Ezra Discussion

 As you read through the Old Testament book of Ezra, what questions or thoughts do you have? Share your insights to get the discussion going!

I and II Chronicles Discussion

 It's time to discuss what's happening in the books of I and II Chronicles! Let us know your thoughts as we revisit Israelite history and hear the stories of the kings from a different perspective.

The Gospel of John

 John's Gospel is a powerful book. What are your favorite verses? What do you see in this gospel that nourishes your faith? What would you ask John if you could talk with him?

II Kings

 As Science Hill's "read through the Bible in a year" continues, please share your thoughts or questions about the Book of II Kings. here!

I Kings Discussion

As Science Hill Church journeys through our Bible Reading Plan in 2026, we would like to use these blog pages for discussion.

Please comment to ask your questions or add your thoughts on I Kings which we are reading late April/early May.

Revelation Twenty Questions

 1. Who is “the revelation” from, and who is it to?  Who is the Book of Revelation from, and who is it to?

2. John sees a vision of seven stars and seven lampstands (Revelation 1:12-16).  What does Revelation 1:20 say these images represent?  Does this mean that other elements may convey symbolic meaning?

3. Does each of the seven churches who John writes to receive both praise and criticism from Jesus?  Which ones are the exception?

4. The four living creatures of Revelation 4 are like a lion, an ox, a man, and an eagle, with six wings and covered with eyes.  If not an actual physical description, what might these characteristics represent?

5. Who is the One on the throne in Revelation 4:11?  For what reason do the 24 elders proclaim that He is worthy? 

6. Who is the only One found worthy to take the scroll in Revelation 5? What two animals are referred to in Romans 5:5-6?

7. In the new song of Revelation 5:9-10, for what reason is the Lamb declared to be worthy?

8. What are the colors of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse in Revelation 6:1-8, and what do each of them represent?

9. Who are the ones in the multitude wearing white robes (Revelation 7:9-17)?  How many people are there?  What is their reward?  

10. After the 7 seals, another series of 7 takes place. What is it?  Instead of a fourth of the earth (6:8), what proportion is affected this time?

11. Where does it appear the events of Revelation 11:1-14 take place?

12. Who is the dragon?  Can you cite a scripture that tells us directly?

13. The Sea Beast of Revelation 13 is often thought to be the Antichrist, while the Earth Beast is called the False Prophet.  What would an “unholy Trinity” like this tell us about Satan?

14. What are the consequences of not receiving the mark of the Beast (13:16-18)?  What are the consequences of receiving it (14:9-12)?

15. A final cycle of 7 begins in Revelation 15-16.  What is it this time?

16. Revelation 17 provides a vision of a prostitute sitting on the beast.  Who do you think she may represent?

17. What happens to “Babylon” in Revelation 18?  Who is listed as being saddened at her fate in 18:9-20? 

18. What is the fate of the beast and false prophet (Revelation 19:19-21)?  What is the eventual fate of the dragon (Revelation 20:7-10)?

19. What excites you the most about the vision of a new heaven and a new earth we see in Revelation 21 and 22?

20. Is Revelation just about the end, its words only for those living in the last days?  Or does it contain a message for its first hearers and subsequent generations of Christians?  If so, what is that message?

I & II Peter, I, II & III John, and Jude Twenty Questions

 1. In I Peter 1, what things does the apostle describe as “imperishable” and “perishable” (note: your translation may use different terms)?

2. I Peter 2:4 speaks of Christ being the “living Stone” - chosen by whom and rejected by whom?

3. What is Peter’s advice on how Christians should relate to human authorities like emperors and governors (I Peter 2:13-17)?

4. What is the difference between a woman’s outward adornment and her inner beauty?

5. What does Peter have to say about suffering for doing good (I Peter 2:19-23, I Peter 3:14, and I Peter 3:17-18)? 

6. Have you ever been insulted or have you otherwise suffered for being a Christian (I Peter 4:12-16)? 

7. How is Peter’s advice to elders to be shepherds (I Peter 5:1-4) reflective of Jesus’ last conversation with him in the Gospel of John?

8. What event from the Gospels is Peter describing in II Peter 1:16-18?

9. What lesson does Peter say that the experiences of Noah and Lot teach us about God (II Peter 2:4-10)?  

10. What does II Peter 3:8-9 teach us about waiting for the last days?

11. According to I John 1:8-10, what is the most successful strategy in dealing with our sin: denial or confession?

12. What characteristic marks the difference between living in the light or living in the darkness (I John 2:9-11)?

13. How should we reconcile John 3:16 with I John 2:15 in regards to “loving the world”?

14. I John speaks of “antichrists.”  What is the definition of an “antichrist” (I John 2:22)?

15. In what ways does I John 3:16-18 say we should love our brothers and sisters?

16. How does John recommend that we test the spirits in I John 4:1-3?

17. I John 4:16 says “God is love.”  What is the difference, if any, between “God is love” and “Love is God”?

18. What do you see in II John that sounds similar to I John?

19. What does John say gives him the greatest joy in III John 4?

20. Who or what is Jude warning the Church about in Jude 3-19?

NOTE: We will not have Bible Study on Sunday, December 27, 2020.  We will conclude our "Twenty Questions" study over Revelation on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 7 p.m.