Old Testament 150 Reading Challenge week 26

Old Testament 150 Reading Challenge 5 May 2014 to 28th November 2014 Week 26: 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 27 , 2014 --- Proverbs 1 --- 'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge' 

-        V1-6, who wrote the Proverbs, to whom were they written, and why?

-        V19, is this still true today?

-        V20-33, is 'Wisdom' here being used as another name for God, or are we just reading similarities between the two?

Tuesday, October 28 , 2014 --- Proverbs 2 --- Why it is good to seek wisdom 

-        Have you ever asked for the gift of wisdom?

From this chapter, list some things that we should be trying to do, and some things we are being urged to avoid. 

Wednesday, October 29 , 2014 --- Proverbs 3 --- Trust in the Lord with all your heart 

-        V5-6, Take time to dwell on these words and how they may be remembered and applied in your own life.

-        V9-10, is this 'Prosperity Theology', or is it a reminder to put God first in all things (including income) and to learn the art of contentment?

-        V11-12, how can we tell the difference between the Lord's discipline and something which is not from God? 

Thursday, October 30 , 2014 --- Proverbs 10 --- Words of wisdom and advice 

-        Reading through this chapter, is any of the advice out of date?...

-        Are there specific verses which you think could help you demonstrate more wisdom in your thoughts and actions? 

Friday, October 31 , 2014 --- Proverbs 11 --- ‘The one who is wise saves lives’ 

-        As you read through this chapter, consider which verses are more associated with ‘salvation’ issues, and which are more associated with ‘holiness’ issues.