Monday – Read Colossians 1:15-23
What jumps out at you in this description of Jesus?
How did Jesus make peace between humans and God?
What hope does this give you?
How will you act on that hope today?

Tuesday – Read Colossians 2:6-17
Why are we warned to not be taken captive by the human tradition and the principles of this world?
What should take our hearts captive instead of those things?
What does it mean that our sins are nailed to the cross?
How does the work of Jesus on the cross set us free?
How will you live in that freedom today?

Wednesday – Read I Corinthians 1:18-25
Why is the message of the cross foolishness to those who do not believe?
Why is the message of Christ crucified so hard for some to accept?
What does the cross mean to you?
How will you act on that meaning today?

Thursday – Read 2:11-22
What did Christ do that opened the way for us to enter God’s family?
How has the blood of Christ brought us near to God?
How is Jesus our peace? With whom are we now at peace?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?

Friday – Read Hebrews 9:11-15
Why was the blood of Jesus shed for sin more effective than the blood of animals required by the Old Testament Law?
Jesus was a willing sacrifice, what does that mean to you?
How does Jesus cleanse our consciences? Why is this important?
What do you need Jesus to do in you? Ask Him to do so.

Saturday – Read Matthew 8:14-17

Home study Oct. 28^th-Nov. 2^nd

 

Monday – Read Leviticus 16:29-31 & 23:32

What is the Sabbath?

Why is it important?

What are some highlights of Sabbath you have experienced?

 

Tuesday – Read Acts 13:2-3 and 14:23

Why do fasting and prayer?

What did fasting and prayers enable the believers to accomplish?

What have you seen the Lord do in your life when you fast and pray?

 

Wednesday – Read Nehemiah 13:15-22

What did Nehemiah do?

What is the problem in the passage?

What is the solution in the passage?

How can I apply the truth in this passage to my life?

 

Thursday – Read Jeremiah 31:1-40

What is God’s relationship with his people?

How are God’s people brought home?

How is Lament turned to Joy?

Do you see repentance and restoration in the text?

 

Friday – Read Luke 18:9-14

Please compare both men in the text.

Please contrast both men in the text.

Share your insights with someone today.

How can you apply the truth of this passage to your life today?

 

Saturday – Read Matthew 8:14-17

Monday – Read John 3:16
Why did Jesus, God with us, do what He did?
What does it mean to believe in Jesus?
Who can receive eternal life?
What does this mean to you? To the people you know?

Tuesday – Read Ephesians 2:8 and 10
By what are we saved?
Why is it important to understand this truth and to share it with the world?
Why did God set up His kingdom like this?
If we are not saved by our works why do we do them?
What is this passage saying to you? How will you respond?

Wednesday – Read Psalm 103:1-5
What does God want to do in the lives of those who follow Him?
Why is it important to understand this?
Why do we too often miss out on God’s healing in the various areas of need in our lives?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?

Thursday – Read II Peter 3:8-9
Why has Jesus not yet returned, what is He waiting for?
What does this tell us about His love?
What does this tell us about the importance of sharing His love and truth with the people around us?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?

Friday – Read Romans 10:9-13
Who can be saved by confessing “Jesus is Lord” and calling on His name?
Is there anyone who cannot be saved by calling on Jesus?
What does this tell us about the depth of God’s love?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?

Saturday – Read Isaiah 58:1-14

Monday – Read II Corinthians 5:16-21
How has Jesus made you a new person?
What has changed in you?
What has the Holy Spirit been developing in you?
What do you have to share with people who do not yet know Jesus?

Tuesday – Read I Peter 3:15-16
What is the reason for the hope that you have?
How would your life be different if you didn’t know Jesus?
Why is it important to share Jesus with gentleness and respect?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?

Wednesday – Read Colossians 4:2-6
Why is it important to devote ourselves to prayer and to pray for God to open the door for us to share Jesus
with others?
How can prayer help us to proclaim the message of Jesus clearly and give us wisdom in how we interact with
others?
Pray for God to give you the right opportunities to share the truth of Jesus with wisdom and grace.

Thursday – Read Acts 1:4-8
In verse 8 what did Jesus call His disciples to be?
To be a witness means to speak to what you have seen or heard, how does that apply to sharing Jesus with other
people?
By what power were the disciples to serve Jesus?
By what power do we?
What is this passage saying to you? How will you respond?

Friday – Read Acts 26:1-32
This is Paul’s testimony before King Agrippa.
How did Paul live before meeting Jesus?
How does he describe how Jesus came to him?
How did Paul live after meeting Jesus?
What example does this give you for how to be a witness for Jesus?

Saturday – Read Matthew 8:5-13