Prayer Watch Bible Studies: Week 42, October 14

Sunday, October 14, Jeremiah 29 - 30, 1 Thessalonians 1 - 2

Jeremiah wrote a letter in chapter 29 to those who had been exiled to Babylon. They were hoping to return soon, but Jeremiah told them they would be held for 70 years. Then in verse 11 he says, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." What should you do if God's plans for you are not what you prefer?
Jeremiah 30:9 says, "Instead, they will serve the Lord their God and David their king, whom I will raise up for them." Why does God speak about Israel serving David centuries after he lived and died?
What does Paul mean in 1 Thessalonians 1:5 when he says, "our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction"?
In 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Paul says, "We are not trying to please people but God." How does it change your life to live only to please God?

Monday, October 15, Jeremiah 31 - 32, 1 Thessalonians 3 - 4

In Jeremiah 31:31-34 God promises a new covenant. What are the most important features of the new covenant?
Why was Jeremiah imprisoned in chapter 32?
In Jeremiah's prayer in 32:17-25, he said, "Nothing is too hard for you." When you pray do you keep in mind that God can do anything?
In 1 Thessalonians 3:13 Paul prays, "May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy." What do you need to do for God to strengthen your heart?
What reasons does Paul give for avoiding sexual immorality in 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8?
What truth does 1 Thessalonians 4:18 tell us to encourage each other with?

Tuesday, October 16, Jeremiah 33 - 34, Psalm 115 - 117

Is Jeremiah 33:3 only speaking to Jeremiah or does it also apply to you?
What promise did God make to Zedekiah in Jeremiah 34?
Psalm 115:1 says, "Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness." How can you maintain a desire to glorify God and not yourself?
What is the meaning of Psalm 116:15, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants"?
Psalm 117:2 says, "great is his love toward us." In what ways has God's love been shown to you?

Wednesday, October 17, Jeremiah 35 - 36, 1 Thessalonians 5

Why did God promise that Jehonadab would always have descendants?
Why did Jehoiakim burn the scroll that Jeremiah had dictated to Baruch?
What does Paul mean in 1 Thessalonians 5:2, "the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night"?
1 Thessalonians 5:18 teaches us to "give thanks in all circumstances." How can you do that when your circumstances are difficult?

Thursday, October 18, Jeremiah 37 - 38, Psalm 118

Why was Jeremiah put in prison in chapter 37?
In Jeremiah 38, why did Zedekiah give permission to those who wanted to kill Jeremiah and then permission to those who wanted to rescue him?
Jesus quoted Psalm 118:22-23 (in Matthew 21:42). What is it referring to?

Friday, October 19, Jeremiah 39 - 40, 2 Thessalonians 1-2

Who did the Babylonians leave behind when they took people from Jerusalem captive in Jeremiah 39?
Why wasn't Jeremiah taken into captivity by the Babylonians?
According to 2 Thessalonians 1:8, who will God punish?
According to 2 Thessalonians 2, what will happen before "the day of the Lord"?

Saturday, October 20, Jeremiah 41 - 42, 2 Thessalonians 3

Why was Gedaliah assassinated?
In Jeremiah 42 the people who were left in Judah asked Jeremiah to pray for guidance for what to do. What guidance did God give them through Jeremiah?
What does Paul ask prayer for in 2 Thessalonians 3?

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