AT HOME TABLE DISCUSSION

 Topic - Authority 

Definition 

The right to act or speak in certain ways, in accordance with the authorization of a higher power. All human authority derives from God, and is to be exercised in a responsible manner.

Scriptures to read

John 19:8-11

1 Timothy 6:1-5

Romans 13:1-7

Questions to discuss in light of these scriptures

1.     (John 19:8-11) What did Jesus say about Pilate’s authority?

2.     (John 19:8-11) Did Jesus acknowledge that Pilate had authority?

3.     (1 Timothy 6:1-5) A bondservant is a person that chose to be under a master. What does this say about how our mindset should be towards believing (as well as non-believing) authority?

4.     (Romans 13:1-7) Where does any authority come from? 

5.     (Romans 13:1-7) Do we see authority like this scripture teaches us to?

Topic - Race 

Definition 

A modern concept that classifies people into distinct ethnic groups. When applied to people in the Bible and other ancient texts, race can designate a family, people group, nation, or group of descendants.

Scriptures to read

Colossians 3:11

John 3:16

Psalms 146:1-10

Questions to discuss in light of these scriptures

1.     (Colossians 3:11) – This is how we are supposed to view each other – the question is, do we?

2.     (John 3:16) – Does God discriminate when it comes to salvation?  

3.     (Psalms 146:1-10) – In these verses, what characteristics do we see defining the people that God helps?

Topic – Lawlessness versus freedom 

Definition 

Terms used by modern translations to describe people not restrained or controlled by law, especially God’s law. As rebellion against God, sin is lawlessness 

Scriptures to read

Isaiah 3:5-8

Galatians 5:13 -14

2 Peter 2:9-19

Jude 8-13

Deuteronomy 12:8

Judges 17:6, 21:25

Romans 12:15-21

Questions to Discuss in light of these scriptures

1.     (Isaiah 3:5-8) – What does this say about what lawlessness looks like?

2.     (Galatians 5:13 -14) – What does this say about our freedom and how we should use it?

3.     (2 Peter 2:10-19) – WOW!! What will happen to the lawlessness? 

4.     (Jude 8-13) – How should we conduct ourselves when coming against something we disagree with?

5.     (Deuteronomy 12:8, Judges 17:6, 21:25, Romans 12:15-21) – What do these verses say about opinions, and how we should acquire them and use them?