Rate Yourself 1-10
March 11, 2026
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free - John 8:32
Opening Discussion Questions Intro: Many of us instinctively evaluate our spiritual lives this way. Some days we feel closer to God, more disciplined, and more faithful. Other days we feel like we’ve fallen short.
Men’s Bible Study: Making Excuses for God’s Calling Opening Discussion Questions Devotional Study: When God Calls and We Make Excuses Throughout Scripture, faithful men often responded to God’s call with hesitation. Their excuses were
First and Best (Part 3: Best) David Refuses a Free Sacrifice 2 Samuel 24:18–25 — Men’s Bible Study Handout (Part 3: “Best”) Historical Introduction — Setting the Scene In the final chapter of 2
Giving God First When You Feel Like You Have Nothing Text: 1 Kings 17:7–16 — Elijah and the Widow at Zarephath You know that feeling when you’re running on fumes—emotionally, financially, spiritually—and someone asks
As many of you know, in addition to this men’s Bible study, I am part of an online one that I use as my personal devotion every morning. My friend, and, old mentor, to
Modeled After Jesus’ Example: Build, Bless, Begin to Pray, Bring the Kingdom Opening Questions When it came to reaching people far from God, Jesus gave us the perfect model. He didn’t begin with sermons,
Opening Questions Theme: Waiting is not simply doing nothing until something happens — for the Christian man, waiting is an act of faith, surrender, expectancy and preparation. As we wait on the Lord, He
Opening Discussion Questions Devotional Study: The “It” Factor — Biblically Speaking 1. God’s Favor — The True Foundation Genesis 39:2–4 “The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man… His master saw
Last week, we walked through the first three ways God works in our lives: He searches our hearts, knows us intimately, and tests us to refine our character. Each of these actions reveals His
Opening Questions Overview Throughout Scripture, God reveals Himself as both the One who searches hearts and the One who leads His people. He is not a distant observer but an intimate guide who knows
Opening Reflection Introduction The phrase “two by two” appears only four times in Scripture — twice in the account of Noah’s Ark (Genesis 7) and twice in Jesus’ ministry (Mark 6 and Luke 10).
I. Opening Questions Use these to loosen up discussion, help men share, and introduce the theme: II. Devotional / Scripture Study: “I believe; help my unbelief” Mark 9:14–29 14. And when they came to
Men’s Bible Study Devotional Opening Questions Scripture, Explanations, and Discussion 1 Corinthians 10:13 “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be
Opening Questions Devotional: Returning to Spiritual Discipline Summer can be a season of rest and refreshment, but it often comes with disrupted spiritual habits. Scripture shows us again and again that God calls His
Tonight each person in the group brought a verse. We went around the room and everyone commented on each persons verse. Revelation 3:20 – Thomas 20. Behold, I stand at the door and knock.
Galations 1:6-10 …opening question… 1. In high school, how loyal were your friends to you? How loyal were you to them? 2. In major purchases (like vehicles), do you typically switch manufacturers or stay
Has anyone ever felt that they got a raw deal working? Like the did more work but got paid the same or even less than others? The setting of this fascinating parable is a
Revelation 2:8-11 Start by reading: Revelation 2:8-11 8. “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. 9. “‘I
Have you ever wondered how to study different Bible verses? Or how to put a collection of them together? Or even how to write a devotional? Tonight, I think it’ll be fun to do
Luke 17:11-19; Col. 3:15-17 OPEN IT: What is your most memorable gift? Fathers day grill from kids w/o help from mom DIG INTO IT: 1. Read Luke 17:11-19 Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers 11. On
OPEN IT: Other than to Christ and the Church, what is the biggest commitment you’ve ever made? Did you follow through on it? Matthew 7:21-27 DIG INTO IT: 1. Read Matthew 7:21-23 and answer
Last year for one of the men’s groups, while I was preparing, something gave me the idea to do a study on the use of the term “wall” in the Bible. This was a
1 Pet. 5:7; 2 Kings 20:1-6; Psalms 51:15:17 OPEN IT: If you only had one more prayer request to make before your life was ended what would you ask for? DIG INTO IT: 1.
Prayer for your home: Heavenly Father, Thank You for the gift of this home. I acknowledge that it is ultimately Yours, and I dedicate every room and space to You. I invite Your presence
Us to Others: 2 Chronicles 7:15-16 – ESV 15. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place. 16. For now I have chosen
Can anybody think of a story or a phrase from your past that you never forget, and you keep referring to a lot? It can be just one sentence or a whole story. For
OPEN IT: If you could have personally witnessed one event in history, what would you want to have seen? DIG INTO IT: 1. Read Matthew 1:18–25. Matthew 1:18-25 – ESV 18. Now the birth
Let’s remember2 Timothy 3:16) 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, Here we see Jesus call them Hypocrites over and over, which is one of
John 15 1-17 The bible says in James 2:14 14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no works? Can such faith save them? -How
Psalm 34 A while back, we talked about the butterfly effect. We discussed it when the Israelites entered Jericho, which was when God finally fulfilled his promise of giving them “the promised land“ When