 | New Testament Bible Reading Challenge4 March 2013 to 28th February 2014
Week 35: 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 35 of our New Testament Bible Reading Challenge,
as we continue to read through Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.
as we continue to read through Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.
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, October 28, 2013 --- Ephesians 3 --- Through faith in Christ we may approach God with freedom and confidence v12- v12, to what extent to we believe this?
- V12, to what extent to do we practice this?
- V12, to what extent to we teach/preach/tell others about this?
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 --- Ephesians 4 --- Paul speaks on the idea of being united in the body of Christ- V4&5, if we can be baptised by water immersion, water sprinkling, various other rituals including (in dry countries) even using sand for baptism; and given also that there is a baptism of repentance, baptism of righteousness, and a baptism into Moses and others; then what is the ‘one baptism’ that Paul is writing about here? Is it more about a united confession (baptism) of our belief in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – rather than the means by which that baptism is made?
- V11-16, in what way have you grown/matured in your knowledge and understanding of God and Scripture in the past year?
- V29-32, are there any elements here which need to be eradicated from your life?
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 --- Ephesians 5 --- A short guide for holy living, and a call for mutual respect within marriage.- v1-7, Paul continues to describe requirements for living in holiness…can we use this teaching to help clean up our own behaviour? Or does it describe things which we try to justify?
- V21-33. Some folk have used this passage to claim that Paul’s teaching on marriage is sexist. Do you agree? Or is this an abuse of the text? What do you think, does the text command mutual love and respect within marriage?
Thursday, October 31, 2013 --- Ephesians 6 --- Paul describes the spiritual armour we need for our spiritual warfare- V10-18, Is there a devil?
- If there is a devil (and a demonic enemy) then does he have power over us?
- Why are we given ‘armour’ to wear?
- When was the last time that you deliberately checked your spiritual armour?
- V19, who is it that gives Paul the words to witness?
Friday, November 01, 2013 --- Philippians 1 --- Paul commends the church at Philippi for their joy and prayers- V21, Do you understand Paul’s feelings as expressed in this verse?
- V27, have you ever had to stand-up for the Gospel in the face of opposition? If not, what would you do if such a situation occurred?
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