Week 21, One Year Bible Challenge: “Nobody’s Perfect”

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

This week’s reading May 21-271

Mary Anointing Jesus Feet
Mary Anointing Jesus Feet, by Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577 – 1640)
1 Samuel 29:1 – 2 Samuel 12:31
John 11:55 – 16:33
Psalm 118:1 – 119:80
Proverbs 15:24 – 16:5

Next Week’s Reading May 28 to June 3
2 Samuel 13:1-39 – 21:22
John 17:1-26 – Acts 1:26
Psalm 119:81-96 – 121:8
Proverbs 16:6-7 – 16:18

Discussion Questions:
Old Testament

  1. In 1 Samuel 31:1-7, Saul and his armor-bearer were overtaken by their enemies in battle, and each fell on his own sword to kill himself. Did the armor-bearer act correctly when he refused Saul’s order to kill him. Are these death’s properly called “suicide?” How do they compare to the death of Samson in Judges 16:30?
  2. God himself called David “a man after his own heart.” 1 Samuel 13:14. How do we reconcile God’s proclamation with the terrible sins committed by David?

New Testament

  1. What was the significance of the chief priests’ desire to kill Lazarus, who had been raised from the dead? John 12:9-11.
  2. Why was it that most of the people did not believe in Jesus, even though he had performed so many miracles right before them? John 12:37-43.

Discussion Notes:

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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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