W48 Archaeology and The N.T.

Memory Verse: Rpomans 10:17

"Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard throug the word of Christ."

Day 1 Matthew 4:1-4
Question: How did Jesus use God's word to fight Satan?

Prayer for the Day: God, help me to fight temptations in my life with your powerful word.

Did you know? At the highest point of Herod's Temple, where Satan took Jesus, there was a 100-foot drop to the Kidron Valley.

Day 2 John 9:1-7
Question: In what ways can you see God's work displayed in your life?

Prayer for the Day: God, thank you for working in my life. Help me to be grateful for all your blessings.

Did you know? The pool of Siloam was used as a major water system. It was developed by King Hezekiah.

Day 3 John 5:6-9
Question: In what ways do you procrastinate about doing God's will? Do you make excuses to avoid following instructions from your parents?

Prayer for the Day: God, please help me to be obedient to your commands and to do the things my parents ask me to do-without making excuses.

Did you know? The pools of Bethesda are located near the present day Saint-Annes church in Jerusalem.

Day 4 John 4:13-1
Question: Do you thirst more for God's word and his righteousness, or for material possessions?

Prayer for the Day: God, help me to see that your word provides me with everything I need to be happy.

Did you know? Jacob's well was cleaned out in 1935 - it was found to be 138 feet deep.

Day 5 John 18:2-5
Question: Jesus had courage to face being arrested. Do you have the courage to tell others about Jesus, even if it could mean losing some friends?

Prayer for the Day: God, please help me to have courage and not be ashamed of telling other about Jesus.

Did you know? The Gihon Spring, located in the Kidon Valley, was redirected by Hezekiah's tunnel into the Pool of Siloam. This tunnel was a major system.

Day 6 Matthew 26:36-41
Question: For how long did Jesus pray? Why?

Prayer for the Day: God, help me to be like Jesus, praying whenever I feel troubled, sad and upset.

Did you know? The name "Gethsemane" means "oil press". It was a place for squeezing the oil from olives.

Day 7 ICorinthians 9:24-27
Question: Are you making every effort to get close to God?

Prayer for the Day: God, please help me to run toward you with all of my heart.

Did you know? The foot race that is talked about in this scripture is called the "Isthimian Games" which tool place every other year. The price was a leafy wreath.

Weekly Challenge:
Write your weekly challenge and how you fulfilled it.