Home Study for September 22 through 27, 2014

Monday – Read Psalm 42:1-2 and 11-12
Can you think of a time when you thirsted for God like this?
What did you do? What did God do? What happened?
Ask God to meet the thirst in your soul and take time to listen and experience His response.

Tuesday – Read Psalm 44:1-3
What value is there in recounting what God has done in the lives of other people? In your life?
List five unexpected ways God has worked in your life.
According to verse 3, what gave victory to God’s people?
What gives us victory in our lives?

Wednesday – Read Hebrews 4:14-16
Why can we trust Jesus in our time of need?
What confidence does this give us when we need His help?
What do you need Jesus to do in your life today?
Ask Him to work and wait and listen for His answer.

Thursday – Read Isaiah 40:28-31
What should we do when we feel weak or need God’s direction?
What should we do as we wait?
What does God promise to do?
Take time to wait upon the Lord and be open to His leading.

Friday – Read Isaiah 50:4-5
What keys to Isaiah’s relationship with God do you see here?
Why was Isaiah able to hear from God?
Ask God to open your ears so you may hear His voice and word.
What is God saying to you today? How will you respond?

Saturday – Read Ephesians 5:1-2


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Home Study for September 15 through 20, 2014

Monday – Read II Chronicles 32:1-8 and 16-23
How great was the threat against the people of Judah?
In what did Hezekiah put his hope? Why?
How did God respond?
In what are you putting your hope? Why?
What might you need to do?

Tuesday – Read John 15:1-8
Where does our life and power for living come from?
What does it mean to remain or abide in Jesus?
How many times are we called to do that in these verses?
How might you abide more fully in Jesus in these days?

Wednesday – Read II Timothy 2:1-7
To what does Paul compare our life with Jesus in verses 3, 5, & 6?
What do these comparisons reveal about our relationship with Him?
To which comparison do you relate the most? The least?
Which is Jesus calling you to grow in in these days?

Thursday – Read Philippians 4:4-9
What should we do instead of worrying?
What will God give us if we do?
When we are in a difficulty or battle, where should we keep our focus?
What do you need to take to Jesus in prayer today?

Friday – Read John 14:15-17 and Romans 8:26-27
What does it mean for the Holy Spirit to be our counselor and the Spirit of truth?
When we don’t know how to pray who helps us?
What confidence does this give you?
How important is it for us to wait and listen for God’s answer when we pray?

Saturday – Read Acts 10:1-48


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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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