1 Year Bible: Week 41 (Oct. 5-11)

1 YEAR BIBLE: WEEK 41 (OCT. 5-11)

Stage 3: Redemption

Verse of the week to live by:

“Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.” (Ps. 126:5)

Oct. 5; Stage 3: Redemption

Est. 6-8

1. Est. 6: Why could King Ahasuerus not sleep that night?
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3. Est. 7: Why did the king leave the banquet and go into the palace garden?
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5. Est. 8: What danger still threatened the Jewish people?
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Oct. 6; Stage 3: Redemption

Est. 9-10; Ezra 7

1. Est. 9: What four elements were to characterize the celebration of Purim? (Gladness — Feasting — Gifts to one another — Gifts to the poor)
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3. Est. 10: How does the conclusion of Esther demonstrate that God can preserve His people, reverse the plans of their enemies, and place His servants in positions where they can seek the welfare and peace of others?
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5. Ezra 7: How does verse 6 describe Ezra?
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Oct. 7; Stage 3: Redemption

Ezra 8-10; Neh. 1

1. Ezra 8: Why does Ezra carefully record the names and families of those who returned with him from Babylon?
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3. Ezra 9: What elements of genuine confession can you identify in Ezra’s prayer?
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5. Neh. 1: Who was Nehemiah?
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Oct. 8; Stage 3: Redemption

Neh. 2-4

1. Neh. 2: What letters did Nehemiah request from the king?
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3. Neh. 3: Did everyone rebuild the same section of the wall?
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5. Neh. 4: What happened when the enemies learned that their plan had been discovered?
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Oct. 9; Stage 3: Redemption

Neh. 5-7

1. Neh. 5: What serious complaint arose among the Jewish people?
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3. Neh. 6: “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down.” What does Nehemiah teach us about staying focused when distractions threaten to pull us away from our calling?
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5. Neh. 7: What did Nehemiah do after the wall had been rebuilt and the doors were installed?
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Oct. 10; Stage 3: Redemption

Neh. 8-10

1. Neh. 8: Where did the people gather?
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3. Neh. 9: How did the Israelites prepare themselves for this solemn gathering?
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5. Neh. 10: What final statement summarizes the people’s commitments in Nehemiah 10:39?
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Oct. 11; Stage 3: Redemption

Neh. 11-13; Ps. 126

1. Neh. 11: Why does Nehemiah record individual names and family connections?
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3. Neh. 13: Why had the Levites and singers left their temple responsibilities and returned to their fields?
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5. Ps. 126: What does the psalmist mean by “restored the fortunes of Zion”?