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| "WOE TO YOU!" by Bruce Hostetler and Carol Duerksen | ||||||||||||
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BIBLE STUDY SESSION 108
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| APPLY Discuss: • How is it possible to enjoy the blessings of wealth that God gives us without resorting to sin? • How does it happen that we can become engaged in these sins without being aware of it? In what ways can we guard against these sins? • Are there church doctrines in your church that could lead to “spiritual pride?” What are they? What would God say about those doctrines? RESPOND Read Amos 6:8 slowly and solemnly. Then offer this explanation: God gave his people everything they could possibly need or want. But they worshipped God only in ceremony and not with their hearts. They did not practice what was preached to them by God. Therefore, God despised them for their sins. Get the container of ashes and hold them while you continue. As much as God loves each one of us, God also despises our sins. Wearing ashes is a symbol of repentance and sorrow for our sins. If you want to repent to God and talk to God about your sins, I will place a cross of ashes on your forehead or on your hand, and give you the opportunity to go on a walk or to a quiet space for awhile to talk with God. If you want to be alone but not receive the ashes, that’s okay too. Invite students to come to you for ashes if they so choose. As you trace a cross with the ashes on either their forehead or hand (student’s choice), say: May God hear your prayers of repentance. May God forgive you, and give you peace. Encourage students to spend time alone, away from the classroom if possible, and to return on their own time. When they return, send them out with a personal blessing. |
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