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Deuteronomy 8:1-20

What was the most difficult exam you ever had to take in school?
Why do teachers give students difficult exams?

Describe in detail the wilderness in which the Israelites spent forty years?
How would you categorize the experiences they had while in the wilderness?
In what ways does God provide for his people while they are out in the desert?
Why does God put his people through that kind of difficult struggle?
How can we better cope with times of personal testing?
Based on this passage, how can we better help others who are going through difficult times?

In what ways will the experience of the Israelites once they gain the Promised Land contrast from what they have been through during the forty years in the desert?
What different kinds of testing do they face the prospect of a more prosperous and comfortable future?
Why do people sometimes loose their focus on God when things seem to be going better in their lives?
What are some strategies we can develop from this passage to help us retain our loyalty to God even when things go better than we had expected?
Why is an attitude of self-sufficiency in reality extremely ridiculous?
How does a person take more care to follow God’s instructions without becoming legalistic in attitude?

Preparing the Next Generation

Deuteronomy 6: 1 – 9

If you were to get a new tattoo what would you have it say and why?

In verses 1 – 3 what are some of Moses’ main concerns for his people. Why is it so important that the people obey the commands of the LORD? Why is it so important that they share these commands with their descendants? What can you do this next week to help raise up the next generation of disciples?

What do we find out about God in verses 4 – 5? What are some of the possible ways to interpret God as being one? How can you square this statement with the central Christian doctrine of the Trinity? What kind of response should the reality of God elicit from our lives? Why does the command list these three separate areas of life? How can you show your love for God with your heart this week? How can you show your love for God with your self this week? How can you show your love for God with your abilities this week?

Describe the kinds of places you should write or talk about the Word of God according to verses 6 – 9. Why in the world does Moses encourage them to do this? How does a person make sure God’s commands are on their hearts? How do you teach these commands to children without becoming Jesus Camp? When is an opportunity you have each day to talk about God’s word at home? How could you make sure you think on God’s word when you are commuting or on the train? How often is God the first thing you think about in the morning and the last thing you think about at night? What are some creative ways you could carry God’s word on your person? What are some ways you could decorate with God’s word around your house? What are some ways you could post God’s word around the neighborhood?

The "Jesus" Tomb Question

Just in case anyone is struggling with the ridiculous claims of the Jesus Tomb Documentary here are links to a couple of blogs that will help to answer the question for you. Hope this compiling helps someone. Praise God for Easter!

Ben Witherington

Get Religion

Very Sarcastic and Funny

Christianity Today

Featured again on the Ooze

The very first article ever posted on this blog has now been posted on the emerging conversation group blog theooze.com