Category Archives: Bible Study

Hebrews 3:1-6 Key Verse 3:1 “Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.” 1. What does it mean to fix our thoughts on Jesus? (1) 2. What does it mean to acknowledge (confess) Jesus as our apostle and high priest? (1b) 3. In what sense is Jesus greater than Moses (2-6a)? Think in 3 aspects: in his office (1); in his works (2-4); in his person (5-6). 4. Read more [...]

Hebrews 2:1-18 Key Verse 2:10 “In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered.” 1. Why must we pay careful attention to the message of salvation? (1-4) 2. What is God’s glorious hope for mankind? (5-8) How does Jesus enable us to have that hope? (9) What does it mean that Jesus tasted death for everyone? 3. What Read more [...]

Hebrews 1:1-14 Key Verse 1:2 “…but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.” 1. What was God’s purpose in speaking through the prophets in the Old Testament? (1) What is the significance of God’s speaking through his Son? (2a) 2. Why is Jesus called the Son (2,3), or the Son of God (cf. John 1:14; 20:31), or the firstborn? (6) 3. Why is it important to remember Read more [...]

Zechariah 4:1-14 Key Verse 4:10 “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel's hand." (The seven lamps represent the eyes of the LORD that search all around the world.)” (NLT) 1. Read Ezra 1:2-4 and 3:7-13. How did the Israelites start the rebuilding of the temple? 2. Read Ezra 3:12. Why did the older priests weep when the foundation of the temple was laid? 3. Read Ezra 4:1-4, 24. How Read more [...]

Isaiah 40:1-31 Key Verse 40:31 “but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” 1. What seems to be situation of God’s people according to verses 1,2? How might the situation of sinful mankind be similar? What is the good news God proclaims to his people through his servant? 2. Look at verses 3-5. What did it mean to the exiles in Babylon to hear about a highway Read more [...]

Isaiah 12:1-6 Key Verse 12:2 “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” 1. What is “that day” as we begin chapter 12? (cf. 11:1-4) 2. In times of disappointment and troubles, what do we have to remember? (1b-2; cf. Psalm 23:4) 3. Read Ephesians 2:8, 1 Corinthians 1:18, and Romans 13:11. From these references, what can we learn about our salvation? What Read more [...]

Isaiah 11:1-16 Key Verse: 11:1 1. Review God’s judgment on Israel. (9:14,19) Review God’s hope for the remnants of Israel. (10:20-21) 2. Who is Jesse? (cf. Matthew 1:6) Who does the shoot from the stump of Jesse refer to? (1) Who does a Branch refer to? (cf. 4:2) 3. Think of each aspect of the Spirit in verse 2. How was the Spirit manifested in the life of Jesus? (cf. 9:6) 4. Think of how Jesus fulfilled the prophecy in verses 3-5. (cf. Matthew 12:15-21) 5. Read more [...]

Isaiah 8:11-9:7 Key Verse: 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” 1. Look at 8:5-8. What were the people of Israel fearful of? Why does the Lord tell the people to fear him? 2. For whom is God a holy place (sanctuary) and for whom is he a stumbling stone? (14,15; 1 Peter 2:7-8) 3. When they were overcome with fear, Read more [...]

Luke 19:28-48 Key Verse: 19:38 “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 1. As Jesus drew near Jerusalem, what mission did he give two of his disciples? What does “the Lord needs it” tell us about Jesus? (28-34) 2. Read as background Zechariah 9:9-10. Read verses 35-38. How did Jesus fulfill prophecy? What was the purpose of his entry into Jerusalem? Why was this called the “triumphal entry”? 3. Read more [...]

Luke 19:11-27 Key Verse 19:13 “So he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Put this money to work,’ he said, ‘until I come back.’” 1. What did it mean to many people that Jesus was near Jerusalem? (11) What did it mean to Jesus? Why did he tell the parable? 2. Why did the man of noble birth leave? (12-13) What instructions did he give his servants? 3. When he returned home, why did the master summon the Read more [...]