Monday, November 9, 2015
Jeremiah 26:1-6 KJV
1 In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah came this word from the LORD, saying, 2 Thus saith the LORD; Stand in the court of the LORD'S house, and speak unto all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in the LORD'S house, all the words that I command thee to speak unto them; diminish not a word: 3 If so be they will hearken, and turn every man from his evil way, that I may repent me of the evil, which I purpose to do unto them because of the evil of their doings. 4 And thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD; If ye will not hearken to me, to walk in my law, which I have set before you, 5 To hearken to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I sent unto you, both rising up early, and sending [them], but ye have not hearkened; 6 Then will I make this house like Shiloh, and will make this city a curse to all the nations of the earth.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) What was the word of the Lord to the Prophet Jeremiah? (v.1-6)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
2) How diligent are you to obey God's word in every area of your life?
LIFE LESSONS
3) Obedience to God's word (will) leads to blessing, but rebelliion against the Lord leads to destruction.
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Hebrews 4:12-16 KJV
12 For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things [are] naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. 14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast [our] profession. 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as [we are, yet] without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) What does the write of Hebrews liken the word of God to and what does it do? (v.12)
2) What else is naked before the Lord? (v.13)
3) In what office does our Lord function, why, and how does that help believers? (v.14-16)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
4) What do you do to demonstrate your faith in God's promises during the trials of your life?
LIFE LESSONS
5) Our faith is manifested when we believe God's promises (His word) and trust that our Lord Jesus is also interceding for us when we face various trials.
October 30, 2015
Acts 27:14-25 KJV
14 But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. 15 And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let [her] drive. 16 And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat: 17 Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven. 18 And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next [day] they lightened the ship; 19 And the third [day] we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship. 20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on [us], all hope that we should be saved was then taken away. 21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss. 22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of [any man's] life among you, but of the ship. 23 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, 24 Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. 25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) What happened to the ship that carried the Apostle Paul to Rome and what did those aboard the vessel do to make their journey smoother? (v.14-20)
2) Of what did the Apostle Paul remind those aboard the ship? (v.21)
3) What happened to the apostle, during the voyage, that gave him hope and caused him to encourage the other men on the ship? (v.22-25)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
4) How do you encourage yourself during difficulties and trials that would otherwise discourage, or even frighten you?
LIFE LESSONS
5) During seasons of tumult, the greatest source of encouragement that believers have are the promises of God.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Psalm 119:89-94 KJV
89 LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. 90 Thy faithfulness [is] unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. 91 They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all [are] thy servants. 92 Unless thy law [had been] my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction. 93 I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me. 94 I [am] thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) What is settled in heaven? (v.89)
2) What is unto all generations and abides? (v. 90)
3) What continues and is for all the Lord's servants? (v.91)
4) What would have become of the psalmist if he had not delighted in the word of the Lord? (v.92)
5) What else did the Lord's words do for the psalmist? (v.93-94)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
6) What does God's word do for you?
LIFE LESSONS
7) The Word of God enables us to live as followers of Christ in this world.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Numbers 22:1-14 NIV
1 Then the Israelites traveled to the plains of Moab and camped along the Jordan across from Jericho. 2 Now Balak son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites, 3 and Moab was terrified because there were so many people. Indeed, Moab was filled with dread because of the Israelites. 4 The Moabites said to the elders of Midian, "This horde is going to lick up everything around us, as an ox licks up the grass of the field." So Balak son of Zippor, who was king of Moab at that time, 5 sent messengers to summon Balaam son of Beor, who was at Pethor, near the Euphrates River, in his native land. Balak said: "A people has come out of Egypt; they cover the face of the land and have settled next to me. 6 Now come and put a curse on these people, because they are too powerful for me. Perhaps then I will be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land. For I know that whoever you bless is blessed, and whoever you curse is cursed." 7 The elders of Moab and Midian left, taking with them the fee for divination. When they came to Balaam, they told him what Balak had said. 8 "Spend the night here," Balaam said to them, "and I will report back to you with the answer the LORD gives me." So the Moabite officials stayed with him. 9 God came to Balaam and asked, "Who are these men with you?" 10 Balaam said to God, "Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, sent me this message: 11 'A people that has come out of Egypt covers the face of the land. Now come and put a curse on them for me. Perhaps then I will be able to fight them and drive them away.' " 12 But God said to Balaam, "Do not go with them. You must not put a curse on those people, because they are blessed." 13 The next morning Balaam got up and said to Balak's officials, "Go back to your own country, for the LORD has refused to let me go with you." 14 So the Moabite officials returned to Balak and said, "Balaam refused to come with us."
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) After defeating the king of the Amorites and the king of Bashan, what did the Lord's people do? (v.1)
2) Who had noticed what Israel had done and how did the people and king of Moab respond to the presence of the Israelites in their land? Why? (v.2-6)
3) What did the elders of Moab and Midian do and how did the Prophet Balaam respond to them? (v.7-8)
4) What did the Lord ask the prophet and how did he respond? (v.9-11)
5) What did the Lord forbid Balaam to do? Why? (v.12)
6) What did the prophet tell Balak's elders and what did they do in response? (v.13-14)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
7) Has the Lord ever given you specific instruction concerning your relationship(s) with others? If so, briefly describe one such instance and whether you were obedient to the Lord, or not.
LIFE LESSONS
8) When the Lord God gives His people specific directives concerning our lives, He expects us to obey Him.
Friday, June 19, 2015
Psalm 119:31-38 KJV
31 I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame. 32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart. 33 HE. Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it [unto] the end. 34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with [my] whole heart. 35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight. 36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. 37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; [and] quicken thou me in thy way. 38 Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who [is devoted] to thy fear.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) What has the psalmist kept? Why? (v.31)
2) What seven (7) things does the psalmist ask the Lord to do? Why? (v.32-38)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
3) What, if anything, do you desire from the Lord concerning your walk of faith?
LIFE LESSONS
4) The Lord has given us His word so that we may live the abundant life that He has for each us.
5) The Lord has also given us His Holy Spirit to remind us of His word and to empower us to live more abundant lives.
