Christ the Rock Community Church, Saturday Morning Men’s Group

This Week’s Reading (February 28 to March 5)

WEEK 9
Leviticus 19:1-Numbers 3:51
Mark 8:11-12:17
Psalm 42:1-47:9
Proverbs 10:17-25

Next Week’s Reading (March 6-12)
WEEK 10
Numbers 4:1-16:40
Mark 12:18-15:47
Psalm 48:1-54:7
Proverbs 10:26-11:6
Discussion Questions:
Old Testament

1. Most rules are made to address a problem or issue that has actually occurred. Do you think people were literally cursing the deaf, or putting stumbling blocks before the blind? If not, what was the meaning of Leviticus 19:14?
2. Does Leviticus 19:28 have a modern application? That is, does God still prohibit tattoos?
3. Does reading Chapter 20 of Leviticus make you think there really is nothing new under the sun? That is, the sins of today were practiced in ancient times as well?
4. In Numbers 1:2, why did God command Moses to take only a census of only the males? See also, Number 1:20, 22, 24, etc.

New Testament

1. Why did Jesus tell the Pharisees that no sign would be given. Shouldn’t we consider Jesus’ many miracles and teachings to be signs? Mark 8:12.
2. If Peter thought Jesus was the Christ (Mark 8:29), then why did Peter rebuke Jesus for telling the disciples he would have to killed and raised after three days? Why did Peter seemingly abandon Jesus if he thought Jesus was the Christ?
3. What was special about the unclean spirit in Mark 9:17-29. How did Jesus cast out this unclean spirit?
4. In Mark 10:23, Jesus said, “How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter into the Kingdom of God!” So why do many Christians try so hard to acquire riches?

Christ the Rock Community Church, Saturday Morning Men’s Group

Next Week’s Reading (January 15-21)
WEEK 4
Genesis 44:1-Exodus 7:25
Matthew 14:13-19:12
Psalm 18:37-23:6
Proverbs 4:11-5:23
Next Week’s Reading (January 15-21)
WEEK 5
Exodus 8:1-21:21
Matthew 19:13-23:39
Psalm 24:1-28:9
Proverbs 6:1-7:5

Discussion Questions:
Old Testament

1. During the famine in Egypt, Joseph, on behalf of Pharaoh, obtained all of the people’s money, livestock and land. Why didn’t the people plan ahead and set aside grain for the famine, as Pharaoh did? Genesis 47:13-26.
2. In modern times, if a business raises prices dramatically during a time of crisis, it is called “price gouging,” and is considered a crime? Was is wrong for Joseph and Pharaoh to take advantage of the Egyptians to get all of their money, cattle, and land? Genesis 47:13-26.
3. Why were Joseph’s brothers afraid when their father died? Were their fears justified? Why did Joseph let his brother’s off so lightly, after they’d sold him into slavery? Genesis 50:15-21.
4. Why did Pharaoh want to kill the Hebrews’ baby boys, but not the baby girls? Exodus 1:13-22.

New Testament

1. Why did Herod think that Jesus was John the Baptist, risen from the dead? Matthew 14:1-12.
2. Matthew 14:23 contains one of several accounts of Jesus going to a place to pray alone. Should we consider this as an instruction to believers to pray in solitude? Matthew 14:16-23.
3. Why was Peter able to walk on water? Why did he start to sink? What does this tell you about your faith? Matthew 14:24-33.
4. What did Jesus Mean when he said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never get into the kingdom of heaven”? Matthew 18:3

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

This week’s reading April 23 to 29[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.]

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.

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