1 st 2 Samuel 18:1 19:10 John 20:1-31 Psalm 119:156-176 Proverbs 16:14-15 2 nd 2 Samuel 19:11 20:13 John 21:1-25 Psalm 120:1-7 Proverbs 16:16-17 3 rd 2 Samuel 20:14 22:20 Acts 1:1-26 Psalm 121:1-8 Proverbs 16:18 4 th 2 Samuel 22:1 23:23 Acts 2:1-47 Psalm 122:1-9 Proverbs 16:19-20 5 th 2 Samuel 23:24 24:25 Acts 3:1-26 Psalm 123:1-4 Proverbs 16:21-23 6 th 1 Kings 1:1-53 Acts 4:1-37 Psalm 124:1-8 Proverbs 16:24 7 th 1 Kings 2:1 3:2 Acts 5:1-42 Psalm 125:1-5 Proverbs 16:25 8 th 1 Kings 3:3 4:34 Acts 6:1-15 Psalm 126:1-6 Proverbs 16:26-27 Daily Bible Reading JUNE 9 th 1 Kings 5:1 6:38 Acts 7:1-29 Psalm 127:1-5 Proverbs 16:28-30 10 th 1 Kings 7:1-51 Acts 7:30-50 Psalm 128:1-6 Proverbs 16:31-33 11 th 1 Kings 8:1-66 Acts 7:51 8:13 Psalm 129:1-8 Proverbs 17:1 12 th 1 Kings 9:1 10:29 Acts 8:14-40 Psalm 130:1-8 Proverbs 17:2-3 13 th 1 Kings 11:1 12:19 Acts 9:1-25 Psalm 131:1-3 Proverbs 17:4-5 14 th 1 Kings 12:20 13:34 Acts 9:26-43 Psalm 132:1-18 Proverbs 17:6 15 th 1 Kings 14:1 15:24 Acts 10:1-23 Psalm 133:1-3 Proverbs 17:7-8 16 th 1 Kings 15:25 17:24 Acts 10:24-48 Psalm 134:1-3 Proverbs 17:9-11 17 th 1 Kings 18:1-46 Acts 11:1-30 Psalm 135:1-21 Proverbs 17:12-13 18 th 1 Kings 19:1-21 Acts 12:1-23 Psalm 136:1-26 Proverbs 17:14-15 19 th 1 Kings 20:1 21:29 Acts 12:24 13:15 Psalm 137:1-9 Proverbs 17:16 20 th 1 Kings 22:1-53 Acts 13:16-41 Psalm 138:1-8 Proverbs 17:17-18 21 st 2 Kings 1:1 2:25 Acts 13:42 14:7 Psalm 139:1-24 Proverbs 17:19-21 22 nd 2 Kings 3:1 4:17 Acts 14:8-28 Psalm 140:1-13 Proverbs 17:22 23 rd 2 Kings 4:18 5:27 Acts 15:1-31 Psalm 141:1-10 Proverbs 17:23 24 th 2 Kings 6:1 7:20 Acts 15:32 16:15 Psalm 142:1-7 Proverbs 17:24-25 25 th 2 Kings 8:1 9:15 Acts 16:16-40 Psalm 143:1-12 Proverbs 17:26 26 th 2 Kings 9:16 10:31 Acts 17:1-34 Psalm 144:1-15 Proverbs 17:27-28 27 th 2 Kings 10:32 12:21 Acts 18:1-21 Psalm 145:1-21 Proverbs 18:1 28 th 2 Kings 13:1 14:29 Acts 18:22 19:12 Psalm 146:1-10 Proverbs 18:2-3 29 th 2 Kings 15:1 16:20 Acts 19:13-41 Psalm 147:1-20 Proverbs 18:4-5 30 th 2 Kings 17:1 18:12 Acts 20:1-38 Psalm 148:1-14 Proverbs 18:6-7 I & II KINGS AUTHOR: Unknown TIME: 561-538 B.C. Overview of Books RECIPIENTS: Exiled Israel PEOPLE: Kings & Prophets EVENTS: The reign of Solomon-his wisdom. The demise and division of the Kingdom into Israel and Judah. Expulsion from the land. BIG IDEAS: The Lord judged Israel and Judah because of their disobedience to His law. The word of the true prophets came to pass. The Lord remembered His promise to David. ACTS AUTHOR: Luke (Only Gentile author of the Bible.) TIME: A.D. 60-61 RECIPIENTS: Theophilus, Gentile Christians PEOPLE: Jesus, Peter, Paul, Holy Spirit EVENTS: The Gospel moves from Jerusalem to Rome through the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. BIG IDEAS: The salvation of God through His Son, Jesus, is for Jew and Gentile. The Rock Community Church (714) 779-8546 www.therockcommunitychurch.org
June1: John 20 1.Describe what happened in verses 1-18. 2.What did Jesus teach the disciples through Thomas struggle? (vs24-29) 3.Why was this gospel written by John? (vs30-31) June2: John 21 1.What do you learn about Jesus patience with His disciples (and us) from this chapter? June3: Acts 1 1.a)What did the apostles ask Jesus about in vs6? b)what was Jesus answer? 2.Rewrite vs8 after studying the following word definitions. Shall: form of the verb to communicate a promise, not a command Power: as in dynamite an explosion Come upon: a military term to communicate an invasion How does this change your understanding of this famous verse?
June4: Acts 2 1.Once the Holy came upon the disciples, people came to see what was going on. What key points did Peter make as he shared the gospel with them? 2.What 4 things were the new believers continually devoted to? (vs42) June5: Acts 3 *note that the 12 disciples are now called apostles.luke continues to use the word disciples for believers 1.How did Peter respond to the man that asked him for alms? (vs1-10) 2.After this miracle, people again came to see what was going on. What were the key points as Peter shared the gospel for a second time? (vs11-26) June6: Acts 4 1.After Peter answered the questions from the council of priests, elders & scribes, what did they realize about Peter & John? (vs5-14) 2.a)How did the council decide to handle this situation? (vs15-22) b)how did Peter & John decide to handle this situation? (vs19, 23-33)
June7: Acts 5 1. Answer these questions from verses 1-11: a)were Ananias & Sapphira required by the church to sell their land? b)how did they lie (in their heart) to the Holy Spirit, not just to Peter? c)what was the result of their unrepentance? 2.What was the advice given to the council of priests by Gamaliel? June8: Acts 6 1.What did the apostles do when they needed more help? (vs1-7) 2.a)What was the true witness regarding Stephen? (vs8-10) b)what was the false witness regarding Stephen? (vs11-14) June9: Acts 7:1-29 1.What does Stephen remind the council about their heritage regarding: Abraham: Joseph: Moses:
June10: Acts 7:30-50 1.Stephen continues with his lesson to the council about their heritage: Moses & Israelites in wilderness: Kings David & Solomon: 2.What does Stephen remind the council about God s dwelling place? (vs48-50) June11: Acts 7:51-8:13 1.What accusations against the council does Stephen end his testimony with? (vs51-53) 2.What were Stephen s last words as he died? Who else spoke words similar to these in Luke 23:34? 3. According to 8:1-4 a)what future apostle witnessed & was in agreement with Stephen s stoning? b)how did this man respond when persecution of the church began? June12: Acts 8:14-40 1.Simon had used magic & tricks to receive honor & power from the people in Samaria. What could Peter understand about the heart attitude of Simon, from his request in verses 19-24? 2.Explain this extraordinary evangelistic encounter. (vs26-40)
June13: Acts 9:1-25 1.How did Jesus meet Saul as he was traveling on the road to Damascus? 2.Why did Jesus ask Ananias to go and visit Saul? 3. Look at Galatians 1:15-20 to find out how much time were the many days (vs23) that Saul spent in Damascus? June14: Acts 9:26-43 1a)How did the believers in Jerusalem respond at first when Saul came? b)who testified on behalf of Saul to the apostles? (vs27) c)why did Saul have to leave Jerusalem? 2.In verses 32-43: a)how did the Holy Spirit in Peter minister to both unbelievers & believers? b)what was the outcome of these 2 events? (vs35 & 42)
June15: Acts 10:1-23 1.Describe the preparations that God made in both Cornelius & Peter before they had even met! June16: Acts 10:24-48 1.In vs42, Peter reveals 2 of the orders that Jesus gave the apostles back in 1:2. What are they? 2.Write out in your own words vs43 this simple & precious truth of the gospel. 3.Explain how vs44-46 fulfills Jesus promise in John 10:16. June17: Acts 11 1.Explain the truth that Peter discerned from his vision & his encounter with Cornelius? (vs1-18) 2.How did Barnabas & Paul encourage & strengthen the church? (vs19-30)
June18: Acts 12:1-23 1.How did God bring Herod down in this chapter? 2.How did God lift Peter up in this chapter? June19: Acts 12:24-13:15 1.What happened to the word of God during this time of persecution? (vs24) 2.Who decided to send Barnabas & Paul away for ministry? (13:2) 3.What verse shows the transition of Saul s name to Paul? June20: Acts 13:16-41 1.This is the first time we get to read the words of Paul preaching the gospel. What key points stand out to you and why?
June21: Acts 13:42-14:7 1.a)What blessings happened in Antioch? b)what struggles happened in Antioch? 2.How do you see God s purpose for Paul from Acts 9:15-16 coming true in Iconium? June22: Acts 14:8-28 1.How did the city of Lystra respond when Paul healed the lame man? (vs8-18) 2.Who changed the minds of the crowds in Lystra so much that they went from worshiping Paul as a God to stoning him as an enemy? (vs19-20) 3.Who did Paul & Barnabas give credit to for the work that they had done & the door of faith that had been opened to the Gentiles? (vs27) June23: Acts 15:1-31 1.Why did the apostles & elders need to meet? 2.Explain the decision they communicated in their letter to the church? (vs24-29) 3.Read Galatians 5:1-6 & describe the encouragement the believers in Antioch rejoiced in after reading the letter?
June24: Acts 15:32-16:15 1.How did God use a sharp disagreement to turn 1 great ministry team into 2 great teams? (vs36-41) See Romans 8:28 for God s perspective. 2.How did God send Paul & Silas to Philippi in Macedonia? (vs6-10) 3.How was God involved in Lydia s decision to accept the gospel? (vs13-15) June25: Acts 16:16-40 1.If a Roman jailer let prisoners escape, he would die. a)what did Paul say to save the jailer s physical life? b)what did Paul say to save the jailer s spiritual life? 2.Explain what happened between Paul & the magistrates (vs35-40)
June26: Acts 17 1.How did Paul approach sharing the gospel in Thessalonica & why did he leave? 2.What can you learn from the example of the Bereans? Why did Paul leave Berea? 3.How did Paul approach sharing the gospel in Athens? June27: Acts 18:1-21 1.Why did Paul stop teaching in the Jewish synagogue in Corinth? (vs1-8) 2.In verses 9-17: a)how does God encourage Paul to stay & keep preaching? b)how does God use Gallio as one of His many people that I have in this city?
June28: Acts 18:22-19:12 1.How does Paul display the trust in God s control that is expressed in James 4:13-15? (vs18-21) 2.What does Luke write about Apollos? 3.How does Luke describe the miracles that God did through Paul? (vs11-12) June29: Acts 19:13-41 1.a)What happened when men who did not believe in Jesus Christ tried to use the name of Jesus to cast out demons? (vs13-17) b)how did God use this for His glory? (vs18-20) 2.Why did Demetrius want to stop Paul s ministry? (vs21-28) June30: Acts 20 1.Write down any of Paul s testimony regarding his ministry that you find encouraging. (vs17-38) 2.Write out vs27 in your own words.