Submitted by Cynthia Peng, Gracepoint Berkeley 1 Samuel 6:7-12 Despite the evidence that it was the hand of God, why would they still consider the possibility that “it happened to us by chance? Despite the evidence that it was the hand of God, they would still consider the possibility that “it happened to us by [...]
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Submitted by Daemin Kim, Gracepoint Berkeley. 1 Samuel 5:1-8 “It must have disturbed a conquering people to discover their god bowing down before the ark of a vanquished people. Their instinct to prop their god back up is a natural one. It is not easy to relinquish an inadequate understanding of God. Even today when [...]
Submitted by Carol Chou, Gracepoint Berkeley 1 Samuel 4:11 What can I learn about what God values from the fact that He allowed “the ark of God” to be so disgracefully captured by the Philistines? That God allowed the ark of God to be so disgracefully captured by the Philistines shows that God values the [...]
Submitted by Becky Fong, Gracepoint Berkeley 1 Samuel 4:6-11 What might have been some expectations and calculations behind their decision to bring the ark into battle? They might have expected that bringing the ark into battle would cause God to forcefully eliminate their enemies, so that they would not have to fight the Philistines or [...]
Submitted by Wilson Fong, Gracepoint Berkeley 1 Samuel 3:1-10 What is the relationship between “[knowing] the Lord” and the “word of the Lord?” The Word of the Lord is the vehicle by which people come to know the Lord. Indeed, there are other ways to know the Lord, whether by observing creation (Romans 1) or searching [...]
Submitted by Sunny Kim, Gracepoint Austin. Reflect on the brazen sinfulness of Eli’s sons. What special context makes their sin much more than personal moral transgression? Verse 29: ” ‘Why do you scorn my sacrifice and offering that I prescribed for my dwelling? Why do you honor your sons more than me by fattening yourselves [...]
Submitted by Susanna Lee, Gracepoint Berkeley 1 Samuel 2:1-11 What are some recurring themes about who God is in Hannah’s prayer? The recurring themes are as follows: - No one can match up to who God is: No one holy like God the Lord No one besides You No Rock like our God The foundations [...]
Submitted by Sieun Choi, Gracepoint Berkeley 1 Samuel 1:6-7 Reflect on the fact that Peninnah “provoked” Hannah with the fact that she had children and that Hannah did not. Why was this inappropriate? What is my response to God’s goodness to me? Are there some ways in which I take God’s gifts in my life [...]
Submitted by Rick Yi, Gracepoint Berkeley 1 Samuel 1:6-7 Reflect on the fact that Peninnah “provoked” Hannah with the fact that she had children and that Hannah did not. Why was this inappropriate? What is my response to God’s goodness to me? Are there some ways in which I take God’s gifts in my life [...]
Submitted by Ray Choi, Gracepoint Berkeley List the human needs referenced in this psalm, and the ways in which the Lord, the shepherd, meets those needs. There is a human need for guidance and leading, a need to know where to go, restoration for the soul, protection from evil. If the Lord is my shepherd, [...]