Bethany Bible Study

1 Timothy Chapter 4 Devil’s Doctrine | MINISTER OF GOD DEPARTING FROM FAITH (1-5): Why do believers depart from faith? What is the source of false teaching and what are some examples given? What does it mean to have a ‘seared’ conscience? What is the danger of seared conscience? Does Bible mandate any food restrictions? MINISTER OF GOD (6-11): What does it mean to be a good minister? Why is spirit...

1 Timothy - Chapter 3 Qualifications of Leaders | Mystery of Godliness QUALIFICATIONS OF ELDERS (1-7): Who is a bishop? Should there be one or multiple leaders? What are the 16 desired qualities of an elder? Can these qualities be applied to those who are not serving as leaders? QUALIFICATIONS OF DEACONS (8-13): What is the difference between elders and deacons? What are the 9 desired qualities of...

1 Timothy Chapter 2 Prayers for Leaders | Conduct of Women PRAYERS (1-4): Who should we pray for? Why should we pray? What will be the outcome of prayers? What is God’s desire? MEDIATOR (5-7): Who is the only mediator to God? what are the titles given to Paul? PRAYER (8): How must men pray? WOMEN IN CHURCH (9-15): What is the secret of women’s true beauty? Can the principle be extended to men? Why...

1 Timothy 1:12-18 Paul’s Testimony| Timothy’s Mission PAUL’sTESTIMONY (12-16): How was Paul saved? Who placed Paul in ministry? How was Paul enabled? How is grace different from mercy? How would you describe the gospel? Why was Paul chosen? How did Paul view himself? PAUL’sWORSHIP (17): What lead to the worship of Paul? What should be the focus of our worship? What is the content of Paul’s worship...

Malachi 1:1-11 Gospel under Attack| Role of Timothy INTRODUCTION (1-2): When and Why was this letter written? What is the meaning and significance of Paul’s apostolic authority? What do we know about Timothy? THE CHARGE (3-7): What was the charge given by Paul to Timothy? Was it an easy task to fulfill? THE LAW (8-11): Why are the laws sacred but insufficient? What is the purpose of the law? Is th...

Review & Reflection Context and Role of Prophet Malachi Five Burdens of God Character of God as seen in Malachi

Malachi 3:13-18, 4:1-6 Two Groups | Book of Remembrance| Final Judgement DISCONTENT FOLLOWERS (13-15) Why do people feel it is vain to serve God? Why does God condemn their complaints? TRUE FOLLOWERS (16-17) What is the mark of true followers? How does God recognize them? What is the book of remembrance? FINAL JUDGEMENT (18, 4:1-6) What question/complaint does the final judgement resolve? Who is E...

Malachi 3:1-12 Two messengers | Two questions | Return to God TWO MESSENGERS: Who are the two messengers? What is their role? (1) TWO LINGERING QUESTIONS (2:17): How are the two questions resolved?: where is the God of justice? Why do evil people prosper? (2-5) UNCHANGING GOD: How does “unchanging” character of God work in Israelites favor? (6) RETURN TO GOD: What is the path to returning to God?...

Malachi 2:10-17 Marriage | Divorce | Remarriage BASIS FOR UNITY: What is the basis for unity and what must it lead to? What does it mean to ‘deal treacherously’ ‘profaning’? (10) MARRIAGE TO FOREIGN WIVES: How has Judah dealt treacherously? Why is God opposed to foreign wives? (11-12) DIVORCE & REMARRIAGE: Why do tears on the altar go unanswered? Why does God hate divorce? Is separation from s...

Malachi 2: 1-9 Calling & Chastisement of Priests CHARGE TO & CHASTISEMENT OF PRIESTS: What was the charge given to priests? What will be the chastisement if they are negligent? (1-3) CHARACTER OF PRIESTS: What are desirable qualities of priests? (4-7) FAILURE OF PRIESTS & CONSEQUENCES: What were the four failures of priests? What was the consequence? (8-9) Reflection: How did Christ &a...

Malachi 1:6-14 (Blemished) Sacrifices to God Blemished Sacrifices (6-8): What is God’s burden about offering of sacrifices? What was missing in the sacrifices? What does scripture say about sacrifices? Who should be blamed for polluted sacrifices … priests and/or people? Why is the comparison to father/son and offering food to governor relevant? Response to blemished sacrifices (9-14): How does Go...

Malachi 1:1-5 God’s Burden | God’s Love Introduction: What must we do with the revealed Word of God? Where does Malachi fit in Jewish history? What is the role of prophets? What is the unique writing style of this book? What are some questions covered in Malachi? God’s Burden: What is the burden of the Lord? How is it communicated? (1) God’s Love: Why do Israelites question God’s love? How does Go...

Chapter 34 Death of Moses | Start of Joshua Death of Moses: Where did Moses die? Why was he denied entry to promised land? How was he buried? What is the title given to Moses? How old was Moses when he died? What lead to his death? Was the promise of promised land ‘for ever’ or for a ‘limited time ?’ (32:48- 52, 34:1-8) The Next Leader: Why was Joshua the right choice after Moses? Should Israelite...

Chapter 33 Great God| Blessing on Israel Tribes | Blessed Israel GLORY OF GOD: What is the title given to Moses? How does Moses exalt God? Why was the law given to people of Israel? (1-5) BLESSINGS ON TRIBES: What tribes are listed? Is any tribe missing? Which tribes are given prominence? What are some central themes in these blessings? What are the specific blessings given to each tribe? Are the...

Chapter 32 The Song of Moses WORSHIP: Why is our God worthy of worship? (1-6) REFLECTION: Why are Israelites asked to ‘remember’ and what must come to mind when they reflect on the past? (7-14) DEFLECTION: What was the turning point for Israelites that lead to their fall? How did they dishonor God? (15-18) PUNISHMENT: How will the Lord respond to rebellion by Israelites? Is there any hope for Isra...

Chapter 31 Moses final exhortation to Joshua and Israelites | The book When does Moses recognize that his time is coming to an end? What is the message given by Moses to Israelites? Why shouldn’t Israelites worry about change of leadership? (1-6) What charge did Moses give Joshua? Was it given publicly or privately? (7-8) ( 14-15, 23) What did Moses deliver to the priests? Where was the book place...

Chapter 30 Restoration | the Laws | the Choice What is the path to restoration? What leads to change of heart? (1-3) What is restored to repentant Israel? (4-10) What can we say about the nature of God’s laws? (11-15) What are the choices offered to Israelites, and what are the consequences? (16-20)

Chapter 29 The Covenant: Reviewed and Renewed, Revealed versus Secret Things When was the earlier covenant made? What lessons should the Israelites have learned from history? What should have been the response to the covenant? Why is it that they were able to ‘see’ but ‘not see’? (1-9) Who are the parties to the ‘renewed covenant’ and what are the key elements? (10-19) How does God deal with coven...

Chapter 28 Choices have Consequences What is the choice given to Israelites? What is the choice given to us today? (1-2) What are the blessings proclaimed? What is the condition for inheriting the blessings? What are the blessings promised to us today? (3-14) What type of curses will follow disobedience? Are we subject to curses today? (15-68)

Chapter 27 Engraved Stones. Worship at Altar of Stones. Two Mounts. When and where were the great stones set up? What was engraved on the stones? Why? Where are the laws written today? (1-4, 8) Natural vs. Redeemed vs. Carnal hearts What type of offerings were offered on the altar? What was the significance of these offerings? (5-7) What was God’s covenant with Israelites? (9-10) How were the two...

Chapter 26 Worship with First Fruits and Tithes What does the first fruit indicate? How must the first fruit be celebrated? What do we learn about worship and thanksgiving? (1-11) What are the laws governing tithes? (12-15) What does the Lord expect from his children? What does the Lord promise to his children? (16-19)

Chapter 25 Justice. Welfare of widows. Just weights. Amalekites war. Why must Israel go to war against Amalekites? What are the regulations concerning weights? What is the obligation of surviving brothers toward their brother's wife? What happens if wife interferes in the fight between two males? How are the wicked judged? How are the animals to be treated?

Chapter 24 Marriage & Divorce, Lending, Inter-generational sins, Laborers, Needy When is divorce permissible? What are the laws governing remarriage? What must be the focus of first year of marriage? (1-5) What are some principles relating to lending? (6,10-13) What is the punishment for kidnapping? (7) How are skin diseases controlled? (8-9) How should our laborers be treated (14-15) Are pare...

Chapter 23 Disqualified Worshippers. Escaped Slave. Public hygiene. Our Vows. Free food. Who is excluded from the congregation of the Lord? (1-8) Why is personal hygiene emphasized? (9-14) How must a fleeing slave be treated? (15-16) Can tainted money be given as offering? Can money be lent on interest? (17-20) What is the caution on making vows? How are travelers taken care of by farmers? (21-25)

Chapter 22 Caring for Neighbors’ Property, Dress code, Separation Principle, Sexual Purity What should be our attitude towards neighbor’s property? (1-4) Why is a gender-based dress code proposed? (5) Why must we show kindness to mother bird? (6-7) Why must safety guidelines be followed for homes? (8) How is the principle of separation applied? (9-12) How to deal with a bride who is not a virgin?;...