Month: July 2019

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July 30, 2019 / Bellefield Church

Pastor Josh preaches on Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:9

1. Why does the Teacher speak so strongly about the vanity of riches?

2. What are some of the “evils” that the Teacher observed in the world? How do we see those same things today?

3. What is the biblical view of work?

4. How can this passage change the way you go about your week?

July 22, 2019 / Bellefield Church

Pastor Josh continues in Ecclesiastes, this week with chapter 5:1-7; 8:10-13

1. What is “the sacrifice of fools”?

2. What does it mean to fear God, and why do we not fear God the way we should?

3. If there does not seem to be justice here on earth, then why should we fear God?

4. What are some things that would change in your life if you were to fear God rightly?

July 15, 2019 / Bellefield Church

Pastor Josh continues the series on Ecclesiastes with chapter 3:1-15

1. What do you find most interesting about the poem in 3:1-8? Why?

2. What does it mean to say that God “has put eternity” in our heart?

3. Why would John Calvin say that knowledge of providence is the highest of blessings and ignorance of providence the chief of curses? Do you agree?

4. How can the perspective of this chapter change the way you go through your week?

July 9, 2019 / Bellefield Church

Pastor Josh begins his series on the book of Ecclesiastes this week with chapter 1:1-14

1. How should we engage the wisdom literature of Scripture, and what should we expect from it?

2. What does Solomon mean when he says, “all is vanity”? Is he overstating the case?

3. How have you experienced the feelings of chapter 2 in your own life?

4. Why is the Gospel the “new thing” that God has done that changes everything else?

July 1, 2019 / Bellefield Church

Barrett Hendrickson preaches on 2 Peter 1:1-11, wrapping up our “If I could tell you one thing” series.

How is grace and peace multiplied to us? Follow-up, how do we increase what you just answered?
Looking at verse 4, what are some of those “very great promises” given to us throughout scripture?
Consider the list in verses 5-7. What is the relationship with these character traits to salvation?