Read Daniel 10 This chapter describes yet another vision given to Daniel. If you clicked the above link to view this chapter at bible gateway.com, take a look at the footnote at the end of this chapter. When did Daniel see this vision? Where was Daniel when he saw this vision? What did Daniel see? […]
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Sep 8, 2016 – Mark 4
Read Mark 4 This chapter introduces something new. Jesus begin teaching with parables, or stories to communicate a point. The first parable is in vv 1-20. The second parable is in vv 21-25. The third parable is in vv 26-29. The fourth parable is in vv 30-34. For each of the parables… Recount the story […]
Continue readingSep 7, 2016 – Genesis 11
Read Genesis 11 There are a couple of major things happen in this chapter. We have the introduction of various languages with the subsequent scattering of people, and then we see the lineage of Abram (Abraham) from Shem (son of Noah). Take a look at vv 1-9 again. What were the people doing, and why? […]
Continue readingSep 6, 2016 – Proverbs 11
Read Proverbs 11 Honesty, speech, pride, gossip, beauty, generosity, wealth. These are all addressed in today’s reading. What is said about these things in Proverbs 11? Did you see anything unusual here? How can our response to these things be godly? wicked? Many of us are very wealthy when compared to most of the world. […]
Continue readingSep 5, 2016 – Psalm 1
Today’s reading is Psalm 1 It is a classic comparison and contrast between those who seek to serve the Lord, and those who don’t. What are some of the activities of those who follow the Lord? What are some of the activities of the wicked? How are the righteous described? How are the wicked described? […]
Continue readingAug 31, 2016 – Genesis 10
Read Genesis 10 Get yourself a map of the ancient world. This chapter presents the descendants of Noah. Now, using that map you found, see if you can find the directions Shem, Ham and Japheth went. Praise God for His work through the flood and preserving the human race. All the nations of the earth […]
Continue readingAug 30, 2016 – Proverbs 10
Read Proverbs 10 This chapter appears to be a collection of wise sayings given by Solomon. However there are themes here that consistent with what is written elsewhere in Proverbs. What is said about the “godly” in this chapter? How are the lazy portrayed? Why is there a contrast between the godly and wicked? What […]
Continue readingAug 29, 2016 – Psalm 34
Read Psalm 34 Fear. Praise. Confidence. These emotions, and others, are contained in Psalm 34. Notice the text at the very beginning of this Psalm. That helps us understand the context. Think through what you’ve read in the Psalm. What is the flow of thought? How does David express himself? What can you learn about […]
Continue readingAug 19, 2016 – Daniel 9
Read Daniel 9 I hope that you’ve enjoyed reading through Daniel. This chapter records Daniel’s prayer. When did this particular event take place? (v1-2) What prompted Daniel’s prayer? (v2) Examine his prayer (vv 4-19) closely. What were the main points of Daniel’s prayer? But, something amazing happened. Who appeared to Daniel? (v20-21) Why did Gabriel […]
Continue readingAug 18, 2016 – Mark 3
Read Mark 3 There’s lots of activity in this chapter. Look at vv 1-6 What happened here? What was the interaction between Jesus and the Pharisees? Why were the Pharisees wanting to kill Jesus? Now, move on to vv 7-12 Find a map and see if you can see the wide geographic spread of where […]
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