Q3L11 Topic: Waiting in the Crucible

Q3L12 Topic: Dying Like a Seed

Why is the gospel message so deeply subversive and utterly counter-cultural?  Why does God demand a transformed mind?  What does Jesus mean by "He who loves his life in this world will lose it?" (Rom 12:1) I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. (Rom 12:2) And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Q3L11 Topic: Waiting in the Crucible

When is waiting not idle?  What is the definition of biblical waiting?  What Bible characters failed to wait and which one succeeded in waiting?

Q3L10 Topic: Meekness in the Crucible

What is the meaning of biblical meekness?  Why are the most powerful leaders in the Bible, Moses and Jesus, described as extremely meek?  What are the blessings and power given to the meek?

Q3L9 Topic: A Life of Praise

What is living a life of praise to God?  How could Paul and Silas be cheerful after being thrown in prison?  Why would you send a choir to face the largest army attacking you that you have ever known?  We look at both Old and New Testament stories to find the answers.

Q3L8 Topic: Seeing the Invisible

How can you really “see the invisible”? How are the realities of depending upon an invisible God, the concept known as faith, able to strengthen us and empower us as God's servants in this world? How can we stress this invisible spiritual world without becoming vague and mystical?