Daily Readings (Page 375)

2 Peter 3:10

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?

Isaiah 9:1-7

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)?               

Matthew 11:7-15

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)?