4th Q: Week 8 Bible Reading (May 9-13)

4th Q: Week 8 Bible Reading (May 9-13)

Week ( 8 ) Scripture Understand, Apply, and Obey

Mon. Acts 1:1-11 The Departure of Jesus
What one thing would you be sure to do if you knew Jesus were coming back today?

Tues. Acts 20:1-12 Sleeping in Church
How does God respond to your human weaknesses?

Wed. Acts 21:1-17 Difficult Decisions
What hard decisions do you have to make right now?

Thurs. Romans 5:1-11 Faith Brings Joy
When was the last time you thanked God for all He’s done for you?

Fri. Romans 8:19-39 How God Loves
What things do you sometimes feel might be able to separate you from the love of Jesus? Can they really? 

4th Q: Week 7 Bible Reading (May 2 - 5)

4th Q: Week 7 Bible Reading (May 2 - 5)

Week ( 7 ) Scripture Understand, Apply, and Obey

Mon. Matthew 28:16-20 The Great Commission
What are you doing to obey Jesus?

Tues. John 13:1-20 Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet
What’s the greatest service someone has done for you?
How do you serve others?

Wed. Matthew 21:28-46 Two Parables
Which son do you resemble the most?

Thurs. John 21:15-25 Jesus Talks With Peter
What difference would it make to you to read these verses with your name in place of Peter’s?

Fri.
Matthew 28:8-15 Reactions to the Resurrection
What would your first words to Jesus be if he appeared to you today?

4th Q: Week 6 Bible Reading (Apr 18-22)

Monday, March 21, 2011

4th Q: Week 6 Bible Reading (Apr 18-22)

Week (6 ) Scripture Understand, Apply, and Obey

Mon. Luke 22:1-20 The Last Supper
What does the Lord’s Supper mean to you?

Tues. Luke 21:1-24 Jesus Talks About the Future
What kind of giving habits do you have?

Wed. Matthew 25:1-30 Being Prepared
Which of the people in these two stories do you identify w/ the most?

Thurs. John 17:1-26 Jesus Prays
Whom did Jesus pray for? Whom do you pray for?

Fri. John 16:5-33 Holy Spirit & Prayers (BONUS)
How do these verses bring you peace?

4th Q: Week 5 Bible Reading (Apr 11-15)

Monday, March 21, 2011

4th Q: Week 5 Bible Reading (Apr 11-15)

Week ( 5 ) Scripture Understand, Apply, and Obey

Mon. John 1:35-51 Jesus’ First Disciples
How would someone know that you believe in Jesus?

Tues. John 2:1-25 Jesus & Surprises
How has Jesus surprised you in your life?

Wed. John 3:1-21 Jesus & Nicodemus
When did you first meet Jesus? How?

Thurs.
Matthew 17:24-18:6 Who’s the Greatest?
Does Jesus’ teaching about who is the greatest surprise you? Why?

Fri. Mark 10:17-31 Jesus & the Rich Man
What’s the hardest thing Jesus could ask you to give up?

4th Q: Week 4 Bible Reading (Apr 4-8)

MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011

4th Q: Week 4 Bible Reading (Apr 4-8)

Week ( 4 ) Scripture Understand, Apply, and Obey

Mon. Daniel 5:1-30 The Writing on the Wall
What reasons would God have for passing judgment on the society in which you live?

Tues. Daniel 6:1-28 Daniel and the Lions
When do you pray regularly?

Wed. Jonah 1:1-2:10 Bending God’s Directions
When did you last try to avoid doing what you knew God wanted you to do?

Thurs. Jonah 3:1-4:11 Wrong Motives
What do you complain to God about?

Fri. Luke 1:1-4 and John 1:1-18 Beginnings
Have you personally received Jesus as your Savior?

4th Q: Week 3 Bible Reading (Mar 28-Apr1)

4th Q: Week 3 Bible Reading (Mar 28-Apr1)

Week ( 3 ) Scripture Understand, Apply, and Obey

Mon. Ezek 37:1-14 A Valley of Dry Bones
What can you do to help you understand God’s plan for the world?

Tues. Daniel 1:1-21 Coping With Pressure to Conform
How do you think Daniel would react to the pressure situations in your life?

Wed. Daniel 2:1-24 A King’s Dream
What do you do in situations that seem hopeless?

Thurs. Daniel 2:25-49 The Meaning of the Dream
Who gets the credit when things go right in your life?

Fri. Daniel 3: 1-30 Three Friends in a Furnace
What examples can you give of God’s protection in your life? 

4Q: Week 2 Bible Reading (Mar 21-25)

MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011

4Q: Week 2 Bible Reading (Mar 21-25)

Week ( 2 ) Scripture Understand, Apply, and Obey

Mon. Isaiah 6:1-13
God Chooses Isaiah: When did you last realize your continuing need for God’s forgiveness?

Tues. Isaiah 53
The Suffering Servant: How would you describe what Jesus did for you?

Wed. Jerem. 1:1-9
God Calls a Prophet: What do you think about God using your life?

Thurs. Jerem. 36
The Book Burning: How much risk is involved in your relationship with God?

Fri. Jerem. 38:1-13
Jeremiah in the Well: What part of your life compares in any way with Jeremiah’s time in the well?

Mon. Psalm 103:1-22 What God Is Like
Which picture in this psalm helps you understand God better?

Tues. Psalm 139:1-24 How Well God Knows Us
What do you feel when you read this psalm?

Wed. Psalm 145:1-21 God for All People and All Time
Which of God’s qualities do you need most today?

Thurs. Prvb 4:1-27 Wise Words About Life
How important is finding wisdom to you?

Fri. Eccl 12:1-14 A Summary of Life
In what way can you remember your Creator today?

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Week 8
Thur.
Job 2:1-13
             In this passage Job is going through some real hard stuff.He is now covered from head to toe in rashes and such.Job has gotten so depressed he took a piece of broken pottery and cut himself.His wife told him stop beliving in the Lord and curse him so you can die, but he would not and did not.When I see a friend in pain I always try to help.

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Week 8
Wed.
Job 1:1-22
            Job was a very wealthy man.He had a huge flock and was living large.And to top things off he loved and feared the Lord.One day satan went to God  saying Job is only righteous because he is rich in wealth.So the Lord said you may do as you want to his wealth ,but to him do not lay a finger. Later on Job's flocks,children,and many of his servants were destroyed.Job tore his robes and cried out to the Lord,but did not sin against him. Whenever something wrong happens I begin to question if God cares.

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Week 8
Tues.
Esther 6:1-7:10
         At the banquet the king again ask" what is it you want"?"Anything up to half the kingdom will be given to you".She asked him "spare my life and my people's also".Th king asked "who is it that will do such a thing"? Esther answered "Hamon". Then the king ordered Hamon to be impaled on the same pole that was meant for Mordecai. It is helpful to remember that God is control of the world when times are bad.

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Week 8
Mon.
Esther 5:1-14
                 Queen Esther went before the king uncalled which could have meant death ,but the Lord had favor upon her and did not let her die. She went before him and asked him and Hamon to a banquet to discuss her what she wanted.Hamon was still sore toward Mordecai the Jew and saw very angry about the whole matter.He discussed this matter with his friends .His friends suggested that he set up a pole to impale  Mordecai with.Hamon thought this a great idea and was no longer troubled  for he would ask the king about the matter later.The last time I did something scary for the Lord was when I asked a find if she was a Christian.

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Week 2
Fri.
2 Samuel 18: 1-18
             Absalom gathered all his followers and prepared them for war.When king David heard of this he readied his men and fought against him.Some soldiers saw Absalom tangled in a tree later after consulting a official they killed him.King David had won that battle.Whenever I'm under a lot of pressure I lose control sometimes and flip out.

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Week 2
THUR.                                                                                                                                                                                 2 Samuel 15: 1-37
    People would come from all over  to get help from the king.They would go to Absalom to ask there questions to and he would give them to the king.Most times though it didn't work out that way.Many people requests or problems were never heard by the king.One day Absalom thought to himself I was in charge I would make sure people's problems were heard and justice served ,so He decided to take over and start a revolt. My mother keeps my motives clear or rather what she thinks my motives should be.

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Week 2
Wed.
2 Samuel 14: 1-33
        A widow went to the king to ask for his help. Her two sons had a fight and in the mist of fighting one was killed.The remaining son was sentenced to death. the widow doesn't want her husband's only living heir to die or his name would never be passed on.The king granted her ,her wish.I work out my family conflicts .Talk it out with my family.

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Week 2
2 Sam. 12: 13-25
Tues.
          The king repented and asked the Lord to forgive him.The Lord forgave him, but the Lord would take the life of the son born from Bathsheba.The king pleaded with the Lord fasted and layed in sack cloth.Sadly the child died anyway.But they had another son later on.When I ask for God's forgiveness I feel ashamed that Iever did anything wrong.

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Week 2
Mon.
2 Samuel 12: 1-12
            This is about the king of Isreal and Judah .He saw a women bathing one day in the river next his house, Bathsheba. He wanted her for himself. He found out she was married and her husband in the army .So he put him on the front lines knowing he would die.Afterward he married her.All of my friends love me enough to correct me.They do it all the time.

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Week 7
Fri
Esther 4:1-17
        Mordecai  was very upset and tore his clothes and wore sack clothe and rolled in ashes.When Esther found this out she sent him clothes ,but he would not wear them .She asked him what was wrong and he told of Hamon decree to kill all of the Jews.She decided to go before the king and ask for this not to happen she fasted along with Mordecai for three days .  Whenever I feel I have troubles or need help instead of being worried I have faith and usually I'm fine.

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Week 7
Esther 3:1-5Thur.
          Hamon was praised  and given the highest seat above all other nobles.Everyone knelt to him in honor.Except one person Mordecai he refused. After Hamon found this out he was outraged.I'm tempted to compromise my faith whenever I just want to be normal like other kids. Like some of my friends and just do whatever.

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Week 7
Wed.
Esther 2:1-23
               The king decided to have a royal search for all beautiful virgins across the land. Esther was chosen as a contestant. She was given a special treatment for a year.After the year she was to go and talk to the king.Esther won the king;s favor and they were married.When I learned a scripture earlier in the year and one day I needed encouragement so I said that scripture to myself and it helped me through.

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Week 7
Esther 1:1-22
Tues.
              King         had a huge feast. He invited everyone in the kingdom from the richest noble to the poorest beggar .The royal winery was open to all guests and all men were welcome to have as much as they wanted..One day when the king was in high spirits he called for his wife ,but she would not come.He consulted with other kings what to do with her.Finally he decided she would no longer be his wife and started looking for a new one.I take my grandmother for granted sometimes ,but I realize now she won,t be here forever.

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Week 7
MON.
Nehemiah 8:1-18
        Ezra read the law of Moses to the people. It was a festival going on .They read then celebrated.This was a time of celebration so they ate choice meats and drank sweet drinks.When I read God's word I exspect to have   a  revaltion of knowledge .

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Week 6
Nehemiah 5:1-19
Fri
        Nehemaih heard of how th isrealite leader was taxing the people harshly.He gathered the leaders and talked to them.He concerned them of there wrong taxing.They decied to stop the harsh taxes and let the slaves go.I give all my old clothes to the poor and also the school does a food drive.

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Week 6
Wed.
Ezra 3:7-13 
                        In the story the king is making a temple for praise unto God. He payed all the people who help build and others in food and olive oil to bring wood.Many people from different tribes of Israel were commissioned to do specific jobs. When the temple was finished all the people rejoiced and sang praises unto the Lord.When I work on a large project I usually can't wait till its over.

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Week 6
Tues.
2 Kings 22:1- 23:3
   Josiah began ruling at age eight.He was good in the sight of the Lord.On his eighteenth year ruling he sent his secretary to get the chief priest to get carpenter and masons to rebuild and made the temple of the Lord beautiful. One day he read the book of Judah and learned of God's anger toward the people. He tore his robes and wept.The Lord  acknowledged  his sorrow and repentance in his heart. The Lord said he would spare him from the destruction.

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Week 6
Mon.
2 Kings 11:1-21
      Athalian one of the wives of the king deiced to kill all the princes of the family because her kid died. She killed all of the young princes. But one of the king's wives caught wind of it and hid her son from the mad woman.He lived and was appointed king. But in order for this to have happened many guards were apppointed to guard him. My sister is my only role model ,that and my grandmother.

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Week 5
Friday
2 Kings 5: 1-27
          This story is about how Naaman a great commander of Aman had leporisy. A servant of his wife told him of the king of Isreal and how he could help.So he asked the king to heal him .He tore his robes and said i am not god.The king of Isreal told him to bathe  in the river seven times.He was healed . He offered him many gifts ,but he refused.Sometimes i don't read the bible.

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Week 6
Wed.
2 Kings 2: 1-12 
         Elijah was to be taken up by God soon.One of his followers Elisha said he would not stop following him in till the end,so he followed him.Then the time came when G0d was to yake Elijah home ,but before he lefted he asked him what he wanted and Elisha said a double portion of your spirit. When I make commitments I follow them out through and through. 

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Week 6
Tues.
Kings 22: 29-40
         Arab was going into battle.He went in disguise. He was hit though with an arrow.He got in his chariot and they rode him away to safety.After awhile he died and the blood was on the ground.Then dogs licked up his blood.As the proc hey fortold.

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Week6
Mon.
1 Kings 21: 1-29 
        In this story king Aborab wanted Nathaob's vineyard.He wouldn't sell to him though so the king got mad.His wife told him you can have whatever you want.She falsely accused the guy who owned the vineyard.He was stoned.Then the king went to take his vineyard.But Elijah stopped him and cursed him.Without justice there isn't oreder its very important.

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Week 5
Fri.
1 Kings 19: 1-21
        The last time I felt sorry for myself was when I saw math test. Jezebel heard of how Elijah had killed all of the prophets of Baal and sent men out looking for him.Elijah ran for his life and soon gave up.He prayed to God saying take my life.Instead an angel woke him out of his sleep saying eat you have a long journey ahead of you.

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Week 5
Thur.
1 Kings 18: 16-46
                 Elijah  was having some problems with the people.Many worshiped Baal in stead of God.So to prove to the people that God was the real living God he told them to bring there prophets and get to bulls one foe him and the other for them.He told them to prepare them for sacrifice but not to lite it up yet. He told them to call on the name of Baal to set it on fire.But he didnt ,next Elijah called on the name of the Lord .He set the bull on fire to sacrifice.The people then believed that God was god.Elijah then killed all of Baal's Prophets.

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Week 5
Wed.
1 Kings 17: 1-24                                                                                                                                                                          
                Elijah was told by God to go into the wilderness.He did so and the ravens supplied him bread and meant twice a day , he drank from the brook.Later when the brook had dried up the Lord told him to go in town and stay with a widow. The widow had a son and not alot of food.But the lord provided for them.One day when her son was dyinh Elijah brought him back to life.You have to trust in God an believe in what he says.Other wise you wouldn't belive in him because beliving in God takes faith.

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Week 5
Tues.
1 Kings 12: 1-24
          Solomon's son Rehoboam was now king his father had passed away. The people of Isreal asked him to ease up on them a little.He told them he'd think about it.He wanted some advice so he went to the elders and asked them what they thought he should do.They said he should.For some reason he went to his younger frineds and asked them what he thought he should do.They said he should make it even harder on them.In result they revolted. My sister always has good advice whenever I have a question I ask her.

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Week 5
Mon.
1 Kings 10: 1-13
       The Queen oh Sheba came to see king Solomon to see if what the people said was true.Many people said Solomon was the wisest man that ever lived and his wealth exceeded all that has ever been seen.So out of curiosity see sought him out to ask him questions. She arrived in a huge caravan bearing gold spices and many other veracious items.When she got there all that was told to her was true. She gave Solomon many gifts. Whenever I meet someone new I try to impress them or at least try to like me.

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Week 4
Tues.
1 Kings 1: 28-53
       The king granted bethsha's request and let her son Solomon become king.He was annoited by the preist and rode the king's donkey.  Adonijah was mad at the that.The guests at his part were concerned. When this get confusing and things start not making sence you'll always know  that God is still in control when things work out in the end.They always do .

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Week 4
Mon.

     Someone has claimed the throne  for himself.He has sacrificed many cattle and was having a big party.Everyone who was up for him being king was invited .His son Solomon was supposed to be king. Whenever you don't make good decisions usually something bad happens.It will beat you in the butt later.So it's best to think all decisions through and make the best one possible.

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Week 3
Fri.
2 Samuel 18: 1-18
                  King David appointed a general to take care of his soldiers.There were a lot of them over a large plain.Abloasum was riding on a donkey and I'm guessing his long hair got caught in a tree and he was just hanging there in a tree.A solider saw him there and told Toab .Toab was like man why didn't you kil him?Toab went to Abosluam and killed him. Situations were I'd lose control is if a whole mob of fine guys can up to me and asked me which one I liked the most.I don't know want I'd do!

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Week 3
Thur.
2 Samuel 18: 1-18
        My sister always help me keep my eye on the ball. Without her I don't know what I'd do.This story
is about how Abroulsaum left the king's side to go to his home town.He wanted to gain power to give everyone a chance in front of royal court.He rallied up some people who thought the same .They were pretty powerful.King David had to run away or he would be taken away or killed.

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Week 3
Wed.
2 Samuel 14: 1-33
          This story was about how Joab a servant of the king sent an elderly woman to talk to him.The woman told the king about her two son's and how when they got in a fight one was killed.The killer was to be killed because of his actions.She was a widow and her son was the only hope of ever keeping the family name going so she pleaded for his life.The king let her son live. I try not to allow conflict but when it happens we work it out.

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Week 3
Tues.
2 Sam. 12: 13-25
      David repented and the lord forgave him ,but because of his wrong doings the son of Bathsheba would die. David fasted and prayed to the Lord hoping the Lord would let the child live.Alas the baby did die.David got over it and he was soon gifted with another son Solomon. When ever I ask God for forgiveness I feel ashamed most times.

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Week 3
Mon.
2 Samuel 12: 1-12
      My friend is always correcting me when I say something particular.It's kind of annoying.But I understand shes only trying to help and in the long run ima thank her, later on.In this story David tells Nathan an analogy   to what wrong Nathan has done.The story is  about a rich man with lots of sheep and a poor man  with one.After the story was told Nathan was outraged with the rich man's actions not know that the rich man was him.David told him how the story related to him and told him of his wrong.

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Week 1
 1 Samuel 28: 1-25
    In my oppion wiigi boards are occult practices. In this selection Samuel dies.Saul is lost without him.He went to a fortune teller and told her to summon Samuel.She did he talked to him and told that God had stopped talking to him.Samuel said that he was about to deliver Isreal into the Phillitines' hands.And that they would all die.Saul dropped to the floor in fear.

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Week 1
1 Samuel 25: 1-42Mon
      This passage is about how David asked for in exchange for his kindness Napal
help his men.But he refuses to so David gets his men ready to fight and kill the people of Napal but before he could Abigail Napal's  wife came with food and supples. He was thankful for the supples and thanked her and told her of her wisdom.Sometimes I get a feelin in my stomache and I know its God telling me I'm not to do something.