Week 23

1 Week 23, Day 1: Monday, 8 June 2009 1 Kings 17, 18 How did Elijah survive in the desert wilderness? (17:4-6) Does God provide for us day by day? (17:7-9) Was Elijah’s request to the widowed mother in a time of drought and famine a small request or a great request? (17:10-12) How much faith was required of the widow that she would fulfill Elijah’s request? (17:15) Why would God allow tragedy to strike the widow and her son after she had demonstrated such faith and obedience? What had changed in the widow’s life after the miracle performed through Elijah? (17:17-24) What was Jezebel doing during the drought and famine? (18:4) What was Elijah known for? (18:12) What was Obadiah’s chief concern? (18:14) Did he feel that justice demanded that God spare his life due to the good deeds that he had done? (18:12, 13) How was Obadiah’s attitude different than Pauls in 2 Corinthians 5 and 6? Who is blamed for the consequences of the nation’s sins? (18:18) What was the choice the Israelites had to make? What was their response? (18:21) Did popular opinion support Elijah or the prophets of Baal? (18:22) Did Elijah show respect for those who worshipped Baal? (18:27) Proverbs 8 Is wisdom hard to find? So what is the problem? (8:1; see 2 Corinthians 4:4 and Acts 17:27) What stands in contrast to wisdom? (8:13) Compare 8:17 with Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 10:4, Psalm 27:8, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 7:7, 8; and Acts 15:17.

2 How must we seek wisdom? (8:34) 2 Corinthians 7 Why should we purify ourselves? (7:1) Is it often difficult to speak truth to others for their sake? (7:8) What should sorrow lead us to? (7:9-11) Week 23, Day 2: Tuesday, 9 June 2009 1 Kings 19, 20 How hard is it at times to have faith without fear? (19:3) Is it common for Christians to at times fear powerful people rather than God? (19:3) Do even God’s children at times feel utterly defeated? Who did Elijah turn to in his despair? (19: 4, 5) Can a pride in our obedience and a feeling of expectation lead us to self-pity? (19:10, 14) Do people miss God’s subtle yet mighty activity while they seek great miraculous events, expecting God to prove Himself to them? (19:11-13) When god chose Elisha, how did Elisha alter his profession? (19:21) Will evil, ambitious leaders be appeased? (20:1-10) Why did God come to Israel’s rescue? (20:13) What does God want you to remember when you face overwhelming problems? Have men always tried to put God in a box? (20:23) Does God expect leaders to apply both mercy and justice appropriately? (20:13-42; see Proverbs 17:15) How do we often respond to God’s rebuke and discipline? (20:43) Proverbs 9 With wisdom, is everything in order? (9:1-2)

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What do the simple lack? (9:4) What will happen to the simple if they do not get wisdom? (9:6) How do the wise respond to rebukes? Was this the king of Israel’s response in 1 Kings 21:43? (9:8) Can you have wisdom and understanding outside of a genuine relationship with God through His Son Jesus? (9:10) What word does to Bible use for those who are undisciplined, lacking of knowledge and desirous of something for nothing? (9:13) 2 Corinthians 8 Through God’s grace, how did the Macedonians respond to the most severe trial? (8:2) How do respond to severe trial? Would God ever desire you to give beyond your ability? (8:3) Is joyful generosity expected of a Christian? (8:7) Does it matter what others think of you? (8:21) Week 23, Day 3: Wednesday, 10 June 2009 1 Kings 21, 22 What are the consequences of your sins? (21:22) How does God want us to respond to His discipline? (21:29) How did Jehoshaphat show wisdom in decision making? (22:5) Why did the king of Israel surround himself with prophets who were not of God? (22:6-8) Can you hide from God’s wrath? (22:34) How do parents affect the spiritual development of their children? (22:43, 52) Proverbs 10

4 What makes a man poor? (10:4) What covers over wrongs? (10:12) What is the way to life? (10:17) What kills the fool? (10:21) 2 Corinthians 9 Does God treat you as you treat others? (9:6) What should determine how much you give? (9:7) Week 23, Day 4: Thursday, 11 June 2009 2 Kings 1, 2 Where do people turn for revelation when they have no real relationships with God? (1:2) Does God at times provide His people with special insights into His plans and activity? (2:3) Proverbs 11 What is required for wisdom? (11:2) Does God treat us the way we treat others? (11:25; compare with 2 Corinthians 9:6) 2 Corinthians 10 How do most people make self-assessments (10:12) Week 23, Day 5: Friday, 12 June 2009 2 Kings 3, 4 Where did Jehoshaphat turn during times of crisis? (3:11) Does God provide resources from unexpected places? (4:42) Proverbs 12

5 Do you love God’s discipline and correction? (12:1) How does v12:15 relate to v11:2? The Lord delights in men who are _____ . (v22) What comes out of your mouth comes from what is in your _____ . (v12:23). How does this shed light on all the other verses pertaining to the tongue and ones words.

2 Corinthians 11 Is there a good kind of jealousy? (11:2) What metaphor does the Bible use to describe those who put up with false teachings? (11:2) How long have God’s people been deceived by false teachings? (11:3) God is glorified when the world sees His strength through our ________. (11:30) Week 23, Day 6: Saturday, 13 June 2009 2 Kings 5, 6 How did the slave girl use her slavery to God’s glory? (5) What lesson should we learn from her example? Do you ever get frustrated when God responds to your prayers in ways different than you had desired or expected? (5:11, 12) Does our lack of obedience in simple things stand in the way of God’s blessings in our life? (5:13) What should we expect from God when we sin? (5:27) Is there anything more valuable than God’s revelation in the issues of life? (6:1-12) Is man’s perspective completely different than God’s reality? (6:17) How horrific can human behavior become in times of distress? (6:28, 29) Proverbs 13

6 The unfaithful have a craving for _______. (13:2). Who are satisfied? (13:4) The righteous hate ______. (13:5) How does v9 relate to Matthew 5:14-16? Compare v13:10 with Proverbs 11:2. Compare 13:13 with 12:1. What does 13:17 have to say to Christians who are salt and light? What can you learn from 13:24 about God’s relationship with His children? Psalm 67 What do you and your church seek in worship? (67:2, 3, 7) Week 23, Day 7: Sunday, 14 June 2009 2 Kings 7, 8 How easy is it for the Lord to completely reverse a situation? (7:5, 6) Do times of want and times of plenty both reveal our selfish nature? (7:8, 9) Does God work through what would seem to others to be normal circumstances to provide miraculous support to His people? (8:3-6) Does God know the destiny of every man? (8:13) Proverbs 14 How do devious people feel about God? (14:2) What do wise people do when they sin? (14:9 – see Matthew 5:24) Compare 14:12 with 12:15. Are there consequences for your actions? (14:14) What do good people find? (14:22)

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What rots the bones? (14:30) The righteous have refuge even in ______ . (14:32) Psalms 68, 69 What should you remember when it seems the evil is prevailing? (68) Can our sins dishonor God and His people before those who know we are Christians? (69:5, 6) Will our faith in the Lord alienate us from friends and family? (69:8-12) Can our faith during trials be a great witness to a watching world? (69:31, 32)