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Free Topical Bible Study Lesson on

Blessings

Lesson BLS003– Small Group Bible Study on Eternal Rewards

STEP 1 - STUDY THE TEXT

Look up the following Scriptures. When reading these verses ask yourself the following questions:

    1. Who is talking/writing?
    2. Who is the audience?
    3. What do these verses have to say about our main topic?
2 Cor 4:17
1 Cor 3:12-15
2 Cor 5:10
Mark 10:29-30
2 Timothy 4:7-8
1 Corinthians 9:24-25

 

STEP 2- READING ASSIGNMENT

Read the following article that relates to our topical Bible study.

Eternal Rewards
By Randy Alcorn
God promises great reward for those who have served him faithfully. God will reward every servant for this life's labor. God will reward generously. God rewards what we do, not what we believe. God rewards us for kindness to the undeserving. God rewards us for caring for our brothers in need. God rewards us when we care for those too poor or incapacitated to pay us back.God rewards us for wise and productive use of the resources and opportunities he has given us. Read Article This article should take less than 5 minutes to read

Additional sources
Believers and the Bema by Earl Radmacher

The Doctrine of Rewards by J. Hampton Keathley
The Doctrine of The Judgement Seat of Christ by Robert McLaughlin

Important Tip! For Optimal Learning and Comprehension, Print the article and grab your highlighter.

As you read the article, highlight the sentences, statements or paragraphs that you find most profound, confusing, revolutionary, fundamental or inspiring.  Mark each highlight with the reason you choose it.  Use the corresponding word or letter. P = Profound , C = Confusing , R = Revolutionary , F = Fundamental , I = Inspiring.

After you have done this for the entire article, force yourself to narrow your favorite sentences, statements or paragraphs down to your top 5. Then top 3. Then 1. This will prepare you for in-depth group discussion.

Not only will this technique improve overall reading comprehension, but will act as a discussion outline for your small group.  This method also provides a jump start if you choose to do a written summary of the article.

 

STEP 3- DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Answer the following questions after reading the article above:

  1. Do you agree with the basic premise of the article? Why or why not?


  2. Why should we care about eternal rewards?


  3. Why does God want you to have eternal blessings?


  4. How does the Bema judgment differ from the White thrown judgment?


  5. Do you think the subject of Eternal Rewards is accurately understood among Christians today? Elaborate.


  6. In what ways does this article resonate with you personally?

 

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Class readings are presented in variable lengths as indicated by the SM - MED - LG - XL ratings. Each article will be ranked by these symbols and should give you an idea about the time committment needed to finish the reading assignment. If you think you don't have 5 minutes to spare, click here.