📖 Bible Study week of Oct. 13

📚 Psalm 114

(A poetic reflection on God’s mighty acts in the Exodus)

1. Why does the psalm begin by recalling Israel’s deliverance from Egypt? What does this teach us about remembering God’s past works?

2. What does it mean that Judah became God’s sanctuary and Israel His dominion (v.2)? How can we apply this idea of being a “sanctuary” today?

3. Why does the psalm describe the sea, Jordan, mountains, and hills as if they were living beings reacting to God’s presence?

4. How does nature “trembling” before the Lord (v.7) reveal His power? How does that connect with our own reverence for Him?

5. What does the transformation of the rock into water (v.8) symbolize about God’s provision for His people?

📚Ephesians 6

(Spiritual warfare and practical exhortations)

1. What is the significance of Paul starting with instructions for children, parents, servants, and masters before moving into spiritual warfare?

2. Why do you think Paul emphasizes “be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might” (v.10) as the foundation for battle?

3. What does it mean to “stand” against the wiles of the devil (v.11)? How is standing different from striving or fighting in our own strength?

4. How do each of the pieces of the armor (truth, righteousness, gospel, faith, salvation, word, prayer) practically apply in daily life?

5. Why does Paul connect prayer so closely with the armor of God (v.18–20)? What role does prayer play in spiritual warfare?

📚Nahum 1–3

(Prophecy of judgment against Nineveh; the fall of Assyria)

Nahum 1

1. How does Nahum balance God’s attributes of wrath and goodness in this chapter?

2. What does it mean that “the Lord is slow to anger but great in power” (v.3)?

3. How does God’s judgment on Nineveh serve as comfort for Judah (v.7, v.15)?

Nahum 2

1. Why does Nahum describe the siege and downfall of Nineveh with such vivid imagery?

2. What can we learn from Nineveh’s downfall about misplaced trust in wealth, strength, or fortifications?

3. How does God’s judgment of Nineveh show His sovereignty over nations?

Nahum 3

1. What sins of Nineveh are highlighted (violence, deceit, sorcery, harlotry)? How do these reflect the moral and spiritual corruption of the city?

2. Why is Nineveh compared to Thebes (v.8–10), and what does that comparison teach us about pride and downfall?

3. How does the book of Nahum illustrate the truth that God will not allow evil empires to stand forever?