Bible Study

Monday: Mountains (I)

Introduction: Definition of “Geology.”

Mountains

1. God made the mountains and rules over them. (Psalm 95:4-5)

2. Mountains are created to praise God, to give Him glory. (Psalm 148:9-10)

Discussion of well-known mountains

1. Rib Mountains -- Wisconsin

2. Mt. Washington -- New Hampshire

3. Mt. Cadillac – Maine

4. Mt Vesuvius – Italy

Description of a hike on Mt. Rainier

1. The height, glaciers, snowfields, panoramic view of surrounding mountains (Mt. St.

Helen ) God is mighty.

2. The beautiful, delicate, fragile tundra flowers. God is merciful.

The Lesson: Mountains remind us of God. He is mighty and merciful.

Tuesday: Mountains (II)

Introduction: Mountains of the World

1. What are some of the famous mountains of the U. S. and of the world?

2. What are the highest peaks of each continent?

a. North America – Mt. McKinley (20,320 ft.)

b. South America – Mt. Aconcagua (22,831 ft.)

c. Europe – Mt. Elbrus (18,431 ft.)

d. Africa – Mt. Kilimanjaro (19,340)

e. Asia – Mt. Everest (29,028 ft.)

f. Australia -- Mt. Kosciusko (7,316 ft.)

g. Antarctica – Vinson Massif (16,864 ft.)

Famous Mountains of the Bible

1. Name some of the mountains mentioned in the Bible.

2. What happened on these mountains that shows God’s goodness to His people?

a. Mt. Ararat (Genesis 8:2-4)

b. Mt. Sinai (Exodus 19:16-20)

c. Mt. Carmel (I Kings 18:20-21)

d. Mt. of Olives (Luke 22:39-42)

e. Mt. Calvary (John 19:17-18)

The Lesson: God is good.

Wednesday: Stone

Introduction: Name places or stories in the Bible in which “stones” are involved.

Discussion of some “stone” stories

1. Genesis 28:10-11; 18-22

2. Genesis 31:45; 551-52

3. Exodus 24:12

4. Numbers 15:32-36

5. Luke 24:1-3

Discuss the story of David and Goliath (I Samuel 17:48-51)

Lessons from the story of David and Goliath

1. “God can do big things with something little.”

2. “It’s not what you’ve got that counts, it’s what you do with what you’ve got.”

Application

1. Are there any “Goliaths” in your life?

2. What should be our approach to problems in our life?

a. I Samuel 17:34-37

b. Philippians 4:13

Thursday: Rock and Sand

What are places or stories in the Bible that deal with “rock” or “sand”?

1. Rock

a. Psalm 18:1-2

b. II Samuel 22:47

2. Sand

a. Genesis 32:12

b. Exodus 2:11-12

3. Rock and Sand

a. Matthew 7:24-27

Discussion of the “Rock and Sand” parable

1. What are some words of Jesus that show us that His Word will provide a solid

foundation (rock) for our lives?

2. What are some storms of life that could ruin a foundation built on “sand”?

a. Disease or sickness

b. Death of a family member or friend

c. Love of a job or a financial set-back

d. Divorce or a break-up in a family

The Lesson: “ Build your life’s foundation on Jesus, the rock of our Salvation and His Word.”

Friday: Jewels and Precious Metals

Introduction

1. Name some types of jewels and precious metals.

2. Name some places or stories in the Bible that mention jewels and precious metals.

Jewels and precious metals in the Bible

1. Silver and Gold

a. Genesis 24:51-52

b. Exodus 32:1-4

c. Proverbs 20:15

d. Matthew 2:11

2. Pearl

a. Matthew 13:45

3. Precious stones (and gold and silver)

a. I Chronicles 29:6-9

4. Rubies

a. Proverbs 3:13-15

The Lessons

1. Wisdom is more important, more valuable, more profitable than gold, or silver, or

rubies.

2. The Kingdom of Heaven (knowing God; knowing Jesus; knowing we are saved

through Jesus; knowing that we have heaven to look forward to) is very

precious, like a pearl of great price.

Saturday:

Review of the Lessons of the Week

A Discussion of Prayer

1. The “Five finger” prayer plan