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Week 21, One Year Bible Challenge: “Nobody’s Perfect”

Christ the Rock Community Church, Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study

This week’s reading May 21-271

Mary Anointing Jesus Feet

Mary Anointing Jesus Feet, by Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577 – 1640)

1 Samuel 29:12 Samuel 12:31
John 11:55 – 16:33
Psalm 118:1 – 119:80
Proverbs 15:24 – 16:5

Next Week’s Reading May 28 to June 3
2 Samuel 13:1-39 – 21:22
John 17:1-26Acts 1:26
Psalm 119:81-96 – 121:8
Proverbs 16:6-7 – 16:18

Discussion Questions:
Old Testament
God himself called David “a man after his own heart.” How do we reconcile God’s proclamation with the terrible sins committed by David?
New Testament
Why was it that most of the people did not believe in Jesus, even though he had performed so many miracles right before them?

FOOTNOTE:

  1. If you are participating in the Saturday morning class, “The One Year Bible Challenge,” you should read the daily materials as set out in “The One Year Bible.” The verses listed on this page will include a couple of extra days each week.

Week 20, One Year Bible Challenge: “Dead Men Talking”

Christ the Rock Community Church, Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study

This week’s reading May 14 -201

Saul Attacking David, by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (1591 – 1666)

Saul Attacking David, by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (1591 – 1666)

1 Samuel 15:1 – 28:25
John 8:1 – 11:54
Psalm 110:1 – 117:2
Proverbs 15:8 – 15:23

Next Week’s Reading May 21-27
1 Samuel 29:12 Samuel 12:31
John 11:55 – 16:33
Psalm 118:1 – 119:80
Proverbs 15:24 – 16:5

Discussion Questions:
Old Testament
A medium consulted Samuel as demanded by Saul. Is this story proof that ghosts (i.e. the disembodied spirits of the dead) really do exist?
New Testament
The story of Lazarus is the second story in this week’s readings about a dead man being brought back from the grave. But how is the story of Lazarus DIFFERENT than the story of the medium who established contact with Samuel?

FOOTNOTE:

  1. If you are participating in the Saturday morning class, “The One Year Bible Challenge,” you should read the daily materials as set out in “The One Year Bible.” The verses listed on this page will include a couple of extra days each week.

Week 19, One Year Bible Challenge: “The King”

Christ the Rock Community Church, Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study

This week’s reading May 7-131

Hannah presenting her son Samuel to the priest Eli

Hannah presenting her son Samuel to the priest Eli, by Gerbrand van den Eeckhout (1621-1674)

1 Samuel 1:1 – 14:52
John 5:1 – 7:53
Psalm 105:37 – 109:31
Proverbs 14:28 – 15:7

Next Week’s Reading May 14-20
1 Samuel 15:1 – 28:25
John 8:1 – 11:54
Psalm 110:1 – 117:2
Proverbs 15:8 – 15:23

Discussion Questions:
Old Testament
Why did the Israelites ask Samuel to appoint a King to rule over them? Why
did Samuel oblige them?
New Testament
What did Jesus mean when he talked about eating his flesh, and drinking his blood? (John 6:53-58)

FOOTNOTE:

  1. If you are participating in the Saturday morning class, “The One Year Bible Challenge,” you should read the daily materials as set out in “The One Year Bible.” The verses listed on this page will include a couple of extra days each week.

Week 16, One Year Bible Challenge: “Wives and Widows”

Christ the Rock Community Church, Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study

This week’s reading April 16-221

The Widow's Mite, by Harold Copping (1863-1932)

The Widow’s Mite, by Harold Copping (1863-1932)

Joshua 13:1 – 24:1-33
Luke 18:1 – 21:1-28
Psalm 85:1 – 89:52
Proverbs 13:7 – 13:23

Next Week’s Reading April 23-29
Judges 1:1 – 10:18
Luke 21:29 – 24:53
Psalm 90:1 – 100:5
Proverbs 13:24 – 14:12

Discussion Questions:
Old Testament
God warned the Israelites to not intermarry with the foreigners in the lands they conquered. What was the purpose of this rule? Does the rule have anything to do with who Christians should marry?
New Testament
Jesus praised the widow who gave a small amount. So why do we usually only praise people who give large amounts?

FOOTNOTE:

  1. If you are participating in the Saturday morning class, “The One Year Bible Challenge,” you should read the daily materials as set out in “The One Year Bible.” The verses listed on this page will include a couple of extra days each week.

Week 15, One Year Bible Challenge: “Things Are Not Always What They Seem”

Christ the Rock Community Church, Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study

The Flight of the Spies, by James Tissot (1896-1902)

The Flight of the Spies, by James Tissot (1896-1902)

This week’s reading April 9-151
Deuteronomy 33:1Joshua 12:24
Luke 13:1 – 17:37
Psalm 78:65 – 84:12
Proverbs 12:25 – 13:6

Next Week’s Reading April 16-22
Joshua 13:1 – 24:1-33
Luke 18:1 – 21:1-28
Psalm 85:1 – 89:52
Proverbs 13:7 – 13:23

Discussion Questions:
Old Testament

  • The inhabitants of Gibeon tricked Joshua into making a treaty with them. Why did Joshua honor the treaty once he learned it was a trick?
  • During the battle with the Amorites, God made the Sun and the Moon stand still. What was the point of this occurrence; and are we to take this story literally? (i.e. did the Sun and Moon actually stop moving, or is this just a figure of speech?)

New Testament

  • The rich man who went to Hades wanted to warn his brothers about this place
    of torment. Why was his request denied?

FOOTNOTE:

  1. If you are participating in the Saturday morning class, “The One Year Bible Challenge,” you should read the daily materials as set out in “The One Year Bible.” The verses listed on this page will include a couple of extra days each week.

Week 14, One Year Bible Challenge: “Rules”

Christ the Rock Community Church, Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study

This week’s reading April 2 – 81

Moses Shown the Promised Land by Benjamin West (1738-1820)

Moses Shown the Promised Land by Benjamin West (1738-1820)

Deuteronomy 21:1 – 32:52
Luke 9:51 – 12:59
Psalm 74:1 – 78:64
Proverbs 12:11 – 12:24

Next Week’s Reading April 9 – 15
Deuteronomy 33:1Joshua 12:24
Luke 13:1 – 17:37
Psalm 78:65 – 84:12
Proverbs 12:25 – 13:6

Discussion Questions:
Old Testament
Deuteronomy 23:19-20 prohibits charging interest (usury) on loans to other Israelites (brothers), but permits it as to strangers (foreigners). What is the reason for this rule; and should we extend this rule to prohibit charging interest on a loan to a Christian brother?
New Testament
Why did Jesus tell a potential follower to not take time to even bury his father?

FOOTNOTE:

  1. If you are participating in the Saturday morning class, “The One Year Bible Challenge,” you should read the daily materials as set out in “The One Year Bible.” The verses listed on this page will include a couple of extra days each week.

Week 13, One Year Bible Challenge: “Equal Rights”

Christ the Rock Community Church, Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study

This week’s reading March 26 to April 11

Jesus raising the widow's son at Nain

Jesus raising the widow’s son at Nain — James Tissot (1836 – 1902)

Deuteronomy 5:1 – 20:20
Luke 7:11 – 9:50
Psalm 68:19 – 73:28
Proverbs 11:29 – 12:10

Next Week’s Reading Apri 2 – 8
Deuteronomy 21:1 – 32:52
Luke 9:51 – 12:59
Psalm 74:1 – 78:64
Proverbs 12:11 – 12:24

Discussion Questions:
Old Testament
Deuteronomy describes a system for dealing with the poor and others in need. How does the Israelite’s system compare with modern notions on this matter? Would the Israelite’s system work if implemented in our modern society?
New Testament
How was Jesus’ attitude toward women unexpected among the Jews? Why was he criticized and why did he treat women as he did? Luke 7:36-50

FOOTNOTE:

  1. If you are participating in the Saturday morning class, “The One Year Bible Challenge,” you should read the daily materials as set out in “The One Year Bible.” The verses listed on this page will include a couple of extra days each week.

Davie Prayer Breakfast on National Day of Prayer, May 2, 2013

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The 62nd annual National Day of Prayer is being observed on May 2, 2013.

In Davie, there will be a Prayer Breakfast at the Signature Grand:

Place: SIGNATURE GRAND
Address: 6900 State Road 84, Davie, Florida 33317
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2013
Time: 7am-9am

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Tickets are $17.00 per person
Table for Ten $170.00
Contact: Linda Owen • 954-797-1077
or send check payable to:
EASE Foundation, 3801 SW 47 Avenue, #505, Davie, FL 33314
Deadline Monday, April 29, 2013

Week 12, One Year Bible Challenge: “The ‘Wrong’ Element”

Christ the Rock Community Church, Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study

This week’s reading March 19 to 251

The Women of Midian Led Captive by the Hebrews, by James Tissot (1836–1902)

The Women of Midian Led Captive by the Hebrews, by James Tissot (1836–1902)

Numbers 28:16Deuteronomy 4:49
Luke 3:23 – 7:10
Psalm 62:1 – 68:18
Proverbs 11:18 – 28

Next Week’s Reading March 26 to April 1
Deuteronomy 5:1 – 20:20
Luke 7:11 – 9:50
Psalm 68:19 – 73:28
Proverbs 11:29 – 12:10

Discussion Questions:
Old Testament
Why did Moses command that the male children and women (other than virgins) from the Midianite captives be killed? Do we know if this order was carried out?
New Testament
Are Jesus’ actions in this matter a blanket endorsement for us to associate with unsavory people in unsavory places? Luke 5:29-32

FOOTNOTE:

  1. If you are participating in the Saturday morning class, “The One Year Bible Challenge,” you should read the daily materials as set out in “The One Year Bible.” The verses listed on this page will include a couple of extra days each week.

Pastor Andy Fernandez interview on Bible Reading



Pastor Andy Fernandez talks about Firewall Ministries and reading the Bible. As of this interview in November 2010, Paster Andy has read the whole Bible more than 15 times.

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