Daily Bible Reading Assignment #1 (due at the beginning of Week 2)
Name _____________________ Instructor _________________ Date ___
Starting tomorrow, set time aside in your schedule to complete the readings below.
Check the box next to each chapter that you read. The checked boxes should honestly reflect the Bible reading you have done that week.
Beside each reading below are things to watch for & questions for reflection. We are not asking you to turn in written answers to these questions, just read the chapters and at the beginning of each week of class, please turn in a week’s worth of readings and your response (outlined below).
Day 1
In these two chapters notice how things were BEFORE sin entered the world. Things have been abnormal ever since. Look for signs of God’s original design for people.
Genesis 1 & 2
Day 2
Genesis 3 Notice how the serpent focused his attack on what God said. That was his prelude to getting them to disobey. Notice how Adam and Eve changed.
Genesis 12 This chapter, especially 12:1-3, is a major text in God’s plan for humanity. God will build a nation that “blesses” (or positively impacts) the rest of the nations. Notice the initial circumstantial or human barriers to the promise that come up in verses 4-20. In other words, look at the things that happened that would have made it hard to believe God’s promise of offspring and possession of the land.
Day 3
Again, look for obstacles to the promise to Abraham that you read about in Genesis 12 and/or steps of faith you see Abraham taking.
Genesis 13 & Genesis 14
Day 4
Again, look for obstacles to the promise to Abraham that you read about in Genesis 12 and/or steps of faith you see Abraham taking.
Genesis 15 & Genesis 16
Day 5
Genesis 22:1-18 Abraham’s faith is put to the test. Does he believe God’s promise in Genesis 12 to act on it? It would have seemed like obeying God here would seriously jeopardize the promise.
Exodus 1 Notice how the author links the beginning of this book with what has gone on in Genesis and how new obstacles have come up that make the promise of Genesis 12:1-3 seem untrue.
Day 6
In this chapter look at how the leader, King Jehoshaphat, responds to an overwhelming threat. In his prayer in verses 5-12, notice why he thinks God should deliver them. Notice how God answers Jehoshaphat’s prayer, not by preventing a battle, but by leading them into battle. What lessons can be learned from this passage about dealing with fear?
2 Chronicles 20
Looking back on the week:
Did you complete the readings for this week?
Which passage struck you the most? What about that passage struck you?
How are going to respond to what you’ve learned? Think about what you can do to act on the truths you studied, who it will involve, and when you will do it.
To help with this, consider whether the passage reveals something you should thank God for, or something you should begin to pray about, or a new attitude you should adopt, or a scary step of faith that God is prompting you to take or a decision you should make, or a talk you should have with someone.
Did the readings raise any questions?
Daily Bible Reading Assignment #2 (due at the beginning of Week 3)
Name _____________________ Instructor _________________ Date ___
Day 7
Exodus 20 Notice the law of God, reaction of the people, and Moses’ response to the people.
Exodus 25:1-22 This passage describes what is to be done about violations of the law: the sacrificial system. Notice the sanctuary (tabernacle) God instructs them to build and how specific the guidelines are. Notice the “ark” and the items inside and on top of the ark. These items tell a symbolic story of God’s problem with humanity and how He will solve it.
Day 8
Leviticus 16 This chapter describes what goes on in the tabernacle (above) when the priests offer sacrifices. Look for the concept of “atonement.”
Hebrews 9:1-14 This New Testament passage tells how Jesus fulfilled what the Tabernacle foreshadowed.
Deuteronomy 10:12,13 Look for why God gives his commands.
Day 9
2 Samuel 7:1-16 This passage, along with the previous reading in Genesis 12, forms a second key thread in God’s plan: a coming kingdom that will last forever.
Isaiah 9:6,7 This passage was written nearly 300 years after the previous one in 2 Sam. 7. Notice how it ties in with that passage. How does it expand on previous knowledge of the coming king?
Day 10
Isaiah 49:1-9 Look for the scope of God’s servant’s role (beyond Israel).
Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Who could this servant be? Notice the contrast between him/he and us/our.
Day 11
Daniel 1 & 2 notice how upfront about his faith and how exemplary Daniel was in his service for Babylon. How could you be more like Daniel at work? The other theme in Daniel is God’s sovereignty—his rule over human affairs.
Daniel 7:13,14 Notice that this passage combines the promises of Genesis 12 (the nations of the world) and 2 Samuel 7 (the coming kingdom)
Day 12
In this short prophetic book, God’s people have neglected His work to feather their own nests. Notice what led to the people’s enthusiasm .
Haggai 1
Haggai 2
Looking back on the week:
Did you complete the readings for this week?
Which passage struck you the most? What about that passage struck you?
How are going to respond to what you’ve learned? Think about what you can do to act on the truths you studied, who it will involve, and when you will do it.
To help with this, consider whether the passage reveals something you should thank God for, or something you should begin to pray about, or a new attitude you should adopt, or a scary step of faith that God is prompting you to take or a decision you should make, or a talk you should have with someone.
Did the readings raise any questions?
Daily Bible Reading Assignment #3 (due at the beginning of Week 4)
Name _____________________ Instructor _________________ Date ___
Day 13
John 1:1-18 If God, who is perfect, can come and lovingly dwell among the sinful human race, why do so many Christians avoid going out to be among people who don’t know God?
Luke 2:1-20 Notice what gives God joy.
Luke 19:10 Notice Jesus’ purpose. Is it yours?
Matthew 5:13-16 & Acts 9:36-40. How are “good deeds” connected to sharing our faith?
Day 14
Luke 5:1-11 Notice Jesus’ response to Peter’s feeling of being a sinful man. Do you identify with Peter’s feeling? What is the cure, according this passage?
Luke 5:27-32 Notice who Jesus hung around and how the religious felt. Do you hang around people like this often enough?
Luke 15:1-32 Notice the many references to what gives God joy and the many references to “lost” things. Do you celebrate the way God does? Has apathy set in? How could you do today to make progress toward valuing lost people more?
Day 15
Acts 1:8 What is the connection between experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit and being His witness? Have you been experiencing His power lately?
Acts 6:7; 9:31; 12:24; 16:5; 19:20 Notice the concern for the growth of the early Christian movement. Do you believe that can happen today?
Acts 1 & 2 Notice how God pours out His Spirit and the impact. Notice the lifestyle of the early Christians in 2:42-47.
Day 16
Acts 10 Notice how God orchestrated this encounter between Peter and a Gentile seeker. Notice how resistant Peter was at first.
Acts 11 Notice how negative the leaders reacted to what Peter did in Acts 10. Notice in 11:19-30 the movement that arose in Antioch and how Barnabas reacted.
Day 17
Acts 13 Notice the role of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 16 Notice the different kinds of people that responded to the message of Christ and the different ways God reached them.
Acts 18:9,10 Notice why Paul is told by God not to be afraid.
Day 18
Romans 1:16 Why is Paul unashamed?
Romans 3 (try to read the NLT on this) Notice how clearly this chapter explains how to come to Christ. Consider sharing it with someone.
1 Cor. 1:18-2:5 Notice that the gospel message is counter-intuitive, but not irrational. Notice how Paul dealt with fear.
Looking back on the week:
Did you complete the readings for this week?
Which passage struck you the most? What about that passage struck you?
How are going to respond to what you’ve learned? Think about what you can do to act on the truths you studied, who it will involve, and when you will do it.
To help with this, consider whether the passage reveals something you should thank God for, or something you should begin to pray about, or a new attitude you should adopt, or a scary step of faith that God is prompting you to take or a decision you should make, or a talk you should have with someone.
Did the readings raise any questions?
Daily Bible Reading Assignment #4 (due at the beginning of Week 5)
Name _____________________ Instructor _________________ Date ___
Day 19
Colossians 1 Notice the dynamics of the early Christian movement in 1:4-8. Do you see why it was growing? Notice the main elements of the prayer for progress in 1:9-14. In 1:15-23 Paul details Christ’s supremacy.
Colossians 2 Notice the different things Jesus accomplished in his death and resurrection.
Day 20
Colossians 3:1-4:6 Notice the profile of a loving person in this chapter. In 4:2-6 notice the advice given for how to tell the story of God changing you
Colossians 4:12,13 Notice how Epaphras prayed for new Christians.
Day 21
Notice in the two chapters below the recurring focus on the advancement of the gospel.
Philippians 1
Philippians 2
Day 22
For the four chapters of 2 Timothy, see what observations you can make about spiritual leadership. What does Paul want Timothy to do and think about in order to lead effectively?
2 Timothy 1
2 Timothy 2
Day 23
2 Timothy 3
2 Timothy 4
Day 24
Revelation 1 Look for how Jesus is both a Savior and King.
Revelation 7:9,10 Notice this fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3
Revelation 21:1-4 Notice the end of death and suffering
Revelation 22:1-6 Notice how the problems that began in Genesis (withdrawal of the tree of life, scattered nations, the curse; forfeited rulership) are resolved
Looking back on the week:
Did you complete the readings for this week?
Which passage struck you the most? What about that passage struck you?
How are going to respond to what you’ve learned? Think about what you can do to act on the truths you studied, who it will involve, and when you will do it.
To help with this, consider whether the passage reveals something you should thank God for, or something you should begin to pray about, or a new attitude you should adopt, or a scary step of faith that God is prompting you to take or a decision you should make, or a talk you should have with someone.
Did the readings raise any questions?
Has doing this plan for the last 28 days been helpful to you? How so? Did you enjoy it?
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