1 Peter 1
- What does Peter mean in 1 Peter 1:2 by the phrase "sprinkled with his blood"?
- 1 Peter 1:5 says that we are "shielded by God's power." How have you seen God shield you by His power?
- 1 Peter 1:15 commands us, "be holy in all you do." What does it mean to be holy? What do you have to do to obey this command?
- 1 Peter 2:1 says, "Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind." How do you rid yourself of these things?
- Peter refers to believers as "God’s special possession" in 1 Peter 2:9. Do you view yourself as a special possession of God?
- 1 Peter 2:24 says, "He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness." What does it mean to die to sin?
- How does a woman develop what Peter calls "the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit"? (1 Peter 3:4)
- In 1 Peter 3:7 Peter teaches men to treat their wives with respect. Why does he add, "so that nothing will hinder your prayers"?
- 1 Peter 3:15 says, "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." Are you prepared to give the answer Peter is speaking about?
- Peter tells us to "be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray." (1 Peter 4:7) What do you need to do on a daily basis to obey this instruction?
- 1 Peter 4:10 says, "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms." What gift are you using to serve others? How does a person discover what their gifts are?
- What responsibilities do elders have in 1 Peter 5:1-4?
- 1 Peter 5:7 says, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." How do you cast your anxiety on God?
- What does 1 Peter 5:10 say God will do after you have suffered for a little while?
Jeremiah 43 - 52, Lamentations 1 - 5
- After asking for the Lord's direction in Jeremiah 42, Johanan and those with him disobeyed in Jeremiah 43. Why would they ask for God's direction and then do the opposite of what He said?
- In Jeremiah 44 what did God say would happen to the people of Judah who had moved to Egypt?
- What change in attitude did God want to see in Baruch in Jeremiah 45?
- What promise did God make to Israel in Jeremiah 46:27?
- What did Jeremiah prophesy concerning the Philistines in Jeremiah 47:4?
- Jeremiah 48 describes coming judgement on Moab. What reason for Moab's destruction is given in verse 42?
- Jeremiah 49 foretells destruction of several of Israel's neighbors. In some cases God promises to bring restoration after the destruction. What is the purpose of these prophecies?
- Jeremiah 50 prophesies that Babylon will be overthrown. Verse 3 says, "A nation from the north will attack her and lay waste her land." According to verses 4 and 5, what will happen to Israel after the destruction of Babylon?
- What reason does Jeremiah 51:49 give for Babylon's destruction?
- What did the Babylonians do with the bronze, gold, and silver articles in the temple?
- Lamentations expresses sorrow over the destruction of Jerusalem. 1:6 says, "All the splendor has departed from Daughter Zion." Why did God allow Jerusalem to be destroyed?
- What is the meaning of the statement in Lamentations 2:9, "the law is no more"?
- In the midst of the sorrow described in Lamentations, there is a basis for hope. Lamentations 3:22-23 says, "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." In what way have you seen God's compassion in the midst of difficult times?
- Lamentations 4:12 describes the invasion of Jerusalem as something that was once unthinkable. According to verse 13, why did it happen?
- Lamentations 5:21 asks God to restore the nation. When and how did He answer this prayer?
Psalm 119
- Psalm 119:11 says, "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you." How do you hide God's Word in your heart? How does that help you avoid sin?
- Psalm 119:37 says, "Turn my eyes away from worthless things." Why would worthless things catch people's eyes?
- Psalm 119:71 says, "It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees." How can affliction cause a person to learn?
- There are times when we have inner turmoil because our desires are not in harmony with God's will. Psalm 119:165 says, "Great peace have those who love your law." How can you strengthen your love for God's law. How will this bring you peace?
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