March 23 – Review and Reflections

March 23  – Review and Reflections

Today’s Bible Reading 

Numbers 36:1-Deuteronomy 1:46

Luke 5:29-6:11

Psalm 66:1-20

Proverbs 11:24-26

Review and Reflections

1. Read Numbers 36:1-Deuteronomy 1:46. These verses describe the children of Israel’s disobedience and __________________________.

What does complaining mean?

The daughters of Zelophehad were to marry only within the family of their father’s tribe. Why?

 

No ________________________ was to change hands from one tribe to another –  every tribe of the children of Israel was to  keep its own inheritance.

There are always _____________________________ for disobeying God.

Obedience bring blessings, however disobedience brings ____________________.

2. Read Luke 5:29-6:11. What were the scribes and the Pharisees complaining about?

 

Jesus came not come to call the righteous, but ___________, to repentance.

What did Jesus’ disciples do as they walked through the grain fields on the Sabbath?

The Pharisees responded by asking, “Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath?”  What was Jesus’ reply?

Why were the scribes and Pharisees watching Jesus closely when He was teaching in the synagogue on the Sabbath?

Jesus told the man with the withered hand, to “Arise and stand here.” What did Jesus do?

The scribes and Pharisees were filled with ___________.

3. Read Proverbs 11:24-26. These verses speak about being generous  and helping those in need. What does generous mean?

What will happen to a generous person?

Dear Father,

How awesome are Your works, and the greatness of Your mercy and power. Many are the blessings toward Your people. May Your great name be praised forever. Your eyes are upon us and Your ears hear our every cry. Thank-you for Your precious Holy Spirit who is with us as we go through tests and trials. By Your power we are not only able to endure, but we can excel and rise above them. With you we are able to go through the fire and come out as silver and gold. By the power of the Holy Spirit, may we not be moved by what we see or by what we hear. May we always declare what You have done for us and be quick to give You praise. Help us to keep our hearts pure and let us not regard iniquity in our hearts.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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March 22 – Review and Reflections

March 22  – Review and Reflections

Today’s Bible Reading 

Numbers 33:40-35:34

Luke 5:12-28

Psalm 65:1-13

Proverbs 11:23

Review and Reflections

1. Read Numbers 33:40-35:34. The Lord spoke to Moses and told him that when they cross over into Canaan they were to …
*  drive _____________ all the inhabitants of the land.

*  destroy all the inhabitants engraved _________________.

*  destroy all the inhabitants _________________ images.

*  demolish all the inhabitants ___________ places.
*  dispossess the inhabitants of the land and ___________in it

If the children of Israel failed to drive out  the inhabitants of the land…

*  the inhabitants would be as irritants in their  _______________.

*  the inhabitants would be as thorns in their ______________.

*  the inhabitants would  ____________ them.

* God would do to them as He ____________________ to do to the inhabitants.

Moses was to appoint six cities as a cities of refuge. What were these cities for?

2. Read Luke 5:12-28. When the leper saw Jesus, he fell on his face and said, “Lord, if You are _________, You can make me clean.”

What was Jesus’ response?

What did Jesus tell the leper after Jesus healed him?

 

 

Jesus often withdrew into the wilderness to ______________.

Who took the men paralyzed man to Jesus?

Why did the friends take the man onto the roof?

When Jesus saw the faith of the paralyzed man’s friends, what did He say?

The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, “Who is this who speaks __________________? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

Jess said to the man who was paralyzed, “I say to you, ____________, take up your bed, and go to your house.”

What did Jesus tell Levi, the tax collector?

Levi left ______, rose up, and followed Jesus.

3. Read Proverbs 11:23. A righteous person will have ___________ desires.

Dear Father,

Thank-you for providing atonement for me and for choosing me. I am truly blessed. You satiety me with the goodness and show me awesome deeds. You answer me and provide me with salvation. You, O Lord, are clothed with power and strength. You provide for all my needs in abundance. By the power of the Holy Spirit, help me to put You first in my life. May I always place my confidence in You, no matter what.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

March 21 – Review and Reflections

March 21  – Review and Reflections

 

Today’s Bible Reading:

Numbers 32:1-33:39

Luke 4:31-5:11

Psalm 64:1-10

Proverbs 11:22

Review and Reflections

1. Read Numbers 32:1-33:39. Why did the children of Reuben and the children of Gad wan the land of Jazer and the land of Gilead?

In order to receive this land they had to do what?

 

Aaron was _________________ years old when he died on Mount Hor.

 

2. Read Luke 4:31-5:11. Why were the people astonished at Jesus’ teaching?

What did the demon cry out?

Why did Jesus tell the demon?

The people were amazed and spoke among themselves, saying, “What a word this is! For with ____________________  and _______________ . He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.”

What does authority mean?

 

When Jesus entered Simon’s house, what did He find?

What did Jesus do about the situation?

 

When the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to Jesus and He laid His ____________ on every one of them and healed them.

Demons also came out of many, crying out and saying, “You are the Christ, the Son of God!” Why did Jesus not allow the demons to speak?

When Jesus was ready to depart the people tried to keep Him from ______________ them.

Jesus said to them, “I must preach the ________________ of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent.”

As the multitude pressed about Jesus to hear the word of God, He got into a boat, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. Why?

After Jesus had stopped speaking to the crowd, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a ______________.“

When  Simon let down the net they caught so many fish what happened?

How did  Simon Peter respond to Jesus?

Jesus told Simon not be afraid. From now on he would catch _____________.

Simon forsook all and followed Jesus. How does this apply to our lives today?

 

3. Read Proverbs 11:22. What does discretion mean?

Does it benefit a person to look lovely, yet lack discretion? Why.

Dear Father,

Thank-you that You hear my voice. You are my hiding place and shelter. With You I am secure. When someone or something comes against me I do not have to fear because You have already given me the victory. By the power of the Holy Spirit, help me to keep the inward thoughts of my heart in line with You.

In Jesus‘ name, Amen.

March 20 – Review and Reflections

March 20  – Review and Reflections

Today’s Bible Reading 

Numbers 30:1-31:54

Luke 4:1-30

Psalm 63:1-11

Proverbs 11:20-21

Review and Reflections

1. Read Numbers 30:1-31:54. What is a vow?

What does the Bible say concerning making a vow?

 

God instructed Moses to take vengeance on the Midianites for the children of Israel. One thousand from each ___________ was sent to the war.

* They killed all the _____________, the kings of Midian and Balaam with the sword.

* They took the children and the women of Midian _____________.

*They took as spoil all their ___________, all their flocks, and all their goods.

* They _______________ all the cities where they dwelt, and all their forts.

 

Why was Moses angry with the officers of the army?

2. Read Luke 4:1-30. Jesus was led by the _________ into the wilderness.

Jesus was tempted for _____________ days by Satan.

Satan said,  “If You are the Son of God, command this stone to become ____________.“.

Satan said, “If You will _____________ me, all will be Yours.”

Satan said, “If You are the Son of God, __________ Yourself down from here.“

Jesus returned in the power of the ______________ to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region.

When Jesus went to Nazareth, what did He do?

 

Jesus was anointed and sent to…
*  preach the gospel to the ____________.

* heal the ____________________________.

* proclaim liberty to the ___________________ and recovery of sight to the blind.

* set at liberty those who are _________________________.

* proclaim the acceptable ____________of the Lord.

Jesus said, “No prophet is ___________________in his own country.”

Why were the people in the synagogue filled with wrath?

 

3. Read Proverbs 11:20-21. A person with a perverse heart is an _____________________ to the Lord.

Dear Father,

You are my God and there is none like You. When I am in a dry and thirsty place, You quench my thirst. Your lovingkindness is better than life. My soul follows close behind You. Your right hand upholds me. You have been my help and I will rejoice. My lips shall praise You and I will bless Your name. By the power of the Holy Spirit, help me to meditate on You in the night watches.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

March 19 – Review and Reflections

March 19  – Review and Reflections

 

Today’s Bible Reading 

Numbers 28:16-29:40

Luke 3:23-38

Psalm 62:1-12

Proverbs 11:18-19

Review and Reflections

1. Read Numbers 28:16-29:40. During Passover unleavened bread shall be eaten for ________ days.

On the seventh day was a holy convocation. What is a convocation?

When offering animals for a sacrifice they were to be without ______________.

During a holy convocation the people were to do no customary ___________.

2. Read Luke 3:23-38. How old was Jesus when He began His ministry?

What does Genealogy mean?

Fill in Jesus’ Genealogy:

Joseph, the son of _________,
the son of Matthat,

the son of Levi,

the son of Melchi,

the son of  ___________,

the son of Joseph,
the son of Mattathiah,

the son of __________,

the son of Nahum,

the son of Esli,

the son of Naggai,
the son of Maath,

the son of ____________,

the son of Semei,

the son of Joseph,

the son of __________,
the son of Joannas,

the son of Rhesa,

the son of ________________.

the son of Shealtiel,

the son of Neri,
the son of Melchi,

the son of ____________,

the son of Cosam,

the son of Elmodam,

the son of Er,
the son of Jose,

the son of ______________,

the son of Jorim,

the son of Matthat,

the son of Levi,
the son of Simeon,

the son of _____________,

the son of Joseph,

the son of Jonan,

the son of Eliakim,
the son of _________________,

the son of Menan,

the son of Mattathah,

the son of Nathan,

the son of ____________,
the son of Jesse,

the son of Obed,

the son of _____________,

the son of Salmon,

the son of Nahshon,
the son of Amminadab,

the son of _________,

the son of Hezron,

the son of Perez,

the son of _____________,
the son of Jacob,

the son of Isaac,

the son of _______________,

the son of Terah,

the son of Nahor,
the son of Serug,

the son of Reu,

the son of _________________,

the son of Eber,

the son of Shelah,
the son of Cainan,

the son of Arphaxad,

the son of ______________,

the son of Noah,

the son of Lamech,
the son of Methuselah,

the son of ____________________,

the son of Jared,

the son of Mahalalel,

the son of Cainan,
the son of Enosh,

the son of ______________

the son of Adam,

the son of God..

3. Read Proverbs 11:18-19. A person who sows righteousness will be _________________.

Dear Father,

You are my rock, my salvation and my defense. When words are spoken against me You speak life to me and bless me, When I pour out my heart to You, You hear me. You are my refuge in time of trouble and storms, and You are my strength in weakness. My salvation comes from You. Thank-you for Your mercy and grace. By the power of the Holy Spirit, help me not to be moved, no matter what is going on around me. May I place all my trust in You.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

March 18 – Review and Reflections

March 18  – Review and Reflections

 

Today’s Bible Reading 

Numbers 26:52-28:15

Luke 3:1-22

Psalm 61:1-8

Proverbs 11:16-17

Review and Reflections

1. Read Numbers 26:52-28:15. Large tribes received a larger inheritance  and smaller tribes received a  smaller inheritance. The land was divided by _____________.

The name of Amram’s wife was Jochebed. Who’s mother was she?

 

Nadab and Abihu died when they _____________ profane fire before the Lord.

There was not a man of those who were numbered by Moses and Aaron the priest when they Caleb and Joshua. Why were these two men allowed to live?

What did the daughters of Zelophehad want?

 

The Lord told Moses to go up into this Mount Abarim. Why?

Who was Moses to take with him? Why?

2. Read Luke 3:1-20. Who was John’s father?

 

John went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of _____________.

We are to bear fruits worthy of repentance. What does that mean to you?

Every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the ___________.

What did the people wonder about John?

 

John said, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly clean out His threshing floor, and gather the wheat into His barn; but the chaff He will burn with unquenchable fire.”

Who was the mightier One?

What does, “whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose” mean?

 

What does, “He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire” mean?

Why did Herod put John on prison?

3. Read Luke 3:21-22. What happened when Jesus was baptized?

 

4. Read Proverbs 11:16-17. A gracious woman retains honor. What does gracious mean?

A ruthless men retain riches. The definition of ruthless is having or showing no pity or mercy. Do you think that a ruthless man pleases God? Why or why not?

Dear Father,

Thank-you for hearing my prayers. No matter where I am or what is going on around me, Your ears are attentive to my cries. When my heart is overwhelmed, You lead me to a place of peace and safety. You are my shelter and my strong tower from the enemy. By the power of the Holy Spirit, help me to keep all my promises and pledges. May I continue to place all my trust in You, and may I will abide in Your presence forever.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

March 17 – Review and Reflections

March 17  – Review and Reflections

Today’s Bible Reading 

Numbers 26:1-51

Luke 2:36-52

Psalm 60:1-12

Proverbs 11:15

Review and Reflections

1. Read Numbers 26:1-51. God instructed Moses and Eleazar to take a census of all the congregation of the children of Israel from ____________ years old and above.

What was the purpose of this census?

How many men of fighting age did they have?

2. Read Luke 2:36-52. Who was Anna?

 

How old was she?

How long had she been married when her husband died?

What did Anna do in the temple?

 

When Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the temple to dedicate Him what did Anna do?

 

Where did Joseph and Mary take Jesus to after leaving the temple?

 

Jesus grew and became strong in _______, filled with wisdom,  and the grace of God was upon Him.

Where did the family go to every year at the Feast of the Passover?

What happened when Jesus was twelve years old?

How long had Mary and Joseph traveled before they realized that Jesus was not with them?

When Mary and Joseph could not find Jesus, they returned to Jerusalem to look for Him. How long did they look for Him before they found him?

 

Where was Jesus when His parents found Him?

What was He doing?

 

All who heard Jesus were astonished at His __________________ and answers.

What did Mary ask Jesus when they found Him?

 

Jesus answered His mother, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s __________________?”

Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and ______________.

What is the Father’s business?

3. Read Proverbs 11:15. What does surety mean?

What does this verse say about being surety for someone?

Dear Father,

Thank-you that You do not cast me away from Your presence. When I’m down, You build me up. It is You who restores me with new strength and vigor. Thank-you for Your Word, which brings understanding, clarity and truth. By the power of the Holy Spirit, help me to remember that my help is not in man, but in You. May I seek more of You, including Your wisdom and understanding. Let everything I do and say please You.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

March 16 – Review and Reflections

March 16  – Review and Reflections

Today’s Bible Reading 

Numbers 24:1-25:18

Luke 2:1-35

Psalm 59:1-17

Proverbs 11:14

　

Review and Reflections

1. Read Numbers 24:1-25:18. When Balaam saw that it pleased the Lord to _________ Israel, he did not go as at other times, to seek to use sorcery, but he set his face toward the wilderness.

What did  Balaam say about God, by the power of the Spirit,  as he looked at Israel encamped according to their tribes?

 

Concerning Israel, Balaam said, “Blessed is he who __________ you, And cursed is he who curses you.”

Balak’s anger was aroused against Balaam for blessing Israel ____________ times.

The people of Israel began to commit harlotry with the women of _________.

The people of Moab invited the people of Israel to the ___________ of their gods, and the people ate and bowed down to Moab’s gods.

Israel was joined to Baal of Peor, and the ________ of the Lord was aroused against Israel.

What did God tell Moses to do?

What stopped the plague that was upon the children of Israel as a result of their sin?

How many died in the plague?

Who did God give His covenant of peace and an everlasting priesthood to?

God said that Eleazar was zealous with His zeal. What does zealous mean?

2. Read Luke 2:1-35. What was the decree that went out from Caesar Augustus?

Everyone went to his own ____________ to be registered.

Joseph and Mary went to what city to be registered?

Joseph was from the house and lineage of _____________.

What happened while they were there?

When Mary had her firstborn Son she wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no ___________ for them in the inn.

Who appeared to the country shepherds living out in the fields?

What was the first thing that the angel said to them?

What was to be the sign that a Savior had been born?

 

A multitude of the heavenly host joined the angel of the Lord. What did they do?

 

After the angels left, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to ____________________ and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.”

The shepherds hurried and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a _______________.

After the shepherds had seen the Savior what did they do?

 

Why did Joseph and Mary take Jesus to Jerusalem?

What sacrifice did Joseph and Mary present?

Who saw baby Jesus in the temple and recognized Him as the Savior?

How did he recognize Jesus?

Does the Holy Spirit still reveal things to people today?

3. Read Proverbs 11:14. This verse describes why it is important to seek council when making decisions. Why should we seek council?

Dear Father,

Thank-you that You are my deliver – no evil that rises against me will prosper. You are the Lord God of hosts and there is nothing that can stand against You. My strength comes from You, and You are my shield and defense in time of trouble. Thank-you for the mercy and grace that You shower upon me. By the power of the Holy Spirit, help me to always look to You for everything that I need. May I sing of Your great power and of Your mercy.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

March 15 – Review and Reflections

March 15  – Review and Reflections

Today’s Bible Reading 

Numbers 22:21-23:30

Luke 1:57-80

Psalm 58:1-11

Proverbs 11:12-13

Review and Reflections

1. Read Numbers 22:21-23:30. Why was the Lord angry with  Balaam?

Who went with Balaam?

Who saw the Angel of the Lord standing in the way?

What did he do when he saw the Angel of the Lord with His drawn sword in His hand?

Balaam ___________ the donkey to turn her back onto the road.

The Angel of the Lord stood in a narrow path between the vineyards as Balaam traveled through it. What happened when Balaam‘s donkey saw Him again?

What happened when Balaam’s donkey saw the Angel of the Lord the third time?

The Lord opened the mouth of the donkey, and she said to Balaam, “What have I done to you, that you have struck me these ___________ times?”

Did Balaam act surprised that the donkey was talking to him?

The Lord opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the Angel of the Lord standing in the way with His drawn sword in His hand. What was Balaam’s reaction?

What did the Angel of the Lord ask Balaam?

The donkey had actually saved Balaam’s ______________ by turning away from the Angel of the Lord.

Why did Balak take Balaam up to the high places of Baal?

What was Balak response when Balaam told him what God said to say?

God is not a man, that He should ___________, or a son of man, that He should repent.

What God says, He will ________.

A blessing cannot be _____________________.

2. Read Luke 1:57-80. Elizabeth had a ________________.

On the eighth day they came to _____________ the child.

Normally the first son was named after his father, however Zacharias said to name the baby ______________.

What happened when Zacharias asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, “His name is John” ?

Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit and he began to ________________.

What did Zacharias say that John would do?
* John would be called the _________ of the Highest.

* John would go before the face of the Lord to ___________ His way.
* John would give knowledge of salvation to His people by the _________________ of their sins.
* John would give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of ____________.

John grew and became strong in spirit, and was in the ___________ till the day of his manifestation to Israel.

What does remission mean?

3. Read Proverbs 11:12-13. A man of understanding holds his ____________.

A talebearer reveals ________________.

Dear Father,

Thank-you for giving me mercy instead of judgment. By the power of the Holy Spirit, keep me from going astray. Let all my words be honest and pleasing unto You. May I not return evil for evil, or take pleasure when the ungodly are judged. May I too extend mercy. Search my heart, O Lord, and make it true.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

March 14 – Review and Reflections

March 14  – Review and Reflections

Today’s Bible Reading 

Numbers 21:1-22:20

Luke 1:26-56

Psalm 57:1-11

Proverbs 11:9-11

Review and Reflections

1. Read Numbers 21:1-22:20. Why did the people became very discouraged?

The Lord sent fiery _______________ among the people, and they bit the people. Many of the people of Israel died.

What did the people ask Moses to do?

What did Moses instruct the people to make?

 

What were the people to do if they were bitten by a snake?

 

Sihon, king of the Amorites, would not allow Israel to pass through his _________________.

Sihon gathered all his people together and went out against Israel in the wilderness. Israel defeated him with the edge of the sword, and took possession of his ___________ from the Arnon to the Jabbok.

Why was Moab  exceedingly afraid of the people of Israel?

Balak the king of the Moabites sent messengers to Balaam and asked him to do what?

Balaam said, “Lodge here tonight, and I will bring back word to you, as the __________speaks to me.”

What did God ask Balaam?

What did God say to Balaam concerning the request to curse Israel?

 

So Balaam rose in the morning and said to the princes of Balak, “Go back to your land, for the Lord has ______________ to give me permission to go with you.”

A short time later God came to Balaam at night and said to him, “If the men come to call you, rise and go with them, but only the word which I ______________ to you—that you shall do.”

2. Read Luke 1:26-56. Elizabeth was ______ months pregnant when God sent the angel Gabriel to speak to Mary.

Who was Mary betrothed to?

What was the first thing that the angel said to Mary?

Then the angel said to Mary, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found ______________with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus.
He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His __________________ there will be no end.”

What did Mary ask the angel?

The angel told Mary, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will ______________________ you

With God nothing will is ____________________.

Mary said, “Behold the ________________________ of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.”

Where did Mary go after the angel spoke to her?

 

When Elizabeth heard Mary, her baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the ____________  _________________.

What did Elizabeth say to Mary?

Mary said what to Elizabeth?

God is mighty has done great ___________.

God’s ____________ is holy.

God’s mercy is on those who ________ Him,  from generation to generation.

How long did Mary stay at Elizabeth’s house?

3. Read Proverbs 11:9-11. The righteous are delivered through _________________.

Dear Father,

I am thankful that You are merciful to me. I trust in You. In the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge. You hide me until calamities pass. When I cry out to You, You give me what I really need. You send mercy and truth into every situation I face. By the power of the Holy Spirit, may I remember to cast all my cares and uncertainties upon You. And may my heart be steadfast.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.