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**:Personal BibleReading PlanIntroductionWe usually think of the Bible as one book. That’s logical because it looks likeone book, right? We also speak of the Bible as God’s Word. That’s becauseGod wrote the Bible! (For more on that, go to the Frequently Asked Questions section on page 1273.)When we read and study the Bible, we discover that it’s actually an entire librarybetween two covers. Not one book, but 66! Each book has its own style and qualities—but each book contributes to the message God wants to get across.You know what else? Even though we use the word book, some parts of the Bibleare actually letters (like Paul’s letter to the Romans) or collections (like Psalms).Still, the Bible is one big message from God because it has one real Author—God!So you know it’s worth reading. Here’s a way to do it!How This Plan Is DifferentThere are lots of plans to help you read through the Bible. You can start at pageone and read straight through. Or you can get a flavor of the whole Bible byreading parts from it during a whole year. That’s what this reading plan is all about.Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to read the best-known storiesand important lessons. Some parts of the Bible offer so much help that you canread them every day. (Those are the Gospels, Psalms, and Proverbs.) One way oranother, you need to read God’s Word!Before You BeginYou’ll see that each day’s reading has a title and a question. (Those questionswill help you as you read—you can count on it.) And always pray before youread and ask God to help you understand, apply, and obey his Word. And remember,this is only the start of the great adventure of reading God’s Word and getting toknow him!
:Old TestamentGENESIS 1:1–2:3GENESIS 12:1-9; 17:1-8How It All StartedGod’s Promises to AbrahamWhy do human beings havevalue and worth?How does God affect the wayyou make decisions?GENESIS 2:15–3:24GENESIS 18:1-15Adam and EveUnusual VisitorsHow are you like those first humans?What’s your basic attitudetoward strangers?GENESIS 4:1-16Cain and AbelHow do you handle anger?GENESIS 6:9-22Noah Gets to Build a BoatWhat is the hardest thingthat God has asked you to do?GENESIS 7:1-24All Aboard!If you were alive back then, wouldyou have been invited to get on theboat? Would you have accepted?GENESIS 19:15-29Destruction of Sodomand GomorrahHow does God feel about sin?GENESIS 21:8-21Hagar and IshmaelHow does God deal with themesses in your life?GENESIS 22:1-19Abraham’s Painful DecisionWhat do you have troublegiving up to God?GENESIS 8:1-22A Long Wait1300GENESIS 24:1-27A Man Named EliezarHow would you have spentyour time on the boat?How do you approach difficult tasks?GENESIS 9:1-17GENESIS 24:28-67Rules and RainbowsIsaac and RebekahWhat can you do the nexttime you see a rainbow?What unexpected good thinghas God done for you recently?GENESIS 11:1-9GENESIS 25:19-34The Tower of BabelJacob and EsauIs there anyone you trust morethan God? Is there anyone youshould trust more than God?How do you treat yourbrothers or sisters?
GENESIS 27:1-40GENESIS 42:1-38Jacob Tricks His FatherJoseph Sees His Brothers AgainHow honestly have youtreated your parents?What would you do with achance for revenge?GENESIS 28:10-22GENESIS 43:1-34Jacob Meets GodBack to JosephIn what places in your lifehas God been the most real to you?How well do you know how to forgive?GENESIS 44:1-34GENESIS 29:14-30Jacob’s MarriagesCrisis in the PalaceWhat is your definition of love?How do you react when someonepoints out a mistake you’ve made?GENESIS 32:1–33:16GENESIS 45:1-28Jacob Returns HomeFinding a Lost SonHow do you feel inside whenyou try to avoid a problem?When did you last let your parentsknow you appreciate them?GENESIS 37:1-36GENESIS 49:1-33Jacob’s ChildrenJacob’s Final WordsHow are disagreements settledin your family?What’s the strongest impression youthink you’ve made on your parents?GENESIS 39:1-23EXODUS 1:8–2:10Joseph in TroubleMoses Is BornHow do you feel about gettingin trouble for doing right?How have you appreciatedthe gift of birth?GENESIS 40:1-23EXODUS 2:11-25Dreams in PrisonMoses on the RunWhen have you helped someone eventhough you had your own problems?When was the last time you foundyourself running from God?GENESIS 41:1-36EXODUS 3:1-22Dreams in the PalaceGod’s Burning BushWhat people has God usedto give you guidance?How has God made himselfknown to you?GENESIS 41:37-57EXODUS 4:1-17Joseph in ChargeMoses Isn’t SureHow well do you handlebig responsibilities?How willing are you todo what you thinkGod wants you to do?1301
EXODUS 5:1-23ResistanceWhat have people said whenyou’ve tried to obey God?EXODUS 18:1-27Helpful AdviceWho are the dependableadvisers in your life?EXODUS 6:1-13EXODUS 19:1-25RejectionAn Appointment With GodWhat would it cost you todo what God wants?How would you prepare tomeet with God?EXODUS 7:1-14EXODUS 20:1-22A Stubborn RulerThe Ten CommandmentsHow does stubbornness affectyour relationship with God?How often do you thinkabout God’s standards?EXODUS 7:15–9:7EXODUS 32:1-29Five of the Ten PlaguesWhen do you try to bargain with God?The Gold CalfWhat distracts you from obeying God?EXODUS 9:8–10:29EXODUS 40Four More PlaguesInstructions About God’s TentHow does God get your attention?EXODUS 11:1-10; 12:29-36The Ultimate PlagueWhat does it mean to fearGod in your life?EXODUS 13:17–14:31A Narrow EscapeWhen has God protected you?EXODUS 15:22-27; 17:1-7God Provides WaterWhat do you complain to God about?When are you most awareof God’s presence in your life?NUMBERS 12:1-16Moses Under FireWhat do you do when you find yourself feeling jealous of someone?NUMBERS 13:1–14:4Spying on the Promised LandDo you think anything’simpossible for God? Explain.NUMBERS 14:5-45A Majority That Was WrongEXODUS 16:1-36How often are your decisionsbased on peer pressure?God’s Unusual Food SupplyFor what specific gift did youlast say thanks to God?NUMBERS 21:4-9Another Hard LessonWhat can you do to avoidrepeating mistakes?1302
NUMBERS 22:5-38JOSHUA 7:1-26Balaam and His DonkeyUltimate ConsequencesWhat happens when you dowhat you know you shouldn’t do?What strongly negative or positiveconsequences have you experienced?DEUTERONOMY 29:1-29JOSHUA 10:1-15Moses Reviews God’s ActionsThe Longest DayHow do you keep track ofwhat God has done for you?How do you know God is powerful?DEUTERONOMY 30:1-20Joshua Warns the LeadersJOSHUA 23:1-16Moses Challenges the PeopleHow do you show that you love God?Which of Joshua’s warningsdo you most need to obey?DEUTERONOMY 31:1-8JOSHUA 24:1-31Moses Appoints New LeadersJoshua’s Last WordsWho is the“Moses” in your life?How can you get hope from history?JUDGES 4:4-24DEUTERONOMY 34:1-12The Death of MosesHow would you most liketo be remembered?Judge DeborahHow do people know that you careabout them?JUDGES 6:1-40JOSHUA 1:1-18God Takes OverWhen does God ask you tobe strong and courageous?Gideon Becomes a JudgeWhat examples of obediencecan be found in your life?JUDGES 7:1-25JOSHUA 2:1-24Spies Visit JerichoWhat people has God usedin your life unexpectedly?Gideon and the MidianitesIn what area of your life do youneed to trust God more?JUDGES 13:1-25JOSHUA 3:1-17The Invasion of CanaanHow would you illustrateGod’s guidance in your life?The Birth of SamsonIn which part of your life doyou need more discipline?JUDGES 14:1-20JOSHUA 5:13–6:27The Battle of JerichoHow serious are you abouthaving God use you?Samson’s RiddleHow carefully do you considerthe wisdom of your parents?1303
JUDGES 15:1-201 SAMUEL 8:1-5Samson and the JawboneSamuel’s Disappointing SonsWhat proof do you have that mistakesusually don’t correct themselves?Are you ever tempted to be greedyand unfair? How can you change?JUDGES 16:1-211 SAMUEL 8:6-21Samson and DelilahThe People Want a KingIn what situations do you findyourself flirting with disaster?What has God taught you about beingresponsible for your own choices?JUDGES 16:22-311 SAMUEL 9:1-21Samson’s DeathSaul and the Lost DonkeysHow well do you understandGod’s patience?RUTH 1:1-22Ruth and Naomi—A Friendship1 SAMUEL 10:1-27Saul Becomes KingHow do difficulties affectyour friendships?How do you evaluate people?RUTH 2:1-23A Son to Make a Father ProudRuth Meets BoazWhen have you found yourreputation to be an advantage?RUTH 3:1-18Ruth Finds a HusbandWhat surprising methods hasGod used in your life?RUTH 4:1-22A Happy Ending1 SAMUEL 14:1-23Why do you think Jonathan wasvictorious?1 SAMUEL 16:1-13Samuel Appoints DavidWhat people do you appreciate forsomething other than how they look?1 SAMUEL 17:1-31David and Goliath’s ChallengeWhat future reasons couldthere be for obeying God today?How does your confidence inGod affect your decision toaccept challenges?1 SAMUEL 1:1-281 SAMUEL 17:32-58A Serious PrayerDavid Kills GoliathWhat promises have you madeto God lately that you have kept?What “giants” need to bedefeated in your life?1 SAMUEL 3:1-211 SAMUEL 18:1-30God Calls SamuelWhen you read God’s Word, what doyou expect him to say to you?1304What is God’s part in yourdaily decisions?Trouble BetweenSaul and DavidHow do you treat yourfriends who succeed?
1 SAMUEL 20:1-422 SAMUEL 12:13-25David and JonathanDavid ConfessesHow much can your friends trust you?How do you feel when you ask God’sforgiveness?1 SAMUEL 24:1-222 SAMUEL 14:1-33David Spares Saul’s LifeAbsalom ReturnsWhen do you treat othersthe way you want to be treated?How do you deal withfamily conflicts?1 SAMUEL 25:1-422 SAMUEL 15:1-37David and AbigailFamily BetrayalHow does God keep youfrom making big mistakes?Who helps you keepyour motives clear?1 SAMUEL 28:1-252 SAMUEL 18:1-18Saul and the OccultThe Death of AbsalomWhat kinds of things could beconsidered “occult practices”?How would God feel about yourinvolvement in such things?In what situations are youmost likely to lose control?2 SAMUEL 5:1-12David Becomes KingOver All Israel1 KINGS 1:5-27Conflict Over the ThroneWhat happens when youdon’t make good decisions?How could you become aperson who is more pleasingto God, as David was?David Gives Solomon the Crown2 SAMUEL 9:1-13When things in your world getconfusing, how do you knowGod is still in control?1 KINGS 1:28-53The King’s KindnessWhat promises need to bekept in your life?2 SAMUEL 11:1-271 KINGS 3:1-15Solomon’s WisdomIf you could ask for anything,what would you ask for?David and BathshebaWhen is it hard for youto admit fault?2 SAMUEL 12:1-12David and NathanWhich of your friends loveyou enough to correct you?1 KINGS 3:16-28Solomon Solves a ProblemIn what current situation inyour life do you needGod’s wisdom?1 KINGS 6:1-38Solomon Builds the TempleWhat can you learn from Solomonabout making and carrying out plans?1305
1 KINGS 10:1-132 KINGS 5:1-27Solomon and theQueen of ShebaThe Healing of NaamanWhen are you temptedto try to impress people?What “small” things haveyou refused to do for God?2 KINGS 11:1-211 KINGS 12:1-24Solomon’s Unwise SonWho are some people you knowwho will give you good advice?1 KINGS 17:1-24God Takes Care of ElijahHow do obeying and trustingGod go together in your life?1 KINGS 18:16-46Elijah Versus the Priests of BaalHow would you describe your attitudetoward God’s power today?1 KINGS 19:1-21Spiritual BurnoutWhen was the last time youfelt sorry for yourself?1 KINGS 21:1-29The King Who Was a KidWho are your best examples in life?2 KINGS 22:1–23:3Discovery of the Lost BookWhat happens in your lifewhen the Bible is a “lost book”?EZRA 3:7-13Rebuilding the TempleHow do you feel when you’re workingon a large, important project?NEHEMIAH 2:1-20Nehemiah Returns to JerusalemWhat relationships in yourlife need to be rebuilt?NEHEMIAH 5:1-19Nehemiah’s Concern for the PoorHow do you help the poor?The Stolen VineyardHow important is justice in your life?1 KINGS 22:29-40The Death of King AhabWhen are you tempted to thinkthat you can hide from God?2 KINGS 2:1-12Elijah’s ChariotWhen you make a commitment, howfar will you go to carry it out?2 KINGS 2:13-25Elisha’s MiraclesHow would someone else know thatyou have a deep respect for God?1306NEHEMIAH 8:1-18Reading God’s WordWhat are your expectationswhen you open God’s Word?ESTHER 1:1-22The Fall of a QueenHow often do you take the importantpeople in your life for granted?
ESTHER 2:1-23JOB 42:1-17A Strange Way to Become QueenThe Rest of Job’s StoryWhen have difficult or confusingevents in your life actuallyprepared you for something youwould experience later?What difference does it maketo know and remember that Godalways has the last word?PSALM 1:1-6ESTHER 3:1-15The Jews in DangerWhen are you tempted tocompromise your faith?Two Kinds of LivesWhat kind of person doyou really want to be?PSALM 8:1-9ESTHER 4:1-17The Queen Decides to HelpIn what ways have you shown yourfaith?ESTHER 5:1-14Esther Risks Her LifeWhen was the last time youdid something scary to obey God?ESTHER 6:1–7:10God Protects His PeopleWhen is it helpful to remember thatGod is still in control of the world?JOB 1:1-22The Testing of JobIn what situations are you mostlikely to question God’s care?JOB 2:1-13Job and His FriendsHow do you normally respondto someone else’s pain?How should you respond?JOB 38:1-41The Value of HumansHow do you know you have worth?PSALM 23:1-6A Sheep’s SongWhat is the most comfortingphrase to you in this psalm?PSALM 51:1-19A ConfessionWhat examples of repentancehave been parts of your life?PSALM 103:1-22What God Is LikeWhich picture in this psalmhelps you understand God better?PSALM 139:1-24How Well God Knows UsWhat do you feel when youread this psalm?PSALM 145:1-21God for All People and All TimeWhich of God’s qualities doyou need most today?God Speaks to JobWhat things around youremind you of God’s greatness?PROVERBS 4:1-27Wise Words About LifeHow important isfinding wisdom to you?1307
PROVERBS 5:1-23DANIEL 1:1-21Wise Words About SexCoping With Pressureto ConformHow do these words match what youhear around you every day?How do you think Daniel would reactto the pressure situations in your life?ECCLESIASTES 12:1-14A Summary of LifeIn what way can youremember your Creator today?ISAIAH 6:1-13God Chooses IsaiahWhen did you last realize yourcontinuing need for God’s forgiveness?ISAIAH 53The Suffering ServantHow would you describewhat Jesus did for you?JEREMIAH 1:1-9God Calls a ProphetWhat do you think aboutGod using your life?JEREMIAH 36The Book BurningHow much risk is involvedin your relationship with God?DANIEL 2:1-24A King’s DreamWhat do you do in situationsthat seem hopeless?DANIEL 2:25-49The Meaning of the DreamWho gets the credit whenthings go right in your life?DANIEL 3:1-30Three Friends in a FurnaceWhat examples can you giveof God’s protection in your life?DANIEL 5:1-30The Writing on the WallWhat reasons would God have forpassing judgment on the societyin which you live?DANIEL 6:1-28Daniel and the LionsWhen do you pray regularly?JEREMIAH 38:1-13Jeremiah in the WellWhat part of your life compares in anyway with Jeremiah’s time in the well?EZEKIEL 37:1-141308JONAH 1:1–2:10Bending God’s DirectionsWhen did you last try to avoid doingwhat you knew God wanted you to do?A Valley of Dry BonesJONAH 3:1–4:11What can you do to help you understand God’s plan for the world?What do you complain to God about?Wrong Motives
:New TestamentYou’ll be reading different parts of the four Gospelsso you can get a good picture of Jesus’ life.LUKE 1:1-4; JOHN 1:1-18MATTHEW 2:13-23BeginningsEscape and ReturnHave you personally receivedJesus as your Savior andbecome a child of God?How has knowing God broughtexcitement into your life?LUKE 1:5-25Jesus in the Temple AgainLUKE 2:41-52The Angel and ZechariahHow would you reactto an angel’s visit?What four words could summarizewhat people might say you are like?LUKE 4:1-13LUKE 1:26-56Mary and ElizabethWhat gives you joy in your life?TemptationWhat are your most difficulttemptations? Compare themto Jesus’ temptations.LUKE 1:57-80John the Baptist Is BornJOHN 1:19-34John the Baptist and JesusWhen did you last saythank you to your parents?Who do you talk to about Jesus?MATTHEW 1:1-25JOHN 1:35-51A Family TreeJesus’ First DisciplesWhich of these people have youread about in the Old Testament?How would someone knowthat you believe in Jesus?LUKE 2:1-20JOHN 2:1-25Jesus Is Born!Jesus and SurprisesWhat does Christmas mean to you?How has Jesus surprisedyou in your life?LUKE 2:21-39Jesus’ First Trip to ChurchJOHN 3:1-21Jesus and NicodemusHow would you react toholding Jesus when he was a baby?When did you first meet Jesus? How?MATTHEW 2:1-12JOHN 3:22-36; LUKE 3:19-20Foreign VisitorsJohn Gets Into TroubleWhat gifts have you given Jesus?When has knowing Jesusever gotten you into trouble?1309
JOHN 4:1-42MATTHEW 5:31-48Jesus Changes a TownJesus on RelationshipsIn what ways has Jesusaffected your town?What part of your life could bemost changed by these words?JOHN 4:43-54MATTHEW 6:1-18Jesus Preaching and HealingJesus on Doing Good ThingsWhy do you believe in Jesus?How do your public andprivate lives compare?LUKE 4:16-30Jesus RejectedHow would Jesus be receivedin your church next Sunday?MATTHEW 6:19-34Jesus on Money and WorryIn what ways are money andworry related in your life?MARK 1:16-39Jesus Calls People to FollowJesus on Criticizing and PrayingLUKE 5:1-39MATTHEW 7:13-29Which one do you do the most? Why?Miracles and QuestionsHow Jesus Looks at UsHow do Jesus’ miraclesaffect you today?What foundation is your lifebuilt upon?JOHN 5:1-47LUKE 7:1-17Jesus DemonstratesHe Is God’s SonJesus and ForeignersWhat is special to youabout Jesus?1310MATTHEW 7:1-12What things have you leftbehind to follow Jesus?What is your attitude towardforeigners? How can youshow them God’s love?MARK 2:23–3:19MATTHEW 11:1-30Jesus and DisciplesJesus Describes JohnHow would Jesus treatyour personal traditions?How would you want Jesusto summarize your life?MATTHEW 5:1-16LUKE 7:36–8:3Jesus Gives the BeatitudesJesus and WomenWhich of these attitudes most needsto be in your life today?How would you have fit intothe group that followed Jesus?MATTHEW 5:17-30MATTHEW 12:22-50Jesus on Law, Anger, and LustTroubles for JesusHow do Jesus’ viewscompare with yours?When are you tempted tohave Jesus prove himself to you?
MARK 4:1-29JOHN 6:22-40Jesus Seeks, Plants Seeds,and WeedsJesus Is the Bread From HeavenWhat kind of soil isyour life right now?MATTHEW 13:24-43More of Jesus’ ParablesHow concerned are you about whetherpeople you know will go to heaven?How is Jesus “bread” to you?JOHN 6:41-71Jesus Is Criticized and DesertedHow do you react when youhear people make criticalcomments about Jesus?MARK 7:1-37MATTHEW 13:44-52Even More ParablesWhat does the Bible saythe hidden treasure is?Jesus Teaches About PurityWhat would you like God to do toimprove the purity of your life?MATTHEW 15:32–16:12LUKE 8:22-56Jesus in ControlWhich of these examples givesyou the greatest comfort?MATTHEW 9:27-38The Concerns of JesusHow do you picture Jesuscaring for you?MARK 6:1-13Some Don’t Listen;Some Need to HearHow clear an idea do you haveof what God wants you to do?MATTHEW 10:16-42Jesus Prepares His DisciplesIn what ways do Jesus’ wordsspeak to your fears?MARK 6:14-29Herod Kills John the BaptistJesus Feeds and WarnsHow do you evaluate what you hear?MARK 8:22–9:1Peter Identifies JesusIn what ways have you come tounderstand Jesus better lately?LUKE 9:28-45Jesus Is TransfiguredWould you rather leave theworld and be with Jesus or bewith Jesus in the world?MATTHEW 17:24–18:6Who’s the Greatest?Does Jesus’ teaching about whois the greatest surprise you? Why?MARK 9:38-50Who’s on Our Side?How do you respond towhat other people believe?How can you be like John the Baptist?MATTHEW 18:10-22MATTHEW 14:13-36Jesus: Miracle Worker,Water Walker, HealerWould you have been morelikely to step out with Peter orto stay in the boat? Why?Jesus as He TeachesHow do you react to thefailures of others?1311
JOHN 7:1-31LUKE 12:1-21Jesus Out in the OpenReligious and Rich FoolsWhich of Jesus’ teachings arehard for you to accept?When do you get too caughtup in the goals of this world?JOHN 7:32-53LUKE 12:22-48A Warrant for Jesus’ ArrestJesus Warns About WorryWhat does it mean to have “rivers ofliving water” flowing from inside you?Do you feel worried or hopeful whenyou think about the future? Why?JOHN 8:1-20LUKE 12:49-59Jesus: Forgiveness and LightJesus Warns About TroublesWho is the last person youhad to forgive?What examples have you seenof the problems Jesus mentions?JOHN 8:21-59LUKE 13:1-21Jesus: Giver of FreedomJesus and the Kingdom of GodHow has Jesus made you free?When in your life would Jesushave to call for you to repent?LUKE 10:1-24Jesus Sends SeventyMessengersJOHN 9:1-41Jesus and a Blind ManWhat would have been mostexciting about this trip for you?What does this story say to you?LUKE 10:25-42Jesus Is the Good ShepherdJOHN 10:1-18Jesus Tells a Story andVisits FriendsWho has been a goodSamaritan to you?LUKE 11:1-13Jesus Teaches About PrayerHow could your prayerhabits be better?LUKE 11:14-32Accusations and UnbeliefWhat are your strongest reasons forbeing a faithful follower of Jesus?LUKE 11:33-54Real Spirituality VersusUnreal Spirituality1312Who has noticed light inyour life recently?How have you experiencedGod’s guidance in your life?LUKE 13:22-35Jesus: The King Who GrievesHow do you feel about people aroundyou who don’t know Jesus?LUKE 14:1-14Jesus on Seeking HonorWhen would others say that youlook out for yourself too much?LUKE 14:15-35Jesus on Being His DiscipleWhat is it going to cost youto be a follower of Jesus? Areyou willing to pay the price?
LUKE 15:1-10MARK 10:1-16Two Parables ofLosing and FindingJesus on Family MattersHow do these stories help youunderstand God’s love for you?How far will you goto keep your word?MARK 10:17-31LUKE 15:11-32A Son Who Was FoundIn what ways is this storylike your life?Jesus and the Rich ManWhat’s the hardest thingJesus could ask you to give up?MATTHEW 20:1-19LUKE 16:1-18The Parable of theShrewd AccountantWhat does it mean to bean honest person?LUKE 16:19-31A Parable About Equal PayHow often are you jealous of whatGod has given to someone else?MARK 10:35-52Jesus on Serving OthersThe Rich Man and the BeggarIn what ways are youlearning to be a servant?Where are the poor peoplein your community? How canyou help the poor?LUKE 19:1-27JOHN 11:1-36Jesus and ZacchaeusWhat part of how you look has mostaffected how you feel about yourself?Lazarus DiesHave you ever beendisappointed with God? Why?JOHN 11:37-57JOHN 12:1-11A Woman Anoints JesusWhat have you ever “wasted”to show you love Jesus?Jesus Raises LazarusHow would you have felt watchingLazarus walk out of the tomb?LUKE 17:1-19Jesus and Ten LepersMATTHEW 21:1-17Jesus Rides Into JerusalemIf you had been part of the crowdthat day, what would have beenthe most memorable moment?What are you thankful to God for?JOHN 12:20-36LUKE 17:20-37Jesus and the Kingdom of GodJesus Explains WhyHe Must DieWhat difference would it make in yourlife if Jesus returned today?How would you explain to someonewhy Jesus had to die on the cross?LUKE 18:1-14JOHN 12:37-50Jesus Teaches About PrayerJesus and His MessageWhat do you usually pray about?What kinds of pressures make it hardfor you to share your faith in Jesus?1313
MARK 11:20-33MATTHEW 25:31-46Permission toPray for AnythingJesus on the Final JudgmentHow bold is your prayer life?What people in your life areyou treating in ways you wouldwant to treat Jesus?MATTHEW 21:28-46Two ParablesWhich son do you resemble most?MATTHEW 22:1-14Jesus Tells About theWedding FeastsLUKE 22:1-20The Last SupperWhat does the Lord’s Suppermean to you?JOHN 13:1-20How does it make you feel to knowthat God has invited you to his table?Jesus Washes HisDisciples’ FeetLUKE 20:20-40What’s the greatest servicesomeone has done for you?How do you serve others?Jesus Answers QuestionsHow do you feelabout living forever?JOHN 13:21-38A Sad PredictionMARK 12:28-37Questions Given and TakenHow well do you feelJesus knows you?Who’s one person who seemsclose to the Kingdom of God?JOHN 14:1-14MATTHEW 23:1-39How would you rate your presentlevel of understanding ofJesus and his teachings?Jesus Is the WayJesus: Warnings and GrievingWhich of these seven warningsmost directly relates to your life?JOHN 14:15-31LUKE 21:1-24Jesus Talks About the FutureJesus Promises the ComforterHow have you experiencedthe Holy Spirit?What kind of giving habitsdo you have?JOHN 15:1-16LUKE 21:25-38Jesus on Being PreparedWhat does your schedule todaysay about your watchfulness?MATTHEW 25:1-30Parables About Being PreparedWhich of the people in these twostories do you identify most with?1314Jesus on the Vineand the BranchesWhat kind of fruit has God producedin you?JOHN 15:17–16:4Jesus Warns About TroublesWhat have you learnedrecently about loving others?
JOHN 16:5-33MATTHEW 27:57-66Jesus on the Holy Spiritand PrayersJesus’ Body Laidin a Guarded TombHow do these verses bring you peace?Why do you think peopleresist believing in Jesus?JOHN 17:1-26Jesus PraysWhom did Jesus pray for?Whom do you pray for?JOHN 20:1-18Jesus Is Alive!What makes Easter an importantcelebration in your life?MARK 14:27-31A Broken PromiseWhen have you made a promiseyou couldn’t keep?MATTHEW 28:8-15Reactions to the ResurrectionWhat would your first words to Jesusbe if he appeared to you today?JOHN 18:25-27Jesus BetrayedHave you ever felt likedenying Jesus? What did you do?LUKE 24:13-43Appearances of JesusWould you recognize Jesus ifyou saw him today? How?MATTHEW 26:57-75Trial and DenialHow has being a followerof Jesus complicated your life?JOHN 20:24–21:14More Appearances of JesusHow has Jesus helped youwith your doubts?MATTHEW 27:1-10Judas’ DeathWhen you think of sin, whatpersonal examples come to mind?LUKE 23:1-12Two Political TrialsIn what ways has your familyhelped you to respond to Jesus?MARK 15:6-24Sentencing and TortureWas there a time you chose todo the wrong thing on purpose?Why? What happened?JOHN 21:15-25Jesus Talks With PeterWhat difference would it maketo you to read these verses with yourname in place of Peter’s?MATTHEW 28:16-20Jesus Gives theGreat CommissionWhat are you doing to obey Jesus?LUKE 24:44-53Jesus Says FarewellHow do you find Jesus openingyour mind as you read the Bible?LUKE 23:32-49Jesus CrucifiedWhat do you feel when youread about the Crucifixion?ACTS 1:1-11The Departure of JesusWhat one thing would you besure to do if you knew Jesuswere coming back today?1315
ACTS 1:12-26ACTS 6:1-15First Things FirstStephen: Special ServantWhat’s your idea of the rightamount of time for prayer?What are some ways youcould help out at church?ACTS 2:1-13ACTS 7:1-29An Amazing GiftHistory Review IWhat do you think is the main purpose of any gift God has given you?How familiar are you becomingwith the history of Christianity?ACTS 2:14-40ACTS 7:30-60Peter’s First SermonHistory Review IIHow would you put the main points ofthis sermon into your own words?How would you want to bemore like Stephen?ACTS 2:41–3:11ACTS 8:1-25Daily Life in the Early ChurchBenefits of PersecutionWhat part of these early days wouldyou have enjoyed the most?Which difficulties in your life has Godused to help you grow spiritually?ACTS 3:12–4:4ACTS 8:26-40Peter’s Second SermonUnexpected AppointmentIf you were given three minutesto tell the story of Jesus, whatwould you say?What does your churchbelieve about baptism?ACTS 4:5-22Paul Meets JesusACTS 9:1-19Hostile ReactionsWhat excuses might you use tokeep from sharing your faith?What unusual events has Godused to catch your attention?ACTS 9:20-31ACTS 4:23-37Praying and SharingWhen was the last time you sharedsomething with someone else?Paul’s New LifeWhat are three ways thatJesus has changed your life?ACTS 9:32-42ACTS 5:1-16Strange EventsHow often are you temptedto take God lightly?God Uses PeterThis past week, what special abilitydid you use to meet someone’s need?ACTS 10:1-23ACTS 5:17-42Arrested!How do you react whenyou’re treated unfairly?1316Peter Sees a LessonWhat lessons has God had torepeat in your life?
ACTS 10:24-48ACTS 16:1-15Peter Learns a LessonPaul, Silas, and TimothyHow has God helped you changeyour mind about some attitudes?How would you describethe spiritual team you’re on?ACTS 11:1-18ACTS 16:16-40Gentiles Get a ChanceAdventures in JailHow is God working onyour prejudices?How would you react to God using adifficult situation of yours to helpanother person learn more about him?ACTS 11:19-29Christians Helping One AnotherHow do you feel when youhear stories of hardshipsChristians in other countries face?What can you do to help?ACTS 17:1-15Different ResponsesFrom Two CitiesWhat part does the Bible playin how you think about whatyou hear and read?ACTS 12:1-25A Great Escape andCapital PunishmentACTS 17:16-34How do you react whenGod answers your prayers?What symbols of God’spresence do you seearound you in society?Paul in AthensACTS 13:1-12Paul and Barnabas:Travel PreachingWho are some Christians who mighthelp you discover how God wants youto use your time and talents?ACTS 19:1-20Paul in EphesusWhen are you most likelyto become discouraged?ACTS 19:21-41ACTS 14:1-28Response and ReactionHow does the gospel actlike Good News in your life?The RiotWhen are you most likelyto forget that God is in control?ACTS 20:1-12ACTS 15:1-21A Church ConferenceHow important is it for you to talkproblems over with other Christians?Sleeping in ChurchHow does God respond toyour human weaknesses?ACTS 20:13-38ACTS 15:22-41The Gentiles Are AcceptedIn what ways is God changingthe way you live?Saying Goodbye to EphesusWhen have painful goodbyesworked out for the good in your life?1317
ACTS 21:1-17ACTS 28:1-14Difficult DecisionThe Winter on MaltaWhat hard decisions do youhave to make right now?How aware of God are youin your everyday life?ACTS 21:18-36ACTS 28:15-31Paul in JerusalemPaul in RomeHow important is it to respectwhat others think is right?What would you like to be doingwhen your time on earth is over?ACTS 21:37–22:29ROMANS 5:1-11Paul SpeaksFaith Brings JoyWhat are some things God hasdone for you that you could tellpeople about?When was the last time you thankedGod for all he’s done for yo
Still, the Bible is one big message from God because it has one real Author—God! So you know it’s worth reading. Here’s a way to do it! How This Plan Is Different T here are lots of plans to help you read through the Bible. You can start at page one and read straight through. Or yo
