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

This week’s reading July 23-29[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.]

2 Chronicles 8:11 – 25:28
Romans 8:9 – 12:21
Psalm 18:16 – 22:31
Proverbs 19:26 – 20:10

Next Week’s Reading July 30 to August 5
2 Chronicles 26:1 – Ezra 2:70
Romans 13:1 – 1 Corinthians 2:5
Psalm 23:1 – Psalm 27:14
Proverbs 20:11 – Proverbs 20:23

Discussion Questions:[2. The discussion notes are now online.]

Old Testament

1. Why did Rehoboam reject the advice of the old counselors to deal gently with his people? 2 Chronicles 10:1–15.
2. Does the story of Asa in 2 Chronicles 16:12 mean we should seek healing from God, rather than from doctors?

New Testament

1. Is salvation really as simple as Paul makes it sound? Romans 10:9.
2. Romans 12:16 (KJV) says we should “Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate.” Does this mean we should not associate with rich people? If so, how are we supposed to succeed in business, if we only associate with poor people?

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

This week’s reading July 16-22[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.]

1 Chronicles 22:1 – 2 Chronicles 8:10
Romans 3:9 – 8:8
Psalm 12:1 – 18:15
Proverbs 19:13 – 25

Next Week’s Reading July 23-29
2 Chronicles 8:11 – 25:28
Romans 8:9 – 12:21
Psalm 18:16 – 22:31
Proverbs 19:26 – 20:10

Discussion Questions:[2. Discussion notes are online]
Old Testament
Solomon is perhaps best known for his wisdom and for building the Temple. Of the two, Temple building seems to get top billing in the Chronicles. Is this any reflection on the relative importance on these two facets of Solomon’s life?
New Testament
What did Paul mean when he wrote, “For sin will not have dominion over you. For you are not under law, but under grace.” Romans 6:14 (RSV).

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

This week’s reading July 9-15[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.]
1 Chronicles 7:1 – 21:30
Acts 27:1 – Romans 3:8
Psalm 7:1 – 11:7
Proverbs 18:22 – 19:12

Next Week’s Reading July 16-22
1 Chronicles 22:1 – 2 Chronicles 8:10
Romans 3:9 – 8:8
Psalm 12:1 – 18:15
Proverbs 19:13 – 25

Discussion Questions:
Old Testament

1. Why did Uzzah get the death penalty by God for putting out his hand to steady the Ark? Wasn’t it a good thing to prevent the Ark from tipping into the dirt? 1 Chronicles 13:9-10
2. 2 Chronicles apparently mentions the same time as when David commits adultery with Bathsheba. Why is the story omitted in this Book of the Bible? Chronicles 20:1; 2 Samuel 11:1-5.

New Testament

1. What is the significance of Paul’s Shipwreck? Acts 27.
2. In Romans, Paul denounces certain sins in very strong terms. Is this just Paul’s opinion, and is it merely a product of his times? Romans 1:26-32.

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