Scripture References: Psalm 68:6; Ephesians 6:4
III. Under the Law or Under Grace?
When Reuben returns from the war, he has been so traumatized that he seeks refuge in the church. He learns a great lesson in chapter 37.
1. What did Reuben place his faith in?
2. Was following the law the path to personal peace for Reuben?
3. What did Lowell tell Reuben about earning points with God that broke the bondage Reuben was under?
4. Do you think you are a Christian just because you follow the rules?
5. If you do, is it working for you?
Scripture References: James 2:10; Romans 8:1-2,
IV. Choices
In chapter 25 Jerusha must make a life-and-death decision. One choice will bring glory to God, the other will bring glory to her.
1. Have you ever had to make a decision that meant sacrificing something very precious in order to follow God?
2. How did you respond to the test?
3. What was the outcome?
Scripture References: 1 Peter 1:7; 1 Peter 4:12-14; John 3:16
ABOUT PATRICK E. CRAIG
PATRICK E. CRAIG is a lifelong writer and musician who left a successful songwriting and performance career in the music industry to follow Christ in 1984. He spent the next 26 years as a worship leader, seminar speaker, and pastor in churches and at retreats, seminars, and conferences all across the western United States. After ministering for a number of years in music and worship to a circuit of small churches, he is now concentrating on writing and publishing both fiction and nonfiction books. Patrick and his wife, Judy, make their home in Northern California and are the parents of two adult children and have five grandchildren.
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