Chapter 22 ______
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How do you try to observe the Great Commandment in your daily living?
Chapter 23 ______
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Consider the image of Jesus as a mother hen gathering her chicks. What do you like or dislike about this image?
Chapter 24 ______
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Jesus says that heaven and earth will pass away, but that his words will never pass away. How are “words” permanent? How can you grow in God’s Word?
Chapter 25 ______
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How does the parable of the talents challenge you personally? What talent or gift can you better develop?
Chapter 26 ______
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When have you acted like Peter and denied knowing Christ? Afterwards did you react in the same way Peter did?
Chapter 27 ______
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Consider how Jesus was treated by the crowd, the soldiers, and those who passed by. Jesus willingly died for each of them. Reflect on God’s mercy and grace.
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Chapter 28 ______
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Jesus’ death and resurrection is the foundation of our Christian faith. Read the resurrection story as told by Mark, Luke, and John.
God and Church:
Daily Bible Reading Plan
Your assignment is to read the entire book of Matthew. Read one chapter every day. You should finish in one month. Use this plan to keep a record of what you read. Check off each chapter as you read it. On the blank lines, write any comments or questions you had on the scripture you read. Then take the time to reflect on the question for that chapter.
Chapter 1______
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Consider how difficult it would be for Joseph to take Mary as his wife. Pray for your future spouse that he or she be strong in the Lord.
Chapter 2 ______
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The Magi followed the star to worship the Christ child. What do you tend to follow? Why?
Chapter 3 ______
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Picture in your mind the baptism of Jesus. What is most awesome to you?
Chapter 4 ______
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Jesus faced temptations just like you do. Name your temptations, and ask God for the strength to resist them.
Chapter 5______
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What verses give you encouragement? What verses challenge you?
Chapter 6______
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This chapter ends with a section about “Do Not Worry.” What are your worries? What adds stress to your life? How does the Bible help you in these areas?
Chapter 7______
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What is God saying to you in these passages? What specific verses have meaning for your life today?
Chapter 8 ______
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In your opinion, which miracle demonstrates most effectively the awesome power of Jesus? Explain.
Chapter 9______
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The Pharisees looked down on Jesus for associating with Matthew and other “sinners.” When have you acted like Jesus? When have you acted like the Pharisees?
Chapter 10 ______
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Jesus instructs his disciples as he sends them out. What instructions do you find most difficult? What does Jesus say that is most comforting to you?
Chapter 11 ______
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Why do you think Jesus said that there is no one greater than John the Baptist? What did he do?
Chapter 12 ______
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Jesus was accused of breaking the Sabbath. How well do you observe the Sabbath? What does it mean that Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath?
Chapter 13 ______
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In the parable of the sower, what kind of soil do you tend to be?
Chapter 14 ______
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King Herod had to keep his oath, and so he ordered for John the Baptist to be beheaded. When have you compromised what was right in order to protect your own reputation?
Chapter 15 ______
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Jesus talks about “clean” and “unclean.” What challenges do you face as a teenager in living a “clean” life? How do you honor God by living a clean life?
Chapter 16 ______
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Peter is first called the “rock” and then a “stumbling block.” Compare yourself to Peter. When you have confessed Christ with rocklike faith? When have you been a stumbling block for others?
Chapter 17 ______
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What does it mean to you to have faith as small as a mustard seed?
Chapter 18 ______
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Name someone you know that is forgiving like the king in the parable of the unmerciful servant. Name someone you know that is unforgiving like the unmerciful servant.
Chapter 19 ______
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Why did Jesus say it was so difficult for “rich” people to enter heaven? What “riches” would you have difficulty parting with?
Chapter 20 ______
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“The last will be first, and the first will be last.” What does this mean to you?
Chapter 21 ______
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In the parable of the two sons, who do you tend to be like?