We've assembled download links for all the major social network icons, as well as best practice guidelines that will keep your icon use on the level. And we'll help you steer clear of design blunders with tips on how to tailor icon use for each medium.
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Only use the icon in Facebook blue or reversed white and blue. Revert to black and white if facing color limitations. Blue, grey, white and black versions are available for download.
The Facebook icon should always appear in a rounded square-shaped container.
Make sure the icon is reproduced in a legible size. It should be at equal size to all other icons.
Do not animate or represent the logo in the form of physical objects.
Download icons according to your medium. Facebook variations of its icon spec'd for online, print, and TV and film.
Only use the icon in Twitter blue or white. When limitations with print coloring apply, Twitter will allow the logo to be displayed in black.
Twitter prefers its icon to be represented free of container, but offers square, rounded square, and circular containers if they better suit your needs.
If using the logo over an image, always use the white version.
Do not animate the logo, and do not embellish or accessorize it with word bubbles, or other creatures.
Clear space around the logo should be at least 150% of the width of the icon.
Icons should have a minimum width of 32 pixels.
Only the icons found in the Assets section of Instagram's brand resources site may be used to represent Instagram. These icons are available in color and black and white.
Instagram icons should be represented without container. Square, circle, rounded-square, and other container shapes are not available.
Don't incorporate the icon with your company name, trademark, or other language or symbol.
When using the icon for broadcast, radio, out-of-home advertising or print larger than 8.5 x 11 inches, you need to request permission and include a mock-up of how you your intended use.
Instagram content shouldn't comprise more than 50% of your design, or more than 50% of the total duration of your content.
LinkedIn prefers its blue and white icon to be displayed on a white background. The icon should always be displayed in color online. When not possible, use the reverse white and blue or black and white icon.
Use the solid white icon on dark-colored backgrounds or photos, and the solid black icon light-colored backgrounds or photos, or in one-color print applications. Make sure the "in" is transparent.
The LinkedIn icon should never be a circle, a square, a triangle, trapezoid, or any shape other than a rounded square.
LinkedIn icons are typically used at two sizes online: 24 pixels and 36 pixels. The minimum size is 21 pixels online, or 0.25 inches (6.35mm) in print. Icons sized for print or larger use should reference the 36-unit grid found here.
Icon bounds should be approximately 50% of the size of the container. The minimum clear space requirement specifies that padding the size of two LinkedIn "i's" be used around the icon.
Use in television, film, or other video productions requires a request for permission.
If using call-to-actions such as "Follow us," "Join our group," or "View my LinkedIn Profile," in conjunction with the icon, use a different font and color—preferably black.
Pinterest's "P" icon should always be displayed in Pinterest Red, in print or on screen and unaltered in any way.
To use Pinterest in video, television or film, companies need to submit a written request to their partner manager at Pinterest.
Always include a call-to-action after showing the Pinterest icon. Make sure the icon size is proportionate to the call-to-action text.
Acceptable call-to-action phrases include: Popular on Pinterest, Find us on Pinterest, Follow us on Pinterest, Visit us, Find more ideas on Pinterest, Get inspired on Pinterest. Do not use the phrases Trending on Pinterest or Trending Pins.
Always display or hyperlink your Pinterest URL when using the icon.
The YouTube icon is available in YouTube red, monochromatic near-black, and white monochrome.
If a background does not work with the YouTube red icon, or color can't be used for technical reasons, go monochrome. The almost-black icon should be used for light multi-colored images. The white icon should be used on dark multi-colored images with a transparent play-button triangle.
YouTube icons should be a minimum of 24 dp in height online and 0.125 inches (3.1mm) in print.
The clear space requirement for the YouTube icon should be half of the icon's width.
The YouTube icon can only be used when it links to a YouTube channel.
Only show the Snapchat icon in black, white and yellow.
Don't surround the logo with other characters or creatures.
The minimum size if the Ghost icon is 18 pixels online and .25 inches in print.
The icon is available without container in black in white, or with a yellow rounded square.
Clear space around the logo should be at least 150% of the width of the logo. In other words, padding should be the same size as half of the Ghost.
Only show the WhatsApp icon in green, white (on green backgrounds), and black and white (in materials that are primarily black and white).
Only use the green square icon when referencing the iOS app.
What are social media icons and why should you use them?
Add social media icons to your website, business cards, and other digital and physical marketing materials to grow your social media following and connect with customers on different channels.
Not to be confused with share buttons or wordmarks, social media icons are shorthand symbols that link to your company profile on different networks (or, in the case of print materials, simply let people know that your business is on those networks).
Most often, social media icons use the first-letter or symbol logo of the social media company. Think Facebook F, Twitter bird, or Instagram camera.
Some logos are available in "containers." Containers are shapes enclosing the letter or symbol. Very often the icons are coloured with the company's official hues, but they are sometimes also available in monochrome.
Thanks to their widespread use by businesses, most customers expect companies to have icon links on their websites and are savvy enough to know where to look for them. Neat and uniform in style, icons are a tidy alternative to annoying "follow me" pop-ups.
Whether online or offline, social media icons can provide a link to your company's social channels. Here are a few tips and tricks for using them effectively on different mediums.
Often brands will place social media icons in the header and/or footer of their website. But they can also be placed on a floating left or right sidebar for greater prominence.
As a general rule, icons placed above the fold have a better chance of being seen.
Having social media icons in your email signature or newsletters offers additional ways to connect with recipients. If networking is important and your company permits, you can also add a public profile LinkedIn badge.
1. In Outlook, from the Home tab, select New Email.
2. On the Message tab, in the Include group, select Signature, then Signatures.
3. From the E-mail Signature tab, in the Edit signature box, select the signature you want to edit.
4. In the Edit signature text box, add a new line beneath the current signature.
5. Choose Picture, then go to the folder where you downloaded icons, and select the icon you'd like to include.
6. Highlight the image and select Insert then Hyperlink.
7. In the Address box, enter the web address for your corresponding company profile.
8. Select OK to finish modifying the new signature.
9. On the Message tab, in the Include group, choose Signature, and then choose your newly modified signature.
2. Click the settings glyph in the top right corner.
3. In the Signatures section click the Insert Image symbol to add your downloaded icon.
4. Highlight the image and click the Link symbol.
5. Add the web address for your company profile.
6. Scroll to the bottom and select Save Changes.
Most publishers place social media icons in the newsletter footer, because often the goal of newsletters is to promote website products, services, or content. .
Gmail can sometimes clip long messages, so if gaining social followers is one of your newsletter goals, put the icons in the header or above the fold and consider using a call-to-action. Alternately, if the goal of your newsletter is to promote content, you may want to consider including share icons, and placing follow icons in the footer.
Social media icons are space savers in print collateral such as brochures, print ads, or business cards. But don't forget that you can't hyperlink on paper.
A good workaround for offline icons is to use just the domain name and the direct link to your company's page. Or, skip the domain name altogether.
On business cards, if you don't plan to include a URL or handle , then you may not want to include the icon—especially if the handle is not obvious. But if your company has a high profile and is easy to find on social media, standalone iconscan be an elegant way to signal your brand's presence on social media in print ads and brochures.
Like print, if you're using video on a medium that doesn't allow viewers to click on an icon, then you should include the URL. On YouTube, you can include clickable icons using the annotations feature. Most often "follow" call-to-actions come at the end of a brand video. Make sure to allot enough time for viewers to read the URL.
Many social media brands require permission requests and sometimes mock-ups before allowing companies to use their icons.
Thanks to widespread use of reshaped and revised icons and third-party sites like Iconmonstr or Iconfinder, many brands and social media managers don't realize that use of altered icons is strictly forbidden.
Here are some common guidelines you should be familiar with before adding social media icons to your marketing materials.
When in search of social media icons, try getting them from the social network websites first. We've also assembled the download links for the most popular social media icons below.
All social media logos and icons are trademarked. That means rotating, outlining, recolouring, animating, or edits of any kind are not permitted.
Display all social media icons at equal size, height, and resolution if possible. Don't display social media icons larger than your own logo or wordmark. And don't display any of the network icons larger than another network icon (e.g., making the Facebook icon larger than the Instagram icon).
Make sure icons are spaced in a way that meets the "clear space" requirements of each social media company.
Very often icons are used as call-to-actions, and if you use too many, you risk overwhelming visitors with decision fatigue. Not to mention the clutter that too many icons create on business cards or assets with limited space. Determine the top three to five channels that are most important for your brand and audience. A full list can be included in the contact section of a website or in the website footer.
If LinkedIn is a more strategic network for your brand than Instagram, for example, make sure LinkedIn appears first in your icon list.
Most social media companies explicitly state that you should never use the wordmark in place of the icon. Wordmarks are typically for corporate use only, and represent the company, as opposed to your company's presence on the network.
Featuring icons too prominently could wrongly imply sponsorship, partnership, or endorsement, and potentially land your company in legal trouble. Plus, your brand should be the focus of your marketing materials anyway.
This may seem obvious, but don't link to a product page, personal profile, or the generic homepage of the site. It's commonly understood, expected, and in some cases required, that these icons link to your company profile page on the specified network.
As a general rule, if you plan to use the icons in a way not specified in the brand guidelines, it's best to double check. Some brands may forbid use of icons on manufactured products, such as T-shirts or other memorabilia. In other cases, you may be required to send a mock-up of intended use.
Now that you know how to legally advertise your brand's presence on all the major social networks, easily manage all your social channels from one dashboard using Hootsuite. Schedule and publish posts, reply to followers, track your performance, and more. Try it free today.
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Air traffic map of Orlando shows the spike in traffic from the recent hurricanes
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The Orlando area has seen some of the worst traffic in the country since Hurricane Harvey swept through, and the map shows the impact.
In addition to Orlando, other major Florida cities with heavy traffic include Miami, Tampa, Fort Myers, Orlando, Jacksonville, Jacksonville City, Fort Pierce, and Tampa.
Orlando has had its worst week in at least 20 years.
In recent days, Florida has been hit by heavy rains that have killed at least six people, and many others were left stranded by floodwaters.
The storms have also caused massive flooding in parts of South Florida.
Florida Gov.
Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency in Orlando and other parts of the state.
Scott has declared several days of disaster assistance for people and businesses in Florida, and has sent more than 2,000 state police officers to assist in response to the flooding.
Scott has also activated the National Guard, which has deployed 1,500 troopers to the area.
In a statement, Scott said the state is working to keep people safe while providing support to emergency responders and public safety officials.
He also said he is requesting federal assistance to help local governments and businesses recover.
The Florida Highway Patrol, which is assisting with the response, has deployed more than 1,400 troopers to assist with traffic management.
The National Weather Service said Saturday that the storm is expected to be a major threat from Sunday through Tuesday.
"This is going to be an extremely dangerous storm," the weather service said in a statement.
"It's a very strong storm, it's a strong front, it has been active in the region."
This story has been updated to include information about the weather and the state of Florida.
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Your tour begins as you arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and check in to your hotel. You then have the rest of the day to begin exploring Los Angeles, entertainment capital of the USA. You'll want to stroll along the Walk of Fame and see the names of celebrities commemorated in pink stars, and to visit Mann's Chinese Theatre, famous for the 200 celebrity hand and footprints in the forecourt. You may also like to drive through Beverly Hills, to see how the rich and famous live.
Los Angeles – Santa Barbara – San Simeon
You'll leave Los Angeles this morning and drive towards Santa Barbara on the beautiful Pacific Coast. Here you can stroll through the Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens or hike the nature trails in Los Padres National Forest. If you'd prefer to hit the beach, East Beach is popular with a young and trendy crowd, while Arroyo Burro is the place to head if you prefer fishing or whale watching. You may also like to explore the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and sample the fresh seafood in the many restaurants on Stearn's Wharf. When you're done exploring, it's time to continue on to San Simeon for your overnight stay.
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Today you can explore San Francisco on board the city's iconic cable cars. Popular sights include picturesque Lombard Street, "the crookedest street in the world", and the shops and restaurants of Chinatown. You may like to visit Muir Woods National Monument, a grove of coastal redwoods, some of which are more than 1,000 years old, or take an optional excursion to the legendary island prison of Alcatraz.
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Today you'll leave the bustle of San Francisco and drive towards the strikingly beautiful Yosemite National Park, to admire the imposing granite cliffs, huge waterfalls, rivers, meadows and groves of giant sequoia trees. After visiting the Valley Visitor Centre you can follow a self-guided trail, or join an optional two-hour Yosemite Valley Tour aboard an open-air tram, guided by Park Rangers.
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This morning you'll leave the natural beauty and peace of Yosemite for the bright lights of Las Vegas. Here you can take a trip up to the top of the Stratosphere hotel tower, enjoy some luxurious shopping, take in a spectacular show or try your luck in the casinos.
Las Vegas - Los Angeles
This morning you'll depart Las Vegas and begin the drive back to Los Angeles. You might like to visit Santa Monica Pier, once known as the "finish line" of legendary Route 66 and now home to an aquarium, amusement park and the famous Hippodrome, a mixture of California, Byzantine and Moorish architecture that has been featured in many films. Movie fans shouldn't miss the Universal Studios Tour.
Today you have a full day to explore the City of Angels. You may like to take the optional Hollywood Trolley Tour: riding in an open-air trolley, you'll enjoy a fully narrated tour of historic Hollywood movie, TV and radio landmarks such as Paramount Studios, Capitol Records and Warner Bros. You'll also visit the filming locations of LA Confidential, Twins, Pretty Woman and more, and see such iconic sights as the Hollywood Bowl, the Hollywood sign and the Walk of Fame.
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Proposed salary caps in government firms are unreasonable.
It is fairly clear that the true message of the two "maximum wage" bills currently being discussed in the Knesset is, pay people as much as you want, but don't ask the public to be a partner in outrageous salaries. Shelly Yechimovitch of the Labor Party submitted a bill, approved in its first reading, that would limit the salary of the highest-paid worker in any organization to fifty times the salary of the lowest paid worker. Dani Yatom of the same party submitted a bill which would limit managers' salaries in government-owned companies to ten times the minimum wage. The bills seemingly have a similar egalitarian objective but actually they are quite different. Yechimovitch's bill is on its face the more outrageous, since it limits salaries in the private sector, something which is seemingly beyond the legitimate public interest. Whereas the object of limiting salaries paid by the government itself (since the government is the owner of the companies), as Yatom's bill proposes, seems well within the purview of the Knesset. But the actual content of the bills gives the opposite impression. First of all, Yechimovitch's bill does not actually forbid above-limit salaries to senior management; it merely fails to recognize them as a deductible expense. The true message to management is: pay people as much as you want, but don't ask the public to be a partner in outrageous salaries. The caps are also much different. Yechimovitch's bill calls for a fifty-fold gap, seemingly quite generous, and relates to gaps within the same firm. So managers can easily raise their own salaries if they are willing to be generous with their employees as well. On these criteria Yatom's bill is unreasonable. In the original version of the bill, later modified due to pressure of a ministerial committee, the proposal was to impose prison sentences on overpaid executives - a truly bizarre twist. If someone is paid too much, they can always return the money. This punitive attitude towards business people smacks of gratuitous resentment of business, especially since the salaries permitted are far from outrageous. This brings us to the second point: ten times the minimum wage in Israel is less than $10,000 a month - a salary which in America is in the reach of senior civil servants (a GS15 can make this much) or middle management in a few industries. It's not really reasonable to think this salary is able to attract the kind of managerial talent needed to effectively run a huge business like the Israel Electric Company with annual revenues of over NIS 17 billion or Israel Aerospace Industries with annual revenues of over NIS 10b. The bill suggests that managing a public-owned company is also a "public mission which can't be measured in money," but I can't see how that's a consideration in the many government owned-companies that are really just ordinary business enterprises that happened to be owned by the government. For instance, before researching this article I never even knew that the Tadmor Hotel School in Herzliya was state-owned. I don't favor Yechimovitch's bill. If the high private sector salaries are simply due to supply and demand, then government intervention in the functioning of the market can only hurt. (There is strong evidence for this position, in particularly the high salaries paid even to senior executives hired from outside companies, and thus lack authority within the company.) If they are due to some deficiency in corporate governance which makes it impossible for shareholders to exercise effective oversight over management - as Yechimovitch evidently believes - then this deficiency should be addressed directly, not through a salary cap. But at least the bill points to a plausible problem and provides some kind of flexible mechanism to deal with it. Yatom's bill by contrast seems off the wall. There's no excuse for paying the head of a multi-billion dollar business enterprise "according to salary criteria customary in the public service" (a quote from the bill). And the idea that running an aerospace company or a hotel school is a "public mission" is equally bizarre. Meanwhile, the original wording of the bill, imposing prison sentences on offenders, suggests a punitive animosity towards managers, rather than a constructive desire to reign in costs. The Israeli government owns these companies and is certainly within its rights to pay its managers whatever it wants. But if it wants to give the Israeli taxpayer the best return on their valuable assets, they will pay an amount sufficient to attract top-notch talent and in a way that affirms that their talent is appreciated. Yatom's bill would ensure perfunctory management and subpar returns on billions of dollars of public assets. ethics-at-work@besr.org The author is research director at the Business Ethics Center for Jerusalem (www.besr.org), an independent institute in the Jerusalem College of Technology.


With the current state of information technology, citizens of the Earth are becoming more informed on world news. Indeed, diverse political, scientific and religious ideas are creeping under household carpets like never before.
However, in Russia, something is different, and all is not as it seems. As Russian carpets are either impervious to so called 'established truths', or the country is flying under the radar of mass propaganda, seeing the world as it really is.
For in a recent poll, over a third of Russians believe the Sun revolves around the Earth, half of them think radioactivity is a human invention, and 29% believe humans and dinosaurs have lived side by side.
And recently, Russian scientists outraged NASA (and the general public) by disputing its calculations that the likelihood of the asteroid Apophis hitting the Earth in 2036 is virtually nil. Instead they have aroused the unsettling notion that come 2036, the world is doomed to be struck by the large soaring space rogue.
Furthermore, only a few months back, Russian Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin infuriated health critics worldwide by encouraging Russians to either begin, or increase smoking and drinking in order to boost the country's dwindling tax revenue.
And in a recent display of avant-garde investigatory behaviour, Russians officials announced plans to open a scientific institute in Siberia, so that researchers can study yetis, despite fierce opposition from the country's academics.
Yeti researcher Igor Burtsev believes the yeti is a separate branch of human evolution living in harmony with nature, in remote parts of Siberia. And it appears he's not alone, as the Kemerovo region holds an annual yeti day with an ice sculpting competition called 'In the World of the Yeti'.
Yes, many are now describing Russia as a nation of mad idealists seeped in vodka that have never quite recovered from the Cold War. However those close to the Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev, say otherwise.
Unnamed sources within the presidential circle have revealed Mr Medvedev is strongly influenced by a close friend, who is said to be a descendant of Lenin. This 'friend', who recently became an avid admirer of British author George Orwell, was deeply shaken after reading the author's acclaimed satire of the Russian Revolution entitled 'Animal Farm'.
He has been disturbed ever since. At first he took to vodka, and when the pain failed to lessen, his focus turned towards undermining the control of the Russian government, starting with education, science and health, all via his most loyal friend, President Dmitry Medvedev.


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Julius E. Lilienfeld - HoF
Time Period :Pre-History Relevant Date :1925-10-22
Summary : Julius E. Lilienfeld - HoF: For inventing and patenting the first FET semiconductor in 1925
Julius E. Lilienfeld — HoF: For inventing and patenting the first FET semiconductor in 1926
While the materials to make such devices were decades away from being ready, the Field Effect Transistor is the foundation of the modern semiconductor industry
Method and apparatus for controlling electric currents described the FET. U. S. Patent No. 1,745,175 (Filed in Canada on 22 Oct 1925 and later in the U.S. on 8 Oct 8, 1926 and issued 18 January1930)
Device for controlling electric current described a thin-film version of the FET. U. S. Patent No. 1,900,018 (Filed 28 Mar 1928 and issued 7 Mar 1933)
Bell Labs would discover the point-contact transistor in 1947, though William Shockley had first researched it in 1939 at Bell Labs, in search of a solid-state replacement for mechanical solenoids in order to lower the cost of replacement
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The FET transistor was first invented by Julius E. Lilienfeld in 1925 -- a full 22 years before Bell Labs would discover the point-contact transistor in 1947 and the much more practical bipolar junction transistor in 1948. The highly lauded point-contact transistor would not stand the test of time, due to difficulties in volume manufacturing. While bipolar structures would continue, both would eventually be superceded by the more cost effective Field Effect Transistor (FET). Lilienfeld's research would pave the way, with William Shockley first researching it in 1939 at Bell Labs, in search of a solid-state replacement for mechanical solenoids in order to lower the cost of replacement and increase reliability of AT&T's phone network. However, America's entry into World War II forced Shockley to set aside work on the solid-state transistor or other, more important work, at the time. Another reason why it took so long, was that while such a device could be described on paper with theoretical physics in the 1920s, the high-purity materials needed to make such devices work were decades away from being ready. Another barrier was having the deposition and etch tools needed to put down and pattern thin films. Nevertheless, the path was lit for others to follow. Eventually, the Field Effect Transistor would become the foundation of the modern semiconductor industry and kick off the information age via Moore's Law.
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Моритеру Уешиба (; 2. април 1951) је јапански мајстор борилачких вештина, уник је оснивача аикида, Морихеја Уешиба. Моритеру Уешиба је тренутно Дошу (вођа пута) аикида у свету.

Биографија
Уешиба је рођен 2. априла 1951. године у Токиу, Јапан. Током интервјуа (из 2004), присетио се свога детињства: "Први пут кад сам обукао аикидо кимоно био сам у првом разреду основне школе. Моја породица ме није присиљавала да радим кеико (тренинг), него сам то радио када сам хтио. Озбиљно сам почео тренирати у средњошколским годинама. Тада сам намеравао да наследим свога оца и сачувам Каисово наслеђе (наслеђе Морихеја Уешибе) за будућност".

Године 1976. Уесхиба је дипломирао економију на Универзитету Меији Гакуин. Године 1996. преузео је дужност Доџошо (директор) Аикикаи Хомбу Доџо (централна сала аикида у свијету), а 4. јануара 1999, преузео је титулу Дошу (вођа пиута) након смрти његовог оца, Кишомару Уешибе.

Библиографија
 Најбољи аикидо - Основни принципи (2002)
 Курс за мајсторе аикида - Најбољи аикидо 2 (2003)
 Прогресивни аикидо - Основни елементи (2005)

Признања
 Медаља Anshetta из Сао Паула (2006)
 Почасни ванредни професор Међународног Будо Универзитета (2006)
 Орден Пријатељства од Председника Русије (2010)
 Златна медаља Политехничког факултета у Шпанији (2012)
 Медаља са плавом траком од Јапанског цара (2013)

Види још
 Морихеј Уешиба
 Кишомару Уешиба
 Мицуги Саотоме

Референце

Спољашње везе
 46th All Japan Aikido Demonstration Program, featuring Moriteru Ueshiba
 Биографија дошуа Моритеру Уешиба

Рођени 1951.
 Аикидо

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Attendance week beginning 2nd January 2017.
Our overall attendance for week beginning 2nd January is 91%. Once again this is within our aim of having our attendance at 90% or above. We realise that there are a great many bugs going around at present but please do send your child to school when possible - every day really does count. So far this academic year we have 21 pupils who have achieved 100% attendance, 89 pupils who have 95% or above attendance and 93 pupils who have 90% or above attendance. For the Spring term so far we have 121 pupils who have achieved 100% attendance - well done!


Feel free to alter the questions to for your own group!
How do you understand what Jesus is saying about being 'the light of the world'? What might this mean?
This is an exclusive claim - not A light, the THE light. Why can Jesus make this claim, and what does it say about other ways?
What response does Jesus ask of us in 8:12?
The Pharisees' response - like many people today - is skeptical; we can't just believe what you say about yourself. What does Jesus rely on to validate his claims?
What convinces you that Jesus is worth listening to?
How might you explain that to someone who doesn't yet believe?
Extra sensitivity required: this may be a sensitive topic for people in your group, and I think it is worthwhile reminding group members that while they may have opinions around the issue of suicide, please take time to think about what they are saying and how it might affect someone who has been directly affected by it.
While suicide is a significant current issue in our society, it is by no means a new phenomenon. There are at least 6 suicides recorded in the Bible narrative, and that is just among people considered important enough to be mentioned. You don't need to read through each of these – this is more of a summary!
Each of them had their reasons why they chose to end their life. Some we can understand, and others seem bizarre or extreme to us.
What are some of the helpful and unhelpful messages about suicide in our culture?
What are some of the helpful and unhelpful messages about suicide in Christian circles?
Watch the video "Deep hope in dark times".
Make time to use your Feelings and Needs cards here, and pray for one another.
This is a psalm that ends up 'framing' some of the events around Jesus' crucifixion, but it is also a passionate outpouring of David's feelings and thoughts in a particular part of his life.
Read through just verses 1-2, 6-8, 12-18 – what story does just this part of the psalm tell?
Within this poetic passage, Jeremiah describes many different kinds of loss that Jerusalem (personified as a woman) has experienced.
What kinds of loss can you see referred to in this passage?
Loss can be multi-faceted, can show in a whole range of different ways.
When you have experienced loss, or journeyed with someone who has, what did you notice about grief that surprised you?
What was the direct loss, and what were indirect losses (if any) that came with it?
Did the loss of someone or something you valued change the way you thought about yourself?
What happened to the grief over time?
What did other people do that helped you to grieve?
What is the end point of the grieving process? How do you know that you have finished, and what will the process have achieved?
The Bible describes God as grieving over particular situations and Jesus as a 'man of sorrows, familiar with suffering".
How can knowing that Jesus understands our grief help us?
How might it change our prayers?
Do you think that God would miraculously 'take away' our grief about a situation – why or why not?
What has been helpful from the 'Good Grief' Soul Talk video and messages?
Ecclesiastes reminds us that loss and hardship are universal experiences even though our culture tends to avoid thinking or talking about this.
What kinds of loss can we all expect to experience?
What kind of life do we tend to see on TV and/or social media, and how is this unhelpful?
For this study, perhaps consider breaking down into smaller groups to discuss some of these questions.
In Psalm 11, David refers to people who are warning him of ambushes or assassination attempts.
What kind of fears or worries are 'promoted' in our culture?
What frightens you? What do you tend to shy away from because the consequences make you feel worried and uncomfortable?
What is the worst that could happen if your fears are realised?
Will this harm your relationship with God? How do you know?
What other truth from God's word can you remind yourself of as you approach things you are fearful of?
What was helpful from the Soul Talk video 'Fighting Fear' that you could use?
How can we help each other to stand firm against fear?
ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ What kind of transformation is Paul talking about happening in Timothy's life?
ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ What does Paul imply that Timothy would be missing out on if he gives in to fear?
ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ What is the source of Paul's confidence?
2ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labour prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
4ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.
ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ When you consider your regular rhythm of life, how many of the things you do are inspired by your faith, love and hope, and how many are things that just need to be done?
What is one thing that you know inspires and encourages you that you haven't done in the last month?
Consider doing the assessment of your draining and energising activities and reporting back to someone in your life group.
Steve pointed out that there is no request in Psalm 23 - it is more a statement of confidence that God is already doing these things.
Which of the parts of Psalm 23 speak most to your situation? What do you need to hear the most?
Which parts are you most sure of - that you would be able to say confidently and consistently?
How would you respond to this quote?
Where would you place yourself in the context of Psalm 23 - green pastures, the valley of the shadow of death etc. - and how can we as a life group pray for you?
Jesus is referred to in this passage as the Word (or communication, or reason), the light, and the Son.
What do these terms tell us or imply about him and what He is doing in the world?
What does this short passage say about His mission and how He was received?
What parts of this story particularly encourage you or speak to your situation?
The Gospel of John talks about John the Baptist and his role as 'a witness to the light'.
What does John do in order to share this witness?
What might you do in order to be a witness to the light you have seen?
Later in the Gospel accounts, John is arrested for challenging the behavior of Herod, and executed.
Why do people tend to resist the witness of the light into their lives?
If this is the reality, why would you do this?
How could you approach this in a way that enables people to be more open and less defensive?
What do you think of, and how do you feel, when you read this passage?
Read verse 17 – how do you think the disciples are feeling?
We can assume that Jesus is answering the doubts of the disciples – what reassurance is he giving, and what doubts might that address?
What do you personally need to be convinced of, in order to have the courage and confidence to 'go and make and teach'?
Why do we baptize? When is the right time? Is there anyone in this group has hasn't, and what might be standing in the way?
Who are some people in the places that you already go that you can pray for, and plan to look for opportunities to share your faith, so that they have the invitation to become disciples?
What opportunities are there for you as a life group to support someone to go further afield, or to support someone who has already gone?
Matt Meek: Do you 'get' grace?
What does Paul say is the source for faith in Jesus and the love that we have for others?
Where do our hopes tend to be focused?
How does this line up with what our culture defines as success?
Where do these two lists directly conflict?
In verses 12 -14, Paul comments that God qualifies us to share in the inheritance of His holy people – what 'qualification' achieves this? [if you are not sure, read through the passage again].
Once this qualification is in place, what does God want for and from us?
What makes God's will for our lives exciting and inspiring, rather than tough and burdensome?
Here we have two accounts of the reign of Manasseh; one focused on the wrong that he did, and one focused on the consequences of his actions, and his changed life once he begins listening to God.
Do you find it easier to focus on your faults (or the faults of others), or on what can be done to make things right, or on the potential of people and situations if they can get on track?
How does this default tend to form the way you see people?
How do you think that God sees us?
How does God's forgiveness for our wrongdoing interact with the consequences of that wrongdoing? How do you explain that to someone who doesn't understand?
Especially from the 2 Kings passage, Manasseh just looks too bad to change.
Do you have a mental picture or line of how bad is too bad for people to have a relationship with God? Why or why not? If so, where does that line sit?
How would you explain grace to someone who insists that there should be that kind of line?
How would you feel sitting beside someone at church who you know pushed that line of being 'too bad' pretty hard? How do we manage those relationships?
Pray that we can communicate grace to the people we meet in all sorts of situations.
should/ shall - this is directive "I am supposed to"
might/ may - this is permission "I am allowed to"
would/ will - this is choosing to "I have decided to"
could/ can - this is ability or possibility "I am able to do this"
Which of these ways of understanding our response do you identify with, and what is helpful or unhelpful about each?
The difference in translation is because the should/ might/ would word isn't necessary in the Greek sentence, but a good English sentence requires it, so the translators have put in the one they thought fit best.
What motivates you to follow Christ? How would you explain that to someone who doesn't follow Jesus?
What is the difference between being forgiven and being reconciled?
What might it look like to be part of reconciling someone else to God, "not counting their sins against them"?
What would an ongoing journey of being reconciled (brought together) with God look like?
How can you help each other to maintain your motivation and focus on Christ?
Hezekiah became king when he was 25 and he reigned for 29 years (2K. 18:2). This means that he was "ill and at the point of death" at 39 years old, and then received an additional 15 years.
Hezekiah believes God – whatever the word that Isaiah brings, Hezekiah seems to respond to it as the absolute truth straight away each time.
What is the difference between believing in God, and believing God?
How might that show up in a person's life?
What is an area where you struggle to believe God?
Hezekiah had no problem asking God to do difficult things (v. 10) – because he believed in God's power and willingness.
Are there things that you hesitate to ask God for?
If so, what are they and why do they seem too difficult to ask for?
In verses 2-3, Hezekiah prays and reminds God of his own faithfulness.
Is this a good way to start a prayer? What sort of attitude does it imply?
Hezekiah seems quite complacent in the later life, and this is what his son Manasseh sees.
What would you like your children to see in your faith?
What might you need to do to enable that to happen?
The king of Assyria made the assumption that Hezekiah was leaning on the king of Egypt for support, and then, as a second thought, suggested that he might be leaning on God (2K. 18:20-22).
How would you respond to someone who said that having faith was a 'crutch' for the weak?
What are other things that people lean on, and what is the outcome of leaning on them?
What is the balance in a life of faith between leaning and standing firm? What might that look like?
The messenger of the king of Assyria tells the people not to let Hezekiah deceive them, nor to persuade them, not to listen to him (twice) or to let him mislead them. This is quite an assault on his influence with his people.
What ways are used to undermine the truth and reliability of the Bible?
What are areas where you need some more information or context in order to withstand this undermining?
In verses 31-32, the king of Assyria uses a lot of the same language and makes similar promises that the Israelites have previously heard from God – he is offering to replace God.
What sources in our context offer the same kind of promises that we receive from God?
In what areas can we better support one another when we enter into struggles over our faith and confidence in God?
There is an allowance in the Old Testament law for people who were unclean at the regular time for Passover to celebrate it a month later (Numbers 9:4-13). In this case, the whole nation follows this exception.
What were the Israelites celebrating at Passover?
What are some of the opportunities we have to invite people to the significant dates in the Christian calendar where the core stories of faith are told?
Would you aim for a similar tone to Hezekiah's letter, or if not, how might you phrase this kind of invitation?
In verses 10-12, we see a range of responses to this invitation, from scorn and ridicule to humble acceptance. What helps us to take courage to give this a go, knowing that the response is a little unpredictable?
The people in Jerusalem have to provide for the people they invited, and make allowances and adjustments to the practices of Passover in order to accommodate them.
As we see more people from non-church backgrounds come into church, what adjustments might we need to make to our services and/or our expectations?
Which of these would be most challenging for you?
What are some of the celebrations we can have when people come into a relationship with God and into our church community, and what might we need to do to participate in, and honour, these?
Hezekiah begins preparing the temple to be used for its intended purpose (worshipping God and providing a focus for the devotion of the community) from the very first day of his reign.
What holds you back from obedience to God (either His general call to us as His people, or the specific things you feel God is leading you towards)?
Is there a sense of urgency in changing things that you realise you need to change? Why or why not?
The Levites had to both remove the distractions from the temple and install all the articles that were needed.
Are you better at stopping the things that you shouldn't do [sins and distractions], or doing the things that you should [spiritual disciplines], and why?
How could you help one another in this area?
Through the passage, more and more people get involved – Hezekiah invites first the Levites, then the city leaders and influencers, and then others join in, worshipping, sacrificing, thanking God.
How can you use the influence you have to inspire the people around you to pursue God?
How might you invite people who don't know God to come a step closer?
In the parallel passage in 2 Kings 18, it says that Hezekiah 'did right in God's eyes as his father David did' and that he trusted the Lord.
What step of obedience or trust might you need to take today in order to show this kind of heart for God?
Jesus is in mourning for his cousin John the Baptist, and tries to get away from the crowds, but they follow him.
What space do you head towards when you need to process what you are feeling? Do you do it alone, or with others?
What happens when your 'me time' is interrupted by others? What are your options, and what is your default?
Some of Jesus' compassion, and the healing that he provides, flows out of his own experience of pain.
How much distance do you need from your own pain before you can extend comfort?
How might you offer that?
What are some of the other approaches to this story that enable us to follow Jesus' example?
Can we expect miracles when we step out in compassion? Why or why not?
What is the link here between the sincerity of spirituality and the outworking of justice and mercy?
What cost were the people here willing to pay for their relationship with God, and where did they draw the line?
What is the promised outcome of genuinely engaging with other people's need?
What are the 'easy parts' of modern Christian faith that we might take on?
What are the hard parts – the choices and boundaries that might cost us something in terms of time, money, emotional effort or social approval?
What is the promised outcome for us of living a life that is wholly committed to God?
All through this passage, Paul seems to be arguing that a source of our worship and witness in the world is not how blessed we are outwardly, but how strong and hopeful we can be inwardly despite the challenges and difficulties we face.
What would you say to someone whose expectation of an easy and blessed life was not being met?
What are some of the challenging situations you have faced or are facing that God has helped you with?
How can you share that journey with someone so that following Jesus sounds attractive?
How does a hope of heaven enable you to engage with life's challenges right now?
Some people disengage with making a difference either when times are tough, or if they are overly focused on heaven.
How do you worship when your life is difficult?
Which is the most well-known passage from the chapter?
Why is it so encouraging?
In verses 4-7, which way does the 'trickle-down' of prosperity work – who gets it first?
How are the exiles from Jerusalem likely to feel about the city they have been exiled to?
Do you think they would want the city to prosper?
What might God be trying to teach them?
Look at the use of 'all things' in this short paragraph. What is the extent of Jesus' authority and the reconciliation that he brings?
If we are partners in the reconciliation that Jesus is bringing, how broad or narrow should our focus be?
This passage explicitly pushes us outward.
What obstacles do we need to overcome as Christ's love compels us?
Who in your lives is most in need to being seen not from a worldly point of view, but as a new creation?
How can we grow in seeing people that way, and how do we demonstrate that we do?
This chapter reiterates a whole section of the history of what God had done for the Israelites; how He called them, delivered them, caused them to be blessed and brought them into the land He had promised them.
What parts of your story with God do you most often reflect on or talk about what people – how He called you, how He has brought freedom or blessing in different areas, how He has brought His promises to pass, or other things?
What do these things tell you about who God is?
How do you round out the picture you have of God so that it doesn't just rest on your own experience?
Why would God offer this choice, especially to a people who were already prone to wander?
Can one person make a decision on behalf of a whole family to follow the Lord? (some of this is cultural difference – we are far more individualistic than the Hebrews were). How much influence can one person have?
Why would he do that? What is he trying to provoke?
What advantage do we have over the Israelites in being able to follow Jesus?
In verse 22, the people agree to be witnesses against themselves if they fail to follow God's commands.
Who are the witnesses of your faith?
Compare verses 6:7-10 and 6:13 - what are the two different stories of why Israel is in the trouble it is in?
Gideon seems stuck in the default of God being distant or no help, rather than the expectation that listening to Him will make a difference.
Which is your natural default?
How we can encourage each other to trust that God is near, able to help, and ready to help when we listen to Him?
When God calls us to a particular task or role, how much of our effort is required? Whose strength brings success?
Gideon was told to do a series of things that didn't always make sense to him.
If what you think you are hearing from God runs counter to your wisdom or understanding, which do you tend to question - God's leading or your understanding?
How might you give God's way a chance?
God is very gracious to Gideon, in allowing him to test and check what he is hearing over and over.
Do you think this the norm or a special case, and why?
In 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 we are encouraged not to hold prophecies with contempt but to test them - what do you think this looks like?
When was the last time someone shared a message from God with you that resonated with you as truth? If you are willing, share the message and its effect on you.
Have you ever wanted anything so badly that you just went for it, and didn't care what other people thought? What was it and how did it go?
What is the place of strong desires in a life of faith? What do we do with them?
Are we intended to ascetics (living a life of constant self-denial) or hedonists (denying ourselves nothing) or something in between?
Ruth and Naomi take the initiative in the relationship with Boaz, and push the boundaries a bit, but still show honour and kindness. Boaz also takes initiative, but makes room for the closer relative to have his chance to redeem the land.
How do we encourage people to make a decision without making the decision for them?
Have you ever prayed for a resolution to a situation and have it sorted, but not in the way you had imagined?
What is it like giving God room to work things out to his satisfaction, rather than yours?
How are you going at being a person of noble character?
How do you take the opportunities that you have to speak blessing to people in different situations?
The allowance for 'gleaning' as a form of provision for the poor appears a few times in the Old Testament, including Leviticus 19:9-10 and Deuteronomy 24:17-22. It requires a fair bit of effort from the recipients, but also the allowing of 'margin'* from the land-owner – knowing that some of what you have produced is going to be lost to you, in order to benefit someone else.
The bigger challenge of leaving margin can be in making margin in our time – having time to spare to help someone out. What parts of your day or week have enough margin to give someone 5 or 10 minutes that goes outside of your normal routine?
As a woman on her own in that time and culture, Ruth was extremely vulnerable. What did Boaz do to extend protection over her?
What might we need to do in our context in order to extend protection to the vulnerable?
Ruth is resigned to the fact that she will receive different kinds of attention and judgment because she is a foreigner (v. 10). What makes it more difficult to extend our kindness to people from other cultures?
How might we overcome these barriers? How might the way we seek to reduce barriers communicate something to people we are trying to reach?
In the first few verses of this story, everything goes wrong for Naomi. However, God is beginning to work on her behalf behind the scenes.
What is the temptation when everything goes wrong - whether or not we have contributed to it by our decisions?
What happens to our connection with God in hard times? Does it tend to strengthen it or weaken it? Why?
How does having people who are loyal to us, and devoted to God, help us? What happens if the people around us are only loyal to us, or only devoted to God, but not both?
It must have been a bit scary even for Naomi to go back to her hometown - since to some people, she and Elimelech had turned their back on it. Even more scary for Ruth going to a new place.
What would have helped them to make that journey and to begin to settle in?
How can we help people make their way and find a home when they come into a new place?
Jesus focuses on relationship with Him and the Father as the most important thing twice in this short passage (v.20 and 22).
What distractions does he warn the disciples about?
Do you think He is saying to the disciples not to use the authority they have been given after all? Why or why not?
How might we make use of the authority that has been given us as children of God?
Do you have a story of stepping out in this authority personally?
Imagine people from nations or cultures that are the worst enemies you can think of. Now try and picture some of them standing side by side in this crowd.
What could bring people of such diverse perspectives together? What would have to change?
How does this picture challenge your perspective in life?
How does bringing all these different people together add to your picture of the worship of God?
Read Jonah (yes, the whole thing – it's a rollicking good tale).
In Jonah 1:4-10, the sailors try calling out to their own gods, and when they see Jonah not praying (sleeping in fact), they demand that he does.
What are the 'gods' that people around us are leaning on, and trusting for their security and value?
How can we demonstrate that we don't lean on the same sources of security?
How do we make clear that we are not just 'asleep' to the issues people around us face, but that we have a different source of security?
Jonah was running away from the very source of security that he claimed – what in our lives demonstrates that we Christians are not following Jesus well?
In 2:7-9, Jonah cries out from the belly of the fish and promises sacrifice, obedience, praise, and a clear communication of the saving nature of God – but when he gets to Nineveh, he is half-hearted at best.
Are there any areas where your commitments to God might be weak or wavering?
Where might you need to take a next step into greater relationship with and obedience to God?
When I read that "…the people were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd…", it seems like they have some 'safety in numbers', but have no-one with the authority and ability to change their situation. The sheep just tend to mill around so they are not exposed on the outside of the mob.
Does this sound like any of the situations you see in our society today?
What do people tend to flee away from into the relative safety of the crowd?
What is lost when this is the case?
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How do we balance the desire and need to flock together with the imperative to go out and give out what you have received?
Verses 19-20 make me nervous – I tend to like to know the answers before I begin a conversation. In the conversations we are likely to have, what is our responsibility (preparation?) and what do we rely on God for?
This passage is talking about the time when Jesus returns in order to judge the world and everyone in it, and to take all who belong to him into the new creation.
Look at verses 38-39 – how many people do you think will 'know nothing about what would happen' when Jesus is about to return? What can we do about that?
This passage is far less about when this will happen (in fact it says we can't know) or exactly how it will happen, as it is about the certainty of Jesus return, and two aspects of our preparedness.
Verses 42-44 talk about the owner of a house being alert for a thief breaking in. Why would Jesus use this kind of language about his return? What does it remind us?
Verses 45-51 talks about a servant who goes about the master's will – feeding the other servants.
Is this about how we act towards other Christians, or do we have a responsibility to feed all sorts of people?
What might this feeding and caring for people look like?
It is interesting that the wicked servant is assigned a place with the hypocrites – he has been acting in the absence of his master in a way that he never would in his master's presence.
What would your life look like if you remembered throughout each day that Jesus is 'with us, even to the end of the age' – present, and expecting us to act as he would want?
Houses in Israel at this time often had flat roofs which were used as an extra room or space in good weather. So it was not unusual for people to go up on the roof, but it was extremely unusual for them to dig through the roof to enter the house!
Have you ever had to take someone to accident and emergency? What was it like getting them there, and then waiting and going through the process to have them seen?
Have you ever bent the rules in order to respond to the urgency of a situation? If so, what was the situation and what did you feel you had to do?
What evidence of faith did Jesus see in the friends who brought the paralysed man?
What evidence would people see of your faith, and of the genuineness of your concern for others?
What is your level of urgency like in terms of sharing your faith?
What would it be like to see one of your friends, family, workmates/ classmates or neighbours going through the early steps of engaging in faith? What would be the most exciting things for you?
What are you willing to face up to, to chase after the things that you really want? Long hours, pressure from work, study, juggling family commitments etc.? What have you had to suffer or sacrifice to reach your goals?
What is worth suffering for? What is it that you have pursued this way?
What did Paul go through all of these things to pursue or achieve?
Do you have room in your life to journey with someone whose 'life is a wreck'?
If not, what would you need to do to make room for a relationship like this?
What do you have to offer someone who is suffering?
What are some of the barriers? How can you, as a group, help each other overcome these?
This passage is the second in Luke which refers to the Jewish custom of standing to read the scriptures and sitting to teach/ give the interpretation (verses 1-3, see also Luke 4:16-20). It was a way of recognizing the authority of the Scriptures, and making very clear where our opinion begins.
How do we differentiate between the two when we are talking?
How might we as a group do this better?
Jesus first asks Simon to stop doing his work (washing the nets) in order to help him, and then tells him how to fish. As a rabbi, he had considerable authority, but Peter responds with a surprisingly good attitude.
How well do you cope with interruptions?
When you help someone, how do you set the boundaries in terms of how much help you give? Is your attitude more like, "whatever it takes", "I've got this much time", "I'll get you started and then you are on your own…" or something different?
How do you respond to criticism or suggestions to do something that you know how to do a different way?
Peter responds to the catch of fish not with celebration, but fear, recognizing that when miracles happen, it shows the presence of a holy God.
When Jesus is present and leading what we do – anything is possible. How do you make room for this dynamic in your life?
How do you deal with the tension of God's goodness and provision with God's holiness and call to obedience?
How might you explain this to someone who is not yet a Christian?
What image do you have of the farmer in the story (without jumping to the interpretation)?
Have you ever sown a crop? How did you go about it?
Does scattering seed willy-nilly seem like a good strategy? Why or why not?
"The seed is the word of God" (v.11).
Is the farmer scattering around the whole Bible? Or just parts of it? What part of the message do you think he is scattering?
Is Jesus blaming the soil or the environment, the heart or the spiritual and social influences, for why the seed doesn't grow and bear fruit?
Doesn't the farmer carry some responsibility? (see Ecclesiastes 11:3-6).
Where are you scattering seed right now?
What might you need to do so that scattering seed stays on your radar?
Jesus' point in verses 15-20 seems to be that while some people may seem harmless, what they believe and affirm will show through and potentially harm other people.
What are some of the keys facts of our faith that we need to understand and communicate well?
Where do we find these and how do we separate the main issues from the minor ones?
Just within the discussion you have had, have you noticed differences in people's understanding or expression of these key points? What do we do with different perspectives on central doctrinal issues (the "things we should believe")?
How does getting doctrinal issues wrong cause harm?
Verses 21-23 end with "I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers." However this is spoken to people who thought they were doing all the right things.
If you couldn't do any of the 'actions' that your faith inspires for some reason, what would remain of your faith to show the relationship side?
Jesus challenges us to build our house on 'these words of mine' (v24 and 26).
What counts as 'these words' that we should build our house on? The sermon on the mount, the gospels, more?
Reflecting on the whole sermon on the mount series, where is your biggest challenge, and what are you doing about it?
This passage in Isaiah has some of the same imagery and keywords as the Sermon on the Mount which we have been studying. Read through and find the similarities in the language and content.
What do you notice? What are some of the parallels and where is it different?
This passage in Isaiah is written to an exiled and suffering people, bringing them hope.
How does it speak to our quite different situations?
Isaiah's focus is on transformation - how God is working to change His people, and then how they are made into help for their world.
How is God working within your group to change you, and how is that enabling you to make an impact for Him?
Gordon talked about the Hebrew term "shalom", variously defined as peace, completeness, wholeness, healing, welcome – essentially the world as God intended it to be.
How can we be involved in bringing shalom to the various areas of our lives and the spheres where we each have involvement and influence?
How specific are your prayers? If God answered your prayers, would you know?
How persistent are you in prayer? (In the Greek language, ask – seek – knock are all ongoing… "ask and keep asking, seek and keep seeking, knock and keep knocking", is the real sense of it.) Do you give up too easily?
How much freedom do you give God to answer your challenges and needs in the way that He chooses? Has He ever given you a solution that was different to what you thought would help?
We have a God who is kind and generous, and the Gospel offers us salvation 'for free' – what is the narrow gate that Jesus is talking about? And how might we miss it?
Is it possible for this to be a positive rather than a negative?
Who do you judge most harshly – yourself or others? Who gets the 'benefit of the doubt"?
A useful quote is that "we just ourselves by our intentions, but others by their actions." Where have you seen this at work in your life or from others?
Where are you aware that you make negative or unhelpful judgments on situations or people?
Verses 3-5 warn against hypocrisy, but also challenge us to deal with it and do good.
What might the plank in our eye look like? What do we need to deal with before we bring our concern or challenge to others?
Why do you think that Jesus describes our problem as so much bigger than theirs?
What might be ways to make our concern palatable for people – rather than them being 'pearls before pigs'?
The passage begins by focusing on the vulnerability of material wealth. We don't tend to think about moths and vermin devouring our wealth – thieves possibly – but what makes our material wealth vulnerable?
According to this passage – does our wealth follow our heart or does our heart follow our wealth? What is your experience?
Verses 22-23 are difficult, but the Greek words here for healthy and unhealthy imply 'generous' and 'stingy' respectively.ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ So this is mostly a comment about our outlook/ perspective on sharing and giving. How does your perspective colour your attitude and motivation to share?
What do you think? Can you serve two masters (v. 24)?
Jesus says 'do not worry' (specifically in the context of material things).
What makes this more difficult?
What might you do instead of worry?
How can you change your perspective and where your heart is?
Throughout this passage, Jesus makes clear that whoever you 'practice your righteousness' for is who you receive your reward from. If it is for people, you receive your reward from people; if it is for God, you receive your reward from Him.
Jesus picks out giving, praying and fasting as acts that people were doing publically for approval in their culture.
Why is this approach not compatible with pleasing God?
Where might this people pleasing lead?
Why is it harder to do your acts of righteousness in secret?
Read through Matt. 6:9-13 again.
What does the Lord's prayer emphasise?
What does it leave out that we might often pray for?
What is the connection between how we forgive and how we are forgiven?
When people talk this way – that something was said a long time ago – what do you expect to follow? How does our culture treat values or stories that are 'traditional' or 'old-fashioned'?
Are Jesus' commands stricter or more permissive than the Old Testament commands? What is he doing here?
What connection does Jesus make between the heart attitude and the actions he talks about?
Jesus focuses on reconciliation, self-control and self-discipline, honesty, mercy and generosity, and love for even our enemies. Along the way, he freely refers to heaven and hell, ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ acts that are 'from the devil', and those that reveal we are God's children.
Compare ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Jesus' commands with the Ten Commandments. What do notice about how they are phrased and communicated?
What are some modern day applications of each of these commands?
Would we communicate these commands in the same way – 'fire and brimstone', judgment and reward? Why or why not?
What do you make of verse 48 – "be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect"?
What does being 'salt' and 'light' in the world first make you think of?
Look at this passage again in the context of the Beatitudes that we read last week – would that change your approach to what being salt and/or light might mean?
If any of these haven't been covered by your discussion so far, consider what being salt and/or light might look like in those areas.
What is Jesus talking about in Matthew 5:17-20?
How do we deal with 'the law', and with being forgiven and in relationship with God, with this passage in mind?
What is the challenge for us in these passages?
Who does this list of blessing not mention? More specifically, who does our culture say is doing well that isn't on this list?
What are some of the opposites of this list that we would expect people would be if they were blessed (or "#feelingblessed")?
The word 'blessed'(Greek: makarios) here can also mean 'happy', and several translations choose to use this translation – so they read, "Happy are the poor in spirit…" etc.
Does this change how you feel about the Beatitudes?ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Would you say you would be happy to be in these situations?
Why do you think Jesus commends these things, or points out that people in these situations can be happy or blessed?
What might he be pushing back against?
What might we need to consider in our live and faith as we look at this challenging passage?
Within these passages are three ways that the incarnation 'cost' Jesus – stepping down from heavenly power and authority into human flesh, the physical suffering of the crucifixion, and the pain of separation from the Father.
the invitation given to us because of Jesus' suffering?
what was won for us by Jesus' suffering?
what example is commended to us by Jesus' suffering?
David wrote about Psalm 22 in about 1000BC, and Isaiah was written in the 8th century BC – both passages fulfilled in Jesus. This suffering had been planned long before even this, and God knew what our response would be (see Isa. 53) – rejection and misunderstanding.
What do you think made it, or makes it, worthwhile from God's perspective?
What does Christ's love compel us to do?
John makes a big issue about the truth he writes about being something that he saw and heard and touched.
What can you point to about your faith that you personally have seen and heard and touched?
In what things do you trust the words and experiences of others?
John points to common belief as the key part of fellowship, of belonging with, and to, each other.
What are other ways of establishing a sense of belonging?
How are they helpful, or not helpful, in a church setting where people are being added to God's family?
"All of us sin. God has made a way for us to be forgiven and remain in relationship with Him. Our prioirity is to be honest and seek his forgiveness and cleansing."
In what ways can we get this wrong?
What might we need to do to do this better?
How can we help each other to walk in the light, and what does this require of us?
Paul describes our 'groaning' as we wait to move on from our 'earthly tent' to an 'eternal dwelling' in heaven.
What are some of the sources of this groaning – things that we look forward to leaving behind in this life?
What purpose is Paul talking about in v.5 that we have been fashioned for?
This all sounds like a 'wait-and-see' for our rewards in the future, but what is the focus of verses 6-10?
What is the source of our confidence?
What does it mean to you to 'live by faith, not by sight'? Can you give an example?
What are we to try and persuade people of in verses 11-15?
What does it say about the response we might encounter?
Can can we pray for one another to weather these different responses?
This passages moves smoothly through from our identity as children of God to purity in response to that love, then how this reveals our 'family resemblance' and then on into the 'family business' of loving other people.
John makes a point of reinforcing that we are not just called children of God, but we are in fact His children (v.1). Why does this point matter?
Even John, 'the disciple Jesus loved', admits that he doesn't have a clear picture of what we will be like when Jesus returns – simply that we will be like Him.
What do we know about what will happen in the resurrection?
Do we need all the details? Why or why not?
How do you understand the statement "No one who lives in Him keeps on sinning" (1 John 3:6a), especially in the light of John's previous statement in 1:8-10?
If individuals are willing, perhaps take some time to share whereÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Jesus has 'destroyed the devil's work' – where the love of God and God's people has helped to restore wounded areas in their lives.
How do we move from 'loving in words and speech to loving with actions and in truth' (3:18)? What are some small steps to start with?
What is the reassurance we are given in 3:19-24? When do you need to hear this?
John makes clear in this passage (especially v. 7-10) ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ that if we want to understand love, we must start with who God is and work forward to love from there. Sometimes people start with what they think love is, and work back from there to what God is like in the light of that.
What difference does this make in our conception of what God is like and what love is like?
How can we get hung up if we approach this the wrong way?
In v.11-15, John identifies some 'markers' of people who are living in God's love – what are these?
How do they work together to show God's love to others?
Verses 16-18 talk a lot about relying on God's love and having confidence in His love.
How can we grow in this reliance and confidence?
What difference would it make in our lives - internally (how we feel) and externally (how others perceive us)?
What is the relationship between confidence and risk-taking – which comes first?
How does love compel you do change or to do things?
What is the difference between just believing in God and being 'in Christ'?
What do you think of when you read that "the new creation has come"?
What is your experience of being 'a new creation'?
Does it always feel like it?
What do you hold onto and remind yourself of?
How do we receive it ourselves, and how do we participate in helping others be reconciled?
What do you think Paul is talking about when he warns people not to receive God's grace in vain?
Where do you see that God is at work in your life at the moment?
Are there areas where you have 'planted seed' (done something in faith) and have so far seen nothing, that you hope God will be working?
Are there any places where you are presently experiencing the harvest? Can you see how it got there, or is it more like this parable of planting a seed and not knowing how it worked?
What encouragement is it to see the mustard seed side of this equation – that the smallest beginnings can end up being the biggest plant in the garden?
Where do you need that encouragement?
Are you willing to allow God the freedom to explain 'as much as you can understand' (v.33) in the moment, without expecting to know everything?
Paul is writing to a mixed church of Jews and Gentiles, and makes a powerful point about how being the people of God transcends our cultural differences and makes us one, with new loyalties and priorities in common.
What do we gain from interacting with Christians from different cultures? What might they see that we have trouble seeing?
How might honouring another person's culture give opportunities to share the Gospel with them?
What might we need to do to learn about these features in other cultures?
This will take some time, possibly hard work, and may cost some opportunities to do things. What motivation does Paul give in Ephesians 2:11-13 to encourage us that this is worth it?
Is there someone in your neighbourhood, workplace or social circle who comes from a different background that you can reach out to? Pray that God would lead you to someone that you can connect with and make a difference for.
It is not uncommon for people to feel that there is a disconnect between loving God through obedience to the boundaries He commands, and loving people – being accepting, valuing the individual and providing encouragement.
Where do you think this sense of disconnect come from?
What are some of the assumptions in this perspective that we need to be aware of?
There are many voices in our culture that have a vested interest in undermining objective morality (the idea that some things are right or wrong regardless of context) – what do you think drives these voices?
What is 'moral authority' and how does a person or institution gain it or lose it?
How do you manage the tension of moving towards people in compassion and acceptance, without compromising what you believe to be true?
Are there any areas where you need to re-visit what God commands us and strengthen your commitment to obedience in that area – in terms of your own behavior and calling others towards it as well?


You're watching VisiHow. This is a tutorial on how to configure controls in the VisualBoyAdvance emulator.
3.1 How can I control the VisualBoyAdvance?
In this video, there is an icon for the emulator on the desktop. You may have the program saved in another location.
In the menu, move the cursor to "Joypad"
Move the cursor to "Default Joypad"
If you want to have an emulation of a Game Link Cable and become an extra player, you can click "2" (two players), "3" (three players), or "4" (four players).
Then, move the cursor to "Configure"
A configuration window will appear in the window. The first control is "Up", which is set to the "Up Arrow" on the keyboard.
If you want the "Up" motion to be "W" on the keyboard, click the "Up" text box and press "W"
You can then click in the "Down" text box and change the control from "Down Arrow" to "S"
Click in the "Left" text box and change the control from "Left Arrow" to "A"
Then, click in the "Right" text box and change the control from "Right Arrow" to "D"
You can also set "Button A" to be "Left Arrow"
"Button B" can be set to "Down Arrow"
"Button L" can be set to "Q"
"Button R" can be set to "Up Arrow"
Let's leave "Select" as "Backspace" and "Start" as "Enter"
There is also a control for "Speed", which toggles the speed up. If you are playing a game that has a lot of text to scroll, you can press a button to speed up the scroll. Currently, the control is set to "Space".
The next option that you can set a key for is "Capture"
The control is currently set to "F12". If you press "F12" or your selected key during the game, you will save a screenshot, which will be saved to the default directory of the emulator.
This has been a VisiHow tutorial on how to configure controls in the VisualBoyAdvance emulator. If you're having trouble setting controls for your VBA games, then simply leave your questions, comments, or suggestions in the area below; and we'll do our best to get back to you. Thanks for choosing VisiHow! Have a great day!
How can I control the VisualBoyAdvance?
I don't know how to control it. When the game is starting, I can't go any further. It's like it freezes in the "New Game" part.