福與禍的選擇 The Choice between Blessing and Curse
約書亞將福與禍放在以色列領袖的面前, 他們要作一個選擇, 他們要蒙福呢或是要蒙災難呢? 這是他們要作出的選擇。約書亞記 23章裡耶和華你們的神出現 13次, 約書亞一次又一次提醒以色列人, 耶和華是你們的神, 祂愛你們, 但真正的愛是有管教的, 所以祂會賜福也會降禍, 但原因都是因為愛。主耶穌是我們的主, 我們的神, 我們也要作出選擇, 你要主賜福給你, 或是降災難給你, 這是你可以作出的選擇。
Joshua repeatedly reminded the Israelites that Jehovah is God and that God’s love leads to both blessings and discipline. This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung reminds us to choose wisely by obeying the Lord, for our choices will spell the difference between blessings and disasters.
Read Today’s Scripture Passage
約書亞記 Joshua 23
Life Group Discussion Guide
1. Start with a prayer
2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
• Share a good advice you have received. How did you apply it?
3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Read the passage. What are Joshua’s instructions to the Israelites?
• How did the Israelites experience God’s faithfulness? Why is it important to remember God’s faithfulness?
4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• In what way are these instructions applicable to you? What are some of the challenges in applying these instructions in your life?
• How did you experience God’s faithfulness in your life? (Note to leaders: Be sensitive to members who might be going through a season of doubt of God’s goodness and faithfulness.)
5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• Spend a few minutes to list down the times you experienced God’s faithfulness. What do these speak about God’s presence in your life? How would you like to respond to God?
6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
• Thank the Lord for His unfailing love, presence, and faithfulness.
• Seek for a heart that is focused on responding to God in worship and to follow Him even in difficult times and struggle. Acknowledge our weaknesses and to depend on God’s power, love, and grace.
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