Date TAB 2018-2019 Bringing muffins Bringing cut up Fruit

Please bring by 9:00 a.m.

13-Sep-18 Opening Special

20-Sep-18 El Shaddai - All sufficient

27-Sep-18 Jehovah-Nissi - The Lord my Banner

4-Oct-18 Elohim - The Creator

11-Oct-18 Esh Oklah, El Kanna - Consuming Fire, Jealous God

18-Oct-18 Special – Free Market

25-Oct-18 Jehovah -I AM

1-Nov-18 El Roi - The God who sees

8-Nov-18 Jehovah-Jireh - The Lord will Provide

15-Nov-18 Jehovah-raah

22-Nov-18 Special – Craft Sale

29-Nov-18 Yahweh tsebaoth - The Lord of Hosts

6-Dec-18 Theos Pases Karitos - God of all Grace

13-Dec-18 Special - Christmas Flower Arrangement

20-Dec-18 NO TAB

27-Dec-18 NO TAB

3-Jan-19 NO TAB

10-Jan-19 Psalm 63

17-Jan-19 Psalm 55

24-Jan-19 Psalm 44

31-Jan-19 Psalm 42

7-Feb-19 Special - Brunch

14-Feb-19 Psalm 51

21-Feb-19 Psalm 71

28-Feb-19 Psalm 46

7-Mar-19 Psalm 56

14-Mar-19 March Break

21-Mar-19 Psalm 57

28-Mar-19 Special

4-Apr-19 Psalm 62

11-Apr-19 I Timothy 1

18-Apr-19 I Timothy 2 & 3

25-Apr-19 I Timothy 4 & 5

2-May-19 Special - Fashion Show

9-May-19 1Timothy 6

16-May-19 II Timothy 1

23-May-19 II Timothy 2

30-May-19 II Timothy 3 & 4

6-Jun-19 Closing Banquet

EL-SHADDAI – All-Sufficient September 18, 2018

1. Please read Genesis 17:1-19. Who did God say He was?

2. What does God promise Abraham in verse 8?

3. How old were Sarah and Abraham when God once again promised them a son?

4. Read Genesis 21:1-7. What happened to Sarah and Abraham?

DISCUSSION QUESTION

God had revealed himself as the all-powerful and all-sufficient one. How did God prove He was all-

powerful and all-sufficient? How has God revealed this characteristic of himself to you?

JEHOVAH-NISSI –The Lord Is My Banner September 27, 2018

Read Exodus 17: 8-16

1. Who was Joshua to go out and fight? Vs 8

2. Where was Moses during the battle and what did he have in his hand? Vs 9

3. What happened when Moses held his hands up? What happened when he lowered them? Vs 11

4. Who stood there with Moses? How was he able to maintain this position for so long? Vs 12

5. When the battle was over what was Moses to do? What was he to call the altar? Vs 14,15

DISCUSSION QUESTION

What battles do you face in your everyday life? In other words, what is your “Amalekite”? How has

God helped you be victorious in your own life?

ELOHIM – The Creator October 4, 2018

1. Genesis 1:1 is the first place in the Bible that we see God as Elohim. Write the verse below, circle God’s

name then write Elohim and circle it.

2. Read Genesis 1:2-3 and Colossians 1:16. Who else was with God in the creation of the universe – our

triune God?

3. Who did God create in Genesis 1:26? Describe the responsibilities given to them.

4. We have a very special purpose in life. Read Ephesians 2:10 and write down what it is.

5. Living life doing the will of God can be very difficult. What encouraging words do we hear from God

in Isaiah 43: 1- 3, and Proverbs 18:10?

DISCUSSION QUESTION

Although we know that God created us for a very special purpose, we often depend on other

people’s opinions, comparing ourselves to them and attempting to do things our way instead of seeking our

Creator’s help. How can refocusing on God’s creation strengthen and encourage you in difficult times? Can

you share a time when you became discouraged and distant from God? What brought

you back to your faith?

Esh Oklah El Kanna - Consuming Fire, Jealous God October 11, 2018

1. Read Exodus 34:10-14.

2. What promises does God make in this passage? What commands does He give? What warnings does He

issue?

3. Why do you think the Lord says His name is “Jealous”?

4. What is the significance of this name of God in relation to His covenant?

DISCUSSION QUESTION

How does this name of God relate to your own life? How does it relate to the church today?

Jehovah- “I Am” October 25, 2018

Read Exodus 3:1-14, John 8:58, and Hebrews 13:8

1. In Exodus 3:7 what does God tell Moses from the burning bush? In verse 8 what does God tell Moses

that He is going to do?

2. In Exodus 3:10-11 what does God tell Moses He is going to do with him? How does Moses react?

3. In Exodus 3:13-14, when speaking with the people of Israel, who is Moses to say sent him? What does

God refer to Himself as?

4. In John 8:58 Jesus declares He is telling the truth and came to set the people free. How does Jesus

identify Himself?

5. In Exodus we see God using Moses to lead His people out of slavery to set them free. In the New

Testament Jesus came to set us free from our slavery to sin. What does this say about the nature of God?

Hebrew 13:8

DISCUSSION QUESTION

In your life have you ever experienced being set free from any bondage by God? If you would like share this

with your small group.

El-Roi – The God Who Sees November 1, 2018

1. Please read Genesis 16. Whose idea was it for Abraham to sleep with Hagar?

2. How did Hagar treat Sarah after she was pregnant? How did Sarah respond to this treatment?

3. Where did Hagar flee to? Did she answer the angel’s questions?

4. What did the angel tell Hagar?

5. What name did she give God? Why?

DISCUSSION QUESTION

Hagar learned that God is a God who sees. Think about the truth that God sees all: the good, the bad

and the ugly. How does this characteristic of God make you feel? Will it have any impact on the way

you live your life?

Jehovah- Jireh -The Lord will Provide November 8, 2018

Read Genesis 22:1-19

1. What did God ask Abraham to do? Vs 2

2. What was required of Abraham in order to obey such a request? Vs 2

3. Where was the sacrifice to be made? Any idea why this place is significant today? Vs 2

4. Why did Abraham call the place “The Lord will Provide”? Vs 13-14

5. What promise does God make to Abraham? Vs 17

DISCUSSION QUESTION

How has God provided for you through the sacrifice of His own son Jesus? What else has God provided for

you in your daily life?

JEHOVAH-RAAH – The Lord is my Shepherd November 15, 2018

1. Read Ezekiel 34:11-12. What does God call us and who does He describe Himself as? What has He

promised to do for us?

2. Read Psalm 23:1, write it down. What does “I shall not want” mean to you?

3. Shepherds know how to lead their sheep and protect them. Read 1 Samuel 17:34-37 and describe the

experience David had when he was a shepherd to reinforce this.

4. Read John 10:11. Who is our Good Shepherd and what did He do for us?

5. As a shepherd knows the needs of his sheep, God knows our every need. What advice does Jesus give

us in Matthew 6:25, 31-34?

DISCUSSION QUESTION

Are you letting God be your Shepherd in all areas of your life? What makes you doubt that God is not

guiding you and doing what is best for you? Can you share an experience where you have known that

God was protecting and guiding you? Do you have a special verse from God’s word to encourage you

in times of doubt?

YAHWEH TSEBAOTH - The Lord of Hosts November 29, 2018

1. Read 1 Samuel 17:38-47.

2. Why do you think the story emphasizes David’s inability to do battle in the king’s armor?

3. Contrast David’s attitude toward battle with Goliath’s.

4. Remember times in your own life when you felt embattled. How did you deal with your struggle?

DISCUSSION QUESTION

What one thing could you do today that would help you face future battles with greater faith?

THEOS PASES KARITOS - God of all Grace December 6, 2018

1. Define the word Grace.

2. Read I Peter 5:10-11. What has God done for Peter’s readers and for us as well? What does He

promise to do?

3. What do we learn about God from these verses?

4. Read John 1:14-18. What do you learn about Christ from this passage?

5. Read II Corinthians 12:9. What do you learn about Grace from this verse?

DISCUSSION QUESTION

How has God shown you that He is a God of all Grace? How have you extended this same Grace to

others?

PSALM 63 January 10, 2019

1. How is David feeling at the beginning of this Psalm?

2. What does David say he has already experienced in his relationship with God? Vs 2 -3

3. What does David want to do because of his past experiences with God? Vs 4

4. What will God continue to do for David? Vs 8

5. What do you think David does when he cannot sleep? Vs 6

DISCUSSION QUESTION

On a scale of 1-10 what is your relationship with God like? Have you ever thirsted for a deeper

relationship with Him? What can you do to make this happen?

PSALM 55 January 17, 2019

1. Read Psalm 55:1- 3. How do we know that David is in distress and why?

2. What words in verses 4-5 describe David’s anguish?

3. What did he feel like doing in response to this anguish? (Vs 6–8) Do you ever feel like this?

4. What has made David’s distress about his enemies even worse? Vs 12-14

5. How does David find rest despite his problems? Vs 22-23

DISCUSSION QUESTION

David kept piling his troubles on God’s shoulders but at all times continued to trust Him. Do you bring

all your fears, complaints, distresses to God? Are you patient in waiting for His reply? Do you start to

doubt God when He does not answer right away? Can you share a time when you did give the

problem to God, trusted Him, waited for His reply and finally got an answer?

PSALM 44 Jan. 24, 2019

1. Describe what the author knows about God. Vs 1-8

2. What problems does the author describe in verses 9-16?

3. What “good works” have the people claimed to be faithful to in verses 17-22?

4. List the 3 questions from verses 23-24. Recall a time in your life when you felt similar things towards

God.

DISCUSSION QUESTION

What does it show about the author’s relationship with God that he is able to speak so candidly?

PSALM 42 January 31, 2019

1. In verses 1 & 2 who is the psalmist longing for?

2. What does he remember in verses 4-8?

3. What are the Psalmist’s questions in verses 5 & 11? What is his solution?

4. What is his prayer in verses 9 & 10?

DISCUSSION QUESTION

Has there ever been a time in your life when God has seemed distant and not answering your

prayers? What truths do you need to remember during this time to find comfort and reassurance?

PSALM 51 February 14, 2019

1. How does David open his confession to God?

2. What does David say about God in verse 1?

3. When God forgives us, how clean does He make us? Vs 7

4. What request does David make to God in verses 9 – 12?

5. What does God desire most from us? Vs 17

DISCUSSION QUESTION

We all make mistakes, and will continue to do so our whole life. Is there any sin that God will not forgive?

What is the first step we need to take if we want to restore a broken relationship with God?

PSALM 71 February 21, 2019

1. The Psalmist had a deep knowledge of God. Write down words from the following verses that affirm he

knew God. Verse 1-

Verse 2-

Verse 3-

Verse 5-

Verse 19-

2. Read verses 9 and 18. Write down the stage of life the psalmist is at. Write down words from the verses

to reinforce your answer.

3. What did the psalmist still want to do? Vs 15-18, 24

4. The psalmist had developed three strong habits in his life. Read verses 3, 6, and 14 and write down what

these habits are.

5. What is the psalmist’s reaction to God even after all the troubles God had let him experience? Vs 22-24

DISCUSSION QUESTION

Having a solid foundation of hope and trust in God can help us through any situation no matter how

difficult it may seem or how old we are. Can you share a difficult experience in life that was

conquered because of your faith in God? What verses from Psalm 71 can you use to encourage

yourself or someone else who is struggling with a problem?

PSALM 46 February 28, 2019

1. What verses strike you as being familiar in this Psalm?

2. Verse 8 commands to “come, behold the works of the Lord.” List 3-5 ways that you have seen “the

works of the Lord” in your life recently.

3. Write the phrase that is repeated in this Psalm. Why do you think the author would repeat this?

4. How is verse 10 a contrast with the rest of the Psalm? How is verse10 a compliment with the rest of

the Psalm?

DISCUSSION QUESTION

This Psalm describes God as a refuge in the midst of disaster, God as a force that can melt the earth, and

God as the power that can cease wars and conflict. How do you need God to be any/all of these in your

life?

PSALM 56 March 7, 2019

1. In verses 1, 2, 5 and 6 David cries out to God. How would you describe his feelings?

2. Twice David makes a declaration to God after crying out to Him in verses 3 and 11. What does he

declare?

3. Why did David praise God in verses 4 and 10?

4. What does God do with our tears? Vs 8 What does this tell us about God?

5. What does David commit to God in verse 12 because God has rescued him from death?

DISCUSSION QUESTION

Have you ever been able to praise God in the midst of great trial? Give an example from your own life.

PSALM 57 March 21, 2019

1. What two things did David do when he was in great trouble? Vs 1-2

2. What did God do for David and will do for us as well? Vs 3

3. What happened to David’s enemies in verse 6?

4. What did David do after God rescued Him? Vs 5

5. In verse 10 what does David say about God?

DISCUSSION QUESTION

One of the ways we praise God is through music. What is one of your favorite worship songs? Share

why it is special to you.

PSALM 62 April 4, 2019

1. What truths does David state in verses 1-2?

2. How is David feeling in verses 3-4?

3. What truths does David state in verses 5-6?

4. What advice does he give in verses 8-10?

5. What does David know about God in verses 11-12?

DISCUSSION QUESTION

How is God your rock and fortress? What can you do to ensure you are never shaken?

I TIMOTHY 1 April 11, 2019

1. Who is the author of this letter and to whom did he write it?

2. Where did Paul encourage Timothy to stay and for what purpose? Vs 3-4

3. Paul’s purpose of his teaching was for all believers to be filled with what? Vs 5

4. Why did Paul thank Jesus? (Vs 12-14) Does this encourage you as you pray for loved ones who are not

saved? Why?

5. Give three reasons why Paul gave Timothy instructions? Vs 18-19

DISCUSSION QUESTION

How would you define your conscience? How can you keep your conscience clear? Do you find

your walk with God helps you to listen to His voice as He talks to you through your conscience? Do

you respond to those inner “tugs” that directs you to what is right or wrong? Can you share a time

when you responded to one of those tugs although you did not feel like it but in the end was blessed

by God?

1 TIMOTHY 2 & 3 April.18, 2019

1. What should we learn about prayer from 2:1-4?

2. What should we remember about God from 2:5-6?

3. List 4-5 qualities of an overseer and a deacon from chapter 3.

4. What is Paul’s purpose in writing “these things?” Why would this matter to Paul?

5. What important descriptions do we see of Jesus in 3:16?

DISCUSSION QUESTION

We can clearly see that the details of the household of God mattered to Paul. Are these details still important

today? Explain.

I TIMOTHY 4 & 5 April 25, 2019

Chapter 4

1. Who leads people astray? What are they teaching people? How does Paul refute this teaching?

2. What does Paul tell Timothy to do in verses 6-8 and 11-16? Why?

Chapter 5

3. How does Paul say Timothy should treat people in the church? Why is this good advice?

4. In verses 21-23 what does Paul tell Timothy to do?

5. What does Paul say about sins and good deeds in verses 24 & 25?

DISCUSSION QUESTION

I Timothy 4:8 says “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding

promise for both the present life and the life to come.” Share your spiritual training routine. How has it

proved valuable in your life?

1 TIMOTHY 6 May 9, 2019

1. If you were a slave, and a Christian, what should your attitude be toward your master? Why was this

important? Vs 1-2

2. Make a list of some of the major problems within the early church. Vs 3-5

3. Instead of getting caught up in these problems what are we to do instead? Vs 11-12

4. How is God described in verses 15 and 16?

5. What final word of caution is given to early Christians about their wealth? Vs 10, 17

DISCUSSION QUESTION

Compared to the rest of the world, we live in a society where we are very well off. Do you think this can

be a hindrance to living your life for Christ? Why do you think this?

II TIMOTHY 1 May 16, 2019

1. What did Paul remember about Timothy and who was it that guided Timothy to develop this strong

quality? Vs 5

2. Timothy seemed to lack confidence and portrayed timidity. How did Paul encourage Timothy in verse 6

and 7?

3. Paul reminds Timothy that he is not alone in living this holy life God has chosen him for. Who can

Timothy depend on to help him? (Vs 14)

4. What is it that Paul tells Timothy not to do? What should he do? Vs 8-9

5. Fellow Christians can encourage us in our walk with God. What four good things did Onesiphorus do

for Paul as a fellow Christian friend? Vs 16 – 18

DISCUSSION QUESTION

Timidity and fear can interfere in our God-given purpose in life. Are there things you know you

should do but don’t due to lack of confidence? Can you specify some? Do these fears and timidities

control what you decide to do? Can you give an example? How does Paul encourage us to deal with

these debilitating characteristics?

II TIMOTHY 2 May 23, 2019

1. Paul writes as he’s bound in prison. What does he say is “not bound”? (Vs.9) What about this gives

Paul hope?

2. Read verses.14-19. What do these verses teach us about our speech?

3. How can cleansing ourselves make us ready for every good work? Vs.21

4. Read verses 23-26. What part does gentleness have in conflict?

DISCUSSION QUESTION

Paul says to be strengthened by the grace of Jesus. What does this mean to you? What other things do you

look to for strength?

II TIMOTHY 3 & 4 May 30, 2019

Chapter 3

1. What will people be like in the last days?

2. What do we learn about Paul in verse 10?

3. What does Paul teach us about the word of God in verses 14-16? What are the results in our lives of

knowing God’s word?

Chapter 4

4. What charge does Paul give Timothy?

5. What does Paul state he is certain of in verses 8, 17 & 18?

Discussion Question

Paul says in verse 12 that we should expect persecution. Are you ever surprised when people respond

in a negative way to your faith? Why do you think they are so negative? How can we prepare to

stand strong in the face of persecution?

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