Week 29

1 Week 29, Day 1: Monday, 20 July 2009 2 Chronicles 27, 28 What did Jotham do differently from his father? (27:2) What did the people of Judah do under Jotham’s leadership? (27:2) Why did Jotham grow powerful? (27:6) How did God respond to Ahaz’s unfaithfulness? (28:5) Who suffers for the sins of a leader? (28:19) What was Ahaz’s downfall that that of all of Israel? (28:23) Proverbs 20 Who is quick to quarrel? (20:3) What character trait is most valuable? (20:6) Who is blessed by the deeds of the righteous? (20:7) How do people judge the character of others? (20:11) Compare 20:15 with 20:6. Should a Christian ever try to get even with others when offended? (20:22) How does God develop your character? (20:30) 1 Thessalonians 4 Does how you leave determine how much you please God? (4:1) What is God’s will for your life? (4:3-6 Does God hold Christians accountable for how they live? (4:6) What should be your ambition? (20:11, 12) Week 29, Day 2: Tuesday, 21 July 2009

2 2 Chronicles 29, 30 What was Hezekiah’s command to the Levites? (29:4, 5) Why was God angry at Judah and what was His response? (29:6-9) Where do we learn how to live pure lives? (29:15) What will Ahaz be remembered for eternally? (29:19) Why did all the people rejoice? (29:35, 36) Did Hezekiah mince words? (30:6-10) How did Israel respond to Hezekiah’s invitation? (30:10, 11) Is God mostly concerned with actions or motive? (30:18, 19) What does revival look like? (30:13-27) Why was there great joy in Jerusalem? (30:26) Proverbs 21 Who is in control of kings? Why would God allow a king to act unjustly? (21:1) What does God desire from you most? (21:3) What motivates the wicked and causes them to sin? (21:4) Why does society need a strong judicial system? (21:11) Does God treat you the way you treat others? (21:13) What sort of lifestyle do the foolish and wicked live? (21:5, 17, 20, 25, 26) 1 Thessalonians 5 Is there profit in searching for the date of the Lord’s return? (5:1) Knowing that the time is near, how should we live? (5:6) How should we treat others? (5:11-15)

3 How should we live each day? (5:16, 17) How should we treat preaching? (5:19-21) CONGRATS ON FINISHING ANOTHER BIBLE BOOK Week 29, Day 3: Wednesday, 22 July 2009 2 Chronicles 31, 32 Did Hezekiah lead by example? (31:3) Why did Hezekiah and his people prosper? (31:20, 21) Compare 32:3 with Proverbs 11:14, 15:22, 24:6. What command did Hezekiah give his officers that had been given to the leaders of the Jews since the time of Moses? (32:7) Who was Sennacherib challenging directly? (32:16) How did that work out for him? (32:21, 22) What was Hezekiah’s fatal flaw? (32:25, 31; see also 2 Kings 20:12-20) Proverbs 22 Who is in control of all things and determines the fortune and fate of every person? (22:2) Are most mistakes and troubles avoidable? (22:3) What must you guard to prevent needless suffering? (22:5) What sort of person do leaders desire on their team? (22:10, 11, 29) What drives out folly, and what is the mark of maturity? (22:15) Why are knowledge and the application of God’s Word important? (22:19) 2 Thessalonians 1 What increases with your faith? (1:3) Is God just? (1:6)

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What will happen to those who do not know God and obey Him? (1:8, 9) Week 29, Day 4: Thursday, 23 July 2009 2 Chronicles 33, 34 Do godly parents always raise godly children? (33:3; review 1 Samuel 2:12) How much influence does a nation’s leadership have on the nation? (33:9) Does God provide ample warning to a sinful people before He punishes? (33:10) Is God a god of second chances? (33:12) What sort of example was Manasseh to his son Amon? (33:22) When did Josiah first seek the Lord? (34:3) Does God preserve His Word despite man’s efforts eliminate it? (34:14) What happens with the Holy Spirit uses the Word of God to convict a person of His sin? (34:19) Why did God have mercy on Josiah? (34:27, 28) What level of obedience does God expect from His people? (35:31) Proverbs 23 Compare 23:4 with 4 Thessalonians 4:11. Can a Christian be stingy? (23:6, 7) Why is discipline important, and why does God discipline His children? (23:13-16) Compare 23:17 with 24:1, 19. What does the Bible say about drinking? (23:20, 21, 29-35) 2 Thessalonians 2 Will there be false prophesies concerning end times? (2:1-4)

5 Are all miracles, signs and wonders from the Lord? (2:9) Who is deceived by evil works? (2:10) Who chose who and when? (2:13) Week 29, Day 5: Friday, 24 July 2009 2 Chronicles 35, 36 What did the Levites do with the ark while kings were desecrating the Temple of the Lord? (35:3) How long had it been since God’s people had celebrated the Passover in accordance with God’s commands? (35:18) What could Josiah have learned from Proverbs 26:17? (35:20-24) Why wouldn’t Zedekiah turn to the Lord? (36:13) Does the Lord provide ample warning to a sinful people before He punishes? (36:15) How do the rebellious respond to God’s Word? (36:16) Does God use unbelievers to achieve His purposes? (36:22, 23) CONGRATULATIONS ON FINISHING ANOTHER BIBLE BOOK! Proverbs 24 Is there a danger in being influenced by the world around you? (24:1, 19) Who has great power? (24:5) When is the level of your faith demonstrated? (24:10) Does God expect you to obey the law of the land and God’s Law? (24:21) Should we ever seek vengeance? (24:29; see also Romans 12:9) 1 Thessalonians 3 Does God protect you? (3:3) How should we pray for the Lord to direct our hearts? (3:5)

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How should we respond to the idle Christian? (3:6, 14, 15) Does God expect you to work hard? (3:8-14) Week 29, Day 6: Saturday, 25 July 2009 Ezra 1, 2 Compare 1:1 with Proverbs 16:9. How does God work? (1:5) What happened to all the articles that Nebuchadnezzar had stolen from the temple? (1:7) Does God have a plan and purpose for every single one of His servants? (2) Does God’s plan require gifted musicians and artists? (2:41) Proverbs 25 How valuable is the tact? (25:11, 15, 17, 20, 23, 25) Psalm 82 What is God’s standard for leaders? (82:2-4) Week 29, Day 7: Sunday, 26 July 2009 Ezra 3, 4 Is unity of purpose and vision essential for any organization? (3:1) What did the Jews use as their guide in the rebuilding of the Temple? (3:2) Why do you think the older priests and Levites and family heads wept when they saw the foundation of the new temple while others shouted with joy? (3:12) What was the response of unbelievers to the rebuilding of the Temple? (4:4-7) To what motivation of the King did the unbelievers attempt to appeal in preventing the rebuilding of the Temple? (4:13, 22)

7 Proverbs 26 What does it take to make a fool obedient? (26:3) How important is it to work with dependable people? (26:6-10) Can you expect a fool to continue in his foolish behavior? (26:11, 14) Psalms 83, 84 What sort of opposition do God’s people face on earth? Are God’s people protected? (83) Do you have a passion for the Lord? (84:84:2) What does verse 84:5 mean to you? Who is blessed? (84:5, 12)