Old Testament 150 Reading Challenge week 25

Old Testament 150 Reading Challenge 5 May 2014 to 28th November 2014 Week 25: 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, October 20 , 2014 --- Psalm 118 --- ‘His love endures forever’

 

-        V6, Does this verse sound familiar?...

-        V6, is repeated in the New Testament (Hebrews 13:6). Would you be able to honestly repeat this verse personally too?

-        V8, Should we include ourselves among the ‘humans’?

-        V15, Are we able to shout for joy and victory even in the midst of problems and difficulties? Why/why not?

-        V22, Do you think this is referring to Jesus?

-        V25-27, Is this prophetic of the future Palm Sunday?

 

 

 

Tuesday, October 21 , 2014 --- Psalm 119 --- The longest chapter in the Bible!

 

-        V1-8, When we consider whether we have ever disobeyed any of God’s 10 commandments, how do we measure up within these first 8 verses? Are we blameless?

-        V9-16, in summing up these verses, how are we to try and ensure we are living as God wants?

-        As you continue to read through this chapter, what is the recurring theme?

-        V132-133, Is this the Gospel of Salvation – that because we have transgressed God’s law we are in need of His mercy, which He freely gives to those who love His Name…but which should be followed by a desire to live in holiness?

-        V169-176, Can you make this your prayer?

 

 

 

Wednesday, October 22 , 2014 --- Psalm 121 --- ‘The Lord watches over you’

 

-        How reassured does this Psalm make you feel?

-        Do you feel watched over by God?

-        What about when bad things that happen to you, how may this Psalm be of help?

 

 

 

Thursday, October 23 , 2014 --- Psalm 139 --- God knows us better than we do!

 

-        V1-12, do we sometimes forget that God is everywhere, and doesn’t just appear when we walk into a church, open a Bible, or say a prayer?

-        If we remember that God is everywhere, sees everything, hears everything, and even knows what we are thinking, how can that knowledge enhance our prayer-life, affect our actions, and strengthen our trust in His eternal justice?

-        V14, when was the last time you took a look at the way the human body is designed and works together in all its detail and gave praise to God for such genius?

-        V24, are you willing to say this prayer?

 

 

 

Friday, October 24 , 2014 --- Psalm 145 --- ‘The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.’

 

-        V3, Is it possible to adequately describe God?...Have you tried?

 

-        V11-12, When was the last time you spoke about God outside of a church service?

-        V18-20, How might we use these words to help explain the Gospel and the availability of salvation?