New Testament Bible Reading Challenge week 32

New Testament Bible Reading Challenge 4 March 2013 to 28th February 2014 Week 32: 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 onto week 32 of our New Testament Bible Reading Challenge,

as we continue to read through Paul’s second recorded letter to the church in Corinth.

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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

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Monday, October 07, 2013 --- 2 Corinthians 7 --- Paul is encouraged by the response to his previous letter- v1, what sort of things today may have the ability to 'contaminate body and spirit' in your life?

- v10, how would you explain the difference between 'Godly sorrow' and 'worldly sorrow'?




Tuesday, October 08, 2013 --- 2 Corinthians 8 --- The church in Corinth is urged to ‘excel in the grace of giving’- v12, with regard to your financial giving, what does this verse mean?

- v18, who is this other 'brother'?...can we know?....has Paul deliberately not named him - if so - why?




Wednesday, October 09, 2013 --- 2 Corinthians 9 --- When it comes to your giving: ‘God loves a cheerful giver’

- v7, this is a very important verse in what can sometimes be a sensitive topic - money!...so...
- how much do you give?
- do you give cheerfully, or reluctantly?
- do you reassess your giving from time to time?
- does your giving reflect the importance you attach to God's work?

- v7 implies that God is not only is aware of how much we give, but also our attitude toward giving. Why do you give? Because it's expected? Because it's needed? Because it's instructed? Out of obedience?...or a bit of each?




Thursday, October 10, 2013 --- 2 Corinthians 10 --- Paul defends his ministry- v18, have you ever stopped and taken time to seriously think about the Lord's commendation for you?




Friday, October 11, 2013 --- 2 Corinthians 11 --- Paul warns the church about false teachers- v1-15, What does the term 'Satan's angels of light?' mean (verse 14)

- v14, is it possible that even today and in your community there may be people 'masquerading' as Christian teachers/preachers who are actually 'false apostles' and 'deceitful workmen'?

- if so, what can we do to guard against this, or to protect ourselves, or to proclaim the truth?