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Day 45: Lev 15-16; Matt 27:1-26

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• Joel
• Amos
• Obadiah
• Jonah
• Micah
• Nahum
• Habakkuk
• Zephaniah
• Haggai
• Zechariah
• Malachi

Summary of 2 Kings 15-16:

2 Kings 15-16 narrates the reigns of several kings in the divided kingdom of Israel and Judah. The chapter begins by introducing Azariah (also known as Uzziah) as the king of Judah. Despite his initial faithfulness to God, Azariah later succumbs to pride and attempts to offer incense in the temple, resulting in him being struck with leprosy. After his death, his son Jotham takes over the throne of Judah.

Meanwhile, in Israel, a series of kings rise and fall rapidly. Menahem becomes the king of Israel and reigns for ten years, but his rule is marked by violence and oppression. After his death, his son Pekahiah succeeds him but is assassinated by Pekah, who then becomes the king. Pekah's reign is filled with turmoil as the Assyrians invade Israel and capture many of its territories.

The chapter concludes with the reign of Ahaz, who becomes the king of Judah. Ahaz does evil in the sight of the Lord, introducing idol worship and even sacrificing his own son in the fire. He seeks assistance from the Assyrian king Tiglath-Pileser III, but this alliance leads to further destruction and oppression.

Key People/Places/Events:

• Azariah (Uzziah): King of Judah
• Jotham: King of Judah
• Menahem: King of Israel
• Pekahiah: King of Israel
• Pekah: King of Israel
• Ahaz: King of Judah
• Tiglath-Pileser III: Assyrian king
• Assyrian invasion of Israel
• Idol worship and sacrifices

Questions to Consider:

1. How did the actions and decisions of the kings in Judah and Israel affect their respective kingdoms?
2. What were the consequences of idol worship and turning away from God?
3. How did alliances with foreign powers impact the stability and well-being of Judah and Israel?
4. What lessons can be learned from the rise and fall of these kings in terms of leadership and faithfulness?
5. How did the Assyrian invasion shape the geopolitical landscape of the region at that time?

Summary of John 3:1-18:

John 3:1-18 is a well-known passage that features a conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, a Pharisee and member of the Jewish ruling council. Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night, acknowledging Jesus as a teacher from God due to the signs He has performed. Jesus responds by telling Nicodemus that in order to see the kingdom of God, one must be born again.

Confused by Jesus' statement, Nicodemus questions how a person can be born again when they are already old. Jesus explains that being born again refers to a spiritual rebirth, a transformation that comes through faith in Him. He emphasizes the necessity of being born of water and the Spirit to enter the kingdom of God.

Jesus further elaborates on the purpose of His coming into the world, highlighting God's love for humanity and His desire to offer eternal life through belief in Him. He uses the analogy of Moses lifting up the serpent in the wilderness to illustrate that whoever believes in Him will have eternal life.

Key People/Places/Events:

• Jesus
• Nicodemus: A Pharisee and member of the Jewish ruling council
• Spiritual rebirth
• Kingdom of God
• Moses and the serpent in the wilderness

Questions to Consider:

1. What does it mean to be "born again" in the context of Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus?

2 Chronicles 4-6 Summary, Key People/Places/Events, and Questions to Consider

The chapters 4-6 of 2 Chronicles describe the completion of the temple's construction and its grand dedication ceremony.

In Chapter 4, the construction of the temple's fixtures is detailed, including the making of the altar, the sea of cast metal, ten washbasins, ten lampstands, ten tables, and a variety of other utensils.

Chapter 5 marks the completion of the temple. The Ark of the Covenant is brought into the temple, along with all the sacred furnishings. As the Levites play music and sing praises to God, His glory fills the temple in the form of a cloud.

In Chapter 6, Solomon addresses the people of Israel, recounting God's promises and how they have been fulfilled. He then prays a prayer of dedication, asking God to hear and answer the prayers that His people will make in the temple.

Key figures include Solomon, the Levites, and the people of Israel. The key places are the temple in Jerusalem and the Holy of Holies where the Ark of the Covenant is placed. Key events include the completion of the temple's construction, the installation of the Ark of the Covenant, and Solomon's prayer of dedication.

Questions to consider could include: What is the significance of the specific items made for the temple as described in Chapter 4? How does the filling of the temple with a cloud represent God's presence? What does Solomon's prayer of dedication reveal about his understanding of God and his vision for the temple?

John 10:24-42 Summary, Key People/Places/Events, and Questions to Consider

In John 10:24-42, the confrontation between Jesus and the Jews continues, leading to an attempt to stone Jesus.

The Jews ask Jesus to tell them plainly if he is the Christ. Jesus responds that he has told them, but they do not believe because they are not his sheep. He emphasizes that he and the Father are one, which enrages the Jews, and they try to stone him for blasphemy.

Jesus escapes from their grasp and crosses the Jordan River, where he stays and continues to teach. Many believe in him there, convinced by his teachings and the testimony of John the Baptist.

Key figures in this passage include Jesus, the Jews, and John the Baptist. The key places are the location where Jesus is confronted by the Jews and the place across the Jordan where he retreats. The key events include the Jews' demand for clarity about Jesus' identity, the attempt to stone Jesus, and the growing belief in Jesus' teachings across the Jordan.

Questions to consider might include: Why do the Jews fail to recognize Jesus as the Messiah despite his words and deeds? What is the significance of Jesus' assertion that he and the Father are one? How does the contrast between the Jews' disbelief and the belief of those across the Jordan underscore the themes of acceptance and rejection in John's Gospel?

Day 46: Lev 17-18; Matt 27:27-50

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• Genesis
• Exodus
• Leviticus
• Numbers
• Deuteronomy
• Joshua
• Judges
• Ruth
• 1-2 Samuel
• 1-2 Kings
• 1-2 Chronicles
• Ezra
• Nehemiah
• Esther
• Job
• Psalms
• Proverbs
• Ecclesiastes
• Song
• Isaiah
• Jeremiah
• Lamentations
• Ezekiel
• Daniel
• Hosea
• Joel
• Amos
• Obadiah
• Jonah
• Micah
• Nahum
• Habakkuk
• Zephaniah
• Haggai
• Zechariah
• Malachi

Day 90: Jud 11-12; Luke 6:1-26

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Join us on an exciting journey through the Bible with our new video readalong series! Each day, we'll release a new video featuring a reading from the Bible and a discussion of its key themes and messages. Our experienced pastors will help you to better understand and apply the Word of God in your daily life.

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Read along with all of the books of the bible, in our series 'Bible in a Year'

• Genesis
• Exodus
• Leviticus
• Numbers
• Deuteronomy
• Joshua
• Judges
• Ruth
  
• 1-2 Samuel
• 1-2 Kings
• 1-2 Chronicles
• Ezra
  
• Nehemiah
• Esther
• Job
  
• Psalms
• Proverbs
• Ecclesiastes
• Song
  
• Isaiah
• Jeremiah
• Lamentations
• Ezekiel
• Daniel
• Hosea
• Joel
  
• Amos
  
• Obadiah
• Jonah
• Micah
• Nahum
• Habakkuk
• Zephaniah
• Haggai
• Zechariah
• Malachi

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