Six Questions

 

            Last week I suggested one simple way to start a Bible Study using six questions. Today, I want to share with you some thoughts that those questions can sometimes generate. 

            I host a bi-weekly Ladies' Bible Study using those six questions.  We are focusing our study on women of the Bible and our most recent study was of Rahab, the prostitute who hid the Israel spies in Jericho.  Her story is found in Joshua 2 and 6: 15 – 25.  Here are some of the thoughts arising out of that discussion.

            What do you like best? Her faith!  She must have had tremendous faith to stand up against the leaders of her own country.  What if we had that same kind of faith today to be bold for the Gospel?

            What do you like least? By far, the answer to this question was the fact that she continued to be described as a prostitute even after she had been welcomed into the Israelite family, found herself as only one of the two women named in the faith chapter of Hebrews, was commended in the book of James for not just her faith but her actions, and was included in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1.  That was a stark reminder of how often we hold one’s past against them. 

            What do you not understand? Why did the spies choose a scarlet thread as the saving symbol for her family as they marched around the city?  Was it a foreshadowing of the saving blood of Christ that would save us?

            What do you learn about God or Jesus? Once again, He teaches us that He doesn’t require perfect people; He only requires people of faith who are willing to serve Him.

            What do you need to do about it? Rahab’s statement that the people of Jericho were “melting in fear” because they knew of the power of the Israelite God reminded us that God is sovereign, and we too should be “melting in fear” at His power.  For us, that means finding a reverent balance between love and appreciation for His love, mercy, and grace, and showing the reverent awe that His righteousness, power, and majesty deserve.

            What verse or phrase do you want to take with you? The consensus was that Joshua 2:11 is one that should stick with each one of us.

            I hope this gives you an idea of how a simple passage from Scripture can lead to great disciple-making discussions.  Invite a few people to join you in asking six questions.  You’ll be surprised at how easy and enlightening it can be. 

Joshua 2: 11

Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2023 at 9:01 PM

    What a great synopsis of our lesson on Wednesday! Thanks for sharing the questions so others can easily start a Bible study.

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  2. Sun Porch LadyFebruary 9, 2023 at 10:07 AM

    Thanks for reading and commenting. I hope more people are inspired by what's happening in our group.

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