New Testament Bible Reading Challenge Week 43

New Testament Bible Reading Challenge 4 March 2013 to 28th February 2014 Week 43: 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 wish you a joyful, meaningful Christmas!

We are now into Week 43 of our New Testament Bible challenge, as we continue through the letter to the Hebrew Christians…

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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, December 23, 2013 --- Hebrews 7 --- ‘Jesus sacrificed for our sins once for all when he offered himself.’ (v27)- In your own words, try answering the following questions:

- Why did the Hebrews need a High Priest, prior to Jesus?

- In what way did Jesus become our High Priest?

- In what sense is Jesus the ultimate High Priest?

Tuesday, December 24, 2013 --- Hebrews 8 --- Jesus Christ is the High Priest of a New Covenant.- v5, would you agree that this verse indicates that there is a heavenly tabernacle?

- if so, does this help explain why the laborious detail regarding the Old Testament priesthood and tabernacle had to be so precisely followed?

Wednesday, December 25, 2013 --- Hebrews 9 --- As High Priest Jesus entered the heavenly tabernacle on our behalf.- v23-28, is it true that only in the light of Jesus' sacrifice can we make sense of the Old Testament sacrificial system?

- v27, is this verse a useful response to those who believe in reincarnation?

Thursday, December 26, 2013 --- Hebrews 10 --- Christ’s self-sacrifice was a one-off, and we are called to persevere.- v1-10, do you think the author is persuasive to Hebrew Christians who had been wondering whether or not they needed to continue with their sacrificial traditions?

- v25, why is it important to be in fellowship with other believers?

Friday, December 27, 2010 --- Hebrews 11--- The New Testament’s ‘Hall of Fame’ listing some who demonstrated faith.- Have a read of the whole chapter and how faith was demonstrated by such great Bible characters as those listed.

- Now think about your own belief, faith, life and witness....can you be listed among the faithful?