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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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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

  1. 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?
  2. In Deuteronomy 7:1-2, God tells the Israelites to utterly destroy certain nations as they take their land. Then, in Deuteronomy 7:3-4, He instructs them not to permit their children to intermarry with the people of those nations. If they had “utterly destroyed” these nations, who was left to marry? And do these verses apply to modern Christians—that is, should we interpret God’s instructions to mean we should not marry people from other nations?

New Testament

  1. 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.
  2. In Luke 9:1-5, Jesus sent the 12 Apostles out to heal the sick. Why did Jesus instruct them to take nothing with them—no spending money or food; not even an extra coat? Is there any lesson or application here for modern Christians?

Links to Discussion Notes:

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  • HTML (web browser)

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. ↩

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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. ↩

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