BREAKING THE SILENCE: The Era of the Prophets

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Pastor Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, October 20, 2013. To get the most from these questions, go to https://soundcloud.com/#graceplacehermitage and listen to the service first.

 

These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as the topic 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.

Fellowship: (Break bread with your community, share life from last week, announcements for next week)

Icebreaker: (Get to know your fellow believers a little bit better using this week’s topic)

Have you ever challenged someone in a physical way?  (Foot race, arm wrestle, game of HORSE)
How did it turn out?
Tell about a time when you were outnumbered or misunderstood based on a belief.

Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent)

“Strong Tower” Kutless (Find on YouTube)

Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read it)

1 Kings 18:16-46

Lesson: (Delve deeper into the Word and into the sermon using open-ended questions)

A congressional stenographer stood up and “prophesized” to congress this past week stating that God had given her a message to deliver.  Elijah was facing more than a group of grumpy but powerful men and women when God gave him a message to deliver.  Elijah had to face a king, 850 false prophets and everyone in Israel!

How did Elijah hold up against overwhelming odds?

When have you felt God telling you to confront wrong?
What helped you complete your mission?
What did you learn from the experience?
How have you had to rely on a miracle?
How do challenges bolster your faith?
 
Prayer: (Share each other’s burdens, become a community of believers)
Pray for new community groups that will be forming, their leaders and hosts.