WHEN YOU CROSS CULTURES - World Evangelical Alliance
WHEN YOU CROSS CULTURES - World Evangelical Alliance
WHEN YOU CROSS CULTURES - World Evangelical Alliance
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86 <strong>WHEN</strong> <strong>YOU</strong> <strong>CROSS</strong> <strong>CULTURES</strong><br />
FOR BIBLE STUDY AND DISCUSSION<br />
1. Discuss the dynamics of informal training from the following passages:<br />
a. Deuteronomy 6:5-7; Proverbs 22:6<br />
b. Exodus 33:11; Joshua 11:15<br />
c. Mark 1:16, 17; 3:14<br />
d. Acts 16:1-3; Philippians 2:19-23<br />
2. In 1 Timothy 4:7, Paul instructed Timothy to train himself to be godly. In<br />
your opinion, what are some essential ingredients to such training? Discuss<br />
reasons why character training is indispensable in preparing for ministry.<br />
3. From the Scriptures, discuss how convictions can be developed and deepened<br />
in each of the following areas:<br />
The Lordship of Christ: Luke 6:46-49; Romans 12:1, 2<br />
The Word of God: Acts 20:27-32; 2 Timothy 1:13; 3:14-17<br />
Prayer and Devotion to God: Luke 11:1-13; Ephesians 1:17, 18; 3:14-21<br />
Fellowship: Hebrews 10:24, 25; Romans 15:14<br />
4. There are obviously many passages in the New Testament describing<br />
how God’s people grow and are equipped in the church. From the selected<br />
Scriptures, discuss how relationships among believers can contribute to<br />
spiritual growth and how leaders equip God’s people for service.<br />
RELATIONSHIPS LEADERSHIP<br />
Romans 12:3-13 Acts 11:22-25; 13:1-3<br />
Romans 15:1, 2 Ephesians 4:11-16<br />
Galatians 6:1-6 Colossians 4:12, 13<br />
1 Corinthians 12:12-31 2 Timothy 2:1, 2, 20-26<br />
Ephesians 4:2, 3 1 Peter 5:1-4<br />
Discuss some practical steps your local congregation could take to:<br />
a. equip potential labourers in evangelism.<br />
b. prepare these labourers for mission should God lead them.