week of March 15

Numbers 21:4-9

Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22

John 3:14-21;

Ephesians 2:1-10

These are the scriptures from the lectionary for this week,

to be discussed at Bible Study at 12 noon on Thursday and Friday.

1. In the passage from Numbers, where were the Israelites slaves located and where are they going (v. 4)? Were the people taking a short-cut (v. 4)? Were the people pleased (v. 4)? How were the people responding (v. 5)? Have the people ever gripped before—why (v. 5)? In the past who did the people contend with that is different in verse 5?

2. How does God respond according to the passage and why (v. 6)? What commandment did the people violate? What did the people do (v. 7)? How did Moses respond (v. 7)? What did God instruct Moses to do and for what reason (v. 8)? What have we read repeatedly that the people ofIsraelrequired of prophets and of Jesus? How were people to be healed (v. 9)? Why did God decide to allow healing?

3. Why does the psalmist say people should give thanks to God (v. 1)? Does God ever cease to love what God created according to the psalmist (v. 1)? Who is being referred to as redeemed (v. 2)? Who is offered redemption (v. 3)? Do you need to be redeemed—from what?

4. In verse 17 of Psalm 107, who might this verse refer to? How did the people feel about their food (v. 18)? To whom did the people finally turn to for help (v. 19)? How were they healed (v. 20)? From what do you need healing? If you think you do not need any healing, do you think Jesus would agree? How are the people who are healed to respond to God (v. 21)? How about you?

5. To what is Jesus compared by John (v. 13)? So, how is a person to be healed (v. 15)? What healing do you think John is describing? Why did God take this action through Jesus (vv. 16-17)? How do you respond to someone’s unconditional love?

6. What does John say about people who do not believe in Jesus (v. 18)? What does light symbolize in Scripture? Who does John say is the light (vv. 18-19)? What are the consequences of hating the light? What do you trust and chose to follow (vv. 20-21)?

7. Who is Paul describing as being dead and why (vv. 1-2)? Are you dead or alive? What controls your life—selfishness or love (v. 3)? How can we be freed (v. 4)? Why would God offer us this freedom (v. 4)?

8. How is this freedom to be gained—by our actions or by God’s love known as grace (vv. 5-10)? What is God’s grace? What is necessary for a person to accept this grace (v. 8)? How does John Wesley describe grace?

Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 22, 2015

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Psalm 51:1-12

John 12:20-33;

Hebrews 5:5-10

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Weekly Bible Studies

Corazon Bible Study

Room 220

Sundays, 10am

Led by Rev. Taylor Boone.

The group studies four passages of scripture each week from the lectionary (see left). The passages are read aloud and studied; one each from the Old Testament, Psalms, Epistles, and Gospels. No preparation is needed for this class.

Thursday Noon Bible Study

Fellowship Hall

Doors open at 11:45 am

Lunch is served.

Led by Rev. Dale Tremper

This study has been pursuing a depth encounter with various books of the Bible, taken on their own terms and applied to the lives of participants. Currently, the group is taking on the book of Proverbs, seeking to adopt and adapt the realities of ‘Lady Wisdom’ to the tough choices that often characterize those who are compelled to survive on the margins of the dominant economic order. Discussion is frank, honest and spiritual.

Friday Noon Bible Study

Doors open at 11:45 am

Lunch is served.

Led by Rev. Taylor Boone.

Sunday, Dec. 23

Christmas Eve, Dec. 24

week of March 15