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Hearing God in the GospelsIn the church year of 2013-2014, Wilkesboro Baptist Church faced the challenge of a one-year journey reading through the Bible. As difficult as it was, the year went by more quickly than we expected. The words of the Bible are the words of our Creator telling the greatest story of redemption and restoration.

From Genesis we see the creation of all things to be good, but sin arose within this beautiful world. Therefore, God punished the humans for their disobedience, but we see God giving people a hope for tomorrow. God chose Abram (Abraham) to become the father of His chosen people because of his great faith. In the Book of Exodus, God used Moses to lead the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. God redeemed His people; He set them free and God’s presence was with them, as a cloud during the day and a pillar of fire at night. God chose to dwell with them in the Tabernacle. God gave love, blessings, and care to His people but, repeatedly, God’s people rejected Him, disobeyed Him, and worshipped idols. He brought blessings for obedience and punishment for disobedience, but God’s people again disobeyed Him. Judgment was brought on the people in various forms. The Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years after their refusal to obey God’s command to enter the Promised Land. With each judgment, God brought hope to His people and a means to restore them under God’s protective arm. Often, the people rejected Him.

After 40 years in the wilderness, Joshua led God’s people across the Jordan River, into the Promised Land. The conquest of Canaan and the fulfillment of God’s promise were at hand. Land was allotted for each tribe of Israel and with God’s help, enemies were subdued. Again, the people disobeyed God; they did not completely drive the enemies from the Promised Land. The Israelites were seduced by pagan worship and practices. It was a dark period in Israel’s history. Judges among the people were replaced by kings. Saul, the first king looked like a king, but was a disappointment to God.King David, though not sin-free, walked in the ways of the Lord. Israelprospered under King David and his son, Solomon. The Temple was finally built in Jerusalem, but after the death of Solomon, the massive United Kingdom was divided. Warnings of the coming judgment, came through prophets from God, but the people did not hear. The Northern Kingdom of Israel fell to Assyria about 722 B.C. and eventually the Assyrians lost their world power status to Babylon. One hundred thirty-five years after the fall of the Northern Kingdom, the Southern Kingdom of Judah and Jerusalem fell to the Babylonians in 586 B.C. The city was destroyed and the people were taken into exile to Babylon.

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World power shifted from Babylon to Persia. King Cyrus of Persia allowed the first group of exiles to return to Jerusalem in 538 B.C. Their main objective was to begin rebuilding the temple. Ezra, a priest and scribe, brought the second group of exiles to Jerusalem and found the Jews in great spiritual decline. Through prayer and the teaching of Moses’ Law, Ezra brought about a great revival to the Jews. The temple was rebuilt and finally completed in 515/516 B.C. and Ezra led the people in a great celebration and dedication of the new temple. The spiritual lift, gained by Ezra’s teachings, did not last. Most of the city was in shambles. Rebuilding was almost overwhelming for the Jews and progress was slow, partially due to surrounding enemies and the economic conditions within the country. Finally, under the strong leadership of Nehemiah, the walls were rebuilt, and Jerusalem was again a great city for God’s people.

In the Old Testament, through His prophets, God gave warnings of the future, glimpses of hope, and prophecies of the Coming Messiah. Here are some of the prophecies:

About 2000 years before Jesus: Genesis 49:10 (NLT) The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the rulers staff from his descendants, until the coming of the one to whom it belongs, the one whom all nations will honor.

About 1400 years before Jesus: Numbers 24:17 (NKJV) I see Him, but not now; I behold Him, but not near; A star shall come out of Jacob; A scepter shall rise out of Israel, and batter the brow of Moab, And destroy all the sons of tumult.

About 700 years before Jesus: Micah 5:2 (ESV) But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.

About 600 years before Jesus: Jeremiah 23:5-6 (ESV) “Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which he will be called: ‘The LORD is our righteousness.’

Isaiah 7:14 (ESV) Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Isaiah 9:2 (ESV) The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.

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Zechariah 9:9 (ESV) Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, Odaughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Zechariah 11:12-13 (NKJV) Then I said to them, “If it is agreeable to you, give me my wages; and if not, refrain.” So they weighed out for my wages thirty pieces of silver. And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”- that princely price they set on me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them into the house of the LORD for the potter.

Psalm 22:1 (NKJV) My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, And from the words of My groaning?

Psalm 22:16 (NKJV) For dogs have surrounded Me; The congregation of the wicked has enclosed Me. They pierced My hands and My feet;

The Prophet Malachi wrote his book to the Jews, who had returned from Babylonian exile. In his book, he brought attention to the sins of the people and gave them instruction to turn from their spiritual apathy. Malachi warned that God would bring judgment to the disobedient and hope for the faithful. So, after Malachi spoke, heaven went silent for 300-400 years until the introduction of Jesus.

Historically, that period between the Old and New Testaments was exciting in many ways, but also tragic; we have no biblical record of what happened during that time. To fill in that time period, we must rely on ancient history books and non-biblical references. At the close of the Old Testament, Persia was the dominant power, but Egypt was causing problems in world politics. Both Persia and Egypt faded from world dominance, as the United Greek forces began to sweep from the west. Alexander the Great conquered Macedonia, Asia Minor, Egypt, Babylonia, Central Asia, and India, on his way to Persia. He won every battle in the 11 year war defeating the Persians. The greatest empire in the world fell, but the Greek culture and language had spread throughout the empire. During his conquest, Alexander visited Jerusalem and was shown the prophecy of Daniel. He spared Jerusalem, while most cities were destroyed. Alexander had fevers and dysentery and was wounded many times during the long war, until his last fatal fever. Alexander the Great died at age 33, in Babylon where he had intended to rule his empire. The world empire was divided between 4 generals, each wanting his own way. Judea was annexed to Egypt. Syria attempted to take Judea, making it a battleground between Egypt and Syria, but ultimately Judea fell to Syria. In Daniel’s prophecy, Syria was called the Little Horn. Syria destroyed the Temple. Within a few years, a priest of Judea led a revolt against Syria.


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The Israelites suffered greatly during this era, but also had never been more heroic in their history. Rome was advancing to the world stage and about 100 years after the revolt against Syria, Jerusalem fell to Pompey, the Roman. Judea passed into the control of a new world power. It had been about 200 years since the Greeks were in power, but their influence remained. When the Romans took over, the Greek culture and language remained. TheGreco-Roman culture was born. Greek was spoken broadly across the Roman Empire. The New Testament was written in Greek. The Jews had always presented a difficult problem to their rulers, because they refused to follow the social and religious customs of their conquerors. The Jews were allowed religious freedom, but were required to pay taxes to Rome. Before the birth of Jesus and throughout the New Testament, Judea was underRoman control. Caesar Augustus was emperor of Rome. In 40 B.C., the Roman senate appointed Herod to be king of Judea. Under Herod, the Temple was rebuilt to be considerably larger than Solomon’s temple. The Jews turned from idol worship to an almost frantic legal holiness. Without the temple, local places of worship or synagogues were common. After the Temple was completed, faithful worshipers went there for appointed festivals, but also participated in local synagogues. The synagogue became the center of their lives in Judea and everywhere else the Jews went in the world because it gave the Jews a chance to gather together to recite the Shema, prayers, and scripture reading from the law and the prophets.

In their effort to totally devote themselves to God, political-religious groups were formed among the Jews. Some of those groups are never mentioned in the Old Testament, but they played a big role in the New Testament, even challenging Jesus. A quick review of these groups may help a little, as we get into the Gospels and Acts.

The Pharisees were the dominant party, which arose to defend the Jewish way of life against all foreign influences. They were very strict in following both written and oral laws and the prophets from the Old Testament. The Pharisees believed that the study of the law was true worship and were quite concerned with proper keeping of the Sabbath, tithing, and purification rituals to prepare them for life after death. Paul had trained as a Rabbi and had excelled because of his strong convictions for the traditions of his ancestors. Paul recognized, more than most Pharisees, the serious threat that the followers of Jesus had on the traditional Jewish religion. He was an ideal Pharisee, who carried out the persecution of the Christians with great zeal.


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The Sadducees were the materialistic, wealthy class who were attempting to attain and maintain the good life. Due to their concept of no life after death, they were from the philosophy of “Live, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die.” They only believed in literal interpretation of the Torah, Genesis through Deuteronomy.

The Zealots were similar to the Pharisees, but were more fanatical in their Jewish faith and in their devotion to the law.

The Scribes dated back to the time of Ezra. They were professionals in the knowledge of the Law. When the 3 wise men questioned Herod about where the King was born, the Scribes were the ones to tell Herod it was in Bethlehem. You would think that they would have rushed to Bethlehem, but they were just interested in the letter of the law, not in how it would apply to them.

Hopefully, this has prepared us, in some small way, for our journey. Over the next year, we will have the opportunity to read and experience an in-depth study of the Gospels and Acts. The daily reading will be minimal, but it will require time, study, thought, and prayer. The lesson each Sunday will be taken from the previous week of reading. As we begin our study, allow yourself to feel the joy of what Jesus is bringing to your life and find ways to apply God’s truth to your life. A receptive heart will allow you to hear God’s words in the pages.

The Herodians were wealthy, politically-influenced Jews that supported the Herods, who ruled over Palestine under Roman government at the time. They supported the Herods on the throne, because they wanted their party in power.

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We will be reading Bible passages each day in chronological order ofwhen they happened in the Gospel Story of Jesus. Furthermore, each week in Sunday School and in our worship service, we will have an in-depth study from scripture readings of the past week. You should use each page of this journal to make a daily record of your progress while studying the life-changing Word of God! To gain the best experience of reLIVING the gospels, you must do these three things everyday:

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Read the daily scripture passages listed for you on each page.

Renew on what you have discovered.

Refresh yourself with the gospels daily by answering three questions. Write down the details of what you have discovered.

Two of the 3 questions will differ based on the subject of the daily reading. One Question will remain the same:

“What is the new thought about God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?”

Each day try to refresh your thoughts about the Trinity from the Gospel reading. We need to continue to grow in our understanding of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Pray.Commit to God what you need to commit.Plan what steps you will take next.

Make an intinerary for reLiving holiness in your life! Many of us have read through the gospels numerous times, but this year we want to commit to reLIVING the good news. Write down all your notes and thoughts, so at the end of the year you can look back at this journal seeing the changing power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

preliminary notes:

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Prologue, Promise of the Birth of John Baptist Matthew 1:1 Mark 1:1 Luke 1:1-25 John 1:1-18

Why does each Gospel start differently?

What promises are being presented?

What is the new thought about God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?

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What example do I need to follow?

What is the promise to claim?


2January 2017MONDAY

The Annunciation, Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth, Birth of John the Baptist Luke 1:26-80


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The Genealogy of JesusMatthew 1:2-17 Luke 3:23-38


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What is the difference between the two genealogies?

What names stand out?


What is different from the two accounts?



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The Birth of Jesus Matthew 1:18-25Luke 2:1-7


4January 2017WEDNESDAY


What is different about the people represented in the passage?


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The Adoration of the Infant JesusMatthew 2:1-12 Luke 2:8-20John 7:41-42


5January 2017

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The Circumcision and Presentation in the Temple, The Flight into Egypt and ReturnLuke 2:21-38 Matthew 2:13-21




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The Childhood of Jesus at NazarethMatthew 2:22-23Luke 2:39-52

What did I learn about Jesus?

How did people really experience Jesus?


What command do I need to obey?

How can I apply the truth of the passage?






John the Baptist’s Preaching of Repentance Matthew 3:1-10 Mark 1:2-6 Luke 3:1-14John 1:19-23

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John the Baptist’s Preaching of Repentance Matthew 3:1-10 Mark 1:2-6 Luke 3:1-14John 1:19-23


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What specific lesson do I need to learn?


John’s Messianic PreachingMatthew 3:11-12 Mark 1:7-8Luke 3:15-18John 1:24-28


9January 2017MONDAY

John’s Messianic PreachingMatthew 3:11-12 Mark 1:7-8Luke 3:15-18John 1:24-28




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The Baptism of Jesus Matthew 3:13-17; 17:5 Mark 1:9-11; 9:7Luke 3:21-22; 9:35 John 1:29-34


10January 2017

TUESDAY

What did Jesus do?





The TemptationMatthew 4:1-11Mark 1:12-13 Luke 4:1-13John 1:51




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12January 2017

THURSDAY


The Call of the First Disciples Matthew 4:18-22; 16:17-18 Mark 1:16-20; 3:16Luke 5:1-11; 6:14John 1:35-51

What did Jesus do?

What truth is Jesus revealing?


The Marriage at CanaJohn 2:1-12


13January 2017FRIDAY

Is there a sin to confess?



The Cleansing of the TempleMatthew 21:12-13; 23-27 Mark 11:15-17; 27-33Luke 19:45-46; 20:1-8John 2:13-25


14January 2017

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What did Jesus really say?



The Discourse with NicodemusJohn 3:1-21


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John’s Testimony to ChristJohn 3:22-36





Who does Jesus say I am?


17January 2017

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Discourse with Woman of SamariaJohn 4:1-42





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Ministry in GalileeMatthew 4:12-17; 13:47; 3:1-2 Mark 1:14-15; 6:4; 1:21; 1:4Luke 4:14-15,24,31; 3:2-3 John 4:43-46; 2:12


19January 2017

THURSDAY


What promise do I claim?



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Jesus’ Preaching at NazarethMatthew 13:53-58 Mark 6:1-6Luke 4:16-30John 7:15; 6:42; 4:44; 10:39

What is Jesus saying about the Kingdom of God?




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Teaching in the Synagogue at Capernaum Matthew 4:13; 7:28-29Mark 1:21-28Luke 4:31-37 John 2:12; 7:46



Who was healed and what was he/she healed from?

How can I relate to the healing?


21January 2017

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The Healing of Peter’s Mother-in-law Matthew 8:14-17Mark 1:29-34Luke 4:38-41





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Jesus Departs from CapernaumMatthew 4:23 Mark 1:35-39Luke 4:42-44



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What was the purpose of the healing?



The Cleansing of the LeperMatthew 8:1-4 Mark 1:40-45Luke 5:12-16

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23January 2017MONDAY

What is the meaning of the person being healed?




The Healing of the ParalyticMatthew 9:1-8 Mark 2:1-12Luke 5:17-26

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24January 2017

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The Call of Levi (Matthew)Matthew 9:9-13Mark 2:13-17Luke 5:27-32


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The Question about FastingMatthew 9:14-17 Mark 2:18-22Luke 5:33-39John 3:29-30

26January 2017

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Plucking Grain on the SabbathMatthew 12:1-8 Mark 2:23-28Luke 6:1-5






The Man with the Withered Hand Matthew 12:9-14 Mark 3:1-6Luke 6:6-11

28January 2017

SATURDAY


How did the other people in the story respond?



The Imprisonment of JohnMatthew 14:3-4 Mark 6:17-18Luke 3:19-20



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What is the purpose of the healing?



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Jesus Heals Multitudes by the SeaMatthew 4:24-25 Mark 3:7-12Luke 6:17-19; 4:41


30January 2017MONDAY

What did Jesus do?



31January 2017

TUESDAY

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The Choosing of the TwelveMatthew 10:1-4; 5:1 Mark 3:13-21; 6:6-7Luke 6:12-16; 9:1-2John 1:42


What events lead up to this passage?



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Occasion of the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 4:24-5:2Mark 3:7-13Luke 6:17-20


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BeatitudesMatthew 5:3-12Luke 6:20-26



What command do I obey?


3February 2017FRIDAY

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The Salt of the Earth and Light of the WorldMatthew 5:13-16Mark 9:49-50; 4:21 Luke 14:34-35; 8:16; 11:33John 8:12


4February 2017

SATURDAY


How did the other people in the story respond?


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On the Law and Prophets Matthew 5:17-20 Mark 13:31Luke 16:16-17; 21:33





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On Murder and WrathMatthew 5:21-26Mark 11:25 Luke 12:57-59


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On Adultery and DivorceMatthew 5:27-32 Mark 9:43-48Luke 16:18

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On OathsMatthew 5:33-37 7

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On RetaliationMatthew 5:38-42Luke 6:29-30






On Love of One’s EnemiesMatthew 5:43-48 Luke 6:27-28; 32-36

9February 2017

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On Almsgiving and PrayerMatthew 6:1-610

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The Lord’s PrayerMatthew 6:7-15Mark 11:25 Luke 11:1-4

11February 2017

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On Fasting and TreasuresMatthew 6:16-21 Luke 12:33-34




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The Sound Eye and Serving Two Masters Matthew 6:22-24Luke 11:33-36; 16:13







14February 2017

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On AnxietyMatthew 6:25-34Luke 12:22-32




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On JudgingMatthew 7:1-6Mark 4:24-25 Luke 6:37-42; 8:18




16February 2017

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God’s Answering of PrayerMatthew 7:7-11 Luke 11:9-13John 16:24; 14:13-14; 15:7




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The Two WaysMatthew 7:12-14Luke 6:31; 13:22-24






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“By their Fruits ...”Matthew 7:15-20Luke 6:43-45

18February 2017

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“Saying Lord, Lord”Matthew 7:21-23 Luke 6:46; 13:25-30


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The House Built Upon the RockMatthew 7:24-27 Luke 6:47-49



What is the specific lesson?



The Effect of the SermonMatthew 7:28-29 Mark 1:21-22Luke 4:32

21February 2017

TUESDAY

What did Jesus do?




The Centurion of CapernaumMatthew 8:5-13 Mark 7:30Luke 7:1-10John 4:46-54






The Widow’s Son at NainLuke 7:11-17 23

February 2017THURSDAY





On Following JesusMatthew 8:18-22Mark 4:35 Luke 9:57-62



What is the one thing I know for sure about Jesus?



Stilling the StormMatthew 8:23-27Mark 4:35-41Luke 8:22-25

25February 2017

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The Gadarene DemoniacsMatthew 8:28-34 Mark 5:1-20Luke 8:26-39

26 February 2017SUNDAY


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Who were healed?



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Jairus’ Daughter and the Woman with a Hemorrhage Matthew 9:18-26Mark 5:21-43Luke 8:40-56



28February 2017

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Two Blind Men and Dumb Demon Matthew 9:27-34





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The Harvest is GreatMatthew 9:35-38 Mark 6:6,34Luke 8:1; 10:2John 4:35

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Commissioning the TwelveMatthew 10:1-16 Mark 3:13-19; 6:7-13Luke 6:12-16; 9:1-6; 10:3John 1:42








The Fate of the DisciplesMatthew 10:17-25 Mark 13:9-13Luke 12:11-12; 6:40; 21:12-19 John 13:16; 16:2; 14:26; 15:20


3March 2017FRIDAY


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Exhortation to Fearless ConfessionMatthew 10:26-33Mark 4:22; 8:38Luke 12:2-9




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Divisions Within HouseholdsMatthew 10:34-36 Luke 12:49-53


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Conditions of Discipleship Matthew 10:37-39; 16:24-25 Mark 8:34-35Luke 14:25-33; 17:33; 9:23-24 John 12:25

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John the Baptist’s Question and Jesus’ Answer Matthew 11:1-6Luke 7:18-23

7March 2017

TUESDAY





Jesus’ Witness Concerning JohnMatthew 11:7-19 Luke 7:24-35






Woes Pronounced on Galilean Cities Matthew 11:20-24Luke 10:12-15

9March 2017THURSDAY


What is Jesus trying to say about the Kingdom of God?


Jesus’ Thanksgiving to the FatherMatthew 11:25-30 Luke 10:21-22


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Jesus Heals Multitudes by the SeaMatthew 12:15-21 11

March 2017SATURDAY

What did Jesus do or didn’t’ do?




The Woman with the OintmentLuke 7:36-50; 8:1-312

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On Collusion with SatanMatthew 12:22-30 Mark 3:22-27Luke 11:14-23

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The Sin Against the Holy SpiritMatthew 12:31-37; 7:16-20Mark 3:28-30Luke 12:10; 6:43-45





The Sign of JonahMatthew 12:38-42Luke 11:29-32






The Return of the Evil SpiritMatthew 12:43-45 16

March 2017THURSDAY





Jesus’ True KindredMatthew 12:46-50 Mark 3:31-35Luke 8:19-21

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The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:1-9 Mark 4:1-9Luke 8:4-8


19March 2017SUNDAY

The Reason for Speaking in ParablesMatthew 13:10-17Mark 4:10-12Luke 8:9-10






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Interpretation of the Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:18-23Mark 4:13-20Luke 8:11-15

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“He Who Has Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear” Mark 4:21-29Luke 8:16-18

21March 2017

TUESDAY

Why would Jesus use this illustration?

How can I relate to the story?



The Parable of the TaresMatthew 13:24-3022

March 2017WEDNESDAY

What is Jesus really saying?



The Parable of the Mustard SeedMatthew 13:31-32Mark 4:30-32Luke 13:18-19


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The Parable of the LeavenMatthew 13:33-35Luke 13:20-21

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Interpretation of the Parable of the TaresMatthew 13:36-43 25

March 2017SATURDAY

Why would Jesus use these illustrations?




The Parables of the Hidden Treasure, the Pearl, and the Net Matthew 13:44-52

26March 2017SUNDAY

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Who were healed in contrast to those who were not healed?



The Healing at the Pool John 5:1-47

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28March 2017

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Opinions Regarding JesusMatthew 14:1-2 Mark 6:14-16Luke 9:7-9




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The Death of John the BaptistMatthew 14:3-12Mark 6:17-29



What did Jesus do?



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Five Thousand are FedMatthew 14:13-21 Mark 6:30-44Luke 9:10-17John 6:1-15

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The Walking on the WaterMatthew 14:22-33 Mark 6:45-52John 6:16-21


31March 2017FRIDAY

Who were healed and what was he/she healed from?



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Healings at GennesaretMatthew 14:34-36 Mark 6:53-56John 6:22-25


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The Bread of Life John 6:26-59


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Defilement – Traditional and RealMatthew 15:1-20Mark 7:1-23Luke 11:37-54




3April 2017MONDAY



The Syrophoenician (Canaanite) WomanMatthew 15:21-28Mark 7:24-30

Why did Jesus treat the beggar woman so harshly?



4April 2017TUESDAY

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Who were healed and what was he/she healed from?




Jesus Heals a Deaf Mute and Many Others Matthew 15:29-31 Mark 7:31-37

5April 2017WEDNESDAY





Four Thousand are FedMatthew 15:32-39 Mark 8:1-10

6April 2017

THURSDAY

Why do they need a sign?




The Pharisees Seek a SignMatthew 16:1-4 Mark 8:11-13Luke 11:16John 6:30

7April 2017FRIDAY

What lesson is Jesus teaching?




The Leaven of the PhariseesMatthew 16:5-12Mark 8:14-21Luke 12:1

8April 2017

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A Blind Man is Healed at BethsaidaMark 8:22-269

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Many Disciples Take Offense at Jesus John 6:60-66


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What did Peter say?

How would I respond to the question?


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Peter’s ConfessionMatthew 16:13-20Mark 8:27-30Luke 9:18-21John 6:67-71

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Jesus Foretells His PassionMatthew 16:21-23 Mark 8:31-33Luke 9:22




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“If Any Man Would Come After Me ...”Matthew 16:24-28Mark 8:34-9:1Luke 9:23-27John 12:25

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The TransfigurationMatthew 17:1-9 Mark 9:2-10Luke 9:28-36


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The Coming of ElijahMatthew 17:10-13Mark 9:11-13

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How did Jesus point to the resurrection?

What does the resurrection mean to me?


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Easter Sunday (Meaning of Resurrection) 1 Corinthians 15


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Jesus Heals a Boy Possessed by a Spirit Matthew 17:14-21Mark 9:14-29Luke 9:37-43

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Jesus Foretells His Passion AgainMatthew 17:22-23 Mark 9:30-32Luke 9:43-45

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Payment of the Temple TaxMatthew 17:24-2719

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True Greatness Matthew 18:1-5 Mark 9:33-37Luke 9:46-48John 13:20

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The Strange ExorcistMatthew 10:42Mark 9:38-41 Luke 9:49-50

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Warnings Concerning TemptationsMatthew 18:6-9; 5:13Mark 9:42-50Luke 17:1-2; 14:34-35

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The Parable of the Lost Sheep Matthew 18:10-14Luke 15:1-7

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Why does only Luke mention the Samaritans?


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Decision to Go to Jerusalem Matthew 19:1-2Mark 10:1Luke 9:51-56



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What instructions does Jesus give to the 72?

How can I apply the instructions to my life?


Commissioning the SeventyMatthew 9:37-38; 10:7-16 Luke 10:1-12

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The Return of the SeventyLuke 10:16-20


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Why is Jesus full of joy?



Jesus’ Thanksgiving to the FatherMatthew 11:25-27; 13:16-17Luke 10:21-24

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The Lawyers QuestionMatthew 22:34-40 Mark 12:28-34Luke 10:25-28

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The Parable of the Good SamaritanLuke 10:29-371

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Mary and MarthaLuke 10:38-42 2

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Jesus Remains in GalileeJohn 7:1-93

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Jesus Teaching in the TempleJohn 7:10-39 4

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Division Among the People Regarding Jesus John 7:40-525

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The Woman Caught in AdultryJohn 7:53-8:11 6

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“I am the Light of the World”John 8:12-207

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Discussion with the JewsJohn 8:21-29


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“The Truth Will Make You Free”John 8:30-36 9

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Children of the DevilJohn 8:37-47


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“Before Abraham was, I am”John 8:48-59 11

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Jesus Heals the Man Born BlindJohn 9:1-12


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How are the Pharisees reacting to Jesus?



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The Pharisees Investigate the HealingJohn 9:13-34 13

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Jesus Affirms His DeityJohn 9:35-4114

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The Good ShepherdJohn 10:1-1815

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Division Among the Jews AgainJohn 10:19-21 16

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The Importunate Friend at MidnightLuke 11:5-817

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Parable of the Rich ManLuke 12:13-21 18

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Watchfulness and FaithfulnessMatthew 24:42-51Luke 12:35-48

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Interpreting the TimesMatthew 16:2-3 Luke 12:54-56

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The Parable of the Barren Fig TreeLuke 13:1-921

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The Healing of the Crippled Woman on the SabbathLuke 13:10-17


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A Warning Against Herod and Lament Over JerusalemMatthew 23:37-39Luke 13:31-35

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On DivorceMatthew 19:3-12Mark 10:2-12 Luke 16:18


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The Healing of the Man with DropsyLuke 14:1-6 25

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Teaching on HumilityLuke 14:7-14


26May 2017FRIDAY


What did I learn from the story?



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The Parable of the Great SupperMatthew 22:1-14 Luke 14:15-24

27May 2017

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The Parable of the Lost CoinLuke 15:8-10


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The Parable of the Prodigal SonLuke 15:11-3229

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The Parable of the Unjust StewardLuke 16:1-15 30

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The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31

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We are Unprofitable ServantsLuke 17:5-10

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The Cleansing of the Ten LepersLuke 17:11-192

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The Day of the Son of ManMatthew 24:37-41 Mark 13:19-23Luke 17:20-37

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The Parable of the Unjust JudgeLuke 18:1-8

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The Pharisee and the PublicanLuke 18:9-14


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Jesus Blesses the ChildrenMatthew 19:13-15 Mark 10:13-16Luke 18:15-17

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The Rich Young ManMatthew 19:16-22 Mark 10:17-22Luke 18:18-21


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On Riches and the Rewards of Discipleship Matthew 19:23-30Mark 10:23-31Luke 18:24-30

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The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard Matthew 19:16-22Mark 10:17-22Luke 18:18-21


9June 2017FRIDAY


How did the leaders experience Jesus?

How did Jesus defend his divinity?


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Jesus at the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem John 10:22-42 10

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The Death of LazarusJohn 11:1-1611

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Jesus the Resurrection and the LifeJohn 11:17-2712

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Lazarus Brought to LifeJohn 11:28-44

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How would you have reacted to this experience?


The Chief Priests and Pharisees Take Council Against JesusJohn 11:45-53

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Jesus Retires to EphraimJohn 11:54-57 15

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How would I react to this conversation?


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The Third Prediction of the PassionMatthew 20:17-19Mark 10:32-34Luke 18:31-34

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The Sons of ZebedeeMatthew 20:20-28 Mark 10:35-45Luke 22:24-27

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The Healing of the Blind Man (Bartimaeus) Matthew 20:29-34Mark 10:46-52Luke 18:35-43

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ZacchaeusLuke 19:1-1019

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The Parable of the PoundsLuke 19:11-27

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The Anointing at BethanyJohn 12:1-8 Matthew 26:6 Mark 14:3


21June 2017WEDNESDAY


Why is there a plot against Lazarus?

What did I learn from this passage?


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The Plot Against LazarusJohn 12:9-11 22

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The Triumphal EntryMatthew 21:1-9Mark 11:1-10Luke 19:28-40John 12:12-19

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Why is Jesus weeping?



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Jesus Weeps over JerusalemLuke 19:41-44

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Jesus in Jerusalem Cleansing the Temple Matthew 21:10-19Mark 11:11-19Luke 19:45-48 John 2:13-17


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Greeks Seek JesusJohn 12:20-3626

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The Unbelief of the PeopleJohn 12:37-43 27

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Judgment by the WordJohn 12:44-5028

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Fig Tree is WitheredMatthew 21:18-22 Mark 11:20-26

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How would you have reacted to this experience?



The Question About AuthorityMatthew 21:23-27 Mark 11:27-33Luke 20:1-8

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The Parable of the Two Sons Matthew 21:28-32

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The Parable of the Vine-Growers Matthew 21:33-46Mark 12:1-12Luke 20:9-19

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On Paying Tribute to CaesarMatthew 22:15-22 Mark 12:13-17Luke 20:20-26


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The Question About the Resurrection Matthew 22:23-33Mark 12:18-27Luke 20:27-40

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The Question About David’s SonMatthew 22:41-46Mark 12:35-37Luke 20:41-44


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Woe to the Scribes and PhariseesMatthew 23:1-36 Mark 12:38-40Luke 20:45-47

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The Widow’s MiteMark 12:41-44Luke 21:1-4


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Prediction of the Destruction of the TempleMatthew 24:1-8Mark 13:1-8 Luke 21:5-11

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Persecutions ForetoldMatthew 24:9-14 Mark 13:9-13Luke 21:12-19


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The Desolating SacrilegeMatthew 24:15-22 Mark 13:14-20Luke 21:20-24

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False Christs and False ProphetsMatthew 24:23-28Mark 13:21-23Luke 17:23-24,37

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The Coming of the Son of ManMatthew 24:29-31 Mark 13:24-27Luke 21:25-28

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The Time of the Coming: Parable of the Fig Tree Matthew 24:32-36Mark 13:28-32Luke 21:29-33

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Take, Heed, WatchMatthew 25:13-15; 24:42 Mark 13:33-37Luke 21:34-38

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The Parable of the Ten VirginsMatthew 25:1-13 15

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Parable of the Sheeps and GoatsMatthew 25:31-46


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Jesus’ Death is PremeditatedMatthew 26:1-5 Mark 14:1-2Luke 22:1-2

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Another Anointing at BethanyMatthew 26:6-13Mark 14:3-9John 12:1-2

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Betrayal of JudasMatthew 26:14-16 Mark 14:10-11Luke 22:3-6

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Preparation for the PassoverMatthew 26:17-20Mark 14:12-17Luke 22:7-14


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Washing the Disciples’ FeetJohn 13:1-20


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Jesus Foretells His BetrayalMatthew 26:21-25 Mark 14:18-21Luke 22:21-23John 13:21-30

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The Last SupperMatthew 26:26-29Mark 14:22-25 Luke 22:15-20

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Precedence Among the DisciplesMatthew 20:24-28 Mark 10:41-45Luke 22:24-30

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New Commandment of LoveJohn 13:31-3526

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Peter’s Denial PredictedMatthew 26:30-35 Mark 14:26-31Luke 22:31-34John 13:36-38

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The Two SwordsLuke 22:35-3828

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Jesus the Way, Truth and LifeJohn 14:1-14 29

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Promise of the Paraclete (Holy Spirit)John 14:15-2630

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Gift of PeaceJohn 14:27-3131

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The World’s HatredJohn 15:18-27 3

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Work of the Holy SpiritJohn 16:1-15


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Sorrow Turned to JoyJohn 16:16-22 5

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Prayer in the Name of JesusJohn 16:23-28


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Prediction of the Disciples’ FlightJohn 16:29-337

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The Intercessory Prayer (High Priestly Prayer) John 17:1-26 8

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GethsemaneMatthew 26:36-46Mark 14:32-42Luke 22:39-46John 18:1


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Jesus ArrestedMatthew 26:47-56Mark 14:43-52Luke 22:47-53John 18:2-12

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Jesus Before the SanhedrinMatthew 26:57-68 Mark 14:53-65Luke 22:54-55; 63-71John 18:13-16; 19-24

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Peter’s DenialMatthew 26:69-75Mark 14:66-72Luke 22:56-62John 18:17-18; 25-27

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The Death of JudasMatthew 27:3-10Acts 1:16-20

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Jesus Before PilateMatthew 27:1-2; 11-14 Mark 15:1-5Luke 23:1-5John 18:28-38


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Jesus Before HerodLuke 23:6-12 15

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Jesus or BarabbasMatthew 27:15-23Mark 15:6-14Luke 23:13-23John 18:39-40







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Pilate’s Final PleaJohn 19:1-15 17

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Pilate Delivers Jesus to be Crucified Matthew 27:24-26Mark 15:15Luke 23:24-25John 19:16


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Jesus Mocked by the SoldiersMatthew 27:27-31 Mark 15:16-20

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Road to GolgothaMatthew 27:31-32Mark 15:20-21Luke 23:26-32John 19:17

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The CrucifixionMatthew 27:33-37 Mark 15:22-26Luke 23:33-34John 19:18-27

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Jesus on the CrossMatthew 27:38-43 Mark 15:27-32Luke 23:35-38

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The Two ThievesMatthew 27:44 Mark 15:32Luke 23:39-43


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The Death of JesusMatthew 27:45-54 Mark 15:33-39Luke 23:44-48John 19:28-30

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Witnesses of the CrucifixionMatthew 27:55-56 Mark 15:40-41Luke 23:49John 19:25-27

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Jesus’ Side PiercedJohn 19:31-37 26

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Burial of Jesus Matthew 27:57-61 Mark 15:42-47Luke 23:50-56John 19:38-42

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The Guard at the TombMatthew 27:62-66


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The Women at the TombMatthew 28:1-8 Mark 16:1-8Luke 24:1-2John 20:1-13

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Jesus Appears to the WomenMatthew 28:9-10Mark 16:9-11Luke 24:10-11John 20:14-18







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The Report of the GuardMatthew 28:11-15 31

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Two Men on Emmaus RoadMark 16:12-13 Luke 24:13-35


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How would I react to this event?


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Jesus Appears to His Disciples Except Thomas Luke 24:36-43John 20:19-23

2September 2017

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Jesus Appears to ThomasJohn 20:24-313

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Jesus Appears at the Sea of TiberiasJohn 21:1-14

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How is Jesus reinstating me?



Reinstatment of PeterJohn 21:15-23 5

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Last WordsMatthew 28:16-20Mark 16:14-18 Luke 24:44-53John 21:24-25Acts 1:1-8

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AscensionMark 16:19-20Luke 24:50-53 Acts 1:9-12

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What do we learn about the disciples?

How would I react as the one not chosen to be part of the 12?



Matthais ChosenActs 1:12-268

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What is the significance of the signs given?




Day of PentecostActs 2:1-13 9

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What is Peter proving in his messge?




Peters’ Sermon at PentecostActs 2:14-3610




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Fellowship of BelieversActs 2:37-47







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Healing of the Lame BeggarActs 3:1-10 12


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Peter’s Second SermonActs 3:11-26




How did people react to the resurrection?



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Peter and John Before the CouncilActs 4:1-23 14

September 2017THURSDAY

What did I learn from the disciples’ prayers?



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Unity of BelieversActs 4:24-37







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ImprisonmentActs 5:17-3217




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Why did Gamaliel respond this way?




Gamaliel’s CounselActs 5:33-4218

September 2017MONDAY


How can I be a servant?



Seven Chosen to ServeActs 6:1-7 19


What did I learn about Stephen?




Stephen is ArrestedActs 6:8-1520

September 2017WEDNESDAY

What do we learn about Jesus?




Stephen’s Defense SpeechActs 7:1-53 21



How would I react watching this take place?



Stephen’s DeathActs 7:54-8:322

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Philip in SamariaActs 8:4-25 23






Philip and the EthiopianActs 8:26-4024




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What did I learn about Saul?

If I were Ananias, how would I react?


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Conversion of SaulActs 9:1-19aGalatians 2:13-19




How did people react to this situation?



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Saul Preaches ChristActs 9:19b-31 26





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Healing of Aenaes and DorcusActs 9:32-43




What did I learn about Cornelius?

How would I react to this experience?


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Cornelius’ VisionActs 10:1-8 28


Why did Peter get this vision?



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Peter’s VisionActs 10:9-16




What is significant about this encounter?



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Peter and CorneliusActs 10:17-33 30





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Preaching to the GentilesActs 10:34-481

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Peter Reports to the ChurchActs 11:1-182

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How did people react to the Gospel?




Church at AntiochActs 11:19-30 3

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James Killed and Peter ImprisonedActs 12:1-194

October 2017WEDNESDAY

What warnings did I learn from this passage?

What example do I not need to follow?



The Death of HerodActs 12:20-25 5

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Why fasting and prayer?




Paul and Barnabas Sent to CyprusActs 13:1-126

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Paul’s Old Testament HistoryActs 13:13-25 7

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God’s Ultimate Provision in Jesus Christ Acts 13:26-378

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Invitation of SalvationActs 13:38-43


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Paul Turns to the GentilesActs 13:44-52 10

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Paul and Barnabas at IconiumActs 14:1-7


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What do we learn about people?



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Mistaken for GodsActs 14:8-18 12





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Paul Stoned at LystraActs 14:19-282 Timothy 1:5-7


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What did I learn about the Gospel?


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The Jerusalem CouncilActs 15:1-12 14


What did I learn about the disciples?

Do I have expectations of the Gospel?


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James JudgmentActs 15:13-2115

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Letter to Gentile BelieversActs 15:22-3516

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What did I learn about Paul and the Gospel?




Paul and Barnabas SeparateActs 15:36-41 17

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Timothy Joins Paul and SilasActs 16:1-518

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The Macedonian VisionActs 16:6-10 19






Conversion of LydiaActs 16:11-1520

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Paul and Silas ImprisonedActs 16:16-24 21






The Philippian Jailer ConvertedActs 16:25-4022

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ThessalonicaActs 17:1-9


23October 2017MONDAY

What did I learn about the passage?



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BereaActs 17:10-15


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AthensActs 17:16-21


25October 2017WEDNESDAY


What truth is Jesus revealing? How is the Gospel presented?

How would I react to this experience?


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Sermon on Mars HillActs 17:22-33 26





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CorinthActs 18:1-8


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Paul’s VisionActs 18:9-17 28





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Priscilla and AquilaActs 18:18-23


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What did I learn about Apollos and the Gospel?

Who are you most like in this passage?



Apollos PreachingActs 18:24-2830

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EphesusActs 19:1-10 31

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Who were healed and what were they being healed from?




Miracles at EphesusActs 19:11-201

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A Riot at EphesusActs 19:21-40 2

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Macedonia and GreeceActs 20:1-63

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Eutychus Raised from the DeadActs 20:7-16 4

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Paul Speaks to Ephesian EldersActs 20:17-385

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Paul Sails Toward JerusalemActs 21:1-14


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Paul at JerusalemActs 21:15-26 7

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Why was Paul arrested?



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Paul Arrested in the TempleActs 21:27-36


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How would I defend the Gospel?


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Paul’s Defense Before the JewsActs 21:37-22:21 9


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Paul and the Roman TributeActs 22:22-30


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Paul Before the CouncilActs 23:1-11 11


How is the Gospel displayed?



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A Plot to Kill PaulActs 23:12-22


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What am I learning about the Kingdom of God?




Paul Sent to Felix the GovernorActs 23:23-3513

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The Jews’ Case Against PaulActs 24:1-9 14



What did I learn about the Kingdom of Heaven?



Paul’s Defense in Front of FelixActs 24:10-2115

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Paul Kept in CustodyActs 24:22-27 16






Paul Before FestusActs 25:1-1217

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Paul Before Agrippa and BerniceActs 25:13-27 18


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Paul’s DefenseActs 26:1-1119

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How is the Gospel presented?



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Paul Tells of His ConversionActs 26:12-32


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Paul Sails for RomeActs 27:1-12 21





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The Storm at SeaActs 27:13-38


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ShipwreckActs 27:39-44 23





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Paul on MaltaActs 28:1-10


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Paul Arrives in RomeActs 28:11-16 25





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Paul’s Witness in RomeActs 28:17-30


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