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

Week ( 8 )

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)

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? 

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

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?

4Q: Week 5 Bible Reading

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

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

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

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?

4Q: Week 3 Bible Reading

Mon. Ezekiel 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

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?

4Q WEEK 1 BIBLE READING

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?

3Q Week 6 Friday Bible Reading

Fri. Nehemiah 5:1-19 Nehemiah's Concern for the Poor
How do you help the poor?


                       In this reading all the people were telling Nehemiah their problems, charges, and hardships which made Nehemiah angry. Nehemiah stood up for them and got the people to give everything back and promise too. Nehemiah had done a good thing and rejected all food for himself that it would go to feed those people, he asked God to remember him for this act. I help the poor by fellowshipping with them and giving the clothes and things they need because they need it more than I do. 

3Q Week 6 Thursday Bible Reading

Thurs. Nehemiah 2:1-20 Nehemiah Returns to Jerusalem
What relationships in your life need to be rebuilt?


                         In this reading when Nehemiah took wine to the king the king wondered why he was sad and Nehemiah grew afraid. Nehemiah had set the time of great journey to rebuild the city where his ancestors are buried. Nehemiah went to Jerusalem and got great help which helped him start rebuilding the area. I think the relationship with my dad and I needs to be rebuilt spiritually with God on our sides and in our conversations. 

3Q Week 6 Wednesday Bible Reading

Wed. Ezra 3:7-13 Rebuilding the Temple
How do you feel when you’re working on a large project?



                           In this reading they gave money to the carpenters and the masons, gave food and olive oil to the people, and brought in cedar logs. With all of this they began building the house of the Lord with the help of the Levites any much more. The foundation of the house was laid and everyone gave loud shouts of joys along with some weeping. I feel motivated when I work on a huge project because I just want to get it done so all the stress is gone and there will be no more worries.

3Q Week 6 Tuesday Bible Reading

Tues. 2 Kings 22:1- 23:3 Discover the Lost Book
What happens in your life when the Bible is a “lost” book?


                            In the eighteenth year of Josiah's reign he sent a secretary to the temple of the Lord and told him to have the people repair the temple. Hilkiah found the book of the law and Shaphan read some in the presence of the king. The king was inflamed and tore his robes, but the person that wrote the book with what the Lord said told the secretary and others all what the Lord had told her and with that they returned it to the king. The king pledged the book to the people and then took the covenant to follow the book as well did the people. If the Bible were the 'lost' book then my whole would act differently. They would not be praying but arguing which would turn out well for further generations.

3Q Week 5 Friday Bible Reading

Fri. 2 Kings 5: 1-27 The Healing of Naaman
What ‘small” things have you refused to do for God?


                     In this reading some Aram raiders took captive over someone who served Naaman's wife and knew who could cure his leprosy. When the king got the letter of Naaman's coming to him he got offended and Naaman wrote him a letter asking why. Elisha said to wash himself in the Jordan River seven times in order to be cleansed of his leprosy, but Naaman was raged that he didn't just see him in person. Gehazi met Naaman and conned him into giving him things in which Gehazi caught Naaman's leprosy when Elisha said he would. I think that I wouldn't kill someone else for God unless it absolutely had to be done in God's eyes. 

3Q Week 5 Thursday Bible Reading

Thurs. 2 Kings 2: 13-25 Elisha’s Miracles
How would someone else know that you have a deep respect for God?
                           In this reading Elisha appeared to have the power of Elijah when he struck the water with Elijah's cloak. The company of prophets watching persisted Elisha into sending fifty men out to look for their master. Elisha performed miracles such as healing the water that produced death and bad production of land. Elisha had some boys that were jeering, but when but a curse in the name of the Lord on them two bears came out of the wilderness and killed forty-two of the boys. Someone would know that I have a deep respect for God if I bring him up in conversations or stand up for him in unjust situations. 

3Q Week 5 Wednesday Bible Reading

Wed. 2 Kings 2: 1-12 Elijah’s Chariot
How far will you go to carry out a commitment that you make?
                  In this reading Elijah told Elisha to stay where he was for the Lord had sent him to Benthel, but Elisha went with him. Elijah told him to stay where he was because the Lord has sent him to Jericho, but Elisha went with him as the same thing happened when the Lord sent him to Jordan. On their walk a chariot with horses came down and took Elijah to heaven while Elisha tore his cloak in two.

3Q Week 5 Tuesday Bible Reading

Tues. 1 Kings 22: 29-40 Death of King Ahab
When are you tempted to think that you can hide from God?

                        In this reading Anab told Jeosophat that he was going into battle in disguise while he wore his royal robes. When the people thought that Jeosophat was Ahab one of the warriors threw their spere randomly and hit Ahab in between his armor. Ahab died that night because of his wounds and his son took over his reign. I am sometimes tempted to think that when I know I did someting bad and I didn't want God to find out, but I always know that he will forgive me.

3Q Week 5 Monday Bible Reading

Mon. 1 Kings 21: 1-29 The Stolen Vineyard
How important is justice in your life?
                   
                   In this reading Ahab got mad because Naboth would not give him the inheritance vineyard. When Jezebel, his wife tried to cheer him she told him that she would get him that vineyard. Jezebel faked letters from Ahab saying things that would make people who lived close to Naboth angry at Naboth. The people listened to her letters and stone Ahab to death, but the Lord told Elijah to tell Ahab that dogs would eat his wife, but when Ahab humbled it did not happen. Justice is very important in my life because without it no one would survive in this world.
 

3Q Week 6 Monday Bible Reading

Mon. 2 Kings 11:1-21 The King Who Was A Kid
Who are your best examples in life?


                 Ahaziah proceeded to kill the entire royal family when she saw that her son, Joash, was dead, but he actually wasn't dead. Jehoiada made a covenant with the guards  to stay close to the king and kill anyone who comes in their way. The guards obeyed and when Ahaziah, the mother of Ahaziah mother of Joash, tried to get in their way she was put to death and the temple of Baal was destroyed. Joash was only seven years old when his reign as king began. My best examples in life are my parents. I try always to do what my parents do in situations, but on my age level.

3Q Week 4 Friday Bible Reading

Fri. 1 Kings 19: 1-21 Spiritual Burnout
When was the last time you felt sorry for yourself?


                       Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah and after that Elijah was on the run for his life to stay. On his run he laid under a bush and slept until an angel appeared to him and told him to eat, then the angel came again and told him to eat and with this strength he traveled forty days and forty nights. The Lord came to Elijah and told him to do something in which he did, he went to the mountains and heard a voice that told him to go to the desert of Damascus where he found a servant, Elisha. I felt sorry for myself when I was going through the divorce of my parents. I felt sorry for my self's pain, but I realized that I should not be sorry for my pain and that I should trust in God for help. 

3Q Week 4 Thursday Bible Reading

Thurs. 1 Kings 18: 16-46 Elijah vs. the Priests of Baal
How would you describe your attitude toward God’s power today?


                        Elijah told Ahab to bring the people of Israel and other people to Mount Carmel where they came and Elijah said choose God or Baal. Then Elijah put two cattle before them and told the people of Baal to choose theirs and cut it in pieces for a sacrifice, and told them that the god who answers with fire to the sacrifice is God. The people of Baal called upon him to burn the sacrifice, but it did not work for the whole day of shouting until Elijah prepared his and but stones water and dry wood. Elijah's sacrifice to the Lord burned and the other one did not. I would describe my attitude towards God today after reading this as astounded by how much God is alive in our lives.          

3Q Week 4 Wednesday Bible Reading

Wed. 1 Kings 17: 1-24 God Takes Care of Elijah
How do obeying and trusting God go together in your life?


                       The word of the Lord came to Elijah and he did what the Lord told him to do, but the brook dried up from the lack of rain in the land. The Lord came to him again and said a widow would have food by the gate, but she did not have anything, but a jar of flour and a little olive oil. Elijah told her to go home and make him a loaf of bread with what she has, so she did so. The widow's son had become ill and Elijah told her to give him to him, and the Lord surely gave the boy back his life. Obeying and trusting God go together in life because if anyone doesn't do both of them then they can't go to heaven.

3Q Week 4 Tuesday Bible Reading

Tues. 1 Kings 12: 1-24 Solomon’s Unwise Son
Who are some people you know who will give you good advice?



                           King Rehoboam told his people to go away for three days and then come back to him. Rehoboam rejected the advice the elders had given him and his people came back to him, but the king refused to answer them. The king sent sent someone to them, but they stoned him to death. King then told his troops to start war with Israel, but the Lord stepped in and all the people obeyed his word and did not fight. Some people I know will give me good advice are my parent because in any situation they are always there for me.

3Q Week 4 Monday Bible Reading

Mon. 1 Kings 10: 1-13 Solomon and the Queen of Sheba
When are you tempted to try to impress people?



                         The Queen of Sheba heard about Solomon's fame and wanted to ask him hard questions, but they were not hard for Solomon. The Queen was overwhelmed with his wisdom and achievements that she gave him one hundred and twenty tablets of gold, a lot of spices and precious gems. Solomon gave the Queen everything she wanted and with that she returned to her country. I am tempted to try and impress people when I am in a competition with random people for fun. I always want to prove myself to others that I can do a lot than what people give me credit for.

3Q Week 3 Friday Bible Reading

Fri. 1 Kings 6: 1-38 Solomon Builds the Temple 
What can you learn from Solomon abut making and carrying out plans?


                     Solomon built the temple of the Lord during the fourth year of his reign as king of Israel. The word of God came to Solomon as he was building the temple of the Lord that said if Solomon follows God then the Lord will not abandon the people of Israel. Solomon built the temple of the Lord and finished it by making up the sanctuary for the ark of the covenant. The temple had many details and the foundation was laid in the fourth year. I can learn from Solomon about making and carrying out plans because if we don't do like him then nothing will be done unto the Lord.

3Q Week 3 Thursday Bible Reading

Thurs. 1 Kings 3: 16-28 Solomon Solves a Problem 
In what current situation in your life do you need God's wisdom? 


                        Two prostitutes came to the palace before the King and one told him that they were together and both had their own son. The main woman that was speaking said that the other switched the babies during the night because that woman's baby had died. They then got in a fight about which baby was who's baby. Then King Solomon ordered to have the living child split in two with a sword to stop the bickering mothers, but the actual mother told the king to give the child to the other one, while the fake mother said to split him in two. Solomon saw who the real mother was and regained the mother with the child. A situation in my life where I need God's wisdom is at school when I pick and choose my study habits.

3Q Week 3 Wednesday Bible Reading

Wed. 1 Kings 3: 1-15 Solomon’s Wisdom 
If you could ask for anything, what would you ask for? 


                      Solomon grew an alliance with the pharaoh of Egypt and married his daughter, and brought her to the City of David. Solomon went to Gibeon and offered sacrifices when the Lord appeared and spoke to Solomon in which Solomon asked God for wisdom. The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this and gave Solomon the wisdom he wanted, so Solomon went back to Jerusalem and had a feast with his court. If I could ask for anything in the world, I would ask that my dad and step-mom would somehow find salvation. 

3Q Week 3 Tuesday Bible Reading

Tues. 1 Kings 1: 28-53 David Gives Solomon the  Crown 
When things in your world get confusing, how do you know God is still in control?


           David called in Bathsheba and said an oath upon her when she came onto his presence. David told Nathan and Zadok to anoint Solomon King of Israel and bring him to his throne. Zadok anointed Solomon king of Israel with everyone rejoicing, but when Adonijah heard the trumpets and noise he grew afraid of King Solomon when he heard what was going on. I know that God is still in control when things in the world get confusing because he always brings me through the trial and tribulations.


                          

3Q Week 3 Monday Bible Reading

Mon. 1 Kings 1: 5-27 Conflict Over the Throne 
What happens when you don’t make good decisions? 


              Adonijah said that he will be king and got fifty men to run in front of him and Joab's support. Adonijah then sacrificed sheep, cattle, and fattened calves, but did not invite Nathan. Nathan went to Bathsheba to tell her what Adonijah was doing without David knowing it. Bathsheba told David this and then Nathan came to back up what Bathsheba had already said. Usually when I don't make good decisions I get punished for them either from my parents or just in general. I always seem to learn from them though by other things that happen.

3Q Week 2 Friday Bible Reading

Fri. 2 Samuel 18: 1-18 The Death of Absalom
In what situations are you most likely to lose control?


                  David decided to send out his troops even though his troops said that the people wouldn't care id just half of them were killed. The troops went out and the battle begun between the troops and Israel. Absalom's hair got caught in a tree in which didn't kill him until he was pressured into it. Absalom was struck in the heart and died hanging from an oak tree. I am most likely to lose control in a situation where I am being punished by anyone for no reason at all or someone else's actions. I strongly dislike when I have to take the blame for somebody who deserves the punishment.

3Q Week 2 Thursday Bible Reading

Thurs. 2 Samuel 15: 1-37 Family Betrayal
Who helps you keep your motives clear?



                         In this reading Absalom began winning the hearts of the Israelites by doing various things. David heard of this and decided to flee with all of his people from Absalom which made his kingdom weep at the site of them leaving. When David got to the summit he met with Hushai to send Absalom a message in order to help David. My family I think helps me keep my motives clear. I always go to my mom or step dad when I have a problem or need something.

3Q Week 2 Wednesday Bible Reading

Wed. 2 Samuel 14: 1-33 Absalom Returns
How do you deal with family conflict?
                
               Joab had a woman pretend to be a bad-looking widow for the king to believe in. The king gave in and said that he would issue an order in her behalf. The king said as long as he lives the woman's son will live. Joab brought Absalom back to Israel in which he live for two years there without seeing the king's face. After two years he then sent Joab to bring him to the king so he did in which the king kissed Absalom. I deal with family conflict by asking my family to pray as a group together as a family and have discussion. It almost always works out by the time of the next day.

3Q Week 2 Tuesday Bible Reading

Tues. 2 Sam. 12: 13-25 David Confesses
How do you feel when you ask God’s forgiveness?



                         In this reading Nathan tells David that he has been forgiven, but Nathan said that David's son will die. Later David's son became very sick, and on the seventh day his son died without David knowing until he figured it out. After the child died David gave up his fast, but worshiped before he and his wife had another child. I feel that a huge weight has been lift off of my shoulders and I am forgiven.

3Q Week 2 Monday Bible Reading

Mon. 2 Samuel 12: 1-12 David and Nathan
Which of your friends love you enough to correct you?

                           
                  In this reading there was a rich man who wanted to prepare an animal for supper for his guest. He stole the only thing precious to a poor man from him rather than preparing any other animal. David gave orders to kill the man for what he has done, but the Lord came to David with everything that David has done including Bathsheba. I think that I don't have any friend who will correct except for an older friend at my Church. I don't really have a friend that loves me enough to correct anywhere, but my Church. 

3Q Week 1 Friday Bible Reading

Fri. 2 Samuel 11: 1-27 David and Bathsheba
When is it hard for you to admit fault?


                         In this reading David spots a woman bathing whose husband is at war. Bathsheba was her name and David got her pregnant. David sent word to Joab to send her husband to David who got him drunk and put him in front of all the fighting in the war. Bathsheba became David's wife and had a son, but the Lord as not pleased. It is hard for me to admit fault when I'm around people that I want to trust me. Like when I play around with other kids then someone gets hurt, it's hard for me to come clean then.

3Q Week 1 Thursday Bible Reading

Thurs. 2 Samuel 9: 1-13 King’s Kindness
What promises need to be kept in your life?


                    In this reading David's people summoned a servant from the house of Saul, Ziba to see David. Ziba told David where to find Saul's grandson, as soon as Saul's grandson saw David he bowed down to show his gratitude. David said to Mephibosheth that he will granted with all of the land that belonged to his grandfather. David told Ziba that he was to have servants who would farm the land of Mephibosheth as well as himself. Some promises in my life that need to be kept are the promise that I would go to God for anything and not other idols. Also a promise that needs to be kept is the promise to always believe in the one true God.

3Q Week 1 Wednesday Bible Reading

Wed. 2 Samuel 5: 1-12 David is King of Israel
How could you become a person who is more pleasing to God, as David was?
             In this reading all the tribes of Israel came to David along with the elders which anointed David King over all of Israel. King David and his men marched to Jerusalem to capture the Jebusites. David captured the city and the King of Trye sent supplies so the people could build a palace for David. I could become a person that is more pleasing to God by reading His word more. I could also witness a little more and look out for anyone in need.

3Q Week 1 Tuesday Bible Reading

Tues. 1 Samuel 28: 1-25 Saul and Occult
What kinds of things could be considered “occult practices”?
How would God feel about your involvement in such things?



              In this reading after Samuel died Saul had stopped all mediums and spiritists in Israel. Saul set out for a woman who was a medium so he could inquire her. The woman was told to bring Samuel up and as soon as she did Saul asked Samuel why the Philistines were against him. Samuel gave him a whole lecture on why the Lord has done this. After Samuel told Saul this, he refused to even eat. Some things that can be considered occult practices are believing that magic is everything and that anyone can be truly magical and bring people back to life. God doesn't like when we believe in anything other than Him and His teachings.

3Q Week 1 Monday Bible Reading

Mon. 1 Samuel 25: 1-42 
How does God keep you from making big mistakes?         
             
                This Bible reading was about David, Nabal, and Abigail. After Samuel died and David was in the wilderness he sent ten young men to greet Nabal and give him a message in his name. When his men got back empty-handed David set out with four hundred men while two hundred stayed with the supplies. Abigail met David with a lot of food and did not tell her husband, Nabal. Nabal died ten days after Abigail told him what she did for David. David made Abigail his wife after he found out that Nabal had died. The Lord keeps me from making big mistakes by putting the thing in my head so I can think about it before I do it.