Friday, 23 August 2013

New Testament Bible Reading Challenge week 26



New Testament Bible Reading Challenge

4 March 2013 to 28th February 2014

Week 26: Bible Reading Plan and Discussion Starters


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 starting Week 26 of the Bible challenge…and so we are halfway through!
Now is a good time to catch up if you've fallen behind...simply read 2 chapters a day for a while and you'll soon be 'on schedule'…or combine with a start at the beginning to read the whole New Test ament in just 6 months!


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, August 26, 2013 --- Romans 9 --- Paul explains God’s sovereignty in bringing the Gospel to Gentiles.- v5, the New International Version of the Bible has footnotes suggesting other ways of phrasing this verse...what is the difference between them, and why do you think the translators preferred to write it in this way?

- v30-33, ...but it's not just the Israelites who find faith in Jesus to be a stumbling block is it?...do we know any people, groups or even churches who put too much reliance on 'good works' to be saved, thereby failing to put their whole trust in what Jesus did for us?



Tuesday, August 27, 2013 --- Romans 10  --- ‘Everyone who calls on the Lord will be saved’ – v13- v9-10, is baptism one way of making the necessary confession Paul writes about here?...or is it the only way?....if it is the only way, then why do you think Paul doesn’t mention the need to be baptised in these important verses?
- v14-15, is there anyone you know who really needs to hear the Gospel?....Is there any reason why you couldn't be used by God to tell someone the Good News?


Wednesday, August 28, 2013 --- Romans 11 --- God has not finished with the Jewish race!-v11-27, do we believe God has replaced His relationship with Israel with that of the Church?...or that one day the Jews will be 'grafted back' into a relationship with God (through belief in Jesus Christ)?

- Is Christianity rooted in Judaism?

- What is the primary doctrinal difference between a Jew and a Christian?



Thursday, August 29, 2013 --- Romans 12  --- Love what is good – hate what is evil.- v2, what is 'the pattern of this world'?

- v11, how do you interpret this verse?....do you ever find yourself lacking in zeal?

- v9-21, would these verses be ideal for a holiness sermon?


Friday, August 30, 2013 ---
Romans 13 --- The need for love and holiness, knowing that the end may be near.- v1-7, should we submit to the authorities even when we disagree with them?

- v8, do you think this is financial advice as well as practical and spiritual?

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