Sunday Recap - Advent 2024
Sunday Recap - Advent 2024
Dear Small Group Leader,
During Advent note that the questions will be the same each week. This is similar to what we did last summer during the Psalms when we posted Bible Study questions specifically based on the genre of Scripture we were covering. In this case you'll see questions based on studying prophetic literature. This is a great way to learn and teach how to study the Scriptures. If you would like the questions from the other genre's (Wisdom/poetry, gospel, apocalyptic, etc.) just let me know. These questions require you to dig into the text, so make you you re-read the text before diving in. Let me know if you have any questions.
COMA Questions for Prophetic Literature (COMA = Context, Observation, Meaning, Application)
Read the text as a group:
Dec. 3rd: Isaiah 9:1-7
Dec. 10th: Isaiah 11:1-9
Dec.17th: Isaiah 35:1-10
Context
•Are there any clues about the circumstances in which the prophecy was given or written?
•Are other bits of the Old Testament mentioned or alluded to in the passage? What part do these ‘memories’ play in the text?
Observation
•Are there repetitions or multiple instances of similar ideas? Do these repetitions make a particular point, or point to the structure of the passage? (It’s ok if the answer is no)
•Paying attention to when the prophet is speaking and when God is speaking, what does the passage tell us about God’s plans? What does it tell us about God’s character?
•What is the main point or points?
Meaning
•Are there specific instructions/commands given to the reader? Does this passage mention any consequences for not following God’s commands?
•Does the text have a sense of expectation about something happening in the future? What is to be expected and when? How should this motivate action in the present?
•Does the passage point forward to Jesus? Is the gospel anticipated or foreshadowed in some way?
Application
• How is your own situation similar to or different from those being addressed?
• How does this passage challenge (or confirm) your understanding?
• How does this passage lead you to trust God and his promises in Jesus?
• How does this passage call on you to change the way you live?
Dear Small Group Leader,
During Advent note that the questions will be the same each week. This is similar to what we did last summer during the Psalms when we posted Bible Study questions specifically based on the genre of Scripture we were covering. In this case you'll see questions based on studying prophetic literature. This is a great way to learn and teach how to study the Scriptures. If you would like the questions from the other genre's (Wisdom/poetry, gospel, apocalyptic, etc.) just let me know. These questions require you to dig into the text, so make you you re-read the text before diving in. Let me know if you have any questions.
COMA Questions for Prophetic Literature (COMA = Context, Observation, Meaning, Application)
Read the text as a group:
Dec. 3rd: Isaiah 9:1-7
Dec. 10th: Isaiah 11:1-9
Dec.17th: Isaiah 35:1-10
Context
•Are there any clues about the circumstances in which the prophecy was given or written?
•Are other bits of the Old Testament mentioned or alluded to in the passage? What part do these ‘memories’ play in the text?
Observation
•Are there repetitions or multiple instances of similar ideas? Do these repetitions make a particular point, or point to the structure of the passage? (It’s ok if the answer is no)
•Paying attention to when the prophet is speaking and when God is speaking, what does the passage tell us about God’s plans? What does it tell us about God’s character?
•What is the main point or points?
Meaning
•Are there specific instructions/commands given to the reader? Does this passage mention any consequences for not following God’s commands?
•Does the text have a sense of expectation about something happening in the future? What is to be expected and when? How should this motivate action in the present?
•Does the passage point forward to Jesus? Is the gospel anticipated or foreshadowed in some way?
Application
• How is your own situation similar to or different from those being addressed?
• How does this passage challenge (or confirm) your understanding?
• How does this passage lead you to trust God and his promises in Jesus?
• How does this passage call on you to change the way you live?
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