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Week 36, One Year Bible Challenge: “A Time for Every Matter”

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

This week’s reading September 3-91

A plate from Sir Wm Russell Flint's 1909 Song of Solomon
A plate from Sir Wm Russell Flint’s 1909 Song of Solomon
Ecclesiastes 4:1 to 5:30
2 Corinthians 6:14 to 11:15
Psalm 47:1 to 53:6
Proverbs 22:16 to 22:29

Next Week’s Reading September 10-16
Isaiah 6:1 to Isaiah 24:23
2 Corinthians 11:16 to Galatians 3:9
Psalm 54:1 to Psalm 60:12
Proverbs 23:1 to Proverbs 23:16

Discussion Questions:2
Old Testament

If Solomon believed in God, why did he write about so many things that are apparently wrong with the world? Specifically, Ecclesiastes 4?

New Testament

What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 8:15 (WEB), “As it is written, ‘He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack.’”

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. ↩
  2. The discussion notes are now online. ↩

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Week 32, One Year Bible Challenge: “The Unjust”

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

This week’s reading August 6-121

Broken Walls of Jerusalem, by Richard Andre, 1884
Broken Walls of Jerusalem, by Richard Andre, 1884
Ezra 3:1 – Nehemiah 5:13
1 Corinthians 2:6 – 1 Corinthians 7:40
Psalm 28:1 – Psalm 32:11
Proverbs 20:24 – Proverbs 21:7

Next Week’s Reading August 13-19
Nehemiah 5:14-Esther 7:10
1 Corinthians 8:1-12:26
Psalm 33:1-36:12
Proverbs 21:8-21:22

Discussion Questions:2
Old Testament
In Ezra 4:12-13, the enemies of the Jews told the King that the people from Jerusalem were troublemakers. They would refuse to pay taxes, and cause more trouble if they were allowed to rebuild. How truthful was this claim?
New Testament
Does Paul really say that believers should take their disputes to be resolved between themselves, or within the church, rather than being adjudicated in the courts, before unbelievers. Does this principle apply today? If so, why is it so widely disregarded? 1 Corinthians 6:1

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. ↩
  2. The discussion notes are now online. ↩

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Week 30, One Year Bible Challenge: “Be Nice”

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

This week’s reading July 23-291

Solomon Dedicates the Temple at Jerusalem, c. 1896-1902, by James Tissot
Solomon Dedicates the Temple at Jerusalem, c. 1896-1902, by James Tissot
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

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?

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. ↩
  2. The discussion notes are now online. ↩

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