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

This week’s reading April 30 to May 6[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.]
Judges 11:1 – Ruth 4:22
John 1:1 – 4:54
Psalm 101:1 – 105:36
Proverbs 14:13 – 14:27

Next Week’s Reading May 7 to 13
1 Samuel 1:1 – 14:52
John 5:1 – 7:53
Psalm 105:37 – 109:31
Proverbs 14:28 – 15:7

Discussion Questions:
Old Testament

1. Samson killed himself, together with a lot of Philistines. Should we construe this story to mean that Suicide is sometimes justified?
2. Who were the “good” and the “bad” people in the story of “the runaway concubine?” Judges, chapters 19-20.

New Testament

1. What is the significance of the phrase, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us?” John 1:14 (RSV).
2. Why did Nicodemus come to see Jesus at night? Are we ever guilty of behaving the same way for the same reasons?

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

This week’s reading April 23 to 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.]

Judges 1:1 – 10:18
Luke 21:29 – 24:53
Psalm 90:1 – 100:5
Proverbs 13:24 – 14:12

Next Week’s Reading April 30 to May 6
Judges 11:1 – Ruth 4:22
John 1:1 – 4:54
Psalm 101:1 – 105:36
Proverbs 14:13 – 14:27

Discussion Questions:
Old Testament

• During the time of the Judges, the Israelites continued in their cycle of turning from God, suffering the consequences of rebellion; and finally returning to God. Why did the Israelites behave this way? Why did God continue to forgive their serious sins?
• What is the significance of the story of Ehud and Eglon, king of Moab? Why does the Bible mention that Ehud was left handed? Judges 3:12-30.
• Was it wrong for Gideon to test God with the wet and dry fleece? Judges 6:36-40.

New Testament

• Jesus was tried during the day. The crowd shouted to crucify him during the day. And Jesus was crucified in a public place during daylight. So why did the Jewish Leaders have Jesus arrested at night?
• After the Last Supper, Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!” Was Peter really ready? Luke 22:33.

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

This week’s reading April 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.]

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?
• What did Jesus mean when he said, “Most certainly, I tell you, whoever doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.” Luke 18:15-17.
• Should we interpret the story about the rich young ruler to mean it is bad to be rich? Luke 18:18-27.

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