Discipleship Resources

Scroll to find Bible Reading Plan, Weekly Sermon Discussion Questions, and Monthly Memorization Verse(s).

Daily Bible Reading Plan

Use this plan for your daily Bible reading.

Download the 2024-2025 PDF reading plan here.

Friday, July 11 Jeremiah 7 • Matthew 21
Saturday, July 12 Jeremiah 8 • Matthew 22
Sunday, July 13 Jeremiah 9 • Matthew 23
Monday, July 14 Jeremiah 10 • Matthew 24
Tuesday, July 15 Jeremiah 11 • Matthew 25
Wednesday, July 16 Jeremiah 12 • Matthew 26
Thursday, July 17 Jeremiah 13 • Matthew 27
Friday, July 18 Jeremiah 14 • Matthew 28
Saturday, July 19 Jeremiah 15 • Mark 1
Sunday, July 20 Jeremiah 16 • Mark 2

Weekly Sermon Discussion Questions

1. What was the conclusion of the Jerusalem council? Summarize.

2. Does the Jerusalem council contradict itself when it declares circumcision unnecessary but then goes on to insist upon other ceremonial requirements like abstaining from blood? Why not?

3. Is there a unifying principle that holds the four requirements listed in verses 20 and 29 together? What explains the logic of this list?

4. How should we understand the rationale that James provides for his recommendation in verse 21?

5. Are these prohibitions still binding today?

6. What can we learn from the pastoral approach taken by the Jerusalem council? Why is it often pastorally wise and helpful for church leaders to both (1) write a decision in the form of a letter and (2) deliver and explain that letter in person (2 John 1:12) through appointed leaders?

Monthly Scripture Memorization:

“Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household” (Acts 16:31).