Prayer Watch Bible Studies: Week 11, March 11

Sunday, March 11, Deuteronomy 13 - 14, Mark 1

In Deuteronomy 13, the penalty for encouraging others to worship other gods was death. Why was the punishment so severe? Some people say that all religions are good. Is this true?
In Deuteronomy 14:1, the rules for what could be eaten were more strict for Israel than for foreigners living in Israel. Why did God put stricter limits on Israel?
What was Jesus's message in Mark 1:15?
Mark 1:22 says that people were amazed at Jesus "because he taught them as one who had authority." What does this mean? How was His teaching different?
Jesus healed a leper and in Mark 1:44 He told him not to tell anyone. Why wouldn't Jesus want the man to tell anyone?

Monday, March 12, Deuteronomy 15 - 16, Psalm 32

Deuteronomy 15:4 says, "there need be no poor people among you." But, Deuteronomy 15:11 says, "There will always be poor people in the land." How can these both be true?
What attitude does Deuteronomy 15 teach us to have toward the poor?
According to Deuteronomy 16:16 all men were to appear before the Lord three times each year. None were to appear empty handed. If you were a man living in Israel, what challenges would you face in obeying this command?
Psalm 32:9 says, "Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle." How does God want to lead us?

Tuesday, March 13, Deuteronomy 17 - 18, Mark 2

Deuteronomy 17:18-19 taught that any future king was to have his own copy of the law and was to "read it all the days of his life." Is it equally important for you to have a practice of daily Bible reading?
Deuteronomy 18:19 says, "I myself will call to account anyone who does not listen to my words that the prophet speaks in my name," but also warns of prophets who speak things God didn't give them to say. How can a person discern between a false prophet and a true prophet?
In Mark 2 the teachers of the law accused Jesus of blasphemy because he told a man his sins were forgiven because only God has the authority to forgive sins. How did Jesus demonstrate his authority to forgive sins?
In Mark 2:17 why did Jesus say he ate with tax collectors and sinners?

Wednesday, March 14, Deuteronomy 19 - 20, Psalm 33

Why did God say in Deuteronomy 19:15, "One witness is not enough to convict anyone accused of any crime or offense they may have committed"?
Deuteronomy 20:1 says, "When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you." What opportunities do you have to trust God rather than being intimidated by what you see?
Psalm 33:18-19 say, "But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine." Are you aware of God's eye being on you? How does that change the way you face challenges?

Thursday, March 15, Deuteronomy 21, Mark 3

Why was the nearest town required to make atonement for someone found murdered if they didn't know who was responsible?
In Mark 3:9 why did Jesus want to have a small boat ready?
Why was Judas Iscariot among the 12 who Jesus appointed in Mark 3?

Friday, March 16, Deuteronomy 22 - 23, Psalm 34

Deuteronomy 22:4 says, "If you see your fellow Israelite’s donkey or ox fallen on the road, do not ignore it. Help the owner get it to its feet." What opportunities do you have for showing concern for your neighbor in a similar way?
According to Deuteronomy 23:15-16, what were people to do with a fugitive slave?
Why was it allowable in Deuteronomy 23:24 to eat grapes from your neighbor's vineyard?
David wrote in Psalm 34:8, "Taste and see that the Lord is good." Taste is something each person has to experience for themselves. What do you need to do to taste what David is talking about?

Saturday, March 17, Deuteronomy 24, Mark 4

Deuteronomy 24:5 stated that a newlywed man could not be sent to war for one year so he would be free to stay at home and bring happiness to his wife. Why would God place this much importance on happy marriages?
There are several commands in Deuteronomy concerning things taken in pledge for a debt. Verse 6 says not to take millstones because they are a person's livelihood. Verse 10 says not to go into a person's house for something offered in pledge, but to wait for them to bring it out. Verse 13 teaches not to keep a cloak in pledge overnight. Verse 17 commands not to take the cloak of the widow as a pledge. What do these commands have in common?
According to Mark 4:17 what does the sun represent in the parable of the sower and the seed? What do the thorns represent (4:19)?
Why did Jesus question the disciples' faith in Mark 4:40?

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