 | New Testament Bible Reading Challenge4 March 2013 to 28th February 2014
Week 17: Bible Reading Plan and Discussion Starters
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Welcome to The Salvation Army's Challenge to read the New Testament from beginning to end within one year, reading just 5 chapters per week.
We are now onto Week 17 of our New Testament Bible Reading Challenge....and we are 1/3 through the entire New Testament!
Great Expectations: Expect
God to speak through the Scriptures, expect to learn new things about
Him, and about ourselves, and expect to read and absorb some familiar
stories and passages.
Top Tip!To get the most out of this challenge, start each daily reading with a short, simple, sincere prayer asking God to guide your thinking as you read. Then open the Bible and read slowly, with the aim of learning something new. After the reading, consider how it may affect your life and relationship with Jesus, and allow your increased knowledge of the Scriptures to shape your character and strengthen your trust in God.Take your time - enjoy this opportunity - and may God bless you as you embark upon this New Testament Bible Challenge.
Captain Phil Layton
Monday, June 24, 2013 --- John 13 --- Jesus washes His disciples’ feet, and predicts His betrayal and denial.- v14, how literally should we take this command from Jesus? Can you explain your answer?
- v23, who do you think this disciple could be?
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 --- John 14 --- Jesus claims to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and promises the Holy Spirit
- v1-3, this is one of the numerous key texts used by proponents of the Rapture (the belief that Jesus is preparing a place for us in heaven, and that He will come and take believers to be with Him, prior to His second coming to rule on Earth.) Is there an alternative interpretation? Or is it logical to interpret these verses in this way (i.e. that Christ will come to take us to be with Him)?
- v6, is there any room here for allowing the possibility that other religions may also lead to God and salvation?
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 --- John 15 --- Jesus teaches how our attitude should be toward each other, God, and the world.- v12, in what ways has Jesus loved His disciples (and us), and how can we repeat this loving behaviour toward one another?
- v26, is this verse of any use for teaching about the nature of the Trinity?
Thursday, June 27, 2013 --- John 16 --- The work of the Holy Spirit is summarised, and the disciples understand more.- v7-15, if the Holy Spirit had not yet been sent, does it make you wonder what life, the world, and those early gatherings of believers were like without His presence?
- in theory, would it be possible for God to withdraw His Holy Spirit again, and revert back to pre-Pentecost days?
Friday, June 28, 2013 --- John 17 --- Jesus prays for Himself, for His disciples, and for all believers.- v20, have we ever considered that here we have a record of Jesus actually praying for you and me!
- v24, what exactly is Jesus saying here?
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