Christ the Rock Community Church, Saturday Morning Men’s Group

This week’s reading (January 8-14)
WEEK 02
Genesis 18:16-31:16
Matthew 6:25-10:23
Psalm 8:1-12:8
Proverbs 2:6-13:15
Next Week’s Reading (January 15-21)
WEEK 03
Genesis 31:17-43:34
Matthew 10:24-14:12
Psalm 13:1-18:36
Proverbs 3:16-4:10

Discussion Questions:

Old Testament

1. Who was Eliezer (see Genesis Chapter 24), and in what way did he exhibit the traits of a “true servant?”
2. Why doesn’t the Bible openly condemn Lot and his daughters for their behavior? Genesis 19:30-38.
3. Why did Jacob have to work to pay for his wife? Genesis 29:16-28

New Testament

1. Why did Jesus tell the paralysed man that his sins were forgiven? Matthew 9:2
2. Jesus sent his twelve disciples to the Jews to preach, heal, and cast out demons. Why did he instruct them, “Whoever doesn’t receive you, nor hear your words, as you go out of that house or that city, shake off the dust from your feet?” Matthew 10:5-14
3. What, if anything, is wrong with judging others? When, if ever, is judging others appropriate? See Matthew 7:1-5

This week’s reading January 15-21[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.]
Genesis 31:17-43:34
Matthew 10:24-14:12
Psalm 13:1-18:36
Proverbs 3:16-4:10

Next Week’s Reading January 22-28
Genesis 44:1-Exodus 7:25
Matthew 14:13-19:12
Psalm 18:37-23:6
Proverbs 4:11-5:23

Discussion Questions:
Old Testament
What is so special about the “coat of many colors?” How did the relationship
between Joseph and his brothers progress?
New Testament
Does Jesus refuse to acknowledge his “true” family in Matthew 12:46-50?

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