Old Testament: Genesis 19 - 33
When Lot first parted ways with Abraham, Lot "pitched his tents near Sodom." (Genesis 13:12). By chapter 19 Lot was living in a house in Sodom. Two things in chapter 19 show that Lot's judgement had eroded, probably from living in Sodom. 1) He was willing to send his virgin daughters to the mob outside his door, and 2) His sons-in-law to be did not take him seriously. Yet, he was somehow considered righteous and was rescued before Sodom was destroyed. How can you avoid having your judgement be negatively influenced by others who are not walking with God?
Abraham is known for his faith and obedience. Why then did he lie about Sarah being his sister in chapter 20?
Why would God tell Abraham to sacrifice his son (chapter 22)? Would God put you through something challenging to test your faith?
How old was Sarah when she died?
In chapter 24, why was Abraham so opposed to Isaac marrying someone from the land Abraham was living in? Why was he also opposed to Isaac going back to the land Abraham had come from?
Why was Esau willing to trade his birthright for stew?
Why did Isaac have to reopen wells his father had dug?
If blessings ultimately come from God (James 1:17), how was Jacob able to steal a blessing through trickery in chapter 27?
What was Esau trying to accomplish when he married Mahalath in chapter 28?
Why did Laban want Jacob to marry Leah before Rachel?
Why did Bilhah and Zilpah have sons with Jacob?
In chapter 31, God told Jacob to go back to his home land and said, "and I will be with you." What does it mean for God to be with you? What do you need to do to have this promise active in your life?
What was Jacob expecting or hoping for when he said, “I will not let you go unless you bless me” in chapter 32?
Psalms 5 - 7
5:11 says, "But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy." Are you taking refuge in the Lord and is it producing gladness?
In 6:3, David wrote, "My soul is in deep anguish. How long, Lord, how long?" How should you respond when adversity lasts longer than you expected?
7:9 describes God as "the righteous God who probes minds and hearts." Do you find it comforting or fearful to know that God probes your mind and heart?
New Testament: Matthew 5 - 8
Jesus taught, in 5:11, "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me." Do you regard it as a blessing if your are insulted for your faith?
Jesus said in 6:14, "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you." Is there anyone you need to forgive?
In 7:7 Jesus said, "seek and you will find." What should you be seeking and how should you be doing it?
Jesus said that the person who hears His words and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock, which did not fall when there was a great storm. What results in your life can be compared to your house standing in the face of a storm?
What caused Jesus to be amazed in 8:10?
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