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Insta Ram.Com/ Ardenoakscoc D1AILY BIBLE READI 1G 2018 1 2 Read With Us! insta ram.com/ ardenoakscoc D1AILY BIBLE READI 1G 2018 1 2 2015 Daily Bible Lesson Guide Table of Contents Monthly Bible Reading Schedule 3 Bible Discussion Questions 4 New Testament Matthew 4 Mark 12 Luke 18 John 27 Acts 34 Romans 42 1 Corinthians 47 2 Corinthians 52 Galatians 55 Ephesians 58 Philippians 61 Colossians 64 1 Thessalonians 67 2 Thessalonians 70 1 Timothy 73 2 Timothy 76 Titus & Philemon 79 Hebrews 82 James 86 1 Peter 89 2 Peter 92 1 John 95 2 John, 3 John, & Jude 98 Revelation 1 01 Old Testament Psalms 106 Proverbs 121 2019 Weekly Reading Schedule 128 DAJLY BIBLE READflG 2015 2015 Daily Bible Lesson Guide: NEW TESTAMENT Monthly Reading Schedule Month Books of The Bible January Matthew; Psalms 1-9 February Psalms 10-17, 18-22; Mark March Luke April John; Psalms 23-31 May Psalms 23-31; Acts June Romans, Psalms 32-45 July 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Philippians August Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy September Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter October 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, Revelation November Psalms 45-150 December Proverbs DAILY BIBLE FIENJN'J 2015 4 ■ILE ·-= TIE INI IF •1111• I QUESTIONS: MATTHEW o,AILYB IBL ,E READ ,c 2 01 s Matthew 1-4 1. To whom was Maryespoused? 2. Who caused Mary's conceptron·t, 3. What was Mary's child to be named? 4. From what direction did the wise men-come? 5. What ages were the children killed in Bethlehem? 6. Where was John the Baptist preaching?· 7. How many days did Christ fast in the wilderneEs?. 8. Who only should we worship and serve? ' 9. What did Jesus tell Peter and Andrew to do? 10. Who left their ship and father to follow Jesus? Matthew 5-6 1. Who shall inherit the earth? 2. Who shall obtain mercy? 3. Who shall see God? 4. When is salt good for nothing? 5. If one marries a divorced person. what does' · he do? 6. Where are you to pray? 7. What are we to do when fasting? 8. Where is your heart going to be? 9. What can no man serve? 10. What are we to seek first'{ Matthew 7-9 1 . To whom are we not to give that which i:;; hol'i.'.? 2. Into what gate are we to enter in life? 3. How shall we know what a person really is? 4. On what was the house built that weathered, the storm(· 5. To whom was the leper to go afte� qe yvas healed?· 6. Who in Peter's house was sick? 7. Where did the swine die when demons entered them? 8. Where was Matthew sitting when Christ called him? 9. How long had the women had the blood probl,eJ11? 10. The harvest in plenteous, but what is few?, GARDEN OAKS CHURCH OF CHRIST QUESTIONS: MATTHEW 6 Matthew 10-12 1. How many disciples/apostles did Christ call? 2. Who are we to fear? 3. Who will Christ confess before His Father? 4. Chorazin's judgment will be worse than what two cities? 5. Capernaum's judgment will be worse than what city? 6. On what day was the man healed of the withered hand? 7. What did the Pharisees want to do to Christ? 8. By whom did the Pharisees say Christ cast out demons? 9. What words will men give account of in judgment? 10. What type of people ask for signs? Matthew 13-14 1. On what kind of soil did the fowls devour the seed? 2. What chokes the word in some people? 3. When did the enemy sow tares? 4. Where is a prophet not honored? 5. Why did Christ not do mighty works in some places? 6. For whose sake did Herod imprison John the Baptist? 7. On what day was John the Baptist murdered? 8. How many loaves and fish fed five thousand people? 9. How many baskets of fragments were left? 10. What disciple walked on the water a short ways? Matthew 15-17 1. What did the Pharisees teach for doctrine? 2. Who were offended by Christ's teaching? 3. What kind of faith did the woman of Canaan have? 4. How many loaves were used to feed four thousand plus? 5. What could not the Pharisees and Sadducees discern? 6. Whom did Peter say Jesus was? 7. What three disciples saw the transfiguration of Christ? 8. What Old Testament saints were at the transfiguration? 9. Why could not the disciples cast out the demon? 10. Where would Peter find the tribute money? GARDEN OAKS CHURCH OF CHRIST QUESTIONS: MATTHEW DAJLY Bl8LE READING 2015 7 Matthew 18-20 1. What question did the disciples ask about greatness? 2. Who is the Son of man come to save? 3. How many times did Christ say to forgive? 4. Why did Moses permit divorce? 5. What was the rich man to do with his possessions? 6. In what mood did the rich man leave Christ? 7. Who wanted her sons to sit on either side of Christ? 8. Who is to give His life a ransom for many? 9. What did the two blind man call Jesus? 10. What did the blind men do when they got their sight? Matthew 21-22 1. How many disciples did Jesus send for the ass and colt? 2. What did Jesus say the temple had become? 3. What kind of tree did Jesus cause to wither? 4. What question did Jesus ask about John the Baptist? 5. What stone became the head of the corner/cornerstone? 6. Where was the man cast who had no wedding garment? 7. What did the Pharisees want to do with Jesus' talk? 8. Whose image was on the tribute money? 9. What group says there is no resurrection? 10. What question did the Pharisees ask Jesus? Matthew 23-24 1. Who will be abased? 2. What had the scribes and Pharisee omitted? 3. What did the religious leaders strain at and swallow? 4. Where did the scribes and Pharisees appear righteous? 5. What city did Jesus say killed the prophets? 6. What did the disciples want to show Jesus? 7. Where did the disciples ask Jesus about the end times? 8. What will become cold because iniquity abounds? 9. What shall not pass away though heaven and earth do? 10. Who only knows the time of the coming of the Lord? G ARDEN O AKS CHURCH OF CHRIST QUESTIONS: MATTHEW 8 Matthew 25-26 1. How many of the virgins were wise, how many foolish? 2. What did the virgins do when the bridegroom tarried? 3. What happened to the lamps of the foolish? 4. What did the man with one talent do with the talent? 5. In whose house was Jesus anointed by a woman? 6. How many pieces of silver did the priests give Judas? 7. After singing a hymn, where Jesus and the disciples go? 8. How many times did Jesus pray in Gethsemane? 9. What kind of witnesses did the council seek against Jesus? 10. How many times did Peter deny the Lord? Matthew 27-28 1. How did Judas end his life? 2. Who knew that Jesus was delivered to Pilate for envy? 3. Who had a dream and told Pilate about it? 4. Who was the prisoner that was released? 5. What was the place called where Jesus was crucified? 6. During what hours was darkness over the land? 7. What was rent in twain from the top to the bottom? 8. Who rolled the stone away from the grave of Jesus? 9. To whom did the angel send the women? 10. Where were the disciples to go to see Jesus? GARDEN OAKS CHURCH OF CHRIST ANSWERS: MATTHEW 9 IIIU IIICISIIIII-- IIISlllllt Matthew 1-4 Matthew5-6 1. Joseph (1: 18). 1. The meek (5:5). 2. The Holy Spirit (1: 18, 1:20). 2. The merciful (5:7). 3. Jesus (1:21). 3. The pure in heart (5:8). 4. East (2: 1). 4. When it has lost its savor/flavor/ 5. Two years and under (2: 16). saltiness (5: 13). 6. In the wilderness of Judea (3:1). 5. Commit adultery (5:32). 7. Forty days and nights (4:2). 6. In your closet/secluded place (6:6). 8. The Lord God (4: 10). 7. Anoint thine head, wash thy face 9. "Follow me, and I will make you (6:17). fishers of men" (4:19). 8. Where your treasure is (6:21 ). 10.James and John (4:21). 9. Two masters (6:24). 10. The kingdom of God and His righteousness (6:33). Matthew 7-9 Matthew 10-12 1. Dogs (7:6). 1. Twelve (10: 1, 2). 2. Strait/narrow (7: 13). 2. Those that are able to destroy both 3. By their fruits (7: 16). soul and body (10:28). 4. Rock (7:24, 25). 3. Those who confess Him before men 5. The priest (8:4). (10:32). 6. The mother of Peter's wife (8: 14). 4. Tyre and Sidon (11 :21). 7. In the sea (8:32). 5. Sodom (11 :23). 8. Receipt of the custom/tax collector's 6. The Sabbath day (12:9- 13). booth (9:9). 7. Destroy Him (12: 14). 9. Twelve years (9:20). 8. By Beelzebub the prince of devils 10.Laborers (9:37). (12:24). 9. Every idle word (12:36). 1a.Evil and adulterous (12:39). GARDEN OAKS CHURCH OF CHRIST ANSWERS: MATTHEW 10 Matthew 13-14 Matthew 15-17 1.
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