23 February-1 March 2026 (Genesis, Matthew, Psalms)

Written By Cameron Blair

Bible Reading Plan

Monday: Genesis 6:1-22
Tuesday: Genesis 7:1-9:17
Wednesday: Genesis 9:18-11:32
Thursday: Matthew 6:1-7:27
Friday: Matthew 8:1-9:34

Fluid (fit in any time): Psalm 2:1-12

Reflection and Discussion Questions

Monday (Day 1): Genesis 6:1-22

  • What did God shorten the life limitation or expectancy to? Was this a general or rigid restriction? For instance, is it possible that anyone today could live to beyond 120 years of age?

  • Was Noah a righteous man? Did he “walk with God”? What other biblical characters can you think of who walked with God?

  • What does it mean for us, if we are looking to live a life where it can be said, we walked with God?

  • Did Noah earn favour in the eyes of Yahweh? (Gen 6:8)

  • Do you ever feel, or empathise with God, with the corruption expressed in Gen 6:12-14? How do you deal with it, and what should our actions be in a corrupt world?

  • What feelings or thoughts resonate for you when reading the instructions that God gives Noah for building the ark and his intentions to flood, destroying all flesh?

  • Was Noah obedient to God’s instructions?

Tuesday (Day 2): Genesis 7:1-9:17

  • Did rain come? Did the flood cause much death?

  • Gen 8:4 states the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat. Where is Ararat?

  • What does God say the rainbow is a sign of? 

Wednesday (Day 3): Genesis 9:18-11:32

  • Who were Noah’s three sons?

  • Which son told his brothers of the nakedness of Noah, and which grandson was cursed? (cf. Gen 9:22-25)

  • How long after the flood did Noah live?

  • What are some interesting points and thoughts that you have taken from the story of the Tower of Babel?

  • Who was Abram’s father? (cf. Gen 11:27)

Thursday (Day 4): Matthew 6:1-7:27

  • Looking at Matthew 6:1-4, do you think it is wrong to do a good act that is seen or known by others?

  • Did “the hypocrites” enjoy drawing great attention to their generosity, religious and social standing?

  • Is it wrong to pray in public places? Why?

  • Does Matthew 6:6 suggest we use prayer to seek His presence or as a tool to gain admiration from other people?

  • Does Matthew 6:7 suggest that we can manipulate God into answering our prayers?

  • What beauty do you see in the Lord’s Prayer?

  • How important are the following two verses (Matt. 6:14-15) for the Lord’s Prayer

  • How should one fast, according to Matt 6:16-18

  • Who is your “master” (Matt 6:24)?

  • What is the difference between seeing Christianity as a club with rules and goals, and seeing Christianity as a religion with values and purpose?

Friday (Day 5): Matthew 8:1-9:34

  • Are there any miracles in these passages that you find particularly striking? Which ones and why?

  • Do you believe demons are real? Why?

  • How would you feel if you were present with the disciples in Matt. 8:23-27

  • Were pigs seen as clean animals by the Jews?

  • Do you think Jesus was right or wrong for telling the paralytic their sins were forgiven in Matt 9:2? Why?

  • Why were tax collectors despised? What lesson can we as Christians take from Jesus’ example in Matt 9:9-13?

  • Do you think fasting is a good, neutral or bad thing? Why?

  • Note that Matt 12:22-29 answers the Pharisees questions in Matt. 9:34

Psalm 2

Craigie (2004) writes, “Psalm 2 is one of the psalms most frequently quoted and alluded to in the NT; from the perspective of early Christianity, it was a messianic psalm par excellence” (p. 68).

What do you find interesting about Psalm 2?

 

References

Craigie, P. C. (2004). Psalms 1–50 (2nd ed., Vol. 19). Nelson Reference & Electronic.

Cameron Blair https://www.strengthinthefaith.com
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