Below is our reading schedule for the coming week. We have some tough reading ahead – Numbers begins with a census to determine the size of the army as they would be headed into enemy territory. That’s followed by a lot of rules and regulations. But you will come across some familiar stories: the first foray by spies into the Promised Land,…

Saturday 23-Feb Numbers 4-6; Psalm 24; Mark 16 Numbers 4: What were the responsibilities of the sons of Aaron and the sons of Kohath? Numbers 6: What was a Nazirite vow? Mark 16:  Why did the women go to the tomb?  What happened when the risen Lord appeared to the disciples? Journal Prompt: Jesus appeared to the disciples and rebuked them and…

Friday 22-February Numbers 1-3; Proverbs 23; Mark 15 Numbers 1:  Who was to be included in the census of the Israelites and who ordered it? What was the total number of men counted?  Who was not included? Numbers 2: How were the people divided? Numbers 3:  What were the responsibilities of the men from the tribe of Levi and how many were…

Thursday 21-Feb Lev 26-27; Ps 23; Mark 14 Mark 14:  Why did the woman pour ointment of nard on Jesus’ head?  Which of the disciples did Jesus say would ‘fall away’? After being arrested in the garden of Gethsemane, where was Jesus taken? Journal Prompt: The disciples were adamant that they would not deny Christ, yet they did. Write about this.

Wednesday 20-Feb Leviticus 23-25; Prov 22; Mark 13 Leviticus 23: What feasts are the Israelites commanded to observe? Mark 13:  What signs does Jesus tell us to expect before the end times? Journal Prompt: Though we do not need to keep the Jewish feasts, write about what they represent in terms of bringing honor to God. Answers: Leviticus 23:  The Sabbath (this…

Tuesday 19-February Leviticus 21-22; Ps 22; Mark 12 Mark 12: What is one of the main differences between the Sanhedrin and the Pharisees? (v. 18) How did they try to trick Jesus?  When asked what was the greatest commandment, what was Jesus’ answer? Journal Prompt:  What does the greatest commandment from Mark 12 mean to you? Answers: Mark 12: The Sanhedrin didn’t…

Monday 18 Feb Lev 18-20; Prov 21: Mark 11 Leviticus 18:  What does the Lord warn the Israelites NOT to do? Leviticus 19:  What message is repeated throughout this chapter? Proverbs 21: What is more acceptable to God than sacrifice? What happens if you ignore the poor? Mark 11:  Why do you think Jesus cursed the fig tree? What is essential to…

Sunday 17-Feb-19 Reflect on God as Faithful This Sunday take time to rest in God’s presence and listen to His voice. Contemplate His faithfulness. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord. Psalm 117:2

Saturday 16-February Leviticus 16-17; Ps 21; Mark 10 Mark 10: How are we to receive the kingdom of heaven?  What does that mean to you? Journal Prompt: Jesus calls us to serve, what does this look like in your life? Answers: Mark 10: We are to receive the kingdom of heaven like a little child. (v. 15)  I believe this means that…

Thursday 14-Feb- Leviticus 11-12; Ps 20; Mark 8 Happy Valentine’s Day!! Leviticus 12: What was the difference for the mother for purification for baby boys versus baby girls? Mark 8: Why does Jesus rebuke the disciples? Compare verses 29 and verses 31-33. What does it mean to take up our cross? (v. 34) Journal Prompt: After having witnessed the feeding of the…