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Books of The Holy Bible

Genesis	2 Kings	Isaiah	Nahum	Romans	Titus
Exodus	1 Chronicles	Jeremiah	Habakkuk	1 Corinthians	Philemon
Leviticus	2 Chronicles	Lamentations	Zephaniah	2 Corinthians	Hebrews
Numbers	Ezra	Ezekiel	Haggai	Galatians	James
Deuteronomy	Nehemiah	Daniel	Zechariah	Ephesians	1 Peter
Joshua	Esther	Hosea	Malachi	Philippians	2 Peter
Judges	Job	Joel	Matthew	Colossians	1 John
Ruth	Psalms	Amos	Mark	1 Thessalonians	2 John
1 Samuel	Proverbs	Obadiah	Luke	2 Thessalonians	3 John
2 Samuel	Ecclesiastes	Jonah	John	1 Timothy	Jude
1 Kings	Song of Solomon	Micah	Acts	2 Timothy	Revelation

Study questions for the Book of Ruth

Why study the Book of Ruth?

This is a story of judgment and compassionate blessings in a time of untold hardship and poverty.
Ruth grew-up in a pagan, gentile family.
Ruth married a Jewish boy and came to love and revere her mother-in-law.
Ruth‘s faith was piqued and she adopted the faith of her Jewish in-laws.
Ruth makes a profound statement of faith: “Where you go, I will go, and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.”
God blessed Ruth: she is named as one of Jesus' ancestors.

Description:

How did a gentile (non-Jewish) widow from Moab become the mother to one of Jesus‘s ancestors? This short Study will answer that question. This story showcases God‘s love for people, compassion for our circumstance, and sovereignty over this world. God recognized widows in the worst of circumstances; blessed them; changed them for His purposes, His good, and His glory; and through their obedience truly blessed humankind. Some would call it coincidence. As a commentator observed: “Co-incidence is really a God-incidence in disguise.” (Chuck Tremain).

1	Study Questions for Ruth 1:1-22
2	Study Questions for Ruth 2:1-23
3	Study Questions for Ruth 3:1-18
4	Study Questions for Ruth 4:1-22

Study questions for the Book of Esther

Why study Esther?

While the Name of God is not mentioned in the text, the reader can see God’s fingerprints throughout the events of this Book.
This is one of two books, named for great women in the Old Testament.
The villian devised an evil plan. God judged! God’s people are saved! The villian receives his just sentence!
Only God can turn an irrevocable, inescapable extermination into a life-saving positive.

Description:

A jewish maiden is selected to be Queen of a far-reaching empire. Her uncle and caregiver exposes a conspiracy to assassinate the king and justice is served to the would-be assassins. Then, the villian-of-the-story becomes powerful in the kingdom and devises a plan to annihilate all of the Jews. He begins to execute his plan, but God intercedes. . .

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1	Study Questions for Esther 1:1-22
2	Study Questions for Esther 2:1-23
3	Study Questions for Esther 3:1-15
4	Study Questions for Esther 4:1-17
5	Study Questions for Esther 5:1-14
6	Study Questions for Esther 6:1-14
7	Study Questions for Esther 7:1-10
8	Study Questions for Esther 8:1-17
9	Study Questions for Esther 9:1-32 & 10:1-3

Study questions for the Book of Jonah

Why study the Book of Jonah?

Jonah is Mr. or Ms. Everyperson in this world; when God asks, we tend to run in the opposite direction.
We, who believe in the saving grace of Christ Jesus, are God‘s voice, hands, and feet in this world!
To God, every person in this world is precious to Him.
God so wants us to choose Him, to obey Him!
The Book of Jonah helps the Jew (and we Believers) to understand his/her role and responsibility to the non-believers in this world.
We can run, but we cannot hide.
Do not be a ‘Jonah’!

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1	Study Questions for Jonah 1:1-17
2	Study Questions for Jonah 2:1-10
3	Study Questions for Jonah 3:1-10
4	Study Questions for Jonah 4:1-11

Study questions for the Gospel of Matthew

Why study the Gospel of Matthew?

Matthew was a disciple and eye-witness to the Lord Jesus’ teaching, miracles, and compassion.
Jesus transformed a hated tax collector into an ardent disciple.
Matthew was meticulous in his research and writing.
Jesus’ mother undoubtedly provided eye-witness stories of Jesus’ early life.
Matthew’s Gospel was originally written for a Jewish audience and emphasized that Jesus was The Messiah.

Description:

Matthew’s Gospel of our Lord Christ Jesus: the life and times of Jesus from birth to death to resurrection, for you, for me. Matthew was this imperfect man, this hated tax collector, who grew to love the Lord Jesus and helped to further His ministry to teach, preach, and outreach to the people, who “were like sheep without a shepherd” (Matthew 9:36), wandering aimlessly through life.

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1	Study Questions for Matthew 1:1-25
2	Study Questions for Matthew 2:1-23Not yet available.
3	Study Questions for Matthew 3:1-17Not yet available.
4	Study Questions for Matthew 4:1-25Not yet available.
5	Study Questions for Matthew 5:1-48Not yet available.
6	Study Questions for Matthew 6:1-34Not yet available.
7	Study Questions for Matthew 7:1-29Not yet available.
8	Study Questions for Matthew 8:1-34Not yet available.
9	Study Questions for Matthew 9:1-38Not yet available.
10	Study Questions for Matthew 10:1-42Not yet available.
11	Study Questions for Matthew 11:1-30Not yet available.
12	Study Questions for Matthew 12:1-50Not yet available.
13	Study Questions for Matthew 13:1-58Not yet available.
14	Study Questions for Matthew 14:1-36Not yet available.
15	Study Questions for Matthew 15:1-39Not yet available.
16	Study Questions for Matthew 16:1-28Not yet available.
17	Study Questions for Matthew 17:1-27Not yet available.
18	Study Questions for Matthew 18:1-35Not yet available.
19	Study Questions for Matthew 19:1-30Not yet available.
20	Study Questions for Matthew 20:1-34Not yet available.
21	Study Questions for Matthew 21:1-46Not yet available.
22	Study Questions for Matthew 22:1-46Not yet available.
23	Study Questions for Matthew 23:1-39Not yet available.
24	Study Questions for Matthew 24:1-51Not yet available.
25	Study Questions for Matthew 25:1-46Not yet available.
26	Study Questions for Matthew 26:1-75Not yet available.
27	Study Questions for Matthew 27:1-66Not yet available.
28	Study Questions for Matthew 28:1-20Not yet available.

Study questions for the Gospel of Mark

Why study the Gospel of Mark?

To understand the extent of God’s deep, deep love for you and me!
To learn about God’s attributes, traits.
To learn about God’s expectations for us and our behavior toward others.
To understand that we are God’s hands, feet, and voice to this world.
To understand the power we have available to us, if we only appropriate it!

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1	Study Questions for Mark 1:1-13, with Matthew 4:1-11
2	Study Questions for Mark 1:14-45
3	Study Questions for Mark 2:1-28
4	Study Questions for Mark 3:1-35
5	Study Questions for Mark 4:1-41
6	Study Questions for Mark 5:1-43
7	Study Questions for Mark 6:1-56
8	Study Questions for Mark 7:1-37
9	Study Questions for Mark 8:1-9:1
10	Study Questions for Mark 9:2-50
11	Study Questions for Mark 10:1-34
12	Study Questions for Mark 10:35-52, with Matthew 20:20-26
13	Study Questions for Mark 11:1-33
14	Study Questions for Mark 12:1-44
15	Study Questions for Mark 13:1-37
16	Study Questions for Mark 14:1-52
17	Study Questions for Mark 14:53-72
18	Study Questions for Mark 15:1-20
19	Study Questions for Mark 15:21-47
20	Study Questions for Mark 16:1-20

Study questions for the Gospel of John

Why study the Gospel of John?

The Apostle John is an eye-witness to the ministry and teachings of Christ Jesus.
The Apostle John testifies to the miracles performed by Christ Jesus.
The Apostle John describes Jesus’ examples of love, mercy, and compassion.
The Apostle John explains Jesus’ passion in obeying the Father and saving humankind.
We are given an example of how best to live our lives in service to humankind and in obedience to Christ Jesus.

Description:

The Gospel of John is a wonderful, lovingly written portrayal of the person and the ministry of our Lord. Through this Study we will examine Jesus’ life, challenges, and successes; we will better understand how we Believers are to relate to the world around us and to those who also believe in the saving grace of Christ Jesus.

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1	Study Questions for John 01:01-18
2	Study Questions for John 01:19-51
3	Study Questions for John 02:01-25
4	Study Questions for John 03:01-21
5	Study Questions for John 03:22-36
6	Study Questions for John 04:01-42
7	Study Questions for John 04:43-54 & 05:01-30
8	Study Questions for John 05:31-47 & 06:01-24
9	Study Questions for John 06:25-47
10	Study Questions for John 06:48-71
11	Study Questions for John 07:01-36
12	Study Questions for John 7:37-53 & 8:1-20
13	Study Questions for John 8:21-59
14	Study Questions for John 9:1-41
15	Study Questions for John 10:1-42
16	Study Questions for John 11:1-57
17	Study Questions for John 12:1-36a
18	Study Questions for John 12:36b-50 & 13:1-17
19	Study Questions for John 13:18-38
20	Study Questions for John 14:1-31
21	Study Questions for John 15:1-27
22	Study Questions for John 16:1-33
23	Study Questions for John 17:1-26
24	Study Questions for John 18:1-40
25	Study Questions for John 19:1-16
26	Study Questions for John 19:17-42
27	Study Questions for John 20:1-31
28	Study Questions for John 21:1-25

Study questions for Paul's Letter (Epistle) to the Romans

Why study Paul’s Letter to the Romans?

The Apostle Paul gives the Romans and we, who believe, a template for obedient behavior.
While no one likes to think that our behavior in this world will be judged, the Apostle Paul provides an overview of eternal judgment.
Our souls have been given flesh and blood to live in this world; Paul presents a glimpse into the worlds in which, upon judgment, our souls will be placed in freedom or prison.
“I am a pretty good person. Am I going to Heaven or Hell?” Do you believe in the saving grace of Christ Jesus?
The Apostle Paul asks ”Do you trust God?” And states the rationale for his trust.

Description:

The Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Romans contains a number of God-given truths that should govern our day-to-day activities, our behavior. We are God’s hands, feet, and voice in this world and Paul provides great wisdom to guide those, who believe in the saving grace of Christ Jesus. Since each of us will be judged, whether we believe in Jesus or not, we must ask ourselves this basic question: do we want to be judged against the Ten Commandments (they are not the Ten ‘Suggestions’) or redeemed by a Savior who loves you and me, and is willing to take upon Himself the eternal consequences for all of your sins, for all of my sins, that we accumulated during our lifetimes in this world. (If you say that you do not need a Savior: Dear Lord, Please have mercy upon the soul of this person. Amen.)

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1	Study Questions for Romans 1:1-17
2	Study Questions for Romans 1:18-32
3	Study Questions for Romans 2:1-16
4	Study Questions for Romans 2:17-29
5	Study Questions for Romans 3:1-8
6	Study Questions for Romans 3:9-31
7	Study Questions for Romans 4:1-25
8	Study Questions for Romans 5:1-21
9	Study Questions for Romans 6:1-23
10	Study Questions for Romans 7:1-25
11	Study Questions for Romans 8:1-17
12	Study Questions for Romans 8:18-27
13	Study Questions for Romans 8:28-39
14	Study Questions for Romans 9:1-13
15	Study Questions for Romans 9:14-33
16	Study Questions for Romans 10:1-13
17	Study Questions for Romans 10:14-21
18	Study Questions for Romans 11:1-12
19	Study Questions for Romans 11:13-36
20	Study Questions for Romans 12:1-21
21	Study Questions for Romans 13:1-14
22	Study Questions for Romans 14:1-12
23	Study Questions for Romans 14:13-15:13
24	Study Questions for Romans 15:14-16:27

Study questions for Paul’s 1st letter (epistle) to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians)

Why study 1st Corinthians?

Provides basic principles for faith and behavior.
Instructs Believers how to interact within the church body, and with the world.
Coaches husbands to cherish their wives and wives their husbands.
Discusses love: “Love is patient, love is kind. . . Love never fails.”
Teaches foundational guidelines for judgment within the church body.
Offers advice on ’opinion’ to minimize conflict within the church.

Description:

The Apostle Paul preached the Gospel message in the pagan City of Corinth. During his 18-month stay, he founded a fledgling church. When Paul considered the group of Believers fairly stable in their beliefs, he moved to Ephesus to continue ministering to the ’unchurched’. While in Ephesus, Paul heard disturbing news about his Corinthian Church and wrote this letter (also known as an epistle) to the Corinthians. Paul wanted to ensure that the Corinthians did not deviate from the core Gospel message that he had shared with them and had encouraged them to follow as they grew in their belief in the redeeming grace of our Lord Jesus.

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1	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 1:1-31
2	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 2:1-16
3	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 3:1-23
4	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 4:1-21
5	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 5:1-13
6	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 6:1-20
7	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 7:1-16
8	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 7:17-40
9	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
10	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 9:1-18
11	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 9:19-27
12	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 10:1-22
13	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:16
14	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
15	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 12:1-31
16	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
17	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 14:1-25
18	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 14:26-15:11
19	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 15:12-34
20	Study Questions for 1 Corinthians 15:35-16:24

Study questions for Paul’s 2nd Letter (Epistle) to the Corinthians (2 Corinthians)

Why study 2nd Corinthians?

Paul’s 2nd Letter to the Corinthians encompasses far-ranging subjects:
From Christ’s deity, to Paul’s qualifications for ministry.
From fundamental faith-principles, to inconsequential (disputable) matters.
From discernment of the behavior of Believers versus nonbelievers, to judgment of the same.
From the often-brutal penalties Paul suffered, to providing aid for destitute Believers.
From Paul’s love for the Corinthians, to correcting their flawed beliefs.
And in obedience we, who believe, are reminded to preach, teach, and outreach - with persistence.

Description:

              The Apostle Paul had preached the Gospel message in the pagan City of Corinth and founded a church. This second letter (also called an epistle) continues to encourage the members of this new church in their fledgling journey as new Believers in the saving grace of Christ Jesus.
              I especially like the imagery quoted from the Life Application [NIV Study] Bible, ©1988 and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.: “Slithering through the centuries, the serpent whispers his smooth-tongued promises, beguiling, deceiving, and tempting - urging men and women to reject God and to follow Satan [by default].” When the Apostle Paul left a newly planted church, inevitably the serpent would send in people (generally called Judaizers), who would slink and sneak and creep their way into church leadership and teaching positions, to thwart, blunt, and confuse the Gospel message, the Truth, that Paul had taught.
              We are reminded that a “yes” vote for Christ Jesus and His saving grace (or gift) means eternal life in Paradise. A “no” vote (or simply ignoring the ballot and not voting) is a vote for the world, for Satan, for eternal separation from God and from His love. “We reap what we sow.”
              Through this letter the Apostle Paul continues to provide correction, encouragement, and the Truth of the Gospel message to the Corinthian Church . . . and to us.

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1	Study Questions for 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
2	Study Questions for 2 Corinthians 1:12-24 & 2:1-4
3	Study Questions for 2 Corinthians 2:5-17
4	Study Questions for 2 Corinthians 3:1-18
5	Study Questions for 2 Corinthians 4:1-18
6	Study Questions for 2 Corinthians 5:1-16
7	Study Questions for 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 & 6:1-13
8	Study Questions for 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 & 7:1-16
9	Study Questions for 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
10	Study Questions for 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 & 9:1-15
11	Study Questions for 2 Corinthians 10:1-18
12	Study Questions for 2 Corinthians 11:1-15
13	Study Questions for 2 Corinthians 11:16-33
14	Study Questions for 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
15	Study Questions for 2 Corinthians 12:11-21
16	Study Questions for 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Study questions for Paul’s Letter to the Galatians

Why study Galatians?

The Apostle Paul confronted the Galatians for accepting a false gospel.
Paul detailed his credentials for preaching the Gospel message of Christ Jesus.
Paul carefully explained the differences between those who are justified by faith and those who remain under the Law.
Paul emphasized the relationship between a Believer and God; the Believer is an adopted son or daughter, an heir.
Paul lists the ‘Fruit of the Spirit’ and the ‘Acts of the Sinful Nature’; we are to choose.

Description:

When the Apostle Paul left his newly founded church in Galatia, the false missionaries (Judaizers) moved-in. Paul received reports about the false teachings that corrupted the true Gospel message He had preached, and sent this letter. His letter confronted the false gospel with the Truth, and because the Judaizers impugned his reputation, Paul provided his ’resume‘. This letter contains the oft-quoted ’Fruits of the Spirit‘.<\p>

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1	Study Questions for Galatians 1:1-24
2	Study Questions for Galatians 2:1-21
3	Study Questions for Galatians 3:1-29
4	Study Questions for Galatians 4:1-31
5	Study Questions for Galatians 5:1-26
6	Study Questions for Galatians 6:1-18

Study questions for Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians

Why study Ephesians?

To learn about God’s attributes, traits.
To learn about God’s expectations for us and our behavior toward others.
To understand that we are God’s hands, feet, and voice to this world.
To understand the power we have available to us, if we only appropriate it!
To understand God’s love for you and me; He wants what is best for us!

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1	Study Questions for Ephesians 1:1-14
2	Study Questions for Ephesians 1:15-23
3	Study Questions for Ephesians 2:1-10
4	Study Questions for Ephesians 2:11-22
5	Study Questions for Ephesians 3:1-13
6	Study Questions for Ephesians 3:14-21
7	Study Questions for Ephesians 4:1-16
8	Study Questions for Ephesians 4:17-32
9	Study Questions for Ephesians 5:1-21
10	Study Questions for Ephesians 5:22-33
11	Study Questions for Ephesians 6:1-9
12	Study Questions for Ephesians 6:10-24

Study questions for Paul’s Letter to the Philippians

Why study Philippians?

To read “Christ’s Hymn”.
To appreciate Paul’s internal conflict between dying and remaining in this world.
To comprehend Paul’s deep affection for his Philippian Church.
To understand Paul’s loving embrace of obedience to the Gospel of Christ Jesus.
To recognize Christ Jesus’ love for Paul, the Philippian Church, you, and me!

Description:

The Apostle Paul in this Letter to the Philippians writes one of the most impactful, succinct descriptions that perfectly summarizes the deity and the person, Who is the Son of God. When the Apostle Paul leaves a newly founded church and begins to minister in a new city, he will generally follow-up with a letter, in which he encourages the members of his former church, emphasizes aspects of the Gospel message, and guides them in their relatively new faith. Paul’s letters are packed with truth, correction, personal confession, and encouragement.

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1	Study Questions for Philippians 1:1-30
2	Study Questions for Philippians 2:1-30
3	Study Questions for Philippians 3:1-21
4	Study Questions for Philippians 4:1-23

Study questions for the Book of Colossians

Why study the Book of Colossians?

For the truths about Christ’s character.
For Paul’s arguments that correct erroneous teachings.
For encouragement directed to the churches of Christ Jesus.

Description:

This letter is packed with truths. While it is only four chapters long, it contains arguments and rationale to encourage and strengthen our faith; and guardrails to keep our faith-journey on the path to salvation that leads Believers through the “narrow gate” [Matthew 7:13]. This Letter is incredibly rich in thought and teachings! Enjoy the journey!

1	Study Questions for Colossians 1:1-14
2	Study Questions for Colossians 1:15-23
3	Study Questions for Colossians 1:24-29 & 2:1-3
4	Study Questions for Colossians 2:4-23
5	Study Questions for Colossians 3:1-17
6	Study Questions for Colossians 3:18-23 & 4:1-18

Study questions for Paul’s First Letter to Timothy

Why study 1 Timothy?

To learn about God’s attributes, traits.
To learn about God’s expectations for us and our behavior toward others.
To understand the roles of deacon, overseer, and elder within the church.
To understand that we are God’s hands, feet, and voice to this world.
To understand the power we have available to us, if we only appropriate it!
To understand God’s love for you and me; He wants what is best for us!

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1	Study Questions for 1 Timothy 1:1-20
2	Study Questions for 1 Timothy 2:1-15
3	Study Questions for 1 Timothy 3:1-16
4	Study Questions for 1 Timothy 4:1-16
5	Study Questions for 1 Timothy 5:1-25
6	Study Questions for 1 Timothy 6:1-21

Study questions for the Letter of James

Why study the Letter of James?

To recognize the Believer’s responsibilities in this world.
To learn how prayer can work in the Believer's life.
To understand God’s view of the ‘rich and famous’ compared to the poor.
To grasp when Believers are to judge, and when we are to discern.
To understand the power we have available to us, if we only apply it!

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1	Study Questions for James 1:1-27
2	Study Questions for James 2:1-26
3	Study Questions for James 3:1-18
4	Study Questions for James 4:1-17
5	Study Questions for James 5:1-20

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