Chapter Three
1.
Show from key Bible verses the difference between church membership and country
club membership from the perspective of personal preferences and desires. Of
course, the Bible doesn’t speak of country club membership, so you will need to
assume the benefits of belonging to one.
2.
Find and explain key passages in the Bible that talk about Christians being
like servants. How would you describe a servant as it applies to being a member
of a church?
3.
Why do many churches have worship wars?
What does that have to do with the right or wrong attitude about church
membership?
4.
Describe someone in your church that best fits the description of having the
mind of Christ and a servant attitude. Find key New Testament passages that would
fit him or her.
5.
Go, verse by verse, through Philippians 2:5–11. Explain how the attitude of Christ
in each verse becomes a pattern for us as church members.
Chapter Four
1.
Using scriptural backing, explain why the pastor’s family is such an important
factor in his ministry.
2.
What is meant by above reproach in 1
Timothy 3:2? Is that standard even possible for the pastor?
3.
Explain the implications of the devil’s trap in
1
Timothy 3:7.
4.
What is the meaning of outsiders in 1
Timothy 3:7? Why should they be a concern to church members or pastors?
5.
Find some key passages in the Bible where intercessory prayer takes place
(someone praying for someone else). Relate those passages to praying for your
pastor.
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