1 Corinthians 16: Paul had a great opportunity for ministry in Ephesus, and faced great opposition. What was his response? What is your response when faced with opposition?

Judges 11-12: Compare Jephthah’s rash vow with Ecclesiastes 5:4-7 and Matthew 5:33-37. What do you think Jesus would have said to Jephthah?

1 Corinthians 15: Restate the gospel as Paul explains it in v. 3-8. Why is the resurrection central to the gospel (12-34)? What is Paul’s conclusion (58)?

Judges 9: Abimilech’s methods boomerang back on him. When have you done something that came back to bite you?

Judges 10: The cycle kept repeating itself: idolatry, bondage, cry out to God, repentance, back to idolatry. What can be done to break such a cycle in your own life? In a church or nation?

Psalm 47: After reading the psalm aloud, take a moment to sing a song of praise to God!

1 Corinthians 14: What should your attitude be toward spiritual gifts? (See v. 1, 39-40)

Judges 7: Why did God whittle down Gideon’s army? Where do you feel whittled down?

Judges 8: Gideon’s victory was quickly followed by failure. What did he do and how did it backfire?

1 Corinthians 13: Insert your name instead of the word “love” in v. 4-7. Does that describe you? Ask God to grow your love in specific, practical ways.

Judges 5: What does Deborah’s song celebrate?

Judges 6: Describe Gideon’s character, his relationship with God, and his relationships with his neighbors. Why did God choose him?

Psalm 46: Pray this prayer, and then be still for several moments and know that He is God.

1 Corinthians 12: Which gifts has the Spirit given you and how are you using them “for the common good?”

Judges 3: Name two reasons God left people from other nations in the Promised Land.

Judges 4: Deborah was both a prophet and judge in Israel. What does this tell you about God and gender roles?

1 Corinthians 11: What were the problems with the Corinthians’ celebration of the Lord’s Supper, and what solutions did Paul propose?

Judges 1: The book of Judges has a promising start with Judah winning victories over the Canaanites. What is the first hint of trouble brewing?

Judges 2: What is God’s response to their failure? What cycle follows? What application can you make for your life?

Proverbs 9: Compare and contrast mockers and the wise. Which best describes you?

1 Corinthians 10: What two motives guide all of Paul’s actions (see v. 31-33)? Live today guided by these two motives.

Joshua 23: In Joshua’s farewell speech, what does he command the people to do? What does he warn them against?

Joshua 24: Joshua reminds them of their history and calls them to renew the covenant. Read v. 15. What is your response? Why?

1 Corinthians 9: What were Paul’s rights? Why did he choose to forego them? Where might you forgo a right for the good of others?

Joshua 21: What is the major thought of the author as he looks back over the allotment of the land? How has God demonstrated His faithfulness to you?

Joshua 22: What mistake did the Israelites make when they heard the eastern tribes had built an altar? How did they resolve this?

Psalm 45: This is a wedding song from the king’s wedding. Compare it with Hebrews 1, where it is quoted about Jesus. What does it tell you about Him?

1 Corinthians 8: As far as Paul was concerned, what was the problem with eating food offered to idols? Can you think of a similar problem today?

Joshua 19-20: How were the cities of refuge an expression of justice and mercy? What does this tell you about God?

1 Corinthians 7: What is Paul’s guiding principle in this chapter (see v. 17-24), and why does he think this is critical?

Joshua 17-18: Compare and contrast the attitudes of Caleb and the tribe of Joseph regarding their inheritance.

Psalm 44: What do you think of the psalmist’s claim that God has deserted them through no fault of their own?