Questions
based on First Words at Home
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In our reading from Nehemiah:
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Why do you think the people were so desperate to hear the
word of God?
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Who listened?
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How long did they listen for?
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What was the end result of hearing the word of God?
From Luke:
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What were the synagogue scrolls, how many sets were there and
how were they made up (L_ _, P_ _ _ _ _ _ _
and W_ _ _ _ _ _ _)?
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What is a lectionary?
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Do you think there is value in personal, regular, Bible
reading? Perhaps share your experiences.
For reflection:
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What does it mean if we say: “The Bible is authoritative in
my life?
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Is the Bible authoritative in your life?
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What do you think of the statistic that 39% of folk at AMC
believe that the Bible has authority in their lives?
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As you read Scripture this week, record what God might be
saying about your particular personal mission statement in your season of life.
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What will it mean to ‘watch your words’ this week?