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GroTV #89: Beware the Enablers
Questions for Further Study:
1) Read the account of the lame man at the pool of Bethesda in John 5:1-9. How long had this man been paralyzed? What “storm” condition have you battled for an extended period of time?
2) Read Proverbs 12:26. How carefully do you consider the type of people you spend time with?
3) Look at Proverbs 13:20 and 1 Corinthians 15:33. How contagious is foolishness, sin and evil? How does this apply to such attitudes of negativity, gossip, materialism, stinginess, bigotry and fear? What other worldly attitudes are contagious?
4) What does 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 say about joining together with an unbeliever? What does 2 Thessalonians 3:6,14 teach about associating with Christians who chose to live in sin?
5) The flip side is that godly company can make you a better person. Read Proverbs 27:17. Who sharpens you the most?
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GroTV #77: The ‘I Am Not A Sinner’ Myth
Questions for further study: 1) Pastor Sam read from Romans 3:23, which states that “All have sinned and fallen short…” Read 1 John 1:8-10. What happens if anyone claims to be without sin? 2) Study the parable in Luke 18:13-14. Jesus compares two types of attitudes relating to sin. Which attitude does Jesus say is
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GroTV #40: Three Kinds of Pride
Questions for Further Study: 1. Read the following verses about pride: Psalm 10:4 and 138:6, Proverbs 11:2 and 16:5,18,19, James 4:6. In this teaching Pastor Sam speaks of three kinds of pride – superiority, self-sufficiency, and rebellion. Which of these three do you need God to help you with the most? (and don’t say “none”!)
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GroTV #38: Freedom Over Depression
Questions for Further Study: 1. Read today’s key passage: 1 Kings 19: 1-18. Elijah had just witnessed the greatest victory in his life. Why suddenly so depressed? Have you ever found yourself on such emotional roller coasters? Can you think of other Biblical characters who also experienced moments of depression? (see Numbers 11:10-15, Job 3:11,
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GroTV #32: Jumper Cables
Questions for further study: 1. On several recorded occasions in the Gospel of John, the people around Jesus professed their “belief” in his ability to produce miracles. Read John 2:23-24, John 4:46-48 and John 7:3-5. What was Jesus’ reaction to them? Why? (also look at Matthew 12:38-39) 2. Bob Yandian said, “Miracles have no SEED
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GroTV #26: Comparing Yourself to Other People
1. Read today’s illustration in 1 Samuel 18:1:11. Why was Saul jealous of David? What was their relationship like prior to this? Have there been any moments in your life that became a negative turning point in one of your relationships? If so, what role did your attitudes have to play in that shift?
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GroTV #25: The Cure to an Offended Attitude
1. Read the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15:25-32. How would you characterize the older son’s attitude when the prodigal comes back home? Who is he really angry at … the brother or the gracious father? How does this situation play out in churches today? 2. What did the older brother’s attitude in
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