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Questions for Discussion & Reflection: The Upside Down Kingdom (Luke 4:14-21)
For Further Reading:
- "The Hole in Our Gospel" (Richard Stearns)
- "Good News, Good Works" (Ron Sider)
- "Just Generosity" (Ron Sider)
- "Sojourner's Magazine" and SOJO.NET
Small Group Discussion Questions: Counterfeit Gods introduction & chapter 1
Small Group Discussion Questions: Counterfeit Gods chapter 2
Small Group Discussion Questions: Counterfeit Gods chapter 3
Small Group Discussion Questions: Counterfeit Gods chapter 4
Small Group Discussion Questions: Counterfeit Gods chapter 5
Small Group Discussion Questions: Counterfeit Gods chapter 6
Small Group Discussion Questions: Counterfeit Gods chapter 7
For Further Reading:
- "The Weight of Glory", "Mere Christianity" and "Surprised by Joy" by C.S. Lewis
- "The Denial of Death" by Ernest Becker
- "Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger" and "Just Generosity" by Ron Sider
- "The Treasure Principle" by Randy Alcorn
- "Your God is Too Small" by: J.B. Phillips
- "Who Stole My Church" by: Gordon MacDonald
Small Group Discussion Questions: Revelation 1:1-20
Small Group Discussion Questions: Revelation 2-3
Small Group Discussion Questions: Revelation 4-5
Small Group Discussion Questions: Revelation 6, 8, 15
Small Group Discussion Questions: Revelation 10
Small Group Discussion Questions: Revelation 12
Small Group Discussion Questions: Revelation 13
Small Group Discussion Questions: Revelation 18
Small Group Discussion Questions: Revelation 19
Sermon Handouts:
Judgment in Exodus and Revelation (ch. 6, 8, 15)
A Short Primer on some Neglected Spiritual Practices ("Eat this Book" - Rev. 10)
For Further Reading:
- Reverse Thunder: Revelation and the Praying Imagination (Eugene Peterson)
- The Supremacy of Christ in the Postmodern World (David F. Wells)
- Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters (Timothy Keller)
- The Screwtape Letters (C.S. Lewis)
- On Earth as it Is in Advertising (Sam Van Eman)
- The Treasure Principle (Randy Alcorn)
- Biblical Passages: Genesis 1-3, Exodus 1-15, Daniel 7-11, Zecheriah 12-14, Colossians 3:1-5, Matthew 6:19-24
For Further Viewing:
- "I'm Like a Bird" by Nelly Furtado (see Discussion Questions for Revelation 19)
- "Orphan Girl" by Gillian Welch (see Discussion Questions for Revelation 19)
Small Group Discussion Questions: Sharing Your Faith without Being Pushy
Small Group Discussion Questions: Homosexuality
Small Group Discussion Questions: James 5:7-12
Small Group Discussion Questions: James 5:13-20
Small Group Discussion Questions: Job 1:8-22
Small Group Discussion Questions: Job 19:13-27
For Further Reading:
James 5
- Suffering and the Sovereignty of God (John Piper)
- Does it Pay to Pray? (John F. DeVries)
- Psalm 133
Job 1
- God, Freedom & Evil (Alvin Plantinga)
- Psalm 73
Job 19
- Lament for a Son (Nicholas Wolterstorff)
- Joy through the Night: Biblical Resources for Suffering People (Aida & William Spencer)
- Psalm 88
- II Corinthians 4:13-18
Small Group Discussion Questions: James 1:1-18
Small Group Discussion Questions: James 1:19-27
Small Group Discussion Questions: James 2:1-13
Small Group Discussion Questions: James 2:14-26
Small Group Discussion Questions: James 3:1-12
Small Group Discussion Questions: James 3:13-4:12
Small Group Discussion Questions: James 4:13-17
Small Group Discussion Questions: James 5:1-6
Small Group Discussion Questions: James 5:7-12
Small Group Discussion Questions: James 5:13-20
For Further Reading:
James 1
- Where is God when it Hurts? (Philip Yancey)
- A Long Obedience in the Same Direction (Eugene Peterson)
- 1 Peter
James 2
- Head, Heart & Hands: Bringing together Christian thought, passion and action (Dennis P. Hollinger)
- The Cost of Discipleship (Dietrich Bonhoeffer)
- The Scandal of the Evangelical Conscience: Why are Christians living just like the rest of the world (Ronald J. Sider)
- unChristian: what a new generation really think about Christianity…and why it matters (Kinnaman & Lyons)
- Ruthless Trust: the Ragamuffin's Path to God (Brennan Manning)
James 3-4
- Life Together (Dietriech Bonhoeffer--especially the chapter called "Ministry")
- From Brokenness to Community (Jean Vanier)
- Exodus 3-4
- Praying Backwards: Transform Your Prayer Life by Beginning in Jesus' Name (Bryan Chapell)
James 5
- Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger and Just Genorosity (both by Ronald J. Sider)
- The Treasure Principle (Randy Alcorn)
- Hebrews 11-12
- Suffering and the Sovereignty of God (John Piper)
- Does it Pay to Pray? (John F. DeVries)
- Psalm 133
Can You Take the Bible Literally?
Ancient Manuscript Comparison Chart
How Could a Good God Allow Suffering?
For Further Reading:
"The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism" by Tim Keller
