4th Q: Week 8 Bible Reading (May 9-13)

4th Q: Week 8 Bible Reading (May 9-13)

Week ( 8 ) Scripture Understand, Apply, and Obey

Mon. Acts 1:1-11 The Departure of Jesus
What one thing would you be sure to do if you knew Jesus were coming back today?

Tues. Acts 20:1-12 Sleeping in Church
How does God respond to your human weaknesses?

Wed. Acts 21:1-17 Difficult Decisions
What hard decisions do you have to make right now?

Thurs. Romans 5:1-11 Faith Brings Joy
When was the last time you thanked God for all He’s done for you?

Fri. Romans 8:19-39 How God Loves
What things do you sometimes feel might be able to separate you from the love of Jesus? Can they really?

4th Q: Week 7 Bible Reading (May 2 - 5)

4th Q: Week 7 Bible Reading (May 2 - 5)

Week ( 7 ) Scripture Understand, Apply, and Obey

Mon. Matthew 28:16-20 The Great Commission
What are you doing to obey Jesus?

Tues. John 13:1-20 Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet
What’s the greatest service someone has done for you?
How do you serve others?

Wed. Matthew 21:28-46 Two Parables
Which son do you resemble the most?

Thurs. John 21:15-25 Jesus Talks With Peter
What difference would it make to you to read these verses with your name in place of Peter’s?

Fri.
Matthew 28:8-15 Reactions to the Resurrection
What would your first words to Jesus be if he appeared to you today?

4th Q: Week 6 Bible Reading (Apr 18-22)

4th Q: Week 6 Bible Reading (Apr 18-22)

Week (6 ) Scripture Understand, Apply, and Obey

Mon. Luke 22:1-20 The Last Supper
What does the Lord’s Supper mean to you?

Tues. Luke 21:1-24 Jesus Talks About the Future
What kind of giving habits do you have?

Wed. Matthew 25:1-30 Being Prepared
Which of the people in these two stories do you identify w/ the most?

Thurs. John 17:1-26 Jesus Prays
Whom did Jesus pray for? Whom do you pray for?

Fri. John 16:5-33 Holy Spirit & Prayers (BONUS)
How do these verses bring you peace?

4th Q: Week 5 Bible Reading (Apr 11-15)

4th Q: Week 5 Bible Reading (Apr 11-15)

Week ( 5 ) Scripture Understand, Apply, and Obey

Mon. John 1:35-51 Jesus’ First Disciples
How would someone know that you believe in Jesus?

Tues. John 2:1-25 Jesus & Surprises
How has Jesus surprised you in your life?

Wed. John 3:1-21 Jesus & Nicodemus
When did you first meet Jesus? How?

Thurs.
Matthew 17:24-18:6 Who’s the Greatest?
Does Jesus’ teaching about who is the greatest surprise you? Why?

Fri. Mark 10:17-31 Jesus & the Rich Man
What’s the hardest thing Jesus could ask you to give up?

4th Q: Week 4 Bible Reading (Apr 4-8)

 4th Q: Week 4 Bible Reading (Apr 4-8)

Week ( 4 ) Scripture Understand, Apply, and Obey

Mon. Daniel 5:1-30 The Writing on the Wall
What reasons would God have for passing judgment on the society in which you live?

Tues. Daniel 6:1-28 Daniel and the Lions
When do you pray regularly?

Wed. Jonah 1:1-2:10 Bending God’s Directions
When did you last try to avoid doing what you knew God wanted you to do?

Thurs. Jonah 3:1-4:11 Wrong Motives
What do you complain to God about?

Fri. Luke 1:1-4 and John 1:1-18 Beginnings
Have you personally received Jesus as your Savior?

4th Q: Week 3 Bible Reading (Mar 28-Apr1)

4th Q: Week 3 Bible Reading (Mar 28-Apr1)

Week ( 3 ) Scripture Understand, Apply, and Obey

Mon. Ezek 37:1-14 A Valley of Dry Bones
What can you do to help you understand God’s plan for the world?

Tues. Daniel 1:1-21 Coping With Pressure to Conform
How do you think Daniel would react to the pressure situations in your life?

Wed. Daniel 2:1-24 A King’s Dream
What do you do in situations that seem hopeless?

Thurs. Daniel 2:25-49 The Meaning of the Dream
Who gets the credit when things go right in your life?

Fri. Daniel 3: 1-30 Three Friends in a Furnace
What examples can you give of God’s protection in your life?

4Q: Week 2 Bible Reading (Mar 21-25)

4Q: Week 2 Bible Reading (Mar 21-25)

Week ( 2 ) Scripture Understand, Apply, and Obey

Mon. Isaiah 6:1-13
God Chooses Isaiah: When did you last realize your continuing need for God’s forgiveness?

Tues. Isaiah 53
The Suffering Servant: How would you describe what Jesus did for you?

Wed. Jerem. 1:1-9
God Calls a Prophet: What do you think about God using your life?

Thurs. Jerem. 36
The Book Burning: How much risk is involved in your relationship with God?

Fri. Jerem. 38:1-13
Jeremiah in the Well: What part of your life compares in any way with Jeremiah’s time in the well?

Quarter 4: Week 1

Mon. Psalm 103:1-22 What God Is Like
Which picture in this psalm helps you understand God better?

Tues. Psalm 139:1-24 How Well God Knows Us
What do you feel when you read this psalm?

Wed. Psalm 145:1-21 God for All People and All Time
Which of God’s qualities do you need most today?

Thurs. Prvb 4:1-27 Wise Words About Life
How important is finding wisdom to you?

Fri. Eccl 12:1-14 A Summary of Life
In what way can you remember your Creator today?

Quarter 3: Week 8: Friday: Job 38:1-41

                         Finally the Lord spoke to Job out of a storm. Saying that he should brace himself, for the Lord will ask questions and he shall answer. He started listing all the things He had done and created for Job and everyone else that lives on the earth. From creating us to light. Also saying who provides the food for such people and animals that live upon the earth. Everything around the earth reminds me of God's greatness. The fact that God knew how far to put the earth from the sun. The thing that reminds me of God's greatness are the flowers. The beauty of them show God's love for us and all the other things on the earth.

Quarter 3: Week 8: Thursday: Job 2:1-13

                      The Satan come upon the Lord again and the Lord asked where he had been. He replied that he had roamed the earth once more again. Satan told him that man are selfish kind, and he would do all he can to save his own skin. With that he left the Lord's presence. So the Devil struck Job with painful sores from head to toe. His wife came to him and said that he should just curse God and die. Job denied that he would curse or sin against God once more. None of his friends said anything about him, because of how great the pain was upon him. Sometimes I just try to ignore other people's pain, because it's hard to watch others in pain. Especially the ones that are far off and I know I'm un able to help. Even though I don't like seeing people in pain, I should have more sympathy and try my hardest to help.

Quarter 3: Week 8: Wednesday: Job 1:1-22

                      Job lived in the land of Uz, worshipped God, and did no evil. He had many children, and a ton of animals too. One day the Lord asked the Devil where he came from, and he replied saying he had been roaming the earth. Satan told the Lord that if He were to put His hands over Job's stuff, he would curse Him in the face. Then Satan left God's presence. While feasting someone came and told Job him the Lord's fire from heaven burned all the animals and servants. He was the only one who excapted to tell him such that happened. Once again two more servants came with as such bad news. Instead of cursing God, he got on his knees and prayed. Sometimes I question God's care when bad things happen. Like when I get f's in Science and Spainish. Which I shouldn't blame God when I'm the one who did not study. We should all look up to Job because instead of blaming God for all the bad things that happened to him, he just praised God. That is something I wish I could say I do when bad things happen in my life.

Quarter 3: Week 8: Tuesday: Esther 6:1-7:

                              The king felt as though he couldn't sleep, so he ordered his book which keept record of his rein to be brought to him at once. Meanwhile on the outside of his room, two guards went off planing to kill the king. The king summoned in the man who was in his inner courts, and it turned out to be Haman. The king asked what does a man of such honor as Haman need. It is always a helpful thing to remeber God is in control of the world in any situation. The Devil may think he's winning, but God is and always will.

Quarter 3: Week 8: Monday: Esther 5:1-14 :

                Esther went and in her royal robes and stood in the inner court, in the king's hall. The king asked what she wanted, he said he would give it to her no matter what. Even half the kingdom. She asked of him and Haman to go to the banquet. So the king summoned Haman so they may feast at once. As they drank wine Esther invited Haman to the banquet, along with the king, so they may chat. Haman was happy and bubbly till he came and saw Mordecai up at the king's gate and all. So he became a jerk, and left for home. He even went of bragging about his son's wealth and how he was invited in the King and Queen's presence. Since I'm so young I haven't hhad to do anythin scary for God yet. I' sureI will have to in the future though. I look forward to it in the future though.

Quarter 3: Week 7: Friday: Esther 4:1-17

                      As soon as Mordecai learned what had happend to the city he tore his clothes. He went off and mourned for all the lost. When the Queen heard of what had happend she sent clothes of for Mordecai. She sent someone off to see what was wrong with him, and why he was acting in such manner. When the peson went Mordecai told him all that was wrong with him. Mordecai was told to go off and get the Jews, and they were to not eat or drink anything for three days. So he did such as he was told. I've shown my faith by following the Lord and doing things through Christ. I don't always do things through Christ, so I have to work on that and such.

Quarter 3: Week 7: Thursday:Esther 3:1-5

                                   The king gave Haman a higher noblity than all the other nobles. The king ordered him to bow down and kneel, but he wouldn't. He was asked why wouldn't he bow down, and he replied saying he was a Jew. He was told to bow down again, but again would not. Which enraged the king once more. Sometimes I'm tempted to compromise televition. Sometimes I won't give up the shows that I shouldn't watch. Which I really need to work on.

Quarter 3: Week 7: Wednesday: Esther 2:1-23:

                          The king made search through the land for a young beautiful virgin. If they found one who pleases the king she would take place of the queen. Sadly, the king agreed to such ideas. Many many young ladies were sent to the palace. Before any lady could go see the king, they had to go through twelve months of beauty treaments. They couldn't return to the king unless he was pleased or he summonded her. When it was Esther's turn, everyone was pleased with her and the king welcomed her in his seventh year of reign. She became the queen and the previous queen was voted off. When my great grandmother died it later taught me to be stronger in God and to pray and love Him more.

Quarter 3: Week 7: Tuesday: Esther 1:1-22:

                   Quarter 3: Week 7: Tuesday: Esther 1:1-22:
                                  On Xerxes third year has king he held a banquet. For like one hundred days he would show of his wealth and what not. When he got drunk on wine he wanted the Queen to come over to show off her beauty. But she refused, which made the king uber mad. His consultents agreed the Queen had done wrong. Also that her disobedence would have no end. So he proclaimed throughout the land that all wives must listen and obey their husbands, basiclly be their little puppets. Xerxes took his wife for granted, and I tend to take my parents for granted. When I go off to college I won't have their full help and will be on my own.
                               

Quarter 3: Week 7: Monday: Nehemiah 8:1-18 :

             Quarter 3: Week 7: Monday: Nehemiah 8:1-18 :
                        All the people came together to hear Ezar say the Lord's laws that He gave to Moses. He was standing were everyone could see him and he opend the book and started praising the Lord. They all followed his example and got on the ground to praise the Lord. They began reading clearly so the people could understand what they were talking about. Nehemiah told them to go greeve the Holy Sprit, because He was their strength. They went of eating and celebrating becuase they would understand the word of God. So days and days Ezra would read the word of God to the people. When I read God's word sometimes I expect a word to just pop out at me, which I shouldn't do. I should get a reading plan together for everynight.

Quarter 3: Week 6: Friday: Nehemiah 5:1-19 :

                 Quarter 3: Week 6: Friday: Nehemiah 5:1-19 :
                              Many were saying they need grain, but others said they were draing their land by trying to get grain during the famine. They all had to borrow money just to pay the tax's of the King on their lands and such. Their sons and daughter had to sold to slavery to pay off debt and taxes. Nehemiah said what he was doing was wrong and that he should walk in the fearof the Lord. They gave back all the people and promised they wouldn't do that any more. So he became governor of Judah and did good for the people. I really don't help out the poor as much as I should. I try giving money when I can, but that doens't happen that often as I wish it would.

Quarter 3: Week 6: Thursday: Nehemiah 2:1-20:

              Quarter 3: Week 6: Thursday: Nehemiah 2:1-20:
                       He brought wine to King Artaxerxes and Artaxerxes saw Nehemiah was unhappy. He knew it couldn't be becuase he was ill, but because of his sad heart. He praied to the Lord so he would know what to say to he king, and he said he wanted to go and rebuild the city of Judah. He stayed in Jerusalem for three days, then he went out in the night with some other people. He went to the gate, which and been burned and broken down. He told them to look at how the city laid in ruins and that they all needed to rebuild it. So they all got started right away at rebuilding it. Relationships in my life that need to be rebuilt are ones with my old friends. I haven't seen them in about a year, and haven't talked to them since, like, the summer. I really miss them and hope I can see them again soon.

Quarter 3: Week 6: Wednesday: Ezra 3:7-13 :

              Quarter 3: Week 6: Wednesday: Ezra 3:7-13:
                     Joshua meet with his brother, sons, and a few other people in the house of the Lord. As the builders put down the foundation of God, all he preist praised the Lord. As the younger people shouted with joy, the older people cried for joy. They could not tell if their screams were for joy, but it could be heard from VERY far away. I tend to put stuff off, so I get really stressed with big projects. I always say I'll start early, but slowy I start slacking and putting it off. Which won't fly in college.
                           

Quarter 3: Week 6: Tuesday: 2 Kings 22:1- 23:

                 Quarter 3: Week 6: Tuesday: 2 Kings 22:1- 23:
                       Josiah was as little as eight years old when he became king, and he ruled for 31 years. He did what was right and served the was his dad, David, had. On his 18th year of ruling he sent a scribe out saying to repair the house of the Lord. The Lord sent out saying He would bring disaster to them. Also saying that it would become a curse and become a waste. You can easily see in the world that the Bible has become a lost book. People killing people and getting divorces after so many years of marriages. Its more important now more than ever for me to keep the Bible in my life. If the Bible becomes a lost book, the Devil can try and take over my life.

Quarter 3: Week 6: Monday: 2 Kings 11:1-21:

                Quarter 3: Week 6: Monday: 2 Kings 11:1-21:
                            When word had spread to Athaliah that Ahaziah was dead,she was going to kill off the whole royal family. Jehosheba took her youngest son away so she wouldn't be able to kill him off. He remaind hidden for among six years, which at the time Athaliah ruled. The brought him out and crowed him, procaliming him the new king. They didn't want to put Athaliah to death in the temple of God, so they put her to death at palace grounds. All rejoiced for their wicked witch was dead, Athaliah, and her little seven year old son started his reign. The best examples in my life are my 220 leader, and my mom. My 220 leader has sacrafised her best friends for the Lord, and when the time comes I hopw I can be a strong Christian like that. My mom is always helping, happy, and cheery for the Lord. When I get older I want to be strong Chrisitians just as they are.

Quarter 3: Week 5: Friday: 2 Kings 5: 1-27 :

                Quarter 3: Week 5: Friday: 2 Kings 5: 1-27 :
                          Naaman was commander of the army for the king of Aram. Bands from his army went out and kidnaped a girl who became Naaman's wife's servant. Naaman's servant went to him and said wash it and be cleaned. So he washed it and became clean again. Naaman asked for as much land as a mule can handle, and she said go inn peace.  His servant said his master was too easy on him, so he must go and take something from him. So he lied to him adn Naaman gave him two talents, money. When the servent went back to Elishe he knew he had been somewhere and lied about it. Small things that I have not done for God would probably be being nice to eveyone. I can't just decide which people I want to be nice to and which ones I want to be mean to. I need to try my best and have paitince will all.

Quarter 3: Week 5: Thursday: 2 Kings 2: 13-25:

               Quarter 3: Week 5: Thursday: 2 Kings 2: 13-25:
                              Elisha picked up the cloath that had fallen, and went and stood in the Jordan. The prophets told him that the spirit of Elijah was resting upon her. The prophets didn't know what happened, so they said they would go look from him, but Elisha told them no. He finally told them yes after they keep bugging him. They put salt in the water, and it would no longer cause death. Someone would know you have a deep respect for God through your additudes and actions. If you have a bad addittude or bad actions, they would know you are not of the Lord or respect him of that matter.

Quarter 3: Week 5: Wednesday: 2 Kings 2: 1-12:

              Quarter 3: Week 5: Wednesday: 2 Kings 2: 1-12:
                        When God was going to take Elijah up to heaven, he was with Elisha. He told her to wait because the Lord had called him to Bethel. She told him she would not leave him, so she went to Bethel with him. All the prophits told Elisha what the Lord was to do. Elijah then told her to stay because the Lord had called him to Jericho. She once  more told him she was to not leave his side. So they both journed on together. He asked her what she wanted him to do before he was taken up, and she said she wanted to inherit a double portion of his spirit. He told her if she saw him after he was taken up she could have what she wanted. Then he cried out and Elisha saw him no more. Commintments are serious things. Like when you go to school or a job you make a commintment that you will work your hardest. The most important commintment of all, is marrige. One should go out of his way just to keep a commintment.

Quarter 3: Week 5: Tuesday: 1 Kings 22: 29-40:

              Quarter 3: Week 5: Tuesday: 1 Kings 22: 29-40:
                        The king of Israel went into a battle in a disguise. The king of Aram told his men not to fight anyone, but the king of Israel. Someone else hit the king of Israel with a arrow, so he told his chariot driver to turn back around. It was too late, his blood hit the ground, and he died later that night. Just as the Lord had said, the dogs licked up his blood before he was buried. Sometime being tempted to hide from God means you know you have done something wrong. Like when Adam and Eve tried to hide fromm God after eating the fruit they were told NOT to eat. Or when the king of Israel tried to hide from death. The best thing to do is pray to God, tell him what you did, and ask for His forgiveness.

Quarter 3: Week 5: Monday:1 Kings 21: 1-29 :

             Quarter 3: Week 5: Monday:1 Kings 21: 1-29 :
                                Soon there was an incident in Naboth's vineyard in Jezreel. Ahab went up and asked if he could have his vineyard. He said he would give a better vineyard, or whatever ammount of Naboth wanted. Maboth merly replied by saying the Lord said he couldn't sell the land. So Ahab went home angry and refused to eat. His wife told him to get up and said she would get him the vineyard. She wrote letters with Ahab's name on it and sent them off to Naboth. In the letter it said to stone Naboth to death, so all the elderlys did. Right after that Ahab's wife told him to go and claim the vineyard. Ahab was told hhe  would have disaster, but he humbled himself and did not. Justice is an important thing to have. Without it murder's would be on the street, well technacly there already are. But, it's still important.

Quarter 3: Week 4: Wednesday: 1 Kings 17: 1-24 :

            Quarter 3: Week 4: Wednesday: 1 Kings 17: 1-24 :
                      In this readging the Lord told Elijah to go east of the Jordan and drink from the brooke. He told him he would also be supplied with food. The ravens brought him food daily and the brook brought him the waterly need. Later the brook dried up from lack of rain. God told him to go to Zarephath and that a widow would supply his needs there. He went and asked a lady to get him water and bread. She could give the water, but told him she had not enough breed to share, for she had to feed herself and her son. He told her about how the Lord said she wouldn't run out of that stuff till rain comes to the land. So day by day the woman had enough to supply for her, her son, and Elijah. Later her son became ill, and got so bad that he breathed no longer. She got mad and asked why he came to remind her of her sins by killing her only son. Elijah brought him back to life, and she believed once more. Obeying and trusting God go together because in order to obey God, you need to trust Him, and in order to trust Him, you must obey Him.

Quarter 3: Week 4: Tuesday: 1 Kings 12: 1-24 :

              Quarter 3: Week 4: Tuesday: 1 Kings 12: 1-24 :
                        Rehoboam was off to Shechem to be made king. Jeroboam heard the news when he was in Egypt, when he fled from Solomon, and was returning. Rehoboam told the people of Israel to go away for three days and then come back, so we did. When he asked the old people for advise, he didn't really use it. Then, he tried to get advise from the young men he grew up with. When the people came back, the king took the young men's advice. The king refused to listen to them, and the people caught on soon. All the Israelites went back home, except for the ones who were ruled over stayed. When they came back God told them to go back home, and they did. If he would have listened to his elders, this would not have happend. They have learned from their mistakes. When I need advise, I'll go to my best friends, or even my group leader Sarah.
                        

Quarter 3: Week 4: Monday: 1 Kings 10: 1-13 :

              Quarter 3: Week 4: Monday: 1 Kings 10: 1-13 :
                              In the reading today, the queen of Sheba heard how Solomon had became king and had a relationship with God. She decided to put his faith to the test. She rode into town and for every single question she asked, Solomon had an answer. After she realized his wisdom and all, she became very overwhelmed. The queen told him the reports about his wisdom in her country were, in fact, true. She told him God eternal love for Israel had appointed him king so he maintain justiceness and righteousness throught the people. The queen gave Solomon much money and spices, and Solomon gave the queen of Sheba whatever she asked for in return. Soon she had to reunite with her country though. As a human, I try to impress people alot. Wether it's showing off stuff or just well, showing off. I don't do it too often though, just when I'm around cool people. :D haha

Quarter 3: Week 3: Friday: 1 Kings 6: 1-38 :

                 Quarter 3: Week 3: Friday: 1 Kings 6: 1-38 :
                              After the  four hundred and eightieth year Israel came out of Egyppt, they began to build the temple of God. Solomon had  everything planed out from square inch to square inch. The entrance was at the south side of the lowest floor. Solomon built and completted the temple of God. He made most of the inner sanctuary gold. He also covered the inner and outer rooms with gold. The entrance room was made os oak wood. It took Solomon seven years to build the temple of God. We can learn from Solomon that we need to come prepared, and hard work does it's good. Solomon was a very wise and honest man.

Quarter 3: Week 3: Thursday: 1 Kings 3: 16-28:

             Quarter 3: Week 3: Thursday: 1 Kings 3: 16-28:
                       Two ladies who lived together came before the King, They both had babies, and lived only by themselves. One of the ladies's baby had died, so she switched the babies out. The monther of the alive one woke up to a dead baby that was not hers. The other one protested that the living one was hers, anbd the dead one was the other ladies's baby. Since Solomon was wise he said bring me a sword so I may cut the baby in half, one half for each mother. The real mother beged him to to, while the false one said she was fine with it. When the town had heard what he did, they stood in awe for he did have wisdom from God. The current situation in my life that I see God's wisdom in is everyday life. It's amazing how God knew/knows what everysingle breathing thing needs in life. I see how he knew what each one would need to eat, and that just leaves me in awe like Solomon left his people.

Quarter 3: Week 3: Wednesday: 1 Kings 3: 1-15:

               Quarter 3: Week 3: Wednesday: 1 Kings 3: 1-15:
                           Solomon made an friends with the Pharaoh of Egypt, then married his daughter. He brought her to the city while his palace, and the temple of God were being built. Solomon went to Gibeon to make his sacrifices. After giving his thousand sacrifices, it was there the Lord asked him to wish for anything. The Lord was pleased to hear Solom say he asked for wisdom to govern his people. Along with wisdom the Lord gave him wealth and honor so he would be a great king. Solomon woke thinking it was a dream, and gave his sacrifices to the Lord. I'm not sure I could have made such an unselfish wish as Solomon did. I probably would have asked for a selfish wish for God to grant,Solomon was wise to ask for wisdom as king. If I could ask for anything it would be for my aunt to get her new car. They are trying to save their money, and have an old car and truck. I can remember them from when I was like two, and I know they had it quite some time before then.

Quater 3: Week 3: Tuesday: 1 Kings 1: 28-53:

               Quater 3: Week 3: Tuesday: 1 Kings 1: 28-53:
                                  King David called  Bathsheba and mad an oath to her. The oath was that he would keep his promise to her and Solomon, her son, would become king after he was. He was as sure as day Solomon would sit in the throne he was sitting in. As Bathsheba left, she bowed with respect. King David told Zadok, Nathan, and Benaiah to take his son Solomon on his mule and blow their trumpits. As they blew the trumpits they where to say long live king Solomon. He told them he had made Solomon king of Israel and Judah. They went of and as they proclaimed him the new king, all the town rejoiced. King Solomon promised as long as Adonijah did no evil, he would be as safe as ever. God is always in control, wether we feel it or not. One way to know he is still in control, is the fact that I woke up this morning, and that I am breathing.

Quarter 3: Week 3: Monday: 1 Kings 1: 5-27:

              Quarter 3: Week 3: Monday: 1 Kings 1: 5-27:
                           Adonijah, son of Haggith,  said he was going to be King. He got charriots, horses, and fifty men on his side. When he went to sacrifies his sheep his King's an officials along. Nathan asked Bathsheba if he heard the Adonijah became king, but David knew nothing of it. Nathan also told her, oh and her son was Solomon, that Solomon was ment to be king after David, not Adonijah. Nathand and Solomen's mom went to the King to ask if he knew anything f this, and he didn't. Making good decisions is a very important thing. Any wrong choice could bring you down a road that will take years to get off. Like taking a cigerett, forinstance. You tell yourself it's just this one time, and it won't hurt. Next thing you know, your house is gone, you lost your job, low on money, and sitting in the hospital with lung cancer.
                           

Quarter 3: Week 2: Friday: 2 Samuel 18: 1-18:

                Quarter 3: Week 2: Friday: 2 Samuel 18: 1-18:
                               David made commanders and sent out troops. The king said he would march out with them, but they said he shall not, for he was worth a thousand of them. The king watched as they march and told them to go easy on Absalom. David's army marched on to fight the city of  Israel. Absalom happend to be riding his donkey as David's men where coming. His hair got stuck in a tree, they donkey rode on, and he was dangling in midair. Some men saw him and told Joab. Joab asked them why he did not strike him then, and they replied that the king warned them to protect him. Absalon named a pillar after himself beacuse he didnt have a son, and to this day it goes by the name Absalom’s Monument. In a situation i am mostly likly to lose comtrol is when i had to do a skit in spanish. A girl and I got stuck with someone who didn't do much to help the group, whose name I wish not to speak. Instead of getting mad at him I should have prayed for God's guidance. 

Quarter 3: Week 2: Thursday: 2 Samuel 15: 1-37:

             Quarter 3: Week 2: Thursday: 2 Samuel 15: 1-37:
                             Over time Absalom began to prove himself to all. He came over offering peace to the king and the people of Israel. Four ears Later he asked the king if he go to Hebron. He wants to go there because he made a vow to the Lord that he would praise Him in Hebron if he got him in Jerusalem. The king said he could, and so went his journey. Absalom ended up sending messangers to warn Israel, adn David said they must leave for they must get from Absalom. His officials told him they where ready to do as he did. When he left he was smart enough to leave ten behind to protect the palace. Sometimes during the journey the ing told Zadok to take the ark of God back into the city and if the Lord finds favor in him, then he would send hm back.  Zadok took the art of God back, and stayed there with it. David's confidant, Hushai, arrived at the same time Absalom did. There are many people who keep my motives clear. God, my parents, my 220 leader, teachers, and most of all my friends. The way i see it, my friends are true friends when they can help me with sticky situations.
                         

Quarter 3: Week 2: Wednesday: 2 Samuel 14: 1-33 :

           Quarter 3: Week 2: Wednesday: 2 Samuel 14: 1-33 :
                         A woman fromTekoa went to the king she asked for his help and told him she was a widow. Her killed her other son, and now people are after him. The king told her if anyone was to bother her, that she could come to him. He assured her that her son would be safe. Absalom was safe now, and he had three sons and one daughter. All this time the king did not want to see Absalom. The woman from Tekoa went straight to the king with her family problems. My mom taught me to go to the REAL King, God, with my problems. Those problems also include family problems too. Sometimes I will pray, or try and talk it out.

Quarter 3: Week 2: Tuesday: 2 Sam. 12: 13-25:

              Quarter 3: Week 2: Tuesday: 2 Sam. 12: 13-25:
                               David went to Nathan telling him he sinned and all. Nathan told him he wasn't going to die, because he was forgiven by the Lord, but that his son must die. After he left the child David had with Uriah's wife had become sick. For days David refused to eat or get up. On the seventh day of his sickness, his child died, but his servants didn't want to tell him because they feared he might do something desprate. They finally told him, and he finally got up from the ground and went to eat, and he also began to worship God. David relized his tears and fasting wouldn't bringing his son back. Later he and his wife had another son named Solomon. When David asked for God's forgiveness he felt closer and had comfort. That's how I feel when the Lord forgivess me. I feel as though a weight of sin and burden has been lifed. Sure, I'm going to have bumps along the road, but doesn't everyone? Having God forgivessness just means I won't have to go through it all alone.

Quarter 3: Week 2: Monday: 2 Samuel 12: 1-12 :

            Quarter 3: Week 2: Monday: 2 Samuel 12: 1-12 :
                              Nathan went to David and told him about a rich and a poor man. The rich man had many cattle, but the poor man only had one sheep he loved with all his heart. Someone came to the rich man, and instead of feeding him with one of his sheep, he went, killed, and fed him with the poor man's sheep. David said the man who did this must him him over with four sheep for having not a single guilt. David said he must be killed, but the Lord said for his hate David's wife would be sleep with by someone close, for all to know. If someone was really my friend they would correct me and help me out. I like to think that all my friends love me enough to correct me, but I can't say they all do. God corrected David for wanting to kill the rich man.

Quarter 3: Week 1: Friday: 2 Samuel 11: 1-27:

                    Quarter 3: Week 1: Friday: 2 Samuel 11: 1-27:
                          David was on the roof of his palace, and saw a woman. He sent someone out to see who she was, and he came back saying she was Bathsheba, wife of Uriah. David sent message to her and the had a child together. Jacob sent Uriah to eat and clean his feet at his house, but he couldn't. He did the same the next day, but again he could not go home. Then he sent Joab a note telling him to kill Uriah, and he did indeed die. After Bathseba moured for her husband she went to David. They then got married. It is always hard to admit fault. Since we are human we aren't perfect, but we want to be. So, that makes us not want to admit when we are at fault. Saying you are wronf or that it was your fault isn't the most fun thing the world

Quarter 3: Week 1: Thursday: 2 Samuel 9: 1-13 :

            Quarter 3: Week 1: Thursday: 2 Samuel 9: 1-13 :
                                             Mephibosheth came to the king Ziba and bowed to pay his honor. He told him to be afraid because he wouold repay him with kindness for his father's, Jonathan's, kindness, and would return him to his grandfather's, Saul's land. He also told him he would always eat his table. The King told his servants  they were to grow food for him because he was the grandson of his master. So Mephibosheth started to eat ate David's table as though he were one of his sons. Promises that need to be keep in my life have to do with promising to stick to God's word. Like I said before, we shouldn't just read God's word, but live by it.

Quarter 3: Week 1: Wednesday: 2 Samuel 5: 1-12:

             Quarter 3: Week 1: Wednesday: 2 Samuel 5: 1-12:
                      In this verse David has been made the King of Israel. He was only forty when he became, and he ruled for forty years. David and his men were told they could not over take Zion, but the did and it is now known as the city of David. David started to get more and more powerful, because God was with him. To please God moe like David did, would take faith, reading the Bible daily, and sticking to God's word. Not just going to church, not just reading the Bible, but living it out. Do what you learned in kindergarden and treat others how you would want them to treat you.

Quarter 3: Week 1: Tuesday: 1 Samuel 28: 1-25 :

             Quarter 3: Week 2: Tuesday: 1 Samuel 28: 1-25 :
                         Saul basicaly baned  mediums and spiritists, which means he was calling on the dead. He went to a lady who did mediums, but he was disguised, and asked her to bring a spirit back. At first she didn't want to, but he told her she wouldn't be punished, and he asked her to bring Samuel back. She ended up seeing it was Saul, but by that time Samuel had come to them. Samuel asked why he was called apon by him at this time. Saul told him they were being attacked and Samuel told him he should have gone to the Lord and not him. He told him the Lord would give him into the hands of their enemy. Some things that are occult practices are like what Saul did. It's bringing back the dead, praising the dead, and having witch craft involvemnet. The Lord isn't happy when we do these things, because when people die they die and we should leave that alone. Doing these sort of things will lead people straight to hell unless they admit to their sins.

Quarter 3: Week 1: Monday: 1 Samuel 25: 1-42 :

          Quarter 3: Week 1: Thursday:  1 Samuel 25: 1-42 :
                  In this reading it starts of talking about the death of Samuel. All if Israel mourned him after he was burried in Ramah. Shortly after his death David moved Paran. Where he moved there was a rich man named Nabal who was weathy and had many many goats and sheep. His wife was beautiful, but he was selfish and all. David heard he was shearing his sheep, so he sent men to greet him kindly. When they arrived they gave him the message from David, but he would not give him any food or water or sheep. The men came back and told David, so they all strapped on swords. One of Nabal's servents told his wife a man had been good to them, but Nabal only hurled insults at them. So she went to go feed them with the servent. When she got there she introuduced herself and gave him the food. Nabal was drunk alot, but one day when he wasn't he died. David then thought he would ask her to be his wife. God keeps me from making big mistakes just by helping me make right choices. If I won't let God in my life He won't help me with the things in my life.