Building the Temple - Critical Thinking Questions

Have you ever made the mistake of overlooking small details only to suffer big consequences? Explain

(Ex. Neglecting an inexpensive car repair, a routine check up, etc., only for severe or worse damage to occur later)

What are some benefits and blessings that can come frm good, godly relationships with unbelieving neighbors, friends, and business contacts?

How can we ensure that our relationships with unbelievers are proper and godly?

How has your life been blessed by the talents and gifts of other Christians?

What talents and gifts has God given to you, and how can you use these to bless those around you?

What does the immense size and value of the temple teach us about who God is and how we should approch Him?

What is the difference between living rightly to obey and honor God and living under religious legalism?

(Legalism is doing works in order to be saved, this is the opposite of what Jesus expects for us. We are saved by grace alone, not by our works)

Why do you think God has always linked obedience to a good and healthy relationship with Him, both in the Old and New Testaments?

What does it mean for God's people to be unified?

Name some things that damage our unity. How can these things be avoided?