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KING OF KINGS: Hosanna!

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, March 24, 2013, by Pastor Tommy Dove. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the sermon first. These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as a basis for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us . Explore: Who was the most popular actor of your youth? Which musical band or artist did you listen to when you were a teen? Who does “the whole world go after” now? Scripture:   John 12:1-16 Excavate: How do you think Mary knew it was time to break the perfume? Describe what you think this family meant to Jesus. Why would Jesus want to spend his last few days with them? How do you think Jesus felt about the trium

KING OF KINGS: The Hope of a New Leader

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, March 17, 2013, by Pastor Tommy Dove. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the sermon first. These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as a basis for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us . Explore: Tell about when you waited a long time for something. How did it turn out?   Waste of time or totally worth it? Have you ever had a bad boss?   What made him/her bad? Scripture:   Isaiah 16:5 and John 4:19-26 Excavate: What characteristics do you look for in a leader? What role does love play in good leadership? What made Jesus a good leader? Extract: Are disciples leaders or followers? What kind of followers does God seek?

KING OF KINGS: The Heart of David

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, March 10, 2013, by Pastor Tommy Dove. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the sermon first. These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as a basis for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us . Explore: How do you feel when you let someone down? How do you get your happy back when you are down? Scripture:   Psalm 51 Excavate: How did David get to such a low point? What had God said about David in the past?   (1 Samuel 13:14) Why do you think David cried out for a pure heart? What did David promise to do if forgiven? What had David learned about sacrifice from Saul’s sin?   (1 Samuel 15:22, Psalm 51:16-17) Extract: Wh

KING OF KINGS: The Struggles of Saul

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, March 3, 2013, by Pastor Tommy Dove. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the sermon first.   These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as a basis for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us. Explore: Do you follow the lives of the British royal family? (Kate’s baby bump, etc.?) What is so fascinating about royalty? Have you ever been king or queen of something? What was your title? What was the most fun about being the king or queen?   Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-21, 10:9-11, 13:13-14, 15:24-29   Excavate: Why did the Israelites want a king? What did Samuel warn them would happen if they got a king? Why did God choose Saul as the fi

UNCOMMON KINDNESS: The Rewards of Service

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, February 24, 2013, by Pastor Tommy Dove. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the sermon first. These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as a basis for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us . Explore: Discuss the list of 50 acts of Uncommon Kindness list. How many did each individual perform this week? How many did your group perform in total? Scripture Reference: Matthew 25:14-28 Excavate: How do you feel when you are entrusted with something precious? What tasks of service (bags of gold) do you think God gives Christians today? What has God entrusted you to do? When have you been so afraid of a task that you dug a hole? Extract: How do you f