 per couple for the book …