Home Study for September 8 through 13, 2014

Monday – Read Matthew 22:15-22
Why do you suppose the Pharisees thought they could trap Jesus by their question?
How did Jesus surprise them?
Do you find Jesus’ answer to still be surprising today?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?

Tuesday – Read Daniel 2:19-21 and 4:17
Who gives sets up kings and deposes them?
Why is it important to understand this truth?
How should this impact our thoughts and actions?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?

Wednesday – Read Romans 13:1-7
Does anything in this passage surprise you? Why?
What is the most challenging part of this passage for you?
How will you respond?

Thursday – Read Isaiah 55:6-11
Why is it important to understand that God doesn’t think or view the events of humans like we do?
As you consider the world today, how does this truth challenge you?
What hope does it give you?
How will you respond?

Friday – Read I Timothy 2:1-4
Why is it important to pray for our leaders and government?
How might this be a testimony of what Jesus has done in us?
How might it be a means of proclaiming the gospel?
What do you find most challenging in this passage?
How will you respond?

Saturday – Read II Chronicles 20:1-23


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Home Study for August 18 through 23, 2014

Monday – Read Titus 3:3-8
In one or two sentences, describe what you were like before Jesus came into your life.
How would you describe what He did for you?
How are you different?
What needs to hear your story of what Jesus has done in you?

Tuesday – Read I Timothy 1:12-17
What does Paul say is the reason that Jesus saved him?
Through what did Paul receive forgiveness and life?
Why did Jesus save you?
What has He called you to do?

Wednesday – Read Titus 2:11-14
How does accepting God’s grace change our lives?
As followers of Jesus, what is the hope that we have?
How does that encourage you today?

Thursday – Read I Peter 4:7-11
How should we live in these days?
How powerful is love?
In all that we do, who deserves to receive glory?

Friday – Read Romans 12:9-21
How should we treat the people in our lives?
How can pride get in the way?
How far should we go to live in peace with others?
What if they don’t want to have peace between them and us?
How can we overcome evil?

Saturday – Read I Peter 4:8-11


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Home Study for August 4 through 9, 2014

Monday – Read Philippians 4:4-7
How is the peace of Jesus described here?
Why is that?
What direction does this passage give us to receiving the peace of Jesus?
What will you do to experience more of the peace of Jesus?

Tuesday – Read I Thessalonians 5:16-18
For what can we give thanks in all circumstances?
Why can we trust that God will work for good in everything we face? (See Romans 8:28)
Take time to give God thanks for His blessings and how He is working in your life.

Wednesday – Read Psalm 119:129-136
All of Psalm 119 is about God’s word and the power it holds.
What does the psalmist say that God’s word did in his life?
How can God’s word direct our lives and set us free from sin?
What do you need God’s word do in your life these days?
What will you do to be more filled with God’s word?

Thursday – Read Romans 10:9-13
Why is the name of the Lord so powerful to save us? (See Acts 4:12)
Save us from what?
How important is it for us to be sure that when we act “in the name of Jesus” that we do what Jesus wants?
What is Jesus saying to you? How will you respond?

Friday – Read II Thessalonians 1:11-12
How may the name of Jesus be glorified in us?
Why is this important?
Who needs to see Jesus in you?
What can you do to help them see Him?

Saturday – Read John 3:16


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Home Study for July 28 through August 2, 2014

Monday – Read Colossians 3:12-17
Which of these things are the hardest for you to do?
By whose power may you do them?
What do you need to do to plug into that power?
What will you do?

Tuesday – Read John 8:31-32
What do we need to do to be disciples of Jesus?
What is the role of God’s word in our lives?
How does His word set us free?
What does His freedom look like?
In what way(s) do you need Jesus to set you free?
Invite Him to do so.

Wednesday – Read II Corinthians 4:13-16
Why does the truth of God’s grace cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God?
Do people see God’s grace in you?
What might you do in your life for God’s grace to shine more brightly through you?
What do you need to do in your relationship with Jesus today?

Thursday – Read Colossians 4:2-6
Why do we want to season our conversations with grace?
What has Jesus done in you that others need to hear?
What can we do to open the door to share Jesus with others?
Pray for Jesus to show you to whom He would have you share His love, grace and truth.

Friday – Read Revelation 22:21
What is significant about this being the last verse in the Bible?
What do you think God is saying to His people and the world?
How can you help to communicate that message to the people in your life?
Invite the Holy Spirit to help you do that.

Saturday – Read Titus 3:1-8


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Home Study for July 21 through 26, 2014

Monday – Read Romans 3:21-26
Why do we need to experience God’s grace in our lives?
What did God do to make His grace available to us?
How do we experience the fullness of God’s grace in our lives?
Who do you know who needs to experience God’s grace?
Pray for them and be open to sharing god’s grace as the Holy Spirit leads.

Tuesday – Read Proverbs 3:34, James 4:6 and I Peter 5:5
What is God saying by repeating this same truth three times in both the Old and New Testaments?
Why is human pride so detestable to God?
Who sets the example for true humility? See Philippians 2:5-11.
Why does God bless true humility?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?

Wednesday – Read John 3:16-17
Who can experience forgiveness and life through faith in Jesus?
Is anyone excluded here?
Why did God want to save the world and why does He want to save us?
How is God challenging you? How will you respond?

Thursday – Read Ephesians 5:15-21
How should we live in these days?
Are you living filled with the Holy Spirit? Why is this important?
As you look at these verses, what might the Spirit be saying you could do differently or better?
How will you respond?

Friday – Read II Timothy 1:7-12
What kind of spirit has God given us?
Is this spirit a gift of His grace or the result of our works?
What hope did Paul have even as he faced difficult times?
Can we live in that same hope today?
What difficulties are you facing? Where is your hope?

Saturday – Read Colossians 3:12-17


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Home Study for July 14 through 19, 2014

Monday – Read II Thessalonians 2:13-16
What works of God does Paul mention here that helped lead the Thessalonian believers to salvation?
How can we share these works of God in a way that will encourage other believers or will help those who haven’t yet received salvation to see Jesus?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?

Tuesday – Read Titus 2:11-15
What are some ways that God’s grace continues to work in our lives after we are saved?
Why do you suppose Paul calls us to teach these things?
What do you need God’s continuing grace to do in you? Ask Him.

Wednesday – Read Philippians 1:3-11
According to verses 9-11, how does God continue the work that He has begun in our lives?
What is our part in this work?
How can we put ourselves in a place for God to do this work?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?

Thursday – Read II Timothy 2:1-7
What three examples does Paul give here as to how we should approach our relationship with Jesus?
What do each of these examples teach us about how to live for Him?
Reflect on these words and how they relate to your relationship with Jesus.

Friday – Read I John 2:1-7
Who speaks in our defense when we sin? What must we do for that to happen? (See I John 1:9)
How can we demonstrate Jesus’ work and presence in our lives?
Why is this important?
Why is it important for us to “walk as Jesus did?”
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?

Saturday – Read Ephesians 2:8-10


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Home Study for June 30 through July 5, 2014

Monday – Read John 14:8-12
Why could Jesus say that anyone who had seen Him had seen the Father?
By what power did Jesus do what He did?
How does this apply to us?
How does verse 12 challenge you? How will you respond?

Tuesday – Read John 14:13-14
According to verse 13, what should be the end result of our prayers?
Why is it important for us to bring glory to the Father?
Whenever we pray, what should our ultimate goal be?
How should this shape and impact our prayers?

Wednesday – Read John 14:15-21
Why does the Father give us the Holy Spirit?
How does the Holy Spirit allow us to live to glorify God?
What is our role when it comes to the work of the Spirit in our lives?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?

Thursday – Read John 15:1-8
How do we remain in or abide in Jesus?
Why is this important?
What can we do apart from Jesus?
How can we bear much fruit in His work?
What will you do to abide more closely with Jesus?

Friday – Read John 15:9-17
How do we remain in Jesus’ love?
If we remain in His love, whose joy do we receive?
How can we demonstrate our love?
How can we be friends of Jesus?
How does this passage challenge you? What will you do?

Saturday – Read I Corinthians 10:31-11:1


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Home Study for June 16 through 21, 2014

Monday – Read James 4:6-10
If humility is not thinking of ourselves more highly than we ought, what is pride?
Why does God oppose the proud?
Which do you desire, God’s opposition or His grace?
What might you do to live in more of God’s grace?

Tuesday – Read Romans 12:1-3
Is there any area of your life where you think of yourself more highly than you ought?
Is there any area where you think of yourself less highly than you ought?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?

Wednesday – Read II Chronicles 7:14
Why are God’s people called to humble themselves when they pray?
What are we saying to God if we don’t?
Why is the humility of believers tied to God’s healing work in their land?
What would God say is keeping Him from working more fully in our country? How will you respond to that?

Thursday – Read Psalm 25:8-10
Why is God able to guide and teach those who are humble?
Why can we trust God’s leading and teaching?
Is there anything that is keeping you from receiving God’s guidance and teaching?
What will you do about it?

Friday – Read I Peter 5:5-11
What value do you see here to being humble before God?
How does humility allow us to live more fully under God’s care?
How does humility all us to stand against Satan?
What will God do when we humbly live in His truth and power?
What is God saying to you? What will you do?

Saturday – Read Philippians 2:12-18


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Home Study for June 9 through 14, 2014

Monday – Read Isaiah 61:1-4
According to this prophecy, what did Jesus come to do?
Which of these things do you think people need to know today?
Which of these things do you need Jesus to do in you today?
Invite Jesus to work in you.

Tuesday – Read Romans 6:5-14
How does Paul describe the condition of the old self after coming to faith in Jesus? What does this mean?
What is the difference between living under the Old Testament law and living under God’s grace?
What is the Holy Spirit saying to you? How is He challenging you?
How will you respond?

Wednesday – Read Colossians 1:3-14
According to verse 13, from what has Jesus rescued us?
What has He brought us into?
How should we live?
What does Jesus want to do through our lives?
What is Jesus saying to you today?

Thursday – Read Genesis 2:8-17
What did God tell Adam he could eat?
What was Adam not to eat? Why?
God gives us freedom within certain limits. Why does He set those limits for us?
Have you been pushing any of His limits? What should you do?

Friday – Read Revelation 20:11-15
What two options does a person have for eternity?
What decision do we need to make to spend eternity with God?
How does our name get written in the “Book of Life?” (See John 3:16)
Who do you know who needs to believe in Jesus? Ask God to give you an opportunity to share Jesus with them soon.

Saturday – Read Philippians 2:1-11


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Home Study for June 2 through 7, 2014

Monday – Read Isaiah 40:21-26
How is God described in this passage?
What part of this description jumped out at you? Why?
What part of this description of God do you need to experience more in these days?
Ask God to make that happen.

Tuesday – Read Psalm 97:1-6
How is God described in this passage?
What difference does this make in your life?
How do you need to see God working in your life in these days?
Ask and wait before Him with an open heart.

Wednesday – Read Psalm 33:16-22
Why are things of creation a vain hope for deliverance?
What does this include?
Why can we trust in God as our hope for deliverance?
Where have you placed your hope?

Thursday – Read Romans 5:1-5
How does God work to produce hope in us?
How should this change how we view our suffering and difficulties?
How does this passage encourage you today?
Invite God to grow His hope in you.

Friday – Read Acts 16:6-10
Why did the Spirit keep Paul from Preaching in Asia?
How did God make His plan and timing known to Paul?
What would have happened if Paul has stuck to his original plan and timing?
Does God still work in our lives in the same way today?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?

Saturday – Read John 11:16-44


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