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Week 31, One Year Bible Challenge: “Return of the People”

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

This week’s reading July 30 to August 51

The Jews Return to Jerusalem in the Time of Cyrus, 1898, The Providence Lithograph Company
The Jews Return to Jerusalem in the Time of Cyrus, 1898, The Providence Lithograph Company
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

Next Week’s Reading August 6-12
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

Discussion Questions:2
Old Testament
Why did Cyrus, King of Persia, permit the people to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple?
New Testament
Are there circumstances in which Christians ought not follow the laws of government?

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 29, One Year Bible Challenge: “All are Sinners”

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

This week’s reading July 16-221

Solomon's Temple
Solomon’s Temple
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
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).

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. Discussion notes are online ↩

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