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Week 19, One Year Bible Challenge: “The King”

This week’s reading May 7-13¹

1 Samuel 1:1 – 14:52
John 5:1 – 7:53
Psalm 105:37 – 109:31
Proverbs 14:28 – 15:7

Next Week’s Reading May 14-20
1 Samuel 15:1 – 28:25
John 8:1 – 11:54
Psalm 110:1 – 117:2
Proverbs 15:8 – 15:23

Discussion Questions:
Old Testament

Why did the Philistines return the Ark to the Israelites after it had been captured and held for 7 months? 1 Samuel, Chapters 5 and 6.
Why did the Israelites ask Samuel to appoint a King to rule over them? Why
did Samuel oblige them? 1 Samuel 8:1-9.

New Testament

Why did the man at the pool at Bethesda suffer so long (38 years)? What can we learn from Christ’s healing of this man? John 5:1-18.
What did Jesus mean when he talked about eating his flesh, and drinking his blood? John 6:53-58.

Discussion Notes:

FOOTNOTE:

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. ↩

This week’s reading April 30 to May 6¹
Judges 11:1 – Ruth 4:22
John 1:1 – 4:54
Psalm 101:1 – 105:36
Proverbs 14:13 – 14:27

Next Week’s Reading May 7 to 13
1 Samuel 1:1 – 14:52
John 5:1 – 7:53
Psalm 105:37 – 109:31
Proverbs 14:28 – 15:7

Discussion Questions:
Old Testament

Samson killed himself, together with a lot of Philistines. Should we construe this story to mean that Suicide is sometimes justified?
Who were the “good” and the “bad” people in the story of “the runaway concubine?” Judges, chapters 19-20.

New Testament

What is the significance of the phrase, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us?” John 1:14 (RSV).
Why did Nicodemus come to see Jesus at night? Are we ever guilty of behaving the same way for the same reasons?

FOOTNOTE:

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. ↩

This week’s reading April 23 to 29¹

Judges 1:1 – 10:18
Luke 21:29 – 24:53
Psalm 90:1 – 100:5
Proverbs 13:24 – 14:12

Next Week’s Reading April 30 to May 6
Judges 11:1 – Ruth 4:22
John 1:1 – 4:54
Psalm 101:1 – 105:36
Proverbs 14:13 – 14:27

Discussion Questions:
Old Testament

During the time of the Judges, the Israelites continued in their cycle of turning from God, suffering the consequences of rebellion; and finally returning to God. Why did the Israelites behave this way? Why did God continue to forgive their serious sins?
What is the significance of the story of Ehud and Eglon, king of Moab? Why does the Bible mention that Ehud was left handed? Judges 3:12-30.
Was it wrong for Gideon to test God with the wet and dry fleece? Judges 6:36-40.

New Testament

Jesus was tried during the day. The crowd shouted to crucify him during the day. And Jesus was crucified in a public place during daylight. So why did the Jewish Leaders have Jesus arrested at night?
After the Last Supper, Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!” Was Peter really ready? Luke 22:33.

FOOTNOTE:

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. ↩