http://www.chicagolandcc.org Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:40:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Matthew 5: 33 - 37 Listen to Message on MP3 In general, who are more dishonest: politicians, investment bankers, lawyers, or used car salesmen? Why might the Old Testament Scriptures be so concerned about honesty when dealing with oaths? Contrast Jesus’ perspective on honesty with those who were teaching the Old Testament during his ... http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2010/03/05/how-can-dishonesty-cloud-your-spiritual-mirror/ Matthew 5: 27 - 32 Listen to Message of MP3 Which five advertisements do you most quickly remember? How many of those incorporate a non-Christian view of sexuality into their message? What exactly is a working definition of lust based on this passage? What is it about lust that makes it as serious as ... http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2010/03/05/how-can-lust-cloud-your-spiritual-mirror/ Matthew 5: 21 - 26 Listen to Message on MP3 Thinking back over the past year, with whom did you get the most angry? According to Jesus, what is the relationship between mismanaged anger and homicide? Why does Jesus find it appropriate to raise the moral bar to such an unattainable height? In what ways ... http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2010/03/05/how-can-hate-cloud-your-spiritual-mirror/ Matthew 5: 17 - 20 Listen to Message on MP3 Other than the Scriptures, what is your absolutely favorite book, and why is it so important to you? Describe the scope of Jesus’ philosophical support of the Old Testament Scriptures. Describe the scope of Jesus’ ethical support of the Old Testament Scriptures. So much in ... http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2010/03/05/what-is-the-absolute-standard-of-shininess/ Matthew 5: 13 - 16 Listen to Message on MP3 What is the brightest light that you have ever personally physically experienced? In the ancient near east they had neither plastics nor electricity. What would be some potential uses for salt that you could imagine in that setting? How is salt used ... http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2010/03/05/how-shiny-is-your-personal-lifestyle/ Matthew 5: 1 – 12 Listen to Message on MP3 If you were to make a list of things that you personally value very deeply, what one value would certainly be on that list? Imagine you are one of Jesus’ students who press close to him to be taught on that hillside. ... http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2010/03/05/what-core-values-are-worth-reflecting/ A fresh and excitingly new way of livingColossians 3: 12 – 17What is your absolutely favorite song of all time and why do you like it so much?Describe the virtues that God expects to be in our lives as a reflection of Jesus’ new life in us.Why is it so ... http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2009/07/14/a-fresh-and-excitingly-new-way-of-living/ Something that is worth talking aboutColossians 1: 1 – 8What is the best subject heading you have ever received for an email?Based on these verses, how would you describe the relationship between the Colossians and Paul?Why is Paul so concerned about the spiritual health of a people he has never ... http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2009/07/06/rotten-things-that-should-be-thrown-away/ Focusing our minds on the real home of our soulsColossians 3: 1 – 4Which do you like better (and why): a sunset, a star-lit sky, an air show, or fireworks?In what way have followers of Jesus been “raised” with Jesus? Why does Paul use the resurrection as his ground ... http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2009/06/29/focusing-our-minds-on-the-real-home-of-our-souls-2/ Habits that can distract you from what is most importantColossians 2: 16 – 23What are some habits that you have established in your life? Describe the false teaching that Paul is combating in this region based on his statements in tonight’s passage. What kinds of things do those who support ... http://www.chicagolandcc.org/2009/06/22/habits-that-can-distract-you-from-what-is-most-important-2/