Old Testament 150 Reading Challenge week 5

Old Testament 150 Reading Challenge 5 May 2014 to 28th November 2014 Week 05: Bible Reading Plan and Discussion Starters

Welcome to The Salvation Army's Challenge to read
150 popular chapters from the Old Testament within 7 months,

reading just 5 chapters per week.

Monday, June 02, 2014 --- Genesis 21 – Isaac is born, and Hagar and Ishmael depart 

-       V1-7, what can these verses teach us about how God may use us throughout any age of life?

-       V1-7, what can these verses teach us about trusting in God’s promises?

 Tuesday, June 03, 2014 --- Genesis 22 – Abraham’s faith is tested and affirmed 

-       V1-14, This story may generate all sorts of questions and emotions…such as, given the length of time Sarah had waited until she gave birth to a child, do you think Abraham told her about this journey before he left ?

-       V7, Isaac had been with his father to offer sacrifices many times, and knew that something was missing, but to what extent to we realise how much our children are watching and learning from us in our spiritual lives today, and do you think they recognise when there is something ‘missing’?

-       This story really needs to be read alongside Hebrews 11 :17-19, what light does this shed upon Abraham’s faith, belief, and actions?

 Wednesday, June 04, 2014 --- Genesis 23 – Sarah’s death and burial 

-       V1, how old would Isaac have been when Sarah died ?

-       Why do you think Abraham was so insistent on paying for the burial place ?

 Thursday, June 05, 2014 --- Genesis 24 – Abraham’s trusted servant finds a bride for Isaac 

-       This is a terrific and familiar story. As you read through it carefully, is there anything which you had either forgotten or not noticed before?

-       V12-14, do you think it is legitimate to make sure a prayer today ? … does it depend on the circumstances ?...or is gthis something that Christrians should not attempt ?...how would you justify your answer ?

 Friday, June 06, 2014 --- Genesis 25 – Abraham remarries, Rebekah gives birth, and Esau sells his birthright 

-       V5, despite have more children, why do you think Abraham gave all he had to Isaac ?

-       V9-10, do you think this was a rather momentous occasion to havde Isaac and Ishmael burying Abraham together ?

-       V9-10, do you think the ability to bury subsequent family members in the same place was the reason why Abraham was so insistent on purchasing the land in the first place ?

-       V29-34, although it would be fair to assume Esau was extremely tired and hungry, do you think Esau lacked respect for his birthright ?... or that Jacob was showing disrespect by buying it so cheaply ?...or is this simply a case of sibling rivalry ?