BIBLE STUDY GUIDE NEW TESTAMENT 27 BOOKS

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BIBLE STUDY GUIDE

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15

NEW TESTAMENT 27 BOOKS

Eleanor B. Ubaldini 2011

Introduction

The Word of God, the Bible, is unread by many people and therefore unknown by both practicing and non-practicing Christians, non-Christians, and the secularly well-educated and non-educated. Many people are familiar with parts of the Bible, either by hearing the Word via churches or TV evangelism, or by reading only parts of the Bible. This Bible Study Guide was written with the express purpose of encouraging individuals or groups to systematically read the entire Bible. The length of time this takes depends entirely upon the reader but, ideally, the first reading should be done within a year. In subsequent years, as the Holy Spirit inspires, we can read chosen books more in depth so that the Word will penetrate our hearts as we remember and rely upon God’s principles for truly Christian living. The Catholic Bible contains 46 Books of the Old Testament and 27 Books of the New Testament. The Protestant Bible contains 39 Books of the Old Testament and 27 Books of the New Testament. An additional seven Old Testament books are considered “apocryphal” by Protestants: 1 and 2 Maccabees, Baruch, Tobit, Judith, The Wisdom of Solomon, Sirach, Ecclesiasticus. For Catholics these books are “deuterocanonical.” This Study Guide will be profitable to anyone, regardless of religion who wishes to know more about our Biblical roots and who wishes to hear (God speaks to our hearts) the inspired Word of God. “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” Romans 10:17 The study guide contains questions of content, memory, comprehension, analysis, and is thought provoking. Reading the Bible can be a sole endeavor or can be done in a group where there should be much discussion while using the questions as a mode to “keep on target.” These questions can be revised each year as we progress in our understanding of God’s Word through the working of the Holy Spirit within us. May God bless

this endeavor of reading and studying the awesomeness and wonderfulness of our Lord.

Eleanor B. Ubaldini Dec. 2010

From Catechism of the Catholic Church 81. “SACRED SCRIPTURE is the speech of God as it is put down in writing under the breath of the Holy Spirit.” “HOLY TRADITION transmits in its entirety God’s Word which has been entrusted to the apostles by Christ and the Holy Spirit. Apostles, enlightened by the Spirit of Truth, may faithfully preserve, expound, and spread it abroad by their preaching.” (see 2 Thessalonians 2:15) 82. and 97. Therefore, Both SCRIPTURE and TRADITION must be accepted and honored with equal sentiments of devotion and reverence. 85. and 100. The MAGISTERIUM, or “sacred teaching authority,” (Pope and Bishops) interprets the Word of God and is the servant (not superior) of the Word. It defines “dogmas” of the Church (88.) which the people must obey. (Dogma are “lights along the path of faith; they illuminate it and make it secure.) VS. Protestants believe in “SOLA SCRIPTURA.” (Only Scripture)

I Covenant Mediator: Adam

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III

Noah

Abram

Covenant Role:

Husband

Father

Chieftain

Covenant Form:

Marriage

Household

Tribe

Covenant Sign:

Sabbath IV

Rainbow V

Covenant Mediator: Moses

David

Covenant Role:

Judge

King

Covenant Form:

Nation

Covenant Sign:

Passover

From Scott Hahn, Ph.D.

National Kingdom Throne

Circumcision VI Jesus Royal High Priest Catholic Church Eucharist

“A Father Who Keeps His Promises” (God’s Covenant Love In

Scripture) 1998 The above chart is the “big picture” of salvation history. It shows “how much went into preparing the world and all nations, the whole human family, for Christ’s coming. (p. 18) It is “God’s fatherly plan to teach his children—in different stages—to desire and obtain that which is divine and eternal.” (p. 19) Also, God’s temporal punishment of Israel throughout history makes sense because “He disciplines us for our own good, that we may share his holiness.” (p. 19) “The cross needs to be understood as a Trinitarian event, but one that we weren’t ready to receive, or even comprehend, until God took us through a long preparation. That’s what the Old Testament is all about, and why we need the New Testament in order to see it.” (p. 20)

“Yet God inspired Scripture to teach us something much more profound than a simple moral. This book (Bible) is a long love letter from the Father to his beloved children still on their earthly pilgrimage.” (p. 20)

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JANUARY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31.

Genesis 1:1 to 4:26 Genesis 5:1 to 9:29 Genesis 10:1 to 16:16 Genesis 17:1 to 20:18 Genesis 21:1 to 24:67 Genesis 25:1 to 27:46 Genesis 28:1 to 30:43 Genesis 31:1 to 35:29 Genesis 36:1 to 39:23 Genesis 40:1 to 42:38 Genesis 43:1 to 46:34 Genesis 47:1 to 50:26 Exodus 1:1 to 5:23 Exodus 6:1 to 9:35 Exodus 10:1 to 13:22 Exodus 14:1 to 17:16 Exodus 18:1 to 22:32 Exodus 23:1 to 26:37 Exodus 27:1 to 29:46 Exodus 30:1 to 33:23 Exodus 34:1 to 37:29 Exodus 38:1 to 40:38 Leviticus 1:1 to 6:30 Leviticus 7:1 to 10:20 Leviticus 11:1 to 13:59 Leviticus 14:1 to 17:16 Leviticus 18:1 to 21:24 Leviticus 22:1 to 24:23 Leviticus 25:1 to 27:34 Numbers 1:1 to 3:51 Numbers 4:1 to 6:27

FEBRUARY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1

Numbers Numbers Numbers Numbers Numbers

7:1 to 10:36 11:1 to 14:45 15:1 to 17:13 18:1 to 21:35 22:1 to 25:18

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Numbers 26:1 to 28:31 Numbers 29:1 to 32:42 Numbers 33:1 to 36:13 Deuteronomy 1:1 to 3:29 Deuteronomy 4:1 to 7:26 Deuteronomy 8:1 to 11:32 Deuteronomy 12:1 to 15:23 Deuteronomy 16:1 to 20:20 Deuteronomy 21:1 to 25:19 Deuteronomy 26:1 to 28:68 Deuteronomy 29:1 to 31:29 Deuteronomy 32:1 to 34:12 Joshua 1:1 to 4:24 Joshua 5:1 to 8:35 Joshua 9:1 to 11:23 Joshua 12:1 to 16:10 Joshua 17:1 to 20:9 Joshua 21:1 to 24:33 Judges 1:1 to 3:31 Judges 4:1 to 6:40 Judges 7:1 to 9:57 Judges 10:1 to 13:25 Judges 14;1 to 18:31

MARCH 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 2

Judges 21:25 Ruth 1:1 to 4:22 1 Samuel 1:1 to 4:22 1 Samuel 5:1 to 9:27 1 Samuel 10:1 to 13:22 1 Samuel 14:1 to 16:23 1 Samuel 17:1 to 19:24 1 Samuel 20:1 to 23:29 1 Samuel 24:1 to 28:25 1 Samuel 29:1 to 31:13 2 Samuel 1:1 to 5:25 2 Samuel 6:1 to 11:27 2 Samuel 12:1 to 14:33 2 Samuel 15:1 to 17:29 2 Samuel 18:1 to 20:26

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16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31.

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Samuel 21:1 to 24:25 Kings 1:1 to 3:28 Kings 4:1 to 6:38 Kings 7:1 to 9:28 Kings 10:1 to 12:33 Kings 13:1 to 15:34 Kings 16:1 to 19:21 Kings 20:1 to 22:53 Kings 1:1 to 4:44 Kings 5:1 to 8:29 Kings 9:1 to 11:21 Kings 12:1 to 15:38 Kings 16:1 to 18:37 Kings 19:1 to 22:20 Kings 23:1 to 25:30 Chronicles 1:1 to 4:43

APRIL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 3

1 Chronicles 5:1 to 7:40 1 Chronicles 8:1 to 11:47 1 Chronicles 12:1 to 16:43 1 Chronicles 17:1 to 21:30 1 Chronicles 22:1 to 26:32 1 Chronicles 27:00 to 29:30 2 Chronicles 1:1 to 6:42 2 Chronicles 7:1 to 10:19 2 Chronicles 11:1 to 16:14 2 Chronicles 17:1 to 21:20 2 Chronicles 22:1 to 25:28 2 Chronicles 26:1 to 29:36 2 Chronicles 30:1 to 32:33 2 Chronicles 33:1 to 36:23 Ezra 1:1 to 5:17 Ezra 6:1 to 10:44 Nehemiah 1:1 to 5:19 Nehemiah 6:1 to 8:18 Nehemiah 9:1 to 12:47 Nehemiah 13:1 to 13:30 Tobit 1:1 to 4:21 Tobit 5:1 to 9:6

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23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Tobit 10:1 to 14:15 Judith 1:1 to 5:24 Judith 6:1 to 8:36 Judith 9:1 to 13:20 Judith 14:1 to 16:25 Esther 1:1 to 3:13 Esther 4:1 to 7:10 Esther 8:1 to 11:1

MAY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 4

1 Maccabees 1:1 to 2:70 1 Maccabees 3:1 to 4:61 1 Maccabees 5:1 to 6:63 1 Maccabees 7:1 to 8:32 1 Maccabees 9:1 to 10:89 1 Maccabees 11:1 to 12:53 1 Maccabees 13:1 to 14:49 1 Maccabees 15:1 to 16:24 2 Maccabees 1:1 to 3:40 2 Maccabees 4:1 to 6:31 2 Maccabees 7:1 to 9:29 2 Maccabees 10:1 to 12:45 2 Maccabees 13:1 to 15:39 Job 1:1 to 6:30 Job 7:1 to 11:20 Job 12:1 to 15:35 Job 16:1 to 20:29 Job 21:1 to 26:14 Job 27:1 to 30:31 Job 32:1 to 34:37 Job 35:1 to 38:41 Job 39:1 to 42:17 Psalm 1:1 to 9:20 Psalm 10:1 to 17:15 Psalm 18:1 to 23:6 Psalm 24:1 to 30:12 Psalm 31:1 to 35:28 Psalm 36:1 to 40:17 Psalm 41:1 to 47:9 Psalm 48:1 to 54:7

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Psalm 55:1 to 61:8

JUNE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Psalm 62:1 to 68:35 Psalm 69:1 to 73:28 Psalm 74:1 to 78:72 Psalm 79:1 to 85:13 Psalm 86:1 to 90:17 Psalm 91:1 to 99:9 Psalm 100:1 to 104:35 Psalm 105:1 to 107:43 Psalm 108:1 to 117:2 Psalm 118:1 to 119:176 Psalm 120:1 to 134:3 Psalm 135:1 to 141:10 Psalm 142:1 to 149:6 Proverbs 1:1 to 5:23 Proverbs 6:1 to 10:32 Proverbs 11:1 to 14:35 Proverbs 15:1 to 18:24 Proverbs 19:1 to 23:35 Proverbs 24:1 to 27:27 Proverbs 28:1 to 31:31 Ecclesiastes 1:1 to 5:20 Ecclesiastes 6:1 to 12:14 Song of Solomon 1:1 to 7:14 Wisdom of Solomon 1:1 to 5:23 Wisdom of Solomon 6:1 to 10:21 Wisdom of Solomon 11:1 to 13:19 Wisdom of Solomon 14:1 to 16:29 Wisdom of Solomon 17:1 to 19:22 Sirach 1:1 to 4:31 Sirach 5:1 to 8:19

JULY 1. 2. 3. 5

Sirach 9:1 to 11:34 Sirach 12:1 to 15:20 Sirach 16:1 to 19:30

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Sirach Sirach Sirach Sirach Sirach Sirach Sirach Sirach Sirach Sirach Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah Isaiah

20:1 to 22:27 23:1 to 25:26 16:1 to 29:28 30:1 to 33:33 34:1 to 37:31 38:1 to 39:35 40:1 to 43:33 44:1 to 45:26 46:1 to 49:16 50:1 to 51:30 1:1 to 4:6 5:1 to 8:22 9:1 to 12:6 13:1 to 17:14 18:1 to 22:25 23:1 to 27:13 28:1 to 30:33 31:1 to 34:17 35:1 to 38:22 39:1 to 42:25 43:1 to 45:25 46:1 to 49:26 50:1 to 53:12 54:1 to 57:21 58:1 to 61:11 62:1 to 64:12 65:1 to 66:24

AUGUST 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 6

Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah

1:1 to 3:25 4:1 to 5:31 6:1 to 8:22 9:1 to 12:17 13:1 to 15:21 16:1 to 17:27 18:1 to 21:14 22:1 to 24:10 25:1 to 28:17 29:1 to 31:40

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11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31.

Jeremiah 32:1 to 35:19 Jeremiah 36:1 to 39:18 Jeremiah 40:1 to 43:13 Jeremiah 44:1 to 47:7 Jeremiah 48:1 to 49:39 Jeremiah 50:1 to 51:23 Jeremiah 51:24 to 52:34 Lamentations 1:1 to 3:66 Lamentations 4:1 to 5:22 Baruch 1:1 to 3:37 Baruch 4:1 to 6:73 Ezekiel 1:1 to 6:14 Ezekiel 7:1 to 11:25 Ezekiel 12:1 to 15:8 Ezekiel 16:1 to 19:14 Ezekiel 20:1 to 22:31 Ezekiel 23:1 to 26:21 Ezekiel 27:1 to 28:26 Ezekiel 29:1 to 32:32 Ezekiel 33:1 to 36:38 Ezekiel 37:1 to 39:29

SEPTEMBER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 7

Ezekiel 40:1 to 43:27 Ezekiel 44:1 to 46:24 Ezekiel 47:1 to 48:35 Daniel 1:1 to 2:49 Daniel 3:1 to 3:97 Daniel 4:1 to 6:28 Daniel 7:1 to 9:27 Daniel 10:1 to 12:13 Daniel 14:1 to 14:41 Hosea 1:1 to 6:11 Hosea 7:1 to 10:15 Hosea 11:1 to 14:9 Joel 1:1 to 3:21 Amos 1:1 to 4:13 Amos 5:1 to 9:15 Obadiah 1:1 to 1:21 Jonah 1:1 to 4:11

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18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Micah 1:1 to 5:15 Micah 6:1 to 7:20 Nahum 1:1 to 3:19 Habakkuk 1:1 to 3:19 Zephaniah 1:1 to 3:20 Haggai 1:1 to 2:23 Zechariah 1:1 to 8:23 Zechariah 9:1 to 14:21 Malachi 1:1 to 4:6 Matthew 1:1 to 5:48 Matthew 6:1 to 9:38 Matthew 10:1 to 12:50 Matthew 13:1 to 15:39

OCTOBER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 8

Matthew 16:1 to 19:30 Matthew 20:1 to 22:46 Matthew 23:1 to 25:46 Matthew 26:1 to 28:20 Mark 1:1 to 3:35 Mark 4:1 to 6:56 Mark 7:1 to 9:50 Mark 10:1 to 12:44 Mark 13:1 to 14:72 Mark 15:1 to 16:20 Luke 1:1 to 2:52 Luke 3:1 to 5:39 Luke 6:1 to 7:50 Luke 8;1 to 9:62 Luke 10:1 to 11:54 Luke 12:1 to 14:35 Luke 15:1 to 18:43 Luke 19:1 to 21:38 Luke 22:1 to 24:53 John 1:1 to 3:36 John 4:1 to 6:71 John 7:1 to 9:41 John 10:1 to 12:50 John 13:1 to 16:33 John 17:1 to 20:31

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John Acts Acts Acts Acts

21:1 to 21:25 1:1 to 4:37 5:1 to 8:40 9:11 to 12:25 13:1 to 15:41

NOVEMBER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Acts 16:1 to 18:28 Acts 19:1 to 21:40 Acts 22:1 to 25:27 Acts 26:1 to 28:31 Romans 1:1 to 4:25 Romans 5:1 to 9:33 Romans 10:1 to 13:14 Romans 14:1 to 16:27 1 Corinthians 1:1 to 4:21 1 Corinthians 5:1 to 7:40 1 Corinthians 8:1 to 12:31 1 Corinthians 13:1 to 16:24 2 Corinthians 1:1 to 7:16 2 Corinthians 8:1 to 13:13 Galatians 1:1 to 6:18 Ephesians 1:1 to 6:24 Philippians 1:1 to 4:23 Colossians 1:1 to 4:18 1 Thessalonians 1:1 to 5:28 2 Thessalonians 1:1 3:17 1 Timothy 1:1 to 6:21 2 Timonty 1:1 to 4:22 Titus 1:1 to 3:15 Philemon 1:1 to 1:25 Hebrews 1:1 to 6:20 Hebrews 7:1 to 10:39 Hebrews 11:1 to 13:25 James 1:1 to 5:20 1 Peter 1:1 to 5:14 2 Peter 1:1 to 3:18

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1 John 1:1 to 5:21 2 John 1:1 to 1:13 3 John 1:1 to 1:15 Jude 1:1 to 1:25 Revelation 1:1 to 3:22 Revelation 4:1 to 8:13 Revelation 9:1 to 13:18 Revelation 14:1 to 17:18 Revelation 18:1 to 19:21 Revelation 20:1 to 22:21 FINISHED IN LESS THAN 50 WEEKS

THE NEW TESTAMENT Matthew Mark Luke John Acts

Gospels and Acts

Romans 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Philemon Hebrews James 1 Peter 2 Peter 1 John 2 John 3 John Jude

Letters

Revelation

Revelation

Titus Philemon Hebrews James 1 Peter 2 Peter 1 John 2 John 3 John Jude

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The Four Gospel Writers

Matthew- (60-65 A.D.) Apostle; Jewish tax collector; he wrote especially to the Jews and emphasizes the fulfillment of prophecy. His purpose is to present clear evidence that Jesus is the Messiah, our Savior. (Quotes prophets’ words in the Old Testament foretelling Jesus as Messiah.) Mark- (55-65 A.D.)Not an Apostle but accompanied Paul on his first missionary journey. (The majority say that Mark was the first gospel writer). Written to the Roman Christians. Action-packed, recording more of Jesus’ miracles than anyone. Luke- (60 A.D.) Not an Apostle but close companion of Paul. He also wrote ACTS. He was a doctor, a Greek, and the only Gentile Christian of Bible writers. His purpose was to present Christ as the perfect human and Savior (Son of God and Son of Man). Being a physician, and a man of science, he was concerned with facts and detail. The three gospels written by Matthew, Mark, and Luke were known as the SYNOPTIC gospels. “Syn” means “together” and “optic” means “seen”: same stories, same wording, same sequence. John- (85-90 A.D.) Apostle; son of Zebedee; brother of James. Purpose was to prove the deity of Jesus Christ (Jesus was God). No genealogy of Jesus but he goes back to the beginning of time “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (1:1) “The Word became flesh.” (1:14) Before Jesus’ incarnation, He existed with God; He came to earth to reveal the Father to man. Jesus was motivated by love—He came to save the lost and give eternity to them. Jesus’ true identity is seen in the titles: Word, Lamb of God, Son of God, true bread, life, resurrection, vine. Jesus says: “I am” to affirm his preexistence and eternal deity.

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BOOK OF MATTHEW Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 Is the genealogy of Jesus matrilineal or patrilineal? Does Jesus’ genealogy fulfill the Old Testament prophecies about Messiah’s line? Were the people listed in Jesus’ genealogy all of the noble class? What words of Isaiah, were fulfilled in the mother of Jesus and in His birth? Ch. 2 What was Herod’s attitude toward the news of the birth of Jesus and why did he feel this way? How did God watch over the three wise men and allow them to accomplish what they had set out to do? What wicked deed did Herod order that was foretold by the prophet Jeremiah? Ch. 3 What was the role of John the Baptist which fulfilled the prophet Isaiah’s words? Why does John rebuke the Pharisees and Sadducees? How did God the Father acknowledge that Jesus was His son? Ch. 4 What were the three temptations of Jesus by Satan? Did Jesus’ words to the people agree or disagree with John the Baptist’s words? What was the purpose or role of the disciples of Jesus? Why did large crowds follow Jesus whenever He preached? Ch. 5 List the characteristics of those who are true followers of Jesus Christ: Are kingdom people’s values different from earthly values or are they essentially the same? Ch. 6 How should we do our good deeds, our prayer, and our fasting? To what or to whom should we be completely devoted? Instead of worrying about having enough food or a roof over our heads, what should we do first? What kind of love does Jesus ask us to show others each day? 1

Are our words to the Lord enough to enter the kingdom of heaven? Ch. 7 Why should we not judge others? What should you do if you believe that God has not answered your prayers? Of what does the “narrow gate” to heaven consist? How can we recognize a good prophet from a false prophet? Is it enough just to be a hearer of the Word? Ch. 8 Can God heal anything unclean (spiritual and physical) in you? Why did God answer the centurion’s request? How quickly should we respond to God’s call and are there any conditions in responding to God’s call to serve Him? What is the basis of all our fears? Ch. 9 With whom should we share the gospel? Why does Jesus liken Himself to new wine in new wine skins? Why were the bleeding woman, the dead girl, and the two blind men healed by Jesus? What was the good news of the kingdom? Ch. 10 Why did Jesus tell the disciples to go to the lost sheep of Israel first? How did the disciples stay focused on their task? What kind of persecutions will a Christian endure? How is it possible to lose one’s life by finding it? Ch. 11 How can scripture help us not to doubt Jesus’ identity and abilities? Will God expect more out of His people than from those who don’t know Him? What does Jesus mean when He says: “For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”? Ch. 12 What did Jesus teach about the letter of the law versus the spirit of the law? How did Isaiah describe the Messiah’s message and His way of proclaiming His message? 2

How can one blaspheme against the Holy Spirit and what will happen to them? What happens to people who clean up their lives but who don’t fill themselves with God? (How do we fill ourselves with God?) Ch. 13 What are the four ways that people respond to the message of Jesus? Why do some people fail to understand the parables of Jesus? When will the righteous receive their reward and the wicked be thrown into the fire? How is the kingdom of heaven like a mustard seed, hidden treasure, and a fishing net? Ch. 14 Even though Herod was distressed, why did he carry out Herodias’ wish? Why did Jesus seek solitude? As He multiplied the fishes and bread, what can Jesus multiply in your life? Ch. 15 How can following some traditions take away from obeying God’s commandments in their true sprit? What makes a man unclean? Why did Jesus heal the Canaanite woman’s daughter? Can God satisfy you with very little? Ch. 16 Why did Jesus use the word “yeast” concerning the Pharisees and Sadducees? Was Peter deeper in his faith in Jesus than the other disciples? Can those who truly love you still be a stumbling block to your spiritual development? Ch. 17 Why was Jesus transfigured and why was He in the company of Moses and Elijah? Why were the disciples unable to cure the demon-possessed boy? Why did Jesus decide to pay the temple tax? Ch. 18 What does God mean when He tells us to be like children? How should we care for all children? How will God treat those who lack compassion to their debtors? 3

Ch. 19 What was God’s intention concerning marriage? Instead, why did Moses allow divorce and under what circumstances? Should everyone marry? Why did Jesus say that it was harder for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven? Ch. 20 Why is it more than fair that the newly saved will receive the kingdom of heaven just as the long-time saved will also receive it? Did the disciples fully understand the destiny of Jesus on earth and in heaven? How does one get to be great in the kingdom of the Lord God? Ch. 21 How was the temple area being desecrated? How much power does a true believer in Jesus have? Why will many who say that they will follow God not enter the kingdom of heaven? If we reject our salvation through Jesus, what will happen to us? Ch. 22 Who does Jesus invite to be in His kingdom? Who will be chosen to be in His kingdom? What do Jesus’ Words mean, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s? According to Jesus’ Word, all the Law and the Prophets hang on which two commandments? Ch. 23 What did Jesus say about the Pharisees and teachers of the law? What is more important, outward obedience or inward clean hearts? What important matters of the law had the Pharisees and teachers of the law neglected? How had Jerusalem sinned against God’s prophets and against God Himself? Ch. 24 What things should we ignore as we stand firm for God to the end? Will the gospel of the kingdom be preached in the whole world? 4

Will the return of Jesus be obvious to the saved or will they have to be told by others? Who knows the day of the Jesus’ return? Having read about Jesus’ return, how should you live your life? Ch. 25 What point is Jesus making when He tells the parable of the Ten Bridesmaids? What will it take for God to say to us, “Well done, good and faithful servant!”? What does God expect from us each day concerning our brothers? Ch. 26 Are you caught up in earthly duties or do you spend enough precious time with Jesus daily? What does eating the bread and drinking the fruit of the vine symbolize? Will you be able to stay with Christ, through “thick and thin,” until the end of your life? Why did Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin reject Jesus and decide that He must be killed? Ch. 27 Can Pilate be called a weak man? Why did the crowd chose Barabbas over Jesus? Today, are there Christians who are still persecuted by imprisonment or death? How do you react when people tease or torment you? When Jesus died, why did some people realize that truly He was the Messiah? Can evil forces stop God’s preordained destiny? Obeying the angel of God, what did the two Marys do once they knew the Good News? How does this apply to us? Jesus tells us even more clearly to do what? QUESTION: WHAT ARE SOME WAYS THAT YOU PERSONALLY CAN MAKE DISCIPLES?

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BOOK OF MARK Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 What did John’s baptism represent? Does Jesus or the four earliest disciples waste time in beginning Jesus’ ministry? Why were the people amazed at Jesus’ teaching and at His driving out evil spirits? Ch. 2 Why did Jesus forgive the sins of the paralyzed man first; after why did He cure the man of his paralysis? Why did Jesus want to eat with “sinners” and tax collectors? How does the new wine that must be poured into new wineskins refer to us and our acceptance of Jesus? Ch. 3 Why were the Pharisees so bothered by Jesus and His actions? What asset(s) is necessary to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? What is it that links “church family” to each other? Ch. 4 How can we tell that someone has not only heard the Word of God but that It has entered into that person’s heart and mind? What can make God’s Word unfruitful to you and keep your “light” from shining? What should you do when you are tempted to panic about something in your life? Ch. 5 Did the demons know who Jesus was? Did they have any power greater than that of Jesus? When we are cured from bad habits or from disease thanks to our faith in God and our prayers to Him, should we tell others? Was Jesus too busy or uncaring to help those who earnestly sought Him? Ch. 6 Why couldn’t Jesus do any miracles in His own home town of Nazareth? How true is it that when someone does not like the message, he kills the messenger? 1

When faced with seemingly impossible tasks, rather than give up, what should you remember and what should you do? Ch. 7 With what were the Pharisees more concerned, God’s commands or men’s traditions? What makes a man unclean? Should we worship Jesus only because he is a healer and miracle worker? Was Jesus making Himself available to the Gentiles and if so, was He successful with them? Ch. 8 When one’s heart is hardened, will anything change the person’s mind? (Would the Pharisees have believed that Jesus was the Son of God if they had seen a sign from heaven?) Why did it take two times for Jesus’ touch to let the blind man see? Is being a Christian today a popular cause? What are some of the negatives in being a Christian in this world? What is the ultimate good in believing that Jesus is God? Ch. 9 What did the transfiguration of Jesus and God’s Words at that moment reveal about Jesus? What must one do to get rid of unbelief that refutes Jesus as our Savior? How much did the disciples understand about Jesus’ coming death and resurrection? How much should we prepare to lose on earth if it be necessary in order to gain the kingdom of God? Ch. 10 When God created Adam and Eve, did he assume or allow that they would one day divorce and take other mates? What are some things that you are reluctant to give up in order to make Jesus the first priority in your life? Does God always answer our prayers the way we want? Ch. 11 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, and the crowd cried out to Him, did they recognize who He truly was? Why did Jesus get angry about the temple and the fig tree— how were their stories related? 2

Before you pray to God for requests, how must your heart be toward God and toward others? How were the religious leaders trying to trick Jesus when they asked Him about His authority? Ch. 12 How does the parable of the vineyard symbolize the situation that Jesus was facing on earth? How can we be a Christian in a secular world? Should our love for God or for others be conditional? What determines the value of gifts we give to God? Ch. 13 Since we do not know the hour that Jesus will return, what attitude should we have as we live out our lives? Why should we not fear when we take a stand for Jesus? Who will be saved? Ch. 14 How would you describe the act of the woman who poured perfume over Jesus’ head? How would you describe the character of Judas Iscariot? What is the new covenant that Jesus makes with those who recognize Him as God? What can we do to make sure that we are not betraying our Lord Jesus daily? Who was really concerned about true justice and righteousness, the Sanhedrin or Jesus? Ch. 15 Why did Jesus ignore the questions asked Him except for two? Which were those two questions He answered? (see Ch. 14 and 15) As Pilate, how susceptible to pressure are you; do you compromise your Christian walk? What effect, do you think, did carrying Jesus’ cross have upon Simon of Cyrene? How devoted to Jesus were the two Marys and did God reward them for their devotion? (see Ch. 15 and 16) Ch. 16 In spite of people’s disbelief, do you continue to tell others about Jesus? What is the Good News that Jesus wants us, as disciples, to tell others? 3

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Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 What did Luke do to give us an accurate account of Jesus’ life? What was John’s role to be? When Gabriel told Mary she would be the mother of Jesus, what was her response? Was the Holy Spirit active in setting the stage of Jesus’ birth? Ch. 2 How is it foreshadowed that Jesus came to the lowly or humble especially? How did Simeon and Anna confirm that Jesus is the Messiah? Even though Jesus was fully aware that He was the Son of God, did He maintain His filial relationship with Mary and Joseph? Ch. 3 Along with repentance and baptism, what did John stress that the people needed to do? What did John say that Jesus would do on earth? What does Luke emphasize when he lists Jesus’ ancestors? Ch. 4 How was Satan trying to distract Jesus from His mission? Why did Jesus choose Isaiah 61:1-2 to read and what did He proclaim? Why were the people so angry with Jesus’ Words concerning Elijah and Elisha? Ch. 5 What qualities in Peter’s character made him a good candidate for discipleship? Do you have these qualities? As the Son of Man, what action did Jesus take to constantly renew His strength? How is Jesus a total healer to those who have faith? Why do you think that there have been changes in religious traditions in various denominations down through the ages?

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Ch. 6 How did the Pharisees compare to people whose actions are worse than those who they criticize? In Jesus’ Beatitudes, what were the heavenly values and how had the prophets been treated for following them? In contrast, how had the false prophets been treated for following the earthly values? Can we help our enemies not be our enemies? How are we able to build our lives on a strong foundation? Ch. 7 Why would Jesus’ help be especially beneficial to this mother whose son had died? Is she the kind of person that we should especially help? Was John similar to Thomas when he questioned Jesus about who He was? (see John 20: 24-30) After John received Jesus’ message, do you think he was convinced that Jesus was the Messiah? What motivates a generous heart, as the heart of the sinful woman who anointed Jesus’ feet? Ch. 8 How important were women in the ministry of Jesus? Can we do anything to increase the possibility that more seed will be sown on good soil? With Jesus’ power, can you completely recover from your illnesses in spite of their gravity? (Do some people still believe they are ill when they do not need to be?) Ch. 9 What kind of healing does Jesus do, spiritual or physical or both? Is it still difficult for some people to believe that Jesus is the Son of God and is God? What are the costs of following Jesus daily? What are the costs of not following Jesus daily? Ch. 10 Before the seventy-two messengers went out to spread the Good News, what did Jesus ask them to do? Though they were successful, Jesus cautions them about what? Who must we love when God’s commandment says to “love thy neighbor as thyself”? Do you make time with Jesus (prayer and studying the Word) in spite of your daily duties?

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Ch. 11 When we pray to God, how should our prayers be? How stubborn were God’s own people who directly from Jesus received the Word, compared to some Gentiles who had heard the Word indirectly through others like Jonah or Solomon? Are you a Christian only on the outside? How must our heart change in order to produce right actions towards others? Ch. 12 Instead of worrying about our earthly possessions or being greedy, what should be our primary goal and what actions should we pursue accordingly? Does God ask more of some people than of others? Instead of peace, why is there often conflict or distress in choosing Jesus? Ch. 13 Can time run out for us who have not yet produced fruit in God’s kingdom? Can cutting your lawn on Sunday be equated with caring for a sick member of your family on Sunday? Can we help grow the kingdom of God? Is it a lifetime mission? Is it ironic that the prophets who were thrown out of Jerusalem will be in God’s kingdom, while those who threw the prophets out will be denied the Lord’s kingdom? Ch. 14 Rather than seeking honor and status, on what should we concentrate? If we find excuses not to serve God, what may happen to us? If we lose our “saltiness,” will we be able to be effective disciples of Jesus? Ch. 15 How great is God’s love for every individual whom He created and what does He want for each of them? How far away from our Father and how low have we gone in order to do our own will instead of His will? Do you let resentment stop your heart from truly forgiving others who have hurt you? Can you have joy in your heart and resentment at the same time?

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Ch. 16 How did Jesus compare unsaved people to saved people in terms of using money wisely? What happens when we make money our God? Does God give us many sources of His message so that we might be saved? Ch. 17 Is faith something that must be nurtured in order to grow? Stop and think of all the blessings God has given you through His grace? How often do you say thank you? Does your faith in God produce some of your blessings? Is the Kingdom of God yet to come or is it here? Ch. 18 Does God answer all our prayers? How was the Pharisee blind when he prayed to God and how was the tax collector perceptive when he prayed? Is there a difference between the faith of a rich man and the faith of widows, orphans, the poor? Ch. 19 How did Zacchaeus show his great transformation of his heart after Jesus had spoken to him? Why has God given talents to each one of us and how can we keep our talents? Why did Jerusalem lose its chance for peace but instead was invaded and conquered by its enemies? Ch. 20 Instead of accepting Jesus, the Messiah, how did the religious leaders’ questions challenge His authority? Did their questions defeat Jesus? When you are asked questions about your faith in Jesus, do you have trouble answering? What is the remedy? How did the religious leaders fare in answering Jesus’ question about His identity? Whose questions was more important, Jesus’ question or the questions of the religious leaders? Ch. 21 Does the fact that the next world war might be nuclear mean that the end of the world will then take place? Before the end comes, what must a Christian face and how should his behavior be? What will he receive from God? How should we guard our hearts so that they are not weighed down or troubled? 4

Ch. 22 Why should you participate in the Lord’s Supper? How was Peter’s denial of Jesus similar/different than Judas’ betrayal of Jesus? Was this a particularly vulnerable time for the disciples? What was Jesus’ advice to them? Ch. 23 How many times has Jesus been mocked even today? Why does Jesus tell the crying women “to weep for yourselves and for your children?” How does the saved thief hanging on the cross exemplify what only can save us? What made Joseph of Arimathea an extraordinary man? Ch. 24 What is the central theme that unites all Christians? When they met Jesus along the road, why did the two disciples not recognize Him, and why were they puzzled over the events that had happened? What did Jesus do to convince the eleven disciples that it was truly He who was the risen Christ? As Christians, what are we called to do today? Who should be our perfect role model?

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BOOK OF JOHN Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 Who is Jesus? What does it mean, “He gave the right to become children of God?” How did John reveal Jesus to the people? As Nathanael, why must we disregard any stereotypes about Jesus? Ch. 2 In performing the miracle of wine at the wedding banquet, how did God reveal Himself in a new way to the people? How were certain Jews making a mockery out of God’s temple? What did Jesus know about man’s heart that He did not entrust Himself to those who said they believed in Him? Ch. 3 When Jesus answered Nicodemus, what did He mean by “you must be born again?” What is the promise of Jesus to every person? How must each person receive that promise? Why was John’s joy complete when Jesus began baptizing? What is the main duty of all leaders of ministries in the church? Ch. 4 How does Jesus explain to the Samaritan woman what He has to offer her and to all people? What was more important than where one worshipped? How can we help complete God’s work on earth? What did the royal official, whose son was ill, do in order for Jesus to perform the miracle for him? Ch. 5 In spite of how long some people have been enslaved in ill health or addictions, can they be completely cured by God? Can our sins also be completely forgiven by God? As God and the Son of God, what does Jesus have the authority to do? Was Jesus, the Son of God, and John the Baptist foretold in the Old Testament? Can we diligently study and still miss Jesus Christ? Ch. 6 Who had more faith in Jesus’ ability to feed the crowd: the small child or the disciples? 1

What is the will of God the Father, given through His Son, Jesus? How is Jesus “the bread of life?” What will they gain, who accept the body and blood of Christ? Ch. 7 Why did Jesus often act in secrecy? Why did the crowd keep their belief in Jesus a secret? Today, are people still reluctant to make public their belief in Jesus? Why was there so much confusion among the people about Jesus’ identity Ch. 8 What lesson did Jesus teach the Pharisees and teachers of the law when they asked Him about the adulterous woman? Can we put off searching for Jesus and knowing who He really is? Why was Jesus sent to us? What are the statements that Jesus makes that undeniably state that He is the Son of God and One with the Father? Ch. 9 How should we confront suffering in our lives so that it will glorify God? What was the blind man’s strong argument for Jesus being sent by God? What is spiritual blindness? What can Jesus do for us to get rid of this blindness? Ch. 10 What does Jesus mean when He says that He is the gate of the sheep pen? Compare what Jesus wants for us to what Satan wants for us. How will Jesus accomplish what He wants for us and who may receive His salvation? What convinces you that Jesus is God: His miracles, His Words, the witnessing of others (as John the Baptist’s witnessing)? Ch. 11 How did the disciples respond to Jesus’ desire to return to Judea even though He had almost been stoned there? What are the words that Jesus says to comfort and assure Mary and Martha that their brother will live again as part of God’s glory? Why did Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin make the fateful decision that, no matter what, Jesus must be killed? 2

Ch. 12 What motivated Mary to pour such an expensive perfume on Jesus’ feet? Jesus pursued “self-less-ness” as His plan to die for us was being acted out. How much of you is “self-less-ness” and how much is self-centeredness? How has God been shaping His plan for you and for what you should do in your life? Do you put your trust in the light? Do you love the praise of men more than the praise of God? Ch. 13 When Jesus wrapped a towel around His waist and washed the feet of the disciples, what was He telling us to do? How do people know that we are true followers of Jesus? Have you inadvertently turned away anyone from Jesus? How well does Jesus know us? In spite of the sins of others, how does Jesus tell us to treat them? Ch. 14 How do we know that Jesus is the way to the Father? When Philip asked Jesus to show him the Father, what did Jesus answer him? What is the Holy Spirit, how can we have access to Him, and what is His role in our lives? Ch. 15 Why does Jesus say that He is our true vine? What will happen to our life’s efforts if we are not connected to Him? What will happen to us if we make no effort to do God’s work on earth? What is God’s command concerning our relationship to others? Why does the world hate Jesus Christ and hate you, a believer in Jesus Christ? Ch. 16 Who is the Counselor and Spirit of truth and how will He help us daily? How should we pray to the Father? What did Jesus predict about the disciples’ behavior? How did He promise to help them? Ch. 17 How do God the Father and Jesus the Son glorify each other? How does Jesus pray to God the Father for His disciples? What does Jesus want for all His followers? 3

Ch. 18 Did Jesus preach His message openly and plainly to the people? How open and direct are you in telling people about the Gospel of Jesus? Why did Pilate give up Jesus, who had never done anything against Rome, and allow Barabbas, a rebel against Rome, to be free? What does it say about the religious leaders that they preferred a rebel to a peace-maker? Ch. 19 Did Pilate think that he would be innocent of killing an innocent man if he left the ultimate decision in the hands of the Jewish leaders? How had the Jewish leaders lied to Pilate? Instead, what truth about Jesus was written on the sign fastened on His cross? What are all the ways the Scripture is fulfilled on that day of Jesus’ death? Ch. 20 Why is the resurrection of Jesus such an important event for Christians? By His authority, what power does Jesus give the disciples even today? Even though we cannot see Jesus, can we stop doubting and understand how close Jesus is to us right this minute? What can help us to believe in Him? Ch. 21 After He had risen from the dead, why did Jesus appear to His apostles, perform miracles, and even eat with them? What was Jesus asking Peter to do? What did Jesus let Peter know that would happen to him if he accepted Jesus’ invitation? Are you willing to accept Jesus’ invitation no matter the consequences?

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BOOK OF ACTS Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 Did the disciples receive a good foundation to be effective evangelizers of Jesus’ message? Who else did they need in order to touch and change the minds of men? What spiritual end came to Judas that was reflected in his physical death? Were the apostles active while awaiting the Holy Spirit? Ch. 2 What did the Holy Spirit immediately do for the disciples, for Peter especially, and for the church that day? What had Joel and David prophesied about Jesus that had come to pass and also about what that would come to pass? How do individuals receive the Holy Spirit? Ch. 3 How was it possible for Peter to cure the crippled man? (What were Jesus’ Words about the disciples doing miracles?) Peter reminds the men of Israel about what terrible thing that they had done? What should they do now, and for what should they pray? How had Israel not carried out what God had intended for it? Ch. 4 What increased the size of the church so rapidly? Had Peter’s character changed when Jesus appointed him the church’s leader? What was the predicament of the priests and Sadducees concerning the miracle Peter performed? For what did the disciples pray as they confronted obstacles? Ch. 5 What was the real sin of Ananias and Sapphira? The writer of Acts, Luke, a physician of traditional healing, says what about the miracles performed by the disciples? What was the wise advice of the Pharisee, Gamaliel, concerning what to do with the apostles Peter and John?

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Ch. 6 Why and how were the Seven chosen by the Twelve? Who had become obedient and joined the faith? Was Stephen accused by the Jewish leaders of the same things of which they had accused Jesus? Ch. 7 When Stephen recounts the history of the Hebrews, what kind of people have they always been? What was “the last straw” of what Stephen said especially infuriating to the Jewish leaders? How did Jesus favor Stephen? How did Stephen reflect Jesus? Ch. 8 How did the great persecution of the church begin the Great Commission? (see Matthew 28:18-20) What was Philip the Sorcerer’s wrongful thinking? Do you think that his heart was changed after he was rebuked by Peter? As a Christian, are you equipped, in your knowledge of both the Old Testament and New Testament, to teach others about Jesus? As Philip did with the Ethiopian, will you share God’s Word? Ch. 9 How could Saul persecute Jesus if He had already died and risen? What was Saul chosen by God to do? Did he wait or did he immediately witness? If your worst enemy has suddenly been converted and has joined your church, how would you react? How should you react? What would eventually convict you that your enemy had really changed? How was this a time when Christians truly helped one another and brought increase to the church? Ch. 10 How had God touched Peter to go into a Gentile’s home and tell him about Jesus, and to give up the taboos on traditional unclean food? Should there be any barriers against any people that we seek to teach about Jesus and seek to join our church? Is it beneficial for a church to have a varied background of members? Ch. 11 How did Peter know that God approved his contact with the Gentiles and had even given them the Holy Spirit? Three mistakes that people make are: jumping to conclusions, remembering only the parts of Jesus’ message that benefit them, and 2

ignoring other parts that they don’t like. Instead, what should true Christians do? Why did the church at Antioch play such an important role in the early spread of Christianity? Ch. 12 What kind of prayer works? Should the church’s members have been astonished when they saw Peter at the door? When people flatter you, how should your attitude be? PAUL’S FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY Ch. 13 How were Saul (now called Paul) and Barnabas chosen to go on their first missionary journey? How did Paul defeat Bar-Jesus the false prophet and Elymas the sorcerer and how did he convert Sergius Paulus the Roman consul? How did Paul’s words of encouragement show God’s plan in bringing salvation to the Jews? What was the reaction of the Jews? Ch. 14 How committed were Paul and Barnabas to teaching God’s Word under the most adverse circumstances? What truth were Paul and Barnabas trying to teach the people who had a mistaken idea about the identity of the two apostles and had missed knowing God’s identity? How did Paul and Barnabas strengthen and help organize the churches they were visiting? Ch. 15 What was the great division among the early Christians? What was suggested by James, the brother of Jesus, which the Gentiles should do? What disagreement did Paul and Barnabas have? How was it solved? PAUL’ S SECOND MISSIONARY JOURNEY Ch. 16 Why did Timothy get circumcised even though it was no longer an issue in the church? Does the Holy Spirit intervene in our lives to help us know and carry out the correct plans for us? 3

What part did the actions of Paul and Silas play in encouraging the specific conversions of Lydia, the slave girl, and the jailer? Ch. 17 How was Paul’s message received in the synagogue at Thessalonica? How did the Jewish leaders view Paul? How was the attitude of the Bereans different than that of the Thessalonians? Even though he was met by a wide variety of beliefs, how did Paul speak appropriately to the Athenians as a whole? Ch. 18 How did Paul react when he was abused once more by the Jews in Corinth? Did this abuse hinder conversions? Did the Lord’s confirmation of Paul’s mission in Corinth prove to be true? How were Priscilla and Aquila a united couple who strengthened the early church? PAUL ‘S THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY Ch. 19 How is receiving the Holy Spirit different from being baptized into the church? When Paul could no longer preach effectively in the synagogue of Ephesus, where did he go to teach the Good News? Why was this a good idea? Is there still evidence of sorcery in today’s society? Why should we have nothing to do with it? What should we consider when someone stirs us up with gossip or criticism against our church leaders? Ch. 20 How was unity among the churches from the different areas fostered? Does Paul take the miracle of raising Eutychus from the dead in a “matter of fact” way? In spite of knowing his destiny, what was the one thing that Paul wanted to do? What advice does Paul give to his church leaders; do you think that they will heed his advice? Ch. 21 Both Paul and Jesus had to deal with the religious leaders in Jerusalem. How did Paul answer the fears of his disciples? 4

Did Paul know when it was appropriate to compromise with the Jewish believers and when it was not appropriate? Paul was multilingual. How did this knowledge aid his ministry? Ch. 22 How does Paul achieve a common bond with the crowd in Jerusalem? How does Paul give his testimony to show how he came to be a believer in Jesus Christ? Why did the crowd suddenly turn on Paul, causing his arrest? Ch. 23 Paul and his followers had unity of doctrine; did the Jews? How could the Jews have become united in a good and perfect way? How was Paul delivered from the conspiracy to kill him? (Who did God use to help Paul?) Ch. 24 How does Paul teach Governor Felix about the Christian beliefs and at what point does he start his case? Why does Felix abruptly send Paul out of his presence? Was Felix using Paul just for his own convenience? Ch. 25 What were the three charges of the Jewish leaders that Paul once again emphatically refuted? Why was Paul so anxious to be tried in Rome, the capital of the Roman Empire? Ch. 26 Is Paul timid or fearful in giving his testimony to King Agrippa? Do you think that Moses and the Old Testament prophets would have accepted Paul’s testimony? What was Paul’s burning desire? Ch. 27 When you are “in a storm,” do you listen to the Holy Spirit and follow His guidance, or do you stubbornly continue towards disaster? Why did the centurion want to spare Paul’s life? Was he part of the divine plan? Describe Paul’s influence on this stormy journey, in getting to their destination without disaster. Ch. 28 Why was the viper harmless to Paul? 5

Ready to be tried in a roman court, does Paul still has compassion for others and does he continue doing his ministry? What Words did Paul say to the Jewish leaders in Rome who would not believe that Jesus was the long-waited Messiah? How did the Holy Spirit have His Will that the Gospel of Jesus was spreading among all kinds of people? QUESTION: HOW DO PAUL’S OBSTACLES AND SUFFERING MIRROR THOSE OF JESUS? WHAT OBSTACLES AND SUFFERING DO CHRISTIANS TODAY, ESPECIALLY EVANGELIZING CHRISTIANS, HAVE? WHAT MUST THEY DO IN ORDER TO STAY STRONG AND HOLD FAST?

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Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 How does Paul describe himself? Are you able to describe yourself in the same way? To whom are we obliged, as Paul was obliged, to preach the gospel? Why is it important that we do this? Why are men without excuse, and fools, to reject God? How did men spiral downward from the moment they rejected God? Ch. 2 What is the difference between God’s judgment and your judgment on those who commit sin? In fact, why should you not judge other people? Why is God so tolerant and patient with us when we sin? What will happen if you remain unrepentant? Do you know the Word, have you memorized scriptures, and do you perform the religious rituals, and yet break God’s commandments? What does that tell non-believers about you? Ch. 3 Is there anyone on earth righteous? How do we become righteous before God? What purpose does the law serve? Ch. 4 Could Abraham boast about his good works? What did Abraham have credited to his righteousness by God? Abraham is the father of whom? What must we believe, as faithful followers of God? Ch. 5 As followers of Christ, why should we rejoice in our sufferings? One might envision giving his life for his mate or child, but how many of us would give our life for our enemy? For whom did Jesus die? How did Adam affect all men? Instead, how does Jesus affect all men?

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Ch. 6 Can we sin as much as we want, since we are forgiven by God’s grace? What does total immersion baptism symbolize? Once we are baptized in our new life with Christ, how much we deal with our sins? Ch. 7 Once we have been reborn in Christ, how should we serve God? How does Paul describe his earthly struggle between doing good and doing evil? Can his self-determination save him? Can knowing the law of God save him? Who is his only salvation? Ch. 8 What is meant by “life through the Spirit?” How is living in the sinful nature different than living in the Spirit? What is the “Spirit of sonship” and how will it benefit us? “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?” What does He do for us? Ch. 9 Why does Paul have great sorrow and anguish for the people of Israel? Is God’s election of people unfair? On what does it depend? What was the “stumbling stone” that stopped many Jews from being saved? (“Only a remnant will be saved.”) Ch. 10 How is Christ the end of the law? What is the scripture that gives the word of faith that assures both Gentile and Jew that they can be saved by believing these words? How does faith come to individuals? Is it because they do not understand that some do not have faith? Ch. 11 Does God cause certain people to be hardened to Him and not accept His Grace? How do the branches of the olive tree reflect those in the body of Christ? Do we understand the mind of God? Do we know who will be saved and who will not be saved? Therefore, what should we do?

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Ch. 12 Since God owes us nothing and it is we who are totally dependent on Him, what does Paul urge us to do? How should your God-given gifts be viewed and used? What are some attributes to sincere love? Can love overcome evil? Ch. 13 What does it mean to be a good citizen and why should you be a good citizen? Why is it a good analogy to love our neighbor as we love ourselves? Is loving your neighbor a suggestion or a requirement? What does Paul mean when he says that it is time to “put on the armor of light?” Ch. 14 Give some examples of religious rituals being interpreted differently in Christians of strong faith as opposed to Christians of weak faith. Should either Christian criticize the other? However, what should a Christian, acting in love, avoid doing to his brother who has a different interpretation? Instead, what type of behavior should we strive to have? Ch. 15 Why should we try to please our neighbor? What gives us hope and encouragement? What spirit should we have towards each other? Why had Christ become a servant of the Jews? To whom and where did Paul wish to minister? Ch. 16 Did women have important roles in the early church? Did the workers and missionaries in the early church travel much or did they stay in their locality? How can we protect ourselves from writings and words that are contrary to God’s Word and cause division among Christians?

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Paul reminds us that the wicked will not gain God’s kingdom. Instead, what should we do? Do you own your own body? When you sin sexually, who do you sin against? Is anyone not damaged by sexual sin? Ch. 7 How should their bodily relationship be between a husband and wife? What evidence does the scripture reveal that Paul, like Jesus, believed in the permanence of marriage? What does he say about believers who are married to unbelievers? Do you think that Paul is advocating remaining single over married life? Why might this be so? Ch. 8 If one knows that idols are powerless statues, should one eat the meat sacrificed to them? Does Paul see food as a major or minor issue? Ch. 9 Paul says that if he is acknowledged as a true apostle, how should the church members treat him monetarily? Does your pastor have the right of support? Why did Paul sometimes forego his right of support? What was his real reward? Was Paul’s entire life one of focus and determination? Ch. 10 As Christians, why should we remember and heed God’s punishments of the Hebrews who were under Moses’ leadership? What will God do for you when you are tempted? Rather than partake in society’s sacrificial worship to idols, how should we unite with believers in sacrificial worship of Jesus? What advice did Paul give to those who worried about eating meat sacrificed to idols? Should we consider those believers with whom we eat? Ch. 11 Why do you think Paul was telling men and women how to attire or not attire their heads when in church? Should this be an issue in the church today? How important is it to participate in the Lord’s Supper? What is the proper way to receive the Lord’s Supper? What can happen if you are not properly prepared when you receive it?

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Ch. 12 Who gives us our spiritual gifts, what is their purpose, how are we to use these gifts? Does each church member have a spiritual gift? How should the church members work together using their gifts? Should any member think his gift superior to another’s or withhold his spiritual gift from the church? Ch. 13 Why are your good actions toward others not beneficial unless they are done in love? What are the characteristics of true love? Why is love the greatest of all our spiritual gifts? Ch. 14 What is the main purpose of prophesy? Why does Paul prefer prophesy to speaking in tongues? If one does speak in tongues, how should it be effective or beneficial to the church? All those who participate in the church service should be mindful of what? Ch. 15 What is the most important good news that Paul has passed on to us? How does your salvation hinge on Jesus’ resurrection? What is Jesus’ specific role as the Son of God and being God? How are our present physical bodies just “a seed” of what they will become after our resurrection? So that our work for God will not be in vain, Paul tells us to do what? Ch. 16 Is Paul’s suggestion, on how to prepare oneself for collections in the church, a good one? Are you obligated to help out financially other churches when they are in trouble? Why should people who sincerely do God’s work, regardless of their age or how recently they were converted, be welcomed in all of God’s churches? (How are they beneficial?) How did Paul join together and unify the churches throughout the world? Do we still do this today?

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BOOK OF 2 CORINTHIANS Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 What value is there in a Christian’s suffering, either personal or for the faith? How can we support our church leaders, missionaries, and all members daily? Even though Paul changed his plans about visiting Corinth, did he do so in good faith and with good reason? Did he still communicate with them in love and concern? Ch. 2 When they see wrongs in the church, should pastors voice their opinions and even actively seek to right these wrongs? What should be done with a wrongdoer in the church—should he be punished? If so, how should he be punished? Should anyone who preaches God’s message be sincere and put God’s truth above all else, including monetary gain? Ch. 3 Why is the new covenant with Jesus superior to the Law of Moses? Ch. 4 How should anyone proclaim God’s Word? As “earthen vessels” of Holy Spirit, do we ever have to worry about being conquered by Satan? Rather than losing heart and quitting, on what should we focus? Ch. 5 For what purpose did God make us? What has He already given us as a guarantee of His promise? If we are confident of His promise, what should our goal be? How are we transformed or created anew by Christ? Ch. 6 When is the time to listen, receive, and heed God’s Word, thus getting His grace and mercy? Was Paul a good example to his fellow Christians? How did he endure his hardships? What was he asking of his fellow Christians? How much should we have to do with unbelievers? Ch. 7 How does Paul feel about the Corinthian “brothers”? How does that feeling affect his action toward them? 1

Was Paul’s use of “tough love” in his letters an effective way of dealing with his fellow Christians? What did it produce in them? Does your church receive visitors, whether clergy or lay people, in the right spirit (love and respect)? Do church members receive each other in the right spirit? Ch. 8 How did the Macedonians give monetarily to the Corinthians? How did they consider their giving? Did they give in the proper order? What does Paul mean by “this grace of giving?” Does Paul take precautions with the handling of this collection? Ch. 9 What can the pastor and church leaders do to enable you to give willingly, enthusiastically, and more abundantly? How does God bless us and enable us to give abundantly? How does helping others financially affect their relationship to God and also help us in return? Ch. 10 What are the weapons against Satan that a Christian has the privilege of using? Who gave Paul the authority to be the church’s leader? Did his words and actions support this fact? By whose standards should we compare ourselves? Ch. 11 Are there people masquerading as servants of God? Was Paul “weak” as the false teachers and their followers portrayed him? Had the false teachers endured what Paul had endured for Christ? Ch. 12 Think back when God’s power was made perfect in your weakness? How is Paul’s sincerity proven by his words to the Corinthians? What did Paul fear for the Corinthian church? Ch. 13 Does Paul compromise any of Jesus’ commands to the Corinthian church? Is Paul concerned more with his own rejection by some church members, or is he concerned more with the state of the souls of the Corinthian congregation? Are you maturing in your faith?

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BOOK OF GALATIANS Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 What can prevent you from turning to a different or false gospel? Can you please both men and God? Whom should you please? How convinced was Paul that God called him to preach the Good News? Was his conversion “good news” to others? Ch. 2 How did false brothers make trouble for Paul and the church by distorting the gospel? Once Paul explained his mission, was he supported by church leaders? What, however, did they ask of him? What does Christ’s death prove concerning the law versus faith? Ch. 3 How did the Galatians take a step backward in their beliefs? How does Jesus’ death on the cross confirm our salvation through faith and not the law? Is God’s promise to Abraham, (“that all nations will be blessed through you”), fulfilled through the law or through Abraham’s faith? If the law cannot save us, what is the purpose of the law? How is being a Christian liberating for all believers? Ch. 4 How are we heirs of God? How much damage had the false brothers’ doctrine done to the Galatian church? How is the story of Sarah and Hagar analogous to those who rely on faith and those who rely on the law for salvation? Ch. 5 Can we do whatever we want because we are set free by Christ? How are we to use our freedom? What does Paul mean when he says we are to live by the Spirit? What is the fruit of the Spirit?

Ch. 6 Should you help your fellow brother become a better Christian? Why should we be careful not to become weary in doing good for others? 1

Which is more important, the outward signs of our religion or the condition of our hearts? QUESTION: DOES YOUR DAILY LIVING REFECT YOUR TOTAL FREEDOM IN CHRIST?

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BOOK OF EPHESIANS Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 Because we were chosen and adopted by God through Jesus Christ, what gifts have we received lavishly from God? How powerful is the Holy Spirit and what will He give us once we are sealed with Him? Who is the head of the church and who is the body; what is the purpose of the body of the church? Ch. 2 How are some people who walk the earth still dead? How are we “in the heavenly realms” though we live on earth? Do our good works help to save us? Through Jesus Christ, how are the barriers between people destroyed, making them fellow citizens? Ch. 3 What is the mystery that was revealed to Paul by God? How are we able to be good servants of the Lord? Should we be afraid to talk to God, Our Father? How great is the love of Jesus? Ch. 4 As Christian believers with individual differences, how should we live our lives daily in order to keep the unity of the Spirit in our church? Are you a “mature in Christ” members, and “supporting ligament” in your church? (What do those terms mean?) List all the qualities that you should strive for as you pursue your new life in Christ. Ch. 5 Will you risk God’s wrath if you are disobediently pursuing your sins? When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, how do we fill our hearts and act towards God and to others? How should the relationship be between husbands and wives and how does this relationship reflect Christ and His church?

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Ch. 6 When should we, as children of our parents, obey them and honor them? What will you gain from this commandment? Why does Paul address the issue of slavery? What is his advice and can we transfer this advice to our workplace? Against whom do we, as individuals, need the armor of God? Being alert and armed with every piece of armor, how should we also pray? QUESTION: ARE YOU FEARLESS IN SHARING GOD’S WORD AND THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS TO OTHERS?

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BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 Why does Paul pray with joy and confidence in his Philippian brothers? Did being imprisoned stop Paul from preaching the Gospel or discourage other brothers in speaking the good news? Was Paul afraid of death? No matter what happened to him, how did Paul want his brothers to conduct themselves? Ch. 2 What does it mean for a church to be “one in spirit and purpose”? How and why should our attitude and actions towards others be an imitation of Jesus Christ’s attitude and actions toward us? Did Paul have good workmen who helped him in his ministry? (Would he have been so effective in his ministry without them?) Ch. 3 Was Paul sorry that his zealous and “faultless” practice of the law was not the cause of his salvation? How did he consider his prestigious status that he had, before committing to Jesus Christ? Our righteousness comes from what and through whom? How much did Paul want to know Christ? How can we “press on toward the goal” to grow in our knowledge of God? Ch. 4 Why should any broken relationships between church members be healed as soon as possible? Instead of having anxiety over our problems, what should we do? What type of thoughts should we strive to entertain? When you hear the Word of God, what should you strive to do? Did the Philippians love Paul? Was God pleased with their actions toward Paul? QUESTION: HOW MUCH JOY DO YOU HAVE IN BEING A CHRISTIAN?

BOOK OF COLOSSIANS Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 Can the Word of God stand by itself in transforming people and giving them salvation? Is the knowledge of God available and open to everyone? Who is Christ? How does Paul present the Word to people, that they may be “perfect in Christ?” Ch. 2 How can we be prevented from being swayed by “fine-sounding arguments” of false teachers? How did God make us alive in Christ? What were some of the heretical beliefs and practices of that day, which people persist in following even today? Do these beliefs connect or disconnect you from Christ? Ch. 3 On what and on whom should you set your mind? How should your behavior be towards others? Should fellow Christians help each other to live better daily? Do we have mutual responsibilities in our Christian households? Why do relationships in our family need to be worked at? What will make our daily work and strivings easier? Ch. 4 How important was prayer in the lives of fellow Christians, both within their own church and between fellow churches? How should we behave toward non-Christians? How important is it to complete our work we have received in Christ?

BOOK OF 1 THESSALONIANS Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 Why was the church at Thessalonica thriving? When people receive the gospel of Jesus Christ, what attributes of the gospel do they receive? How had the Thessalonican church become a blessing to other churches? Ch. 2 When we share the Good News with others, whose approval must we have and what must our motives be? How did Paul treat the Thessalonicans when he first preached the gospel among them? Did the Thessalonicans truly accept the Word of God in action as well as in belief? When people are trying to carry the gospel of Jesus to others, are they sometimes hindered by Satan? Can he be successful in stopping the message? Ch. 3 Should you expect trouble when you bring the Good News to others? Should you judge your effectiveness and stop your mission if you think you are wasting your time? Why did Paul, in spite of all his persecution, have joy? Why should we pray to God for His overflowing love in us? Ch. 4 What does it mean to be “sanctified”? What kind of life does Paul tell us to lead? According to God’s Word, how does Paul describe Jesus’ return to earth? How does this knowledge affect our view of our physical death? Ch. 5 How will the day of the Lord come to people? How should the believers be, who are in the light? What are Paul’s final instructions to all believers in Christ? What does Paul mean by “test everything?” God is always faithful—the Holy Spirit is always available to us: do you sometimes “put out the Spirit’s fire” rather than allow it to guide and work through you?

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BOOK OF 2 THESSALONIANS Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 How and why should we lift and encourage our fellow Christians, especially before we correct them? Will we be rewarded by God for our perseverance and faith in Jesus Christ? What does it mean to be worthy of His calling? Ch. 2 Describe “the man of lawlessness or sin” who will reign on earth until Jesus comes again and overthrows him. Is this lawlessness already at work? How will Satan’s work be displayed? Will people believe his lies? What does Paul assure the believers and encourage them to do? Ch. 3 How can we combat Satan each day? Why is it a good idea not to be idle and what was Paul’s rule concerning idle men? Did Paul “practice what he preached” concerning idleness? How can you have more peace in your life?

BOOK OF TIMOTHY Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 When we study or share the gospel, why should we avoid false doctrine, myths, and speculation, nor focus on minute details of the Bible? Does the law serve any purpose? Are you still guilt-ridden for your past sins? Instead, what should you know about God and sinners and for what should you be thankful? Above all, to what should you hold on to? Ch. 2 For whom should we pray? Why should we pray? We should pray together instead of doing what? How should a woman dress herself, even today? Does it still hold true that a woman should not teach or have authority over a man? Why did Paul say that? Ch. 3 What are the qualifications of a good pastor and of the church leaders? Why should pastors and church leaders not be recent converts? Why is it especially troublesome when people in church don’t do right by each other? Ch. 4 What do false teachers tell people to do that is wrong? What should the pastor do about false teaching? Should the age of church leaders matter? What should matter? The pastor should devote himself to doing what three things? Our lives should be measured against what? Ch. 5 How should older men and women be treated by other church members? How should younger women be treated? How should children treat their elder widowed parents? Why does Paul counsel younger widows to marry?

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Ch. 6 How should employers and employers relate to each other? Why do people within the church teach false doctrines? Can love of money be harmful? Is there a better goal? How much work does it take, on your part, to be a good and committed Christian? The rich must be careful about what? All of us should be rich in what?

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BOOK OF 2 TIMOTHY Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 Who were Timothy’s earliest examples of Christians and how important was that influence on his life? Should you be timid or ashamed of the gospel? What gifts does the Holy Spirit give us in our struggle to share the Good News in spite of adversity? Ch. 2 What does it mean to “be strong in grace?” What is the truth about Jesus Christ that Paul focuses on? How can we “correctly handle the truth” and become “an instrument for noble purposes”? Ch. 3 What kind of values will people have in the last days? Do you have any of those values? Why will they not find truth in all their reading and learning? Why should we trust Scripture and read it daily, especially when we are suffering for our faith? Ch. 4 When we hear false doctrine or when we are being attacked for our faith, what must we remember to do? How were Paul’s attitude or frame of mind, and state of belief, as he was nearing the end of his life? When we are misunderstood and abandoned by family or friends, what fact should give us comfort?

BOOK OF TITUS Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 Why do we have “hope for eternal life?” What knowledge must an elder of the church have? What character must an elder have? Why was Titus’ leadership needed especially on Crete? Ch. 2 What does Paul ask Titus to teach? Why does Paul speak of teaching the older men and women first? Define “integrity.” Did Paul show integrity and teach integrity? How does God call all men and women to act while we wait for Christ’s return? How was this confirmed by Jesus? Ch. 3 How should we behave toward all people? What did God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit each do for us so that we may be saved? For a Christian, what is meant by “leading a productive life”?

BOOK OF PHILEMON Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 How can you use your home to tell the Good News to others? How important is your love in sharing God’s Word with others? Was Philemon a blessing to Paul and to the church? Ch. 2 Does Paul request or command Philemon? How does Paul consider Philemon? Among truly Christian people, how should their relationship be with individuals of different ages, different statuses, or different ethnic groups? Does Paul go “above and beyond” to reunite Philemon and Onesimus in a new relationship? What is Paul demonstrating to Philemon by his example? How is the Gospel able to change social structures?

BOOK OF HEBREWS Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 Who is Jesus Christ? How long will His throne last? How long will Jesus remain? Is He always the same? Who are angels and what are their purposes? Ch. 2 How important is the Good News about Jesus and how important is it for us to direct ourselves to it? How was Jesus our perfect sacrifice? Why should we never fear death? How does our unity with Jesus help us face our daily struggles? Ch. 3 How does Jesus compare to Moses? How should we keep our hearts toward Jesus and how can we help others keep the right heart towards Him? What will happen to you if you “harden your heart?” Ch. 4 What does it mean, to “enter into God’s rest?” What will assure us that we will enter into God’s rest? How is God’s Word? How is Jesus our perfect high priest? Ch. 5 How did Jesus become our high priest? As the Son of God, what did Jesus learn on earth, in order to be our source of salvation? How does discernment help us to become mature Christians? Ch. 6 Why is it so terrible to lose your faith? Will God remember your good works you do in His Name? What are the two unchangeable things that God made clear to us about Himself? Does this give you a sense of security? Ch. 7 Why did Abraham give Melchizedek a tenth of everything he had, even though he was not a Levite priest? Why is Jesus on the order of Melchizedek and superior to the Law of Moses? Are you assured that your sins are forgiven once and for all through Jesus? 1

Ch. 8 How does Jesus’ ministry and His covenant compare to the Levite priests’ temple ministry and the first covenant? What is meant by “I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts?” Because God made a new covenant, what is the status of the old covenant? Ch. 9 Was the once a year ceremony inside the Most Holy Place of the sanctuary adequate to “clear the conscience of the worshipper?” How does the blood of Christ truly cleanse our consciences? How is Christ our mediator between us and God the Father? Ch. 10 What does the fact that the sacrifices under the old covenant were done annually shows us ? How was Christ obedient to God’s Will? How did Christ make us perfect? How does Christ make us holy? What deliberate action will give you eternal damnation rather than eternal salvation? Why should we persevere in our Christian belief and actions during our persecutions for our faith? Ch. 11 What is a scriptural definition of faith? Did Abraham have constant and complete faith in the one true God? Did God keep all His promises to Abraham? Were His promises immediately accomplished? Why would Moses choose to be mistreated and poor rather than remaining in the family of the rich and powerful Pharaoh? What do faithful individuals gain by their faith?

Ch. 12 So as not to lose heart in our Christian race, who is our best example on whom to focus and to imitate? Why should we be grateful when God disciplines us? Do you have any “bitter roots” that are stopping you from your heavenly destination one day? Why should we accept Christ and build our lives around Him?

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Ch. 13 In loving our brothers, what actions should we perform? Do you remember your leaders who have invested their time in teaching you about God? Do you imitate their faith? Do you make their work easier or harder? What makes Jesus superior to all earthly leaders? How much are you willing to bear for Christ?

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BOOK OF JAMES Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 Why should you consider it pure joy whenever you are persecuted? Why is it destructive to doubt God’s power or wisdom? Who tempts us and what tempts us? How does temptation lead to sin? How much should we listen and how much should we speak? How should we implement our faith and our knowledge of the Word of God? Ch. 2 Do you let the status of a person influence your attitude and actions toward that person? Instead, how should you treat each and every person? How do you show your appreciation for God’s mercy? How can you be sure that truly you have faith? Ch. 3 Explain how the tongue is a fire that must be tamed. How does your tongue reflect who you are? What is true wisdom from God? How do we know those who have it? Ch. 4 How can your desire for earthly goods at the expense of others separate you from God? How can we come nearer to God? How can we reverse our tendency to slander others? Do you realize and acknowledge who is in control of your life? Ch. 5 Do the rich have any obligations toward the poor in our society? While waiting for the Lord’s second coming, what qualities should we have? How powerful is prayer if you truly believe in God’s power? How can we be involved to help each other in times of trouble or in times of backsliding?

BOOK OF 1 PETER Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 How do the three Persons in the Trinity bring about our salvation? Why is our new birth and inheritance so wondrous? What proves our faith to be genuine? Why should we be holy and how can we become holy? Ch. 2 Describe how Jesus is the living Stone and we are like living stones in God’s spiritual house. How are we a chosen people? How can we show Christ to others? Should we retaliate against injustices against us? Ch. 3 What is the definition of “submission” and how does it relate to husbands and wives? How can we live in harmony with one another? Why is it better to suffer for doing good than doing evil? Ch. 4 Knowing that the end is near, how should we spend our days? Why should we not be ashamed but rejoice in our suffering for our Christian faith? Why does God’s judgment begin with the family of God? Ch. 5 What are the responsibilities of the elders of the church? (Is this what Jesus wants?) How does pride, rather than humility, divide people? Why should we be self-controlled and alert? How is it possible that Peter, who had denied Christ three times, stood firm in his faith until the end? What can we gain from his example?

BOOK OF 2 PETER Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 Even though our good deeds do not save us, why are they important to God? Should we be reminded about the basics of our faith? How accurate were the prophecies of the Old Testament prophets? Ch. 2 Does God have a record of punishing the unrighteous? What will God do with false teachers? Do the false teachers fear or even understand the power of supernatural beings? What kind of people do false teachers seek to entice, and what do they promise them? Why are these false teachers especially heinous? Ch. 3 How sure is God’s Word? Are we in the “last days?” Will the Lord be slow in His judgment of us? What will happen to the earth and all our possessions? In keeping with God’s promise, where will we live? While we wait for God’s return, how should our daily lives be?

BOOK OF 1 JOHN Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 Is John a reliable source about Jesus? What are the main ingredients of Christian fellowship? Can any person claim to not sin? Why must we confess our sins to God? Ch. 2 Why is Jesus the one to ask pardon for our sins? How do we know that we are really committed to God? What must our attitude and action be towards “our brother” (fellow human beings)? Are we at different levels in our knowledge of Christ? Who and what helps us against false teachers or antichrists? Ch. 3 Do we really know Christ if we continue in our sins? What does it mean that “we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers?” How do we know that “we belong to the truth,” and how do we “set our hearts to rest?” Ch. 4 What does it mean to “test the spirits” and why should we do this? How powerful is God within you? How is God’s love living and complete in us? What does perfect love do to fear? Who is the source of all human love and how does this source affect us? Ch. 5 Can we have victory over this sinful world? Did God testify that Jesus Christ is His Son? When does eternal life begin for you? When will God listen to our prayers? For whom should we pray? Why should we keep ourselves from idols?

BOOK OF 2 JOHN Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. As a leader, what gave John great joy? (Are you a source of joy or sorrow to your church’s leaders?) Is to “love one another” a new commandment? What are the ways that we can show love to each other? What were false teachers saying about Jesus Christ? Are there still false teachers today? What will a believer lose if he followers them? What are some good ways to avoid being influenced by false teachers? If you know someone in your church who believes what false teachers are saying, what should you do?

BOOK OF 3 JOHN Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. How important is our physical well-being to God? How should we, as believers, walk each day? How can we be more hospitable to those who come to our church to preach or teach God’s Word? How can we support our own church’s missionaries? What is the value of being hospitable to fellow church members as well as to those in need outside of our church? What were the sins of Diotrephes that must be avoided in the church even today? What should we imitate?

BOOK OF JUDE Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. 1. We, as believers, are called to do what for our faith? What are some people doing to God’s Word right in the church? What will God do to those who purposely change His Words to suit themselves? What motivates these men who twist God’s Word? Do these false teachers have any qualms about what they say or do? Do these false shepherds feed their flock? 2. How long have false teachers existed in the church? What kind of men are false teachers? How should the believers build themselves up to resist false teachings? What is the purpose of witnessing to others? How do we, as believers, witness effectively to people?

BOOK OF REVELATION Use the questions as a guide and indicate relevant verse number. Chapter 1 Who sent John the revelation, and what was he supposed to do with it? What did Jesus Christ do for us? Will Jesus come again? Who will see Him? What did the Son of Man look like? Ch. 2 For what did Christ commend the church at Ephesus? Yet, what have they lost? Even though the church at Smyrna suffered afflictions and poverty, why were they rich? Was the church at Pergamum entirely faithful in their beliefs? Does God let sin go unpunished? Even though the church at Thyatira gave steady service, how did it compromise its faith? Do we have any false teachers or immoral leaders in our churches today? What should be done about this? Ch. 3 What does it mean to be “spiritually dead,” as those in the church in Sardis? What would God do for the faithful church in Philadelphia? What does God say about lukewarm Christians like those in the church in Laodicea? Even though this church is rich, why does God call it wretched? Ch. 4 How was John able to see his visions? Who do the twenty-four elders represent? What do the four creatures around God’s throne represent? What do these living beings do continuously? Ch. 5 Who is worthy to open the seven seals of the scroll and why? What did Jesus’ death enable all believers to be? Who will worship Jesus, the Lamb of God? Ch. 6 What are the four horsemen bringing to earth? Will the entire earth be destroyed at this time? For what did the martyred souls await? 1

Why will every person, and especially those who have been mighty on earth, call to the mountains and rocks to fall on them and hide them? Ch. 7 Before God destroys the world, what will He do for His servants? Who is the great multitude that will stand before throne and in front of the Lamb? What has God done for the multitude that they praise and worship Him? Ch. 8 What is the role of God’s angels in carrying out the judgment of the trumpets? Is God’s judgment completed at the sound of the four trumpets? Is judgment inevitable? Who does the eagle warn? Ch. 9 At the sound of the fifth trumpet, who were going to be harmed by the locusts? Would these people be killed or just wish for death? When the sixth trumpet sounded, how much of mankind would be killed at that time? How much of mankind would so far have been killed? (See chapter 6) Did the rest of mankind, who were not killed, repent of their wicked deeds? Is this surprising or shocking to you? Ch. 10 Does God allow John to reveal all of the last judgment? At what sign will God’s judgment be accomplished? Why does God’s scroll taste sweet but give a sour stomach? Ch. 11 Will God’s people be harmed during this time? What is the role of the two witnesses in Jerusalem? Finally, what will happen at the blast of the seventh trumpet? Ch. 12 What does John’s vision, of the woman giving birth and the red dragon ready to devour her child, symbolize? When and why was the devil “filled with fury?” Should we, who love and obey God, fear Satan?

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What powers are given to the beast of the sea? Who worships him? What power is not given to him? How does the beast of the earth deceive the people? What is the purpose of the mark of the beast? What power will it hold over those who accept it? Ch. 14 What will happen to those who remain loyal to God and have His name written on their foreheads? Why are they “firstfruits”? Will all know the truth about God before the final judgment? How will the afterlife be different between those who choose evil and those who choose to trust and obey God? What does it mean to “harvest the earth” and who will do it? Ch. 15 Will the seven plagues complete God’s judgment over all of mankind? What will all nations of believers do? How are God’s presence, power and holiness in heaven made evident to us? Ch. 16 While the final judgments were being executed by God’s angels, what were the cursed people saying and did they repent? Who will gather the kings of the world and for what purpose? What does God destroy with the seventh or final bowl? Are God’s judgments true and just? Of what does God remind us? Are you ready? Ch. 17 Was Babylon’s prosperity honestly gained? Babylon was drunk with whose blood? The last earthly leaders will give their trust to whom and war against whom? Who will turn against the great prostitute and bring her to ruin? (Is this in God’s will?) Ch. 18 Who has grown rich in Babylon’s excesses? Who will mourn for her at her hour, and who will rejoice that she will be justly repaid by God? How fast will God destroy this evil empire? Will Babylon ever “rise and shine” again? Ch. 19 After the destruction of Babylon, what is the response of all of God’s heavenly beings? 3

What does the wedding of the Lamb and his bride symbolize? (Will you be invited to the wedding?) Are angels to be worshipped? Describe the Rider on the white horse and what He is doing? Who is captured and what is their final end? Ch. 20 Where is Satan bound, for how long, and why? Who will come to life and reign with God during this time? In the final battle between the forces of Satan and God, what will happen to Satan? In the final judgment, how are people judged? What is the final destination for the wicked? Ch. 21 How will God make everything new? How will it be for those who are chosen to live there? Describe the New Jerusalem. Why is there no temple, no sun nor moon, and always open gates? Who will live there? Ch. 22 From whence does the river of life come? In heaven, why is man able to eat from the tree of life? Who rules the New Jerusalem and who will serve Him? What does the angel instruct John to do? God’s reward of eternal life with Him is available to whom? Who has sent this testimony for the churches? When is the Lord coming? Against what does John warn? QUESTION: IS THE BOOK OF REVELATION FEARFUL OR COMFORTING TO YOU?

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