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Questions for Study 15
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I. The Eyes, the Tongue, and the Lips (15:1-9)
1. Can words be more powerful than the sword? (1) How is verse 2 good advise on how to present news, whether good or bad? What might God be looking for as he eyes both the good and the wicked?
2. What is the tree of life? (4) What is disciple and why is it good to heed it? What is the difference and similarities to treasure and income? (6)
3. How does spoken knowledge influence society? (7) How are sacrifices and prayers similar and different? How can a person gain God's attention in a good way? (9)
II. To Welcome Death and Destruction (15:10-21)
4. What awaits the rebellious? What are Death and Destruction? (11) How is verse 12 like verse 5?
5. What is a heartache and can anyone escape a life without one? Is seeking knowledge easy? Why is all of the days of the oppressed wretched? (15)
6. Does fear of the Lord ensure monetary prosperity? (16) How is love and happiness related? (17) Is it possible to remain calm in during a quarrel? (18)
7. Who blocks the way of the sluggard? How are the lives of children and parents united even though they may be apart? What is a straight course presented in verse 21?
III. The Lord is... (15:22-33)
8. Why is accepting sound advice wise? How is giving a reply related to our ego? How is the grace of God related to life decisions?
9. What can be learned about the LORD in verse 25? Can the LORD know everyone's thought all the time? (26) How does greed bring trouble to those around us? (27)
10. What does verse 28 imply about the relationship between our heart and our words? Whose fault is it that when the LORD is either far or near? How does my mood affect those I love?
11. How can a rebuke be life-giving? How can discipline improve? (32) What does verse 33 teach about fearing the LORD?
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