1 Year Bible: Week 46 (Nov. 9-15)

1 YEAR BIBLE: WEEK 46 (NOV. 9-15)

Stage 4: Restoration

Verse of the week to live by: “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test,that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” (James 1:12)

Nov. 9; Stage 4: Restoration

John 20-21

1. John 20: What do Mary’s tears and repeated questions reveal about her love for Jesus and her understanding of what had happened?
2. John 20: Why did Thomas refuse to accept the other disciples’ testimony? What did he demand before he would believe?
3. John 21: Why was Peter grieved when Jesus questioned him the third time?

Nov. 10; Stage 4: Restoration

Acts 1-4

1. Acts 1: How should Jesus’ words shape the priorities of our church and our personal involvement in His mission?
2. Acts 2: How does the presence of people from many nations connect with Jesus’ promise in Acts 1:8?
3. Acts 3: How did Peter contrast the people’s treatment of Jesus with God’s action toward Him?

Nov. 11; Stage 4: Restoration

Acts 5-8

1. Acts 5: What does the gathering of the sick and afflicted reveal about the people’s expectations?
2. Acts 6: Why did the apostles believe they needed to devote themselves to prayer and the ministry of the Word?
3. Acts 7: What does Stephen mean by calling his listeners “stiff-necked” and “uncircumcised in heart and ears”?

Nov. 12; Stage 4: Restoration

Acts 9-11

1. Acts 9: What did the Lord command Ananias to do? Why was Ananias hesitant?
2. Acts 10: Did Acts 10 mark the moment when God opened the door for Gentiles to enter His kingdom?
3. Acts 11: What news reached the apostles and believers in Judea? Why did some believers criticize Peter when he returned to Jerusalem?

Nov. 13; Stage 4: Restoration

Acts 12-14

1. Acts 12: What did Herod do to James, the brother of John? What does his death reveal about the cost of following Jesus?
2. Acts 13: How did Paul move from Israel’s history to God’s promise concerning David’s descendant?
3. Acts 14: How did the man respond to Paul’s command? How does this healing resemble the one in Acts 3:1–10?

Nov. 14; Stage 4: Restoration

James 1-3

1. James 1: What is “the crown of life,” and to whom has God promised it?
2. James 2: What differences does James describe between the treatment of the rich visitor and the poor visitor?
3. James 3: How does controlling our speech relate to maturity and self-control in the rest of life?

Nov. 15; Stage 4: Restoration

James 4-5; Acts 15-16

1. James 5: How does the call to patience address believers suffering under the conditions described in verses 1–6?
2. Acts 15: What is significant about Gentiles being called by the Lord’s name?
3. Acts 16: How did the Holy Spirit redirect Paul and his companions as they traveled? (vv. 6–11)