The Vineyard- January 20, 2013

The Vineyard

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

Luke 4:1-13

-          In what ways does the devil tempt Jesus?

-          Why would it have been wrong for Jesus to change stones into bread?

-          Why do you think Jesus didn’t take the devil up on any of his offers?

-          What if Jesus had given in to temptation?  What would that have done for his ability to offer Himself up for our sins?

-          What does it mean to you to know that Jesus was tempted, just like you are?  What comfort do you find in knowing that Jesus has experienced temptation just like we have?

Hebrews 10:19-39

-          How do we enter into the holy place?

-          Because of Jesus, we know the truth about who God is.  What happens if we throw that truth away, and continue to serve ourselves?

-          How might we encourage one another, and stir one another up to do good works?

-          What had the recipients of Paul’s letter endured already?  Why do you think they were beginning to waver in their conviction?