Mon. Acts 1:1-11 The Departure of Jesus
What one thing would you be sure to do if you knew Jesus were coming back today?
Tues. Acts 20:1-12 Sleeping in Church
How does God respond to your human weaknesses?
Wed. Acts 21:1-17 Difficult Decisions
What hard decisions do you have to make right now?
Thurs. Romans 5:1-11 Faith Brings Joy
When was the last time you thanked God for all He’s done for you?
Fri. Romans 8:19-39 How God Loves
What things do you sometimes feel might be able to separate you from the love of Jesus? Can they really?
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Week 7
Mon. Matthew 28:16-20 The Great Commission
What are you doing to obey Jesus?
Tues. John 13:1-20 Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet
What’s the greatest service someone has done for you?
How do you serve others?
Wed. Matthew 21:28-46 Two Parables
Which son do you resemble the most?
Thurs. John 21:15-25 Jesus Talks With Peter
What difference would it make to you to read these verses with your name in place of Peter’s?
Fri.
Matthew 28:8-15 Reactions to the Resurrection
What would your first words to Jesus be if he appeared to you today?
What are you doing to obey Jesus?
Tues. John 13:1-20 Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet
What’s the greatest service someone has done for you?
How do you serve others?
Wed. Matthew 21:28-46 Two Parables
Which son do you resemble the most?
Thurs. John 21:15-25 Jesus Talks With Peter
What difference would it make to you to read these verses with your name in place of Peter’s?
Fri.
Matthew 28:8-15 Reactions to the Resurrection
What would your first words to Jesus be if he appeared to you today?
Friday, April 15, 2011
Week 5
Mon. John 1:35-51 Jesus’ First Disciples
How would someone know that you believe in Jesus?
Tues. John 2:1-25 Jesus & Surprises
How has Jesus surprised you in your life?
Wed. John 3:1-21 Jesus & Nicodemus
When did you first meet Jesus? How?
Thurs.
Matthew 17:24-18:6 Who’s the Greatest?
Does Jesus’ teaching about who is the greatest surprise you? Why?
Fri. Mark 10:17-31 Jesus & the Rich Man
What’s the hardest thing Jesus could ask you to give up?
How would someone know that you believe in Jesus?
Tues. John 2:1-25 Jesus & Surprises
How has Jesus surprised you in your life?
Wed. John 3:1-21 Jesus & Nicodemus
When did you first meet Jesus? How?
Thurs.
Matthew 17:24-18:6 Who’s the Greatest?
Does Jesus’ teaching about who is the greatest surprise you? Why?
Fri. Mark 10:17-31 Jesus & the Rich Man
What’s the hardest thing Jesus could ask you to give up?
Monday, April 11, 2011
Week 4
Mon. Daniel 5:1-30 The Writing on the Wall
What reasons would God have for passing judgment on the society in which you live?
Tues. Daniel 6:1-28 Daniel and the Lions
When do you pray regularly?
Wed. Jonah 1:1-2:10 Bending God’s Directions
When did you last try to avoid doing what you knew God wanted you to do?
Thurs. Jonah 3:1-4:11 Wrong Motives
What do you complain to God about?
Fri. Luke 1:1-4 and John 1:1-18 Beginnings
Have you personally received Jesus as your Savior?
What reasons would God have for passing judgment on the society in which you live?
Tues. Daniel 6:1-28 Daniel and the Lions
When do you pray regularly?
Wed. Jonah 1:1-2:10 Bending God’s Directions
When did you last try to avoid doing what you knew God wanted you to do?
Thurs. Jonah 3:1-4:11 Wrong Motives
What do you complain to God about?
Fri. Luke 1:1-4 and John 1:1-18 Beginnings
Have you personally received Jesus as your Savior?
Monday, March 28, 2011
Week 3
Mon. Ezek 37:1-14 A Valley of Dry Bones
What can you do to help you understand God’s plan for the world?
Tues. Daniel 1:1-21 Coping With Pressure to Conform
How do you think Daniel would react to the pressure situations in your life?
Wed. Daniel 2:1-24 A King’s Dream
What do you do in situations that seem hopeless?
Thurs. Daniel 2:25-49 The Meaning of the Dream
Who gets the credit when things go right in your life?
Fri. Daniel 3: 1-30 Three Friends in a Furnace
What examples can you give of God’s protection in your life?
What can you do to help you understand God’s plan for the world?
Tues. Daniel 1:1-21 Coping With Pressure to Conform
How do you think Daniel would react to the pressure situations in your life?
Wed. Daniel 2:1-24 A King’s Dream
What do you do in situations that seem hopeless?
Thurs. Daniel 2:25-49 The Meaning of the Dream
Who gets the credit when things go right in your life?
Fri. Daniel 3: 1-30 Three Friends in a Furnace
What examples can you give of God’s protection in your life?
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Week 2
Mon. Isaiah 6:1-13
God Chooses Isaiah: When did you last realize your continuing need for God’s forgiveness?
Tues. Isaiah 53
The Suffering Servant: How would you describe what Jesus did for you?
Wed. Jerem. 1:1-9
God Calls a Prophet: What do you think about God using your life?
Thurs. Jerem. 36
The Book Burning: How much risk is involved in your relationship with God?
Fri. Jerem. 38:1-13
Jeremiah in the Well: What part of your life compares in any way with Jeremiah’s time in the well?
God Chooses Isaiah: When did you last realize your continuing need for God’s forgiveness?
Tues. Isaiah 53
The Suffering Servant: How would you describe what Jesus did for you?
Wed. Jerem. 1:1-9
God Calls a Prophet: What do you think about God using your life?
Thurs. Jerem. 36
The Book Burning: How much risk is involved in your relationship with God?
Fri. Jerem. 38:1-13
Jeremiah in the Well: What part of your life compares in any way with Jeremiah’s time in the well?
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Week 8/ Friday
Fri. Job 38:1-41 God Speaks to Job
What things around you remind you of God’s greatness?
The Lord spoke to Job during the storm. He had asked him many questions. My family remind me of God's greatness. He gave me an awesome family that supports me with whatever I do. Also, he gave me good friends and teachers that help me to be successful and remind me never to give up.
What things around you remind you of God’s greatness?
The Lord spoke to Job during the storm. He had asked him many questions. My family remind me of God's greatness. He gave me an awesome family that supports me with whatever I do. Also, he gave me good friends and teachers that help me to be successful and remind me never to give up.
Week 8/ Thursday
Thurs. Job 2:1-13 Job and His Friends
How do you normally respond to someone else’s pain?
How should you respond?
One day the angels had come to present themselves to the Lord, satan came along also. The Lord asked Satan has he considered Job. The Lord had told satan what a good man Job was. Satan got angry and said none of that was true. I normally respond to someone else's pain by relating their situation to mine, and let them know that with God, you can get through any and everything. I should respond by showing that I care and that I will always be there.
How do you normally respond to someone else’s pain?
How should you respond?
One day the angels had come to present themselves to the Lord, satan came along also. The Lord asked Satan has he considered Job. The Lord had told satan what a good man Job was. Satan got angry and said none of that was true. I normally respond to someone else's pain by relating their situation to mine, and let them know that with God, you can get through any and everything. I should respond by showing that I care and that I will always be there.
Week 8/ Wednesday
Wed.Job 1:1-22 The Testing of Job
In what situations are you most likely to question God’s care?
There was a man that lived in Uz named Job. Job was a very good man and he really loved Jesus. He would always scarific things thinking of his children. I question God's care when I lose something or someone that really means alot to me. I fell that if he really loved me, he would want me to be happy. Me losing someone or something that means alot to me, doen't make me happy. (So i question God's care)
In what situations are you most likely to question God’s care?
There was a man that lived in Uz named Job. Job was a very good man and he really loved Jesus. He would always scarific things thinking of his children. I question God's care when I lose something or someone that really means alot to me. I fell that if he really loved me, he would want me to be happy. Me losing someone or something that means alot to me, doen't make me happy. (So i question God's care)
Week 8/ Tuesday
Tues. Esther 6:1-7:10 God Protects His People
When is it helpful to remember that God is still in control of the world?
Mordecai was being honored. The king had wanted to know what Mordecai had done to received this honor. The king ordered for him to bring Haman to him. He asked what should he do to honor the man. Their said they should bring a royal robe and a horse and one with a royal crest on his head. They made known to everyone what they had done to honor him. Then they had arrived at the banquet Esther had provided. It is helpful to remember that God is still in control of the world when we recieve great power. Also, when we are tempted.
When is it helpful to remember that God is still in control of the world?
Mordecai was being honored. The king had wanted to know what Mordecai had done to received this honor. The king ordered for him to bring Haman to him. He asked what should he do to honor the man. Their said they should bring a royal robe and a horse and one with a royal crest on his head. They made known to everyone what they had done to honor him. Then they had arrived at the banquet Esther had provided. It is helpful to remember that God is still in control of the world when we recieve great power. Also, when we are tempted.
Week 8/ Monday
Mon. Esther 5:1-14 Esther Risks Her Life
When was the last time you did something scary to obey God ?
Esther made a request to the king.Esther came in her robe and stood in front of the king's hall on the 3rd day. The king asked her what was her request. She told him that she wanted him to tell Hamam that she had held a banquet for him. As they were drinking wine the kings asked what is your petition. He told her whatever her petition may be it may come to past. I'm not sure the last time that I did something scary to obey God.
When was the last time you did something scary to obey God ?
Esther made a request to the king.Esther came in her robe and stood in front of the king's hall on the 3rd day. The king asked her what was her request. She told him that she wanted him to tell Hamam that she had held a banquet for him. As they were drinking wine the kings asked what is your petition. He told her whatever her petition may be it may come to past. I'm not sure the last time that I did something scary to obey God.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Week 7/ Friday
Fri. Esther 4:1-17 The Queen Decides to Help
In what ways have you shown your faith?
Mordecai was persuading Esther to help. When Mordeicai heard about what was happening, she was
walking down the street wailing. Hathak went to Mordecai and Mordecai told him everything that had happened. I have shown my faith by never doubting God. Always believing that with HIM there is a way.
In what ways have you shown your faith?
Mordecai was persuading Esther to help. When Mordeicai heard about what was happening, she was
walking down the street wailing. Hathak went to Mordecai and Mordecai told him everything that had happened. I have shown my faith by never doubting God. Always believing that with HIM there is a way.
Week 7/ Thursday
Thurs. Esther 3:1-5 The Jews in Danger
When are you tempted to compromise your faith?
Haman had a plan to destroy the Jews. Mordecai refused to pay honor to Haman. They asked Mordecai why was he disobeying the king. Mordecai told them that he was a Jew. When Haman saw that Mordecai would not kneel he was angry. I am tempted when I have to make hard decisions. Also, when I have to make a decision right away.
When are you tempted to compromise your faith?
Haman had a plan to destroy the Jews. Mordecai refused to pay honor to Haman. They asked Mordecai why was he disobeying the king. Mordecai told them that he was a Jew. When Haman saw that Mordecai would not kneel he was angry. I am tempted when I have to make hard decisions. Also, when I have to make a decision right away.
Week 7/ Wednesday
Wed. Esther 2:1-23 A Strange Way to Become Queen
When have difficult events in your life prepared you for something you would experience later?
Queen Vashti was no longer queen, so they were on the search for a new one. He wanted every woman there. They even provided beauty treatments. They had seen Mordecai's daughter name Esther. So the new queen was now Esther. I experienced that if I don't try my best, I'll never get anywhere. I have to have faith in myself so I will make good grades and succed.
When have difficult events in your life prepared you for something you would experience later?
Queen Vashti was no longer queen, so they were on the search for a new one. He wanted every woman there. They even provided beauty treatments. They had seen Mordecai's daughter name Esther. So the new queen was now Esther. I experienced that if I don't try my best, I'll never get anywhere. I have to have faith in myself so I will make good grades and succed.
Week 7/ Tuesday
Tues. Esther 1:1-22 The Fall of a Queen
How often do you take the important people in your life for granted?
Queen Vashti was being exposed. Thiswas happening during the time of Xerxes. King Xerxes ruled over 170 provinces. King Xerxes called a banquet. For 180 days, he displayed the wealth of his kingdom. When it was over, he called his baquet which lasted for about 7 days. Queen Vashti had then called for a banquet, for all the women. The king then sent out a few people to go get Queen Vashti. Queen Vashti refused to come and the king got mad. Since she did not come they decided to tell all the women and she was was no longer Queen. I take the important people in my life for granted seldom. I think about what they have done for me, and what I would do without them.
How often do you take the important people in your life for granted?
Queen Vashti was being exposed. Thiswas happening during the time of Xerxes. King Xerxes ruled over 170 provinces. King Xerxes called a banquet. For 180 days, he displayed the wealth of his kingdom. When it was over, he called his baquet which lasted for about 7 days. Queen Vashti had then called for a banquet, for all the women. The king then sent out a few people to go get Queen Vashti. Queen Vashti refused to come and the king got mad. Since she did not come they decided to tell all the women and she was was no longer Queen. I take the important people in my life for granted seldom. I think about what they have done for me, and what I would do without them.
Week 7/ Monday
Mon. Nehemiah 8:1-18 Reading God’s Word
What are your expectations when you open God’s Word?
Everyone had come together at the Water Gate. They had told Ezra to bring out the Book of Law. They brought it up and started to read it. Everyone was listening very attentively. Ezra was the teacher and he stood on a high wooden platform. Ezra was praising and everyone else responded by saying Amen...
When I open God's word, my expectations are to explore something new. I can read the same verses over and over, but then all of a sudden, I learn and explore something new.
What are your expectations when you open God’s Word?
Everyone had come together at the Water Gate. They had told Ezra to bring out the Book of Law. They brought it up and started to read it. Everyone was listening very attentively. Ezra was the teacher and he stood on a high wooden platform. Ezra was praising and everyone else responded by saying Amen...
When I open God's word, my expectations are to explore something new. I can read the same verses over and over, but then all of a sudden, I learn and explore something new.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Week 6/ Friday
Fri. Nehemiah 5:1-19 Nehemiah’s Concern for the Poor
How do you help the poor?
Nehemiah is helping the poor. The people were saying that in order to stay alive they must get grain. It was a famine so some people had to even mortgage their fields .Still other people said that they had to borrow money from other people. Nehemiah stood up for the people and told them what they were doing was not right. I help the poor by giving them money. Also by donating my time, and giving my old clothes and unwanted things to the needy.
How do you help the poor?
Nehemiah is helping the poor. The people were saying that in order to stay alive they must get grain. It was a famine so some people had to even mortgage their fields .Still other people said that they had to borrow money from other people. Nehemiah stood up for the people and told them what they were doing was not right. I help the poor by giving them money. Also by donating my time, and giving my old clothes and unwanted things to the needy.
Week 6/ Thursday
Thurs. Nehemiah 2:1-20 Nehemiah Returns to Jerusalem
What relationships in your life need to be rebuilt?
Artaxerxes sent Nehemiah to Jerusalem. Araraxerxes asked why he looked so sad ,but was not ill. He was very afraid. He replied may the king live forever and ever. The king asked him what did he want. He wanted to be sent to the kingdom of Judah. My relationship with my friends need to be rebuilt. Also, with my parents.
What relationships in your life need to be rebuilt?
Artaxerxes sent Nehemiah to Jerusalem. Araraxerxes asked why he looked so sad ,but was not ill. He was very afraid. He replied may the king live forever and ever. The king asked him what did he want. He wanted to be sent to the kingdom of Judah. My relationship with my friends need to be rebuilt. Also, with my parents.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Week 6/ Wednesday
Wed. Ezra 3:7-13 Rebuilding the Temple
How do you feel when you’re working on a large project?
They were talking about building a brand new temple. Some of the people wept over it. Others were happy. If the project is exhausting, and has a lot of steps in it, I would get overwhelmed. If I was able to be creative, then I would enjoy doing it.
How do you feel when you’re working on a large project?
They were talking about building a brand new temple. Some of the people wept over it. Others were happy. If the project is exhausting, and has a lot of steps in it, I would get overwhelmed. If I was able to be creative, then I would enjoy doing it.
Week 6/Tuesday
Tues. 2 Kings 22:1- 23:3 Discovery of the Lost Book
What happens in your life when the Bible is a “lost” book?
Josiah became king. Josiah is only 6years old. He ruled for 31 years. Hilkiah was the priest. Josiah sent his servant to go to him. Hilkiah gave them the Book of the Law. When the king read this he tore his robes. He then gave orders to the priest. When the Bible is a lost book, only bad things can happen. In my life, when Bible is a lost book things go the wrong way. I also sin, because I get off track with God's word.
What happens in your life when the Bible is a “lost” book?
Josiah became king. Josiah is only 6years old. He ruled for 31 years. Hilkiah was the priest. Josiah sent his servant to go to him. Hilkiah gave them the Book of the Law. When the king read this he tore his robes. He then gave orders to the priest. When the Bible is a lost book, only bad things can happen. In my life, when Bible is a lost book things go the wrong way. I also sin, because I get off track with God's word.
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