June 1-7 Monday: John 1:1-29 What do you learn about Jesus from John's introduction (1:1-18)? What was John the Baptist's role (1:6-8, 19-28)? What happens when you receive Christ (1:12-13)? In what ways does "light" describe Jesus and His work? Tuesday: John 1:28-51 What do you learn about Jesus from the names He's given here? How does John the Baptist reveal Jesus' mission (1:31-34)? Compare your response to Jesus with that of the men in 1:35-51. Wednesday: John 2:1-12 Why did Jesus do this miracle at the wedding (2:11)? How did this miracle affect the disciples? What does this say to you about how Jesus meets your needs? Thursday: John 2:13-25 What was it about selling in the temple that Jesus disliked (2:16-17)? What is Jesus' attitude towards the things of God? Is this true of you? Why did people respond to and believe Jesus (2:23)? Why do you believe in Jesus today? Friday: John 3:1-21 Why is Nicodemus coming to Jesus? What does it take to be "born again" (3:5-8)? What is required to have eternal life (3:16)? How do you know that God loves you? Do your actions reveal a desire for the light or a love for the darkness (3:19-21)? Saturday: Proverbs 7 Why are we to take wisdom seriously (7:1-5)? What makes a person vulnerable to temptation (7:6-9)? What tactics does the seductress use (7:10-20)? How have you seen these used when you've been tempted in some area? What's the result of falling for seduction (7:22-27)? How can you use this in facing a temptation in your life? Sunday: Psalm 61 When did David cry out to God (61:2-3)? What does he ask for (61:4-7)? What does David do for God his rock (61:8)? How have you experienced God as your rock or refuge?
June 8-14 Monday: John 3:22-36 What does John tell us about Jesus (3:22-30)? How does John the Baptist give us an example of humility (3:27-35)? How would others see humility in your life? What is the key to eternal life (3:36)? Tuesday: John 4:1-45 What do you learn about the relationship between the Jews and the Samaritans in 4:1-9? Why is this significant for the rest of this passage? What is living water (4:10-14)? How does Jesus define true worship (4:21-24)? What brought this woman to believing in Jesus (4:25-30)? How did her faith affect others (4:39-42)? What does Jesus' witness to the Samaritans teach you about your own witnessing? Wednesday: John 4:46-5:18 How did Jesus respond to the official's request (4:47-48)? What changed for this man (4:49-54)? What did Jesus do to heal the paralyzed man (5:5-9)? What did the man have to do? What do you learn about the Pharisees or Jewish leaders (5:10-17)? In the second part of this man's healing Jesus dealt with sin (5:13-14); how has Jesus dealt with your sin? What does it take for you to believe Jesus? Thursday: John 5:18-47 What do you learn about the relationship between Jesus and God (5:18-20)? What work has the Father given to the Son (5:21-27)? What does Jesus say He's come to do (5:30)? How does Jesus talk about John the Baptist (5:32-35)? How are we to respond to the testimony or witness of Jesus (5:37-41)? What is the evidence that God's love is in you (5:42-43)? Friday: John 6:1-21 What is Jesus doing to Philip (6:5-9)? How do you think Philip did? How do you think you would have done? What was the response to this miracle (6:13-15)? Why do you suppose Jesus refused to be taken as king? What other miracles did Jesus do (6:16-21)? What do these events show you about how Jesus meets your needs? About how He handles your fears? Saturday: Proverbs 8:1-21 Here wisdom is personified as a woman; what is her message (8:1-9)? What will you not get from wisdom (8:7-8)? How valuable is wisdom (8:10-11)? What does wisdom love or embrace (8:12-17)? What does wisdom hate or reject (8:13)? If you embrace wisdom, what might you also get (8:18-21)? What do you need from wisdom today?
Sunday: Psalm 62 What is David looking for from God (62:1-2, 5-7)? Why does he need that (62:3-4)? What happens to the other people or things we often put our trust in (62:9-10)? What is the "bottom line" (62:11-12)? The words "alone" and "only" are used frequently here; what does that say to you about your trust in God? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ June 15-21 Monday: John 6:22-59 Put this scene (6:22-25) in your own words; what happened to make the people want to follow Jesus? Jesus says people seek Him for what they can get from Him, but what does He want from them (6:25-29)? What is the difference between the manna Israel ate and the bread Jesus offers (6:30-36)? What is the will of the Father (6:40)? As the Bread of Life, what does Jesus offer you (6:45-51)? Tuesday: John 6:60-71 What does it mean that the words Jesus speaks are "spirit and life" (6:60-64)? How did some followers respond to this (6:64-66)? Peter makes a bold statement (6:68-69); what would you say if Jesus asked why you follow Him? It's not always easy to understand or follow Jesus; what gets in your way? What do you gain by following Him? Wednesday: John 7:1-24 Why do you think the religious leaders are so opposed to Jesus? What does Jesus say about all this opposition (7:6-9)? What are some things people said about Jesus (7:11-15)? Where does Jesus get His authority (7:16-18)? Jesus points out inconsistencies between their beliefs and actions (7:21-24); what might He say about you? Thursday: John 7:25-53 Why did the people think Jesus might be the Messiah (7:25-26)? Why did the people think He might not be the Messiah (7:27)? What kept Jesus from being arrested (7:30, 32)? What do you learn about the Holy Spirit (7:37-39)? People are as confused today about Jesus' identity as they were then (7:40-44); what could you use from these verses to answer their questions? Friday: John 8:1-30 Why was this woman brought before Jesus (8:1-6)? What is the importance of Jesus' statement in 8:7? How did this affect those who heard it (8:8-9)? What do you think it meant to this woman (8:10-11)? Following this scene, Jesus says He is the light of the world; how does that offer you hope? Who has the right to judge (8:14-18)? Jesus talks about "going away" (8:21-24) but what is He saying about Himself (8:23-29)? What was the result (8:30)? How do you respond to these things about Jesus?
Saturday: Proverbs 8:22-36 Wisdom (personified as a woman) is speaking; where did she come from and when (8:22-26)? What do you learn about God's view of wisdom (8:29-31)? What does this tell you about the value of wisdom? What benefits does wisdom provide (8:32-36)? What impact might 8:34 have your actions or choices today? Sunday: Psalm 63 How does David describe his desire for God (63:1)? How would you describe your desire for God? What reasons does he give for blessing and praising God (63:2-4)? How frequently is God the focus of David's thoughts (63:6-7)? How often does your mind turn to God? Do you find it as satisfying as David did? Why or why not? What happens to the enemy of those who cling to God (63:9-11)? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ June 22-28 Monday: John 8:31-59 What proves you are a disciple of Jesus (8:31-32)? What does Jesus teach about freedom (8:32-38)? About slavery? How can you know God is your Father (8:42-47)? How did the religious leaders criticize Jesus (8:48-59)? How did He respond to them? How do you respond when your faith is criticized? Tuesday: John 9 What reason did Jesus give for this man's blindness (9:3-5)? Trace the steps or process of faith the blind man experienced. How did the Pharisees demonstrate their blindness (9:13-34)? Why has Jesus come into this world (9:39)? Like the Pharisees, many people demand evidence yet still refuse to believe; how would you respond to them? Wednesday: John 10:1-21 What's the difference between the thief and the shepherd (10:1-6)? How does Jesus describe Himself (10:7, 16)? What are some characteristics of the Good Shepherd (10:11-18)? How do the sheep react to the Shepherd (10:11-16)? Why does the Father love Him (10:17-18)? What do you gain when Jesus is your Shepherd? Thursday: John 10:22-42 What's the big question Jesus is asked (10:22-24)? How does He answer it (10:25-26)? What makes you part of Jesus' flock? What's the purpose behind the miracles Jesus did (10:37-38)? The religious leaders chose not to believe but other people did; what do you think was the reason? On what do you base your belief in Jesus? Friday: John 11:1-44 What do you learn about Jesus and His relationship with Mary, Martha and Lazarus (11:1-5)? How did Jesus react to the news of Lazarus' illness (11:6-10)? What reasons did He give for His delay
(11:11-16)? What expressions of faith do you see in Martha (11:17-32)? How is Mary's response different (11:20-32)? What does Jesus want to accomplish by raising Lazarus (11:38-44)? When Jesus says He is "the resurrection and the life," what does that mean for you? Saturday: Ephesians 1:1-14 What do you learn about Paul and the saints from this opening (1:1-2)? What has God blessed us with (1:3-4)? Go through 1:5-14 and list what you have "in Christ" or "in Him"; how does this influence your view of your salvation? What do you learn about redemption (1:7-10)? About the Holy Spirit (1:13-14)? What will you do with these spiritual blessings today? Sunday: Ephesians 1:15-2:10 What does Paul cover in his prayers (1:15-18)? What did God the Father do with God the Son (1:19-23)? What does your "before Christ" picture look like (2:1-3)? How do you see God's mercy (2:4-7)? What does your "after Christ" picture look like (2:5-9)? Why does Jesus save you (2:8-10)? How can you best express your gratitude for salvation by God's grace?