Point to ponder… The late Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. is often misquoted as saying it is wrong to shout “fire” in a crowded movie house. What he actually said was that it is wrong to falsely shout “fire” in a crowded movie house.
A well-placed, clearly written sign can keep you safe and even save your life. Just think about it: we all appreciate signs that are intended to protect us when danger is near. Here are some examples:
Beware of Dog Slippery When Wet Thin Ice This Product May Cause Cancer Bridge Out
In Chapter 15 of The Story we meet God’s signposts—the prophets. God lovingly placed them right in the middle of the roads where his people walked so their voices could give clear warnings. These men were faithful, passionate, and relentless. Sometimes the people listened. Often they went right past the signpost, ignored the prophets, and drove off a cliff.
Over and over God would send his messengers, the prophets. God’s plan never changed. He wanted to bring the people back into loving relationship with him. As the prophets spoke, they cried that God’s heart could be heard: “Please come home; turn from your sin; return to me; I still love you; it is not too late.”
Think about a time when you saw a sign and decided to either follow the sign or ignore the sign. How did you benefit or suffer by following the sign?
The above is taken from The Story: Getting to the Heart of God’s Story, page101.
Questions to consider… 1. What is it about Ahab and Jezebel that provoked unprecedented anger from the Lord? How does this relate to the first two commandments?
2. Look up Deut. 13: 1-5. Was Elijah correct or too brutal in slaughtering all the prophets of Baal? Why does God take idolatry so seriously?
3. Despite a recent, dramatic victory, Elijah was scared and depressed when he ran from Jezebel. Why do the deepest doubts often come on the heels of great triumphs or strong spiritual advancements?
4. What is the role of the prophets in this chapter? Was their role predicting the future or calling the people to repentance? Does God still send prophets today?
ReplyDeletePoint to ponder…
The late Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. is often misquoted as saying it is wrong to shout “fire” in a crowded movie house. What he actually said was that it is wrong to falsely shout “fire” in a crowded movie house.
A well-placed, clearly written sign can keep you safe and even save your life. Just think about it: we all appreciate signs that are intended to protect us when danger is near. Here are some examples:
Beware of Dog
Slippery When Wet
Thin Ice
This Product May Cause Cancer
Bridge Out
In Chapter 15 of The Story we meet God’s signposts—the prophets. God lovingly placed them right in the middle of the roads where his people walked so their voices could give clear warnings. These men were faithful, passionate, and relentless. Sometimes the people listened. Often they went right past the signpost, ignored the prophets, and drove off a cliff.
Over and over God would send his messengers, the prophets. God’s plan never changed. He wanted to bring the people back into loving relationship with him. As the prophets spoke, they cried that God’s heart could be heard: “Please come home; turn from your sin; return to me; I still love you; it is not too late.”
Think about a time when you saw a sign and decided to either follow the sign or ignore the sign. How did you benefit or suffer by following the sign?
The above is taken from The Story: Getting to the Heart of God’s Story, page101.
Questions to consider…
ReplyDelete1. What is it about Ahab and Jezebel that provoked unprecedented anger from the Lord? How does this relate to the first two commandments?
2. Look up Deut. 13: 1-5. Was Elijah correct or too brutal in slaughtering all the prophets of Baal? Why does God take idolatry so seriously?
3. Despite a recent, dramatic victory, Elijah was scared and depressed when he ran from Jezebel. Why do the deepest doubts often come on the heels of great triumphs or strong spiritual advancements?
4. What is the role of the prophets in this chapter? Was their role predicting the future or calling the people to repentance? Does God still send prophets today?