Warrior Poets

Soma Community Group:

Warrior Poets

Washington State University

Fall 2009

Group Leaders:

Jaron Robinson                    Joel Sheppard
(509) 432-1156                   (360)981-7543
jaron@wsu.edu                    joel.b.sheppard@gmail.com
Honors Hall 440B               Chief Joseph E23

Description:

This year’s Warrior Poets group will be providing two kinds of events: the Evenings With Elders speaking series and the Thoughts for Young Men book study.

Thoughts for Young Men is an excellent resource for young male individuals seeking to grow into godly men who are responsible and whose lives are upheld by the principles of Biblical Christianity.  Published over a century ago, its contents are directly applicable to young men in any culture and time.  With multiple references to the Scriptures throughout this short book, Ryle offers jewels of wisdom which promise to stay with young men throughout their lives.

In addition to this study, there will be Evenings with Elders. This will occur about once a month and will consist of a barbeque, a time of fellowship, and an evening with an elder from the E-Free Church. The elders will be there to get to know us and to speak on experiences that they have encountered in their lives. Some of these topics include holding a job, raising a family and how their relationships with Christ has grown during these experiences.

Schedule:

Week 1

Reading:            Introduction

Discussion:        J.C. Ryle and his era; how is this applicable to us today?

Week 2

Reading:            Chapter I, (1)-(2) [pgs. 6-10]

Discussion:        Lack of religion and the phantom of death; have you thought about how you are not invincible?

Week 3

Reading:            Chapter I, (3)-(5) [pgs. 11-17]

Discussion:        Habits, the Enemy and investing in your soul; will you defend your future from danger?

Week 4

Evening With an Elder

(Thursday, Sept. 24^th)

Week 5

Reading:            Chapter II, (1) [pgs. 18-21]

Discussion:        The old and subtle sin of pride; who holds the position of god in your heart?

Week 6

Reading:            Chapter II, (2) [pgs. 21-25]

Discussion:        The pandemic of ungodly pleasure; what thing in your life is pleasant but is not edifying?

Week 7

Reading:            Chapter II, (3)-(5) [pgs. 25-31]

Discussion:        Carelessness, contempt and cowardice; do you seek Christian virtues or poor copies?

Week 8

Evening With an Elder

(Thursday, Oct. 22^nd)

Week 9

Reading:            Chapter III, (1)-(2) [pgs. 32-36]

Discussion:        The real knowledge of good and evil; do you have a proper view of your thoughts and actions?

Week 10

Reading:            Chapter III, (3)-(4) [pgs. 36-40]

Discussion:        Soul and service; do you treasure yoursoul, and does it serve its Maker?

Week 11

Reading:            Chapter III, (5) [pgs. 40-45]

Discussion:        The Word of God; do you believe the Scriptures, and do you live like you do?

Week 12

Evening With an Elder

(Thursday, Nov. 19^th)

Week 13

Reading:            Chapter IV, (1)-(2) [pgs. 46-51]

Discussion:        Waging total war against sin; are you willing to go overkill on your sin, or is it something you tolerate?

Week 14

Reading:            Chapter IV, (3)-(5) [pgs. 51-58]

Discussion:        Omniscience and God’s gifts to believers; do you neglect to remember God and do you use every tool to seek Him?

Week 15

Reading:            Chapter V, Conclusion [pgs. 59-62]

Discussion:        Wrapping up and recapping; what sorts of things stood out to you about this booklet?