December
8
2019
Bible Reading - Week 50
WEEK 50
This week you will focus on the life and ministry of the apostle Paul. Ask God to speak to you through the faithful apostle.
Philippians 1:21 For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. |
DAY 1 Acts 27-28
- How does Paul know the men will be saved although the ship will be lost?
- According to Paul, what would have happened to some sailors if they had tried to escape from the ship?
- What happens to Paul shortly after coming ashore on the island of Malta?
- What does Paul do for Publius’s father and the rest of those on the island who have diseases?
- Where is Paul permitted to live in Rome?
- What does Paul do for two years in Rome?
DAY 2 Philippians 1-4
- As you read Philippians, look for how Paul promotes Christian unity and walking worthy of the gospel.
- How does Paul’s imprisonment advance the gospel?
- What actions does Paul want the Philippians to take in order to improve their unity?
- What makes Timothy and Epaphroditus stand out as reliable helpers of Paul?
- Summarize the differences between the “dogs,” that is, the “evil-workers,” and Paul.
- Ask the Lord for the grace to rejoice more, worry less, and to think excellent thoughts.
DAY 3 Philemon; Colossians 1-4
- How is the institution of slavery subtly undermined by Paul in Philemon? Hint: the key is in verses 16-17.
- Notice how Paul does not refer Onesimus as a slave when he refers to him in Colossians 4:9.
- Be on the lookout for how Christ-centered Colossians is as you read.
- What do you learn about Epaphras, Tychicus, Onesimus, Aristarchus, and Mark that is worthy of imitation?
- What threat to the Colossian church is Paul concerned about in chapter 2?
- According to chapter 3, why is God’s wrath coming?
- Take note of Paul’s exhortation to be devoted to prayer.
DAY 4 Ephesians 1-4
- Ephesians stresses church unity, Christian living, and spiritual warfare, so look for these as you read.
- Summarize in your own words Paul’s prayers for the Ephesians in chapters 1 and 3.
- Who is the key to unity, according to chapter 2?
- Based on chapter 4, how can you keep anger and other sins from taking control of your life?
DAY 5 Ephesians 5-6; Titus 1-3
- Paul issues numerous commands in the last chapters of Ephesians. You should meditate on these throughout the day and ask God to help you obey them.
- Be sure to put on the armor Paul mentions in chapter 6.
- Why does Paul leave Titus in Crete?
- What are the qualifications of an elder?
- According to chapter 2, what are the responsibilities of older men? Older women? Young women? Young men? Titus? Slaves?
- Look for ways Paul refutes the error that you can be a follower of Christ without demonstrating a change of life.
DAY 6 1 Timothy 1-6
- 1 Timothy provides instruction for dealing with false teachers. It also gives practical guidelines that help the church function more effectively, so look for these as you read.
- How should men and women conduct themselves in church?
- What similarities and differences are there between the qualifications for elders versus those for deacons?
- In 4:16 Paul instructs Timothy to pay close attention to his life and his teaching. Why are both important?
- What does Paul teach about the love of money?