John 8: 1-11
Why did the Pharisees bring a woman to Jesus? Why did Jesus write in the sand? What act of judgment did the Lord give? Why was not one stone thrown? Why was Jesus so gracious to this woman who was a prostitute? What second chance did He give to her? What command did He give her? What lesson do you learn from this story? What basis do we have to judge others? What do we do when confronted with a sinner? What lesson from this story are you going to implement for your own life?
Esther 4:1, 5-16; Esther 7:1-6; Esther 8:15-17; Ezekiel 22:30
Esther almost lost her head. Why? She also almost lost the head of her people. Why? What was she afraid of? What was the second chance after her unwillingness to be counted by God as a heroine of her people? What sort of character does Esther exhibit? Why did God put her on the throne? What does that tell you about God? Sometimes stepping out for God is risky. What are your fears in giving yourself wholeheartedly to God’s work for your life? Can you trust God as she did?
1 Kings 17:7-24; 1 Peter 1:6-7
Why was this woman desperately in need of a second chance? Where was she going when Elijah met her? How did she demonstrate great faith in God? How did God reward her? What devastation occurred that rocked her faith? Could Elijah be trusted even at this low point? Why? This woman tried her faith for its genuineness. In what way is your faith being tried for its genuineness? How are you standing up to your trials? How can you practice your faith better?