Blessings

Lesson BLS001– Small Group Bible Study on The Bema Seat

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?

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

Believers and the Bema
By Earl Radmacher

It is significant to note that both the unregenerate and the regenerate will be judged by their works. The unregenerate will be judged by their works at the Great White Throne Judgment and the result of that judgment will be degrees of eternal punishment in hell. The regenerate will be judged by their works at the Bema and the result of that judgment will either be reward or the lack of it. Read Article

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.

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. What was your favorite verse quoted in the article and why?
   
   
   
3. List five keywords that would describe what this article is about.
   
   
   
4. Give a real life example that illustrates the main point of this article.
   
   
   
5. Do you think the subject of Blessings is widely understood among Christians today? Elaborate.
   
   
   
6. In what ways does this article resonate with you personally?