Date: 8 Feb 2012
Passage: 2 Peter 3:10
What does 2 Peter say about the urgency of that day? How we ought to live in view of the day of the Lord? How can Christ’s second coming give us hope and confidence?
Date: 7 Feb 2012
Passage: Malachi 4:3-4
Israel has accused God of inaction in the face of evil. What does this “day” that is coming (4:1) refer to?
Date: 6 Feb 2012
Passage: Malachi 4:1-2
Contrast God’s attitude towards two types of people. Describe the differences between the two groups.
Date: 4 Feb 2012
Passage: Isaiah 9:1-7
What will be the light described in v2? How is He defined in vv6-7? What does the New Testament interprets what this prophecy means (see Mt 4:12-17, Lk 1:32, Jn 8:12)?
Date: 3 Feb 2012
Passage: Matthew 11:7-15
How might John who knew the Old Testament well, have interpreted Jesus’ reply (cf. Isa 35:5-6)? What encouragement did Jesus add for John in v6? What did Jesus say about John (vv10-14)?
Date: 2 Feb 2012
Passage: Matthew 3:1-17
Why did Jesus, who was without sin come to John, to be baptized? What “righteousness” did He fulfill (cf. Isa 53:12)?