The 100 Day Challenge

Day 100 - The New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:1—22:21)

2011-04-23T05:19:00.000-06:00

Is the idea of a “new heaven and a new earth” an encouraging or scary thought for you? Why?

Are you looking forward to the return of Jesus Christ? Why?

Day 99 - Hallelujah! (Revelation 19:1—20:15)

2011-04-22T05:19:00.000-06:00

Do you think “the end” could come in your lifetime? Why?

What is your view on a “final judgment”?

How does it make you feel and how does it affect the way you live now?

Day 98 - The Throne of Heaven (Revelation 4:1—7:17)

2011-04-21T05:18:00.000-06:00

What’s your view of heaven? What is it and who is if for?

If God said to you, “Why should I let you into heaven?” What would you say?

Day 97 - Messages to the Churches (Revelation 2:1—3:22)

2011-04-20T05:17:00.000-06:00

How do you think Jesus would feel about your church or the churches in your area?

What message might he have for them?

Day 96 - A Voice and a Vision (Revelation 1:1-20)

2011-04-19T05:16:00.000-06:00

What are the benefits and dangers of wanting to know more about the future?

What do you learn about Jesus from this passage?

Day 95 - Love One Another (1 John 3:11—4:21)

2011-04-18T05:06:00.000-06:00

What would you say are the marks of a true Christian?

Do most Christians you know bear those marks? Do you?

Day 94 - Faith and Works (James 1:1—2:26)

2011-04-17T05:05:00.000-06:00

What have been the biggest trials you’ve faced in life?

Did they make you a better person? How?

What are you most comfortable with, faith or works? Why?

Day 93 - A Living Hope (1 Peter 1:1—2:12)

2011-04-16T05:04:00.000-06:00

Do you think it’s possible to be sure about matters of faith? Why?

What things make you the most hopeful in life?

Day 92 - A New Creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 4:1—6:2)

2011-04-15T05:04:00.000-06:00

In what ways does one become a “new creation” as a result of following Jesus?

How can an ordinary person become an effective ambassador for Christ?

Day 91 - The Most Excellent Way (1 Corinthians 13:1-13)

2011-04-13T05:03:00.000-06:00

What is the greatest example of love you’ve seen or experienced in your life?

Why do you think Paul says love is the greatest virtue?

Day 90 - The Coming of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:13—5:11)

2011-04-12T05:02:00.000-06:00

What do you think it means to be “alert” for Christ’s return?

How does the promise of Christ’s return affect the way you live your life now?

Day 89 - All Scripture is God-breathed (2 Timothy 3:10—4:8)

2011-04-11T05:01:00.000-06:00

Paul says that those who want to live a godly life will be persecuted?

What do you suppose he meant?

Does it matter if the Bible is really true? Why?

Day 88 - Good Soldiers of Christ (2 Timothy 2:1-26)

2011-04-10T05:00:00.000-06:00

What do the analogies Paul uses in this passage—of a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer—teach you about being a follower of Jesus Christ?

How can you avoid being distracted from doing the things you believe God wants you to do in life?

Day 87 - The Love of Money (1 Timothy 6:3-21)

2011-04-09T04:59:00.000-06:00

How would you summarize Paul’s teaching about money? Do you agree with him? Why?

What is our culture’s philosophy about money? What’s your philosophy about money?

Day 86 - Elders and Deacons (1 Timothy 3:1-16)

2011-04-08T04:58:00.000-06:00

Which of the leadership characteristics in this passage are most common and most uncommon among Christian leaders you know?

How should a Christian leader be different than other leaders?

Day 85 - The Supremacy of Christ (Colossians 1:1-23)

2011-04-07T04:17:00.000-06:00

What words would you use to describe who Jesus Christ is to you? “He is….”

Is it possible to be a “good Christian” without believing in Jesus Christ? Why?

Day 84 - Rejoice in the Lord (Philippians 4:4-9)

2011-04-06T04:17:00.000-06:00

Is rejoicing part of your life? Why?

What would you say is the key to real, inner peace? Have you ever experienced it?

Day 83 - The Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-20)

2011-04-05T04:12:00.000-06:00

Do you believe there is such a thing as spiritual warfare? How would you describe it?

Have you ever been in a spiritual battle? What happened and how did you find strength to press on?

Day 82 - The Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:16—6:10)

2011-04-04T03:24:00.000-06:00

Which qualities of the “fruit of the spirit” do you think are hardest to cultivate?

Which fruit would you like to see more of in your life? Why?

Day 81 - More Than Conquerors (Romans 8:1-39)

2011-04-03T03:23:00.000-06:00

What are the biggest influences in your life? Would you say anything “controls” you?

What could it mean to be “controlled by the Spirit”?

Do you think Paul was a pessimist or an optimist? Why?

Day 80 - The Trip to Rome (Acts 25:1—28:31)

2011-04-02T03:18:00.000-06:00

How do you think Paul was feeling in this passage: that things were out of control or that they were all going according to plan? Why?

Do you have a God-given purpose in life? If so, what is it and how are you fulfilling it?

Day 79 - More Missionary Journeys (Acts 16:1—20:38)

2011-04-01T03:17:00.000-06:00

Why do you think Paul was such a tenacious witness for Jesus?

Has God ever used a detour in your life to accomplish something good for you or others?

Day 78 - The Council at Jerusalem (Acts 15:1-41)

2011-03-31T03:10:00.000-06:00

Who do you think has more disagreements—Christians or non-Christians? Why?

What does this passage teach you about how to resolve a major disagreement?

Day 77 - The First Missionary Journey (Acts 13:1—14:28)

2011-03-30T03:09:00.000-06:00

What is your view of “missionaries” today? Are they a positive influence in the world?

What risks have you taken for what you believe?

Day 76 - The Road to Damascus (Acts 9:1-31)

2011-03-29T03:06:00.000-06:00

Have you or someone you know ever had a dramatic experience of God? What happened?

Is it possible to “see the light” about Jesus without having a dramatic experience? Explain.

Day 75 - Good News for All (Acts 10:1—11:18)

2011-03-28T05:00:00.000-06:00

How would you describe the good news of the Gospel? What specifically

Do you think the church today is inclusive or exclusive? Why?

Day 74 - Sharing the Word (Acts 8:26-40)

2011-03-27T05:00:00.000-06:00

Some people say, “Religion is important but it should be kept private.”

Have you ever shared your religious beliefs with another person? And what happened?

Day 73 - The First Martyr (Acts 6:8—8:8)

2011-03-26T05:00:00.000-06:00

Why were the religious leaders so threatened by Stephen’s sermon?

What is a “threat” to some people today? Why?

Have you ever been persecuted or ridiculed for what you believe?

Day 72 - Growth and Persecution (Acts 3:1—4:37)

2011-03-25T05:00:00.000-06:00

What is your view of the church today? Why does it exist?

What would you suggest as a “church growth strategy” today?

Day 71 - The Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-47)

2011-03-24T05:00:00.000-06:00

What do you believe about the Holy Spirit?

Have you ever sensed that the Holy Spirit was at work in your life?

Day 70 - The Ascension (Acts 1:1-11)

2011-03-23T05:00:00.000-06:00

Imagine that you witnessed Jesus’ ascension into heaven. How would you have felt?

Do you think Jesus will return to earth someday? How does that affect your beliefs and actions today?

Day 69 - The Resurrection (John 20:1—21:25)

2011-03-22T05:00:00.000-06:00

For you, what is the most convincing evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ?

Some people say that Jesus’ resurrection from the dead is the “linchpin” of the Christian faith? Do you agree? Why?

Day 68 - The Crucifixion (John 19:1-42)

2011-03-21T05:00:00.000-06:00

Why did so many people seem to hate Jesus? Do people still feel that way about Jesus today? Why?

For you, what is the significance of Jesus’ death on the Cross?

Day 67 - Arrest and Trial (John 18:1-40)

2011-03-20T15:51:00.000-06:00

Explain the motivations and actions of the three key players in this passage—Caiaphas, Pilot and Peter. What was their attitude towards Jesus?

Do you believe there is such a thing as “absolute truth”? Why?

Day 66 - The Last Supper (Luke 22:1-46)

2011-03-19T05:00:00.000-06:00

Imagine that you were around the table at this “first communion.”

Describe what you might have thought and felt.

What causes you to “remember Jesus” today?

Day 65 - Raising Lazarus from the Dead (John 11:1-57)

2011-03-18T05:00:00.000-06:00

How do you feel about your own death?

What does this miracle—raising Lazarus from the dead—teach you about Jesus?

Day 64 - Healing a Demon-Possessed Man (Mark 5:1-20)

2011-03-17T05:00:00.000-06:00

How is the power of evil generally portrayed in the media today? What’s your view of evil?

What does this miracle—healing a demon-possessed man—teach you about Jesus?

Day 63 - Healing a Blind Man (John 9:1-41)

2011-03-16T05:00:00.000-06:00

Why do you suppose the religious leaders were so skeptical about the blind man’s healing?

Why are people skeptical about faith issues today?

What does this miracle—healing a blind man—teach you about Jesus?

Day 62 - Walking on Water (Matthew 14:22-36)

2011-03-15T05:00:00.000-06:00

Have you ever trusted God during a stormy period in your life? What happened?

What does this miracle—walking on water—teach you about Jesus?

Day 61 - Feeding the Five Thousand (Luke 9:1-36)

2011-03-14T05:00:00.000-06:00

What’s your view of the miracles of Jesus? Do you believe they actually happened as reported in the Bible? Why does it matter?

What does this miracle—the feeding of the five thousand—teach you about Jesus?

Day 60 - Lost and Found (Luke 15:1-32)

2011-03-13T05:00:00.000-06:00

How would you summarize the main point Jesus is making through these parables?

Day 59 - The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)

2011-03-12T05:00:00.000-07:00

In our global community today, what do you think it means to be a "neighbor"?

What is your responsibility towards that person?

Day 58 - The Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 13:1-58)

2011-03-11T05:00:00.000-07:00

How would you explain the Kingdom of Heaven to a modern person?

Why do you suppose Jesus talked so much about the Kingdom of Heaven?

Day 57 - Sermon on the Mount—Part 2 (Matthew 6:5—7:29)

2011-03-10T05:14:00.000-07:00

What do you suppose Jesus would have to say to people walking through a modern day shopping mall?

Which part of this portion of the Sermon on the Mount is the most challenging to you? Why?

Day 56 - Sermon on the Mount—Part 1 (Matthew 5:1—6:4)

2011-03-09T05:03:00.000-07:00

What would you say is the secret to true happiness?

Which part of this portion of the Sermon on the Mount is the most challenging to you? Why?

Day 55 - Baptism and Temptation (Matthew 3:13—4:17)

2011-03-08T05:00:00.000-07:00

What situations do you think pose the greatest temptation for you today?

What helped Jesus resist temptation? What steps could you take to resist temptation?

Day 54 - John the Baptist (Luke 3:1-20)

2011-03-07T05:00:00.000-07:00

Would you consider John the Baptist to be a “religious extremist”?

Is it bad to be passionate and public about what we believe? Why?

Who would you consider to be a modern example of John the Baptist? Why?

Day 53 - The Birth of Jesus (Luke 2:1-40)

2011-03-06T05:00:00.001-07:00

In our pluralistic society, do you think Christmas should be more Christ-centered? Why?

Why do you suppose God allowed his Son to be born where and how he did?

Day 52 - Gabriel’s Messages (Luke 1:1-80)

2011-03-05T05:00:00.001-07:00

Try to imagine how you would have felt if you were one of the people in this passage— Elizabeth or Mary, Zechariah or Joseph.

Has God ever done something surprising in your life? If so, what happened?

Day 51 - The Word Became Flesh (John 1:1-18)

2011-03-04T05:00:00.001-07:00

What does this passage teach about who Jesus is?

If someone asked, “What do you believe about Jesus?” what would you say?

Day 50 - The Day of Judgment (Malachi 1:1—4:6)

2011-03-03T05:00:00.000-07:00

What do you believe about judgment? Do we really need it?

Do you think there will be a “day of judgment” at some point in the future?

How does that affect your actions today?

Day 49 - The Story of Jonah (Jonah 1:1—4:11)

2011-03-02T05:00:00.000-07:00

Have you ever “run away from God”? When and why?

Have you ever been disappointed with God? When and why?

What did you learn as a result?

Day 48 - Daniel in the Lion’s Den (Daniel 6:1-28)

2011-03-01T05:00:00.000-07:00

Have you ever had to stand up for what you believe, in spite of significant consequences?

What happened?

Do you think people today should be more “up front” about their religious beliefs? Why?

Day 47 - Jeremiah’s Call and Message (Jeremiah 1:1—3:5)

2011-02-28T05:00:00.001-07:00

Why did Jeremiah resist God’s plan for him?

Do you ever feel like Jeremiah, that you are resisting something God wants you to do? Explain.

Day 46 - The Suffering Servant (Isaiah 51:1—53:12)

2011-02-27T05:00:00.001-07:00

In what ways does this passage seem to describe what happened to Jesus Christ hundreds of years later?

Why did the servant of God described in this passage have to suffer?

Day 45 - Proverbs of Solomon (Proverbs 16:1—18:24)

2011-02-26T05:41:00.000-07:00

If you were writing a few “proverbs,” what would you say?

What wisdom have you gained from your experiences in life? Your relationship with God?

Day 44 - Godly Wisdom (Proverbs 1:1—4:27)

2011-02-25T05:31:00.000-07:00

How would you characterize your relationship with your earthly father?

Do you think your relationship with your earthly father has shaped your relationship with God? If so, how?

Day 43 - Praise the Lord (Psalm 103:1-22)

2011-02-24T05:30:00.000-07:00

What things motivated David to praise God in this Psalm?

Do you have reasons for praising God? If so, what are they?

Day 42 - Have Mercy on Me (Psalm 51:1-19)

2011-02-23T05:13:00.000-07:00

What do you learn from this Psalm about confessing your sins?

Have you ever experienced a sense of forgiveness for something you’ve done wrong?

What happened?

Day 41 - The Lord is My Shepherd (Psalm 23:1-6)

2011-02-22T05:11:00.000-07:00

What images in this psalm are most comforting to you?

To what contemporary image would you compare the Lord? “The Lord is my…”? Explain.

Day 40 - The Fall of Jerusalem (2 Kings 25:1-30)

2011-02-21T05:06:00.001-07:00

What have you learned from the “disasters” in your life?

Have you ever felt closer to God during a tough time in your life? In what way?

Day 39 - Elijah and the Prophets of Baal (1 Kings 16:29—19:18)

2011-02-20T05:04:00.000-07:00

What do you do when you feel spiritually dry?

What things give you a sense of personal and spiritual renewal?

Day 38 - Solomon’s Temple (1 Kings 8:1—9:9)

2011-02-19T05:02:00.000-07:00

What makes worship come alive for you?

What would you change about the worship services you’ve attended? Why?

Day 37 - King Solomon (1 Kings 2:1—3:28)

2011-02-18T05:01:00.000-07:00

How would you honestly answer if God said to you, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you”?

What are the greatest sources of wisdom in your life?

Day 36 - David and Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11:1—12:25)

2011-02-17T05:00:00.000-07:00

“What I do in my personal life is nobody’s business but my own.” Agree? Disagree? Why?

What do you learn from Nathan about how to respond when the people you care about make bad choices?

Day 35 - King David (2 Samuel 5:1—7:29)

2011-02-16T05:00:00.000-07:00

What made David such a great king?

From all you know about him, what lessons from David’s life could you apply to yours?

Day 34 - David and Saul (1 Samuel 23:7—24:22)

2011-02-15T05:00:00.000-07:00

What underlying issues drove Saul’s attitude towards David?

Is there anyone who has an irrationally negative attitude towards you?

What could you do to make things better?

Day 33 - David and Goliath (1 Samuel 16:1—18:16)

2011-02-14T05:00:00.000-07:00

What do you think really motivated David to challenge Goliath?

Are there any “Goliaths” in your life? What are they and how might faith in God help you confront them?

Day 32 - King Saul (1 Samuel 8:1—10:27)

2011-02-13T05:00:00.000-07:00

What are the traits of a good leader?

Are there Christian leaders—either today or from history—that you admire? Who and why?

Day 31 - Samuel Listens to God (1 Samuel 1:1—3:21)

2011-02-12T05:00:00.001-07:00

Which character from this passage do you identify with most? Why?

Do you think God still speaks to people today? Why and how?

Day 30 - The Story of Ruth (Ruth 1:1—4:22)

2011-02-11T05:00:00.000-07:00

What character traits are evident in Ruth’s life?

What character traits would others say are most evident in your life?

Day 29 - Samson Defeats the Philistines (Judges 13:1—16:31)

2011-02-10T05:00:00.000-07:00

How would you analyze the way Samson related to women?

How can you develop and maintain healthy relationships with members of the opposite sex?

Day 28 - Gideon Defeats the Midianites (Judges 6:1—7:25)

2011-02-09T05:00:00.000-07:00

Do you think Gideon was bold or timid? Why?

Does God still guide people today? How can you find God’s guidance?

Day 27 - Deborah Leads Israel (Judges 4:1—5:31)

2011-02-08T05:00:00.000-07:00

What lessons do you learn from the experiences of Deborah?

Do you think faith can be a source of courage? Explain.

Day 26 - Israel’s Disobedience (Judges 2:6—3:6)

2011-02-07T05:00:00.000-07:00

How do you explain the Israelites’ pattern—falling away from God, getting in trouble, crying out for help?

Do you ever experience ups and downs in your relationship
with your loved ones? With God? Why?

Day 25 - The Fall of Jericho ( Joshua 5:13—6:27)

2011-02-06T05:00:00.000-07:00

How do you think the Israelites felt as they marched around Jericho?

Have you or someone you know ever taken a step of faith that seemed odd?

What did you learn?

Day 24 - Crossing the Jordan (Joshua 3:1—4:24)

2011-02-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

Some people see the Israelites crossing the Jordan as an image of death. What do you think?

What is the Promised Land for you? Do you ever think you’ll reach it? Why?

Day 23 - Joshua Succeeds Moses (Joshua 1:1-18)

2011-02-04T05:00:00.000-07:00

From what you know about Moses, why was he a good spiritual mentor for Joshua?

Is there anyone you view as a spiritual mentor—either a living person or someone from history?

How does their example help you today?

Day 22 - The Golden Calf (Exodus 32:1—34:35)

2011-02-03T05:00:00.000-07:00

What motivated the Israelites to worship the Golden Calf instead of God?

What things pull you away from God? What makes you feel closer to God?

Day 21 - The Ten Commandments (Exodus 19:1—20:21)

2011-02-02T05:00:00.000-07:00

What place should the Ten Commandments have in our pluralistic society today?

Which of the Ten Commandments is most challenging to you? Why?

Day 20 - Crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 13:17—14:31)

2011-02-01T05:00:00.000-07:00

What have been the defining moments in your life? How have they affected you?

Have you had any defining moments with God? If so, what happened?

Day 19 - Passover and Exodus (Exodus 12:1-42)

2011-01-31T05:00:00.000-07:00

What does this account of the original Passover and Exodus teach you about God?

Why do you suppose the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt has inspired people throughout the ages?

Day 18 - The Ten Plagues (Exodus 6:28—11:10)

2011-01-30T05:00:00.000-07:00

Some people today think natural disasters expressions of God’s judgment?

What do you think?

How involved do you think is God in the world today?

Day 17 - The Burning Bush (Exodus 3:1—4:17)

2011-01-29T05:00:00.001-07:00

What are some ways that people encounter God today?

Have you ever had a “burning bush” experience? Explain.

Day 16 - The Birth of Moses (Exodus 1:1—2:25)

2011-01-28T05:00:00.000-07:00

How have the difficulties in your past prepared you for life today?

Do you have a mission in life? If so, how would you describe it?

Day 15 - Joseph Reveals His Identity (Genesis 45:1—46:7)

2011-01-27T05:00:00.000-07:00

Are there issues in your past that still drive you today? Is the effect positive or negative?

What lessons have you learned from the life of Joseph?

Day 14 - The Brothers Return (Genesis 43:1—44:34)

2011-01-26T05:00:00.000-07:00

How should a person deal with unresolved hurts from the past?

How could you help others who are struggling with past hurts?

Day 13 - Ten Brothers Go to Egypt (Genesis 42:1-38)

2011-01-25T05:00:00.000-07:00

Why do you think people hide their true feelings? Do you?

In what situations would you feel comfortable sharing “the real you”?

Day 12 - Prison and a Promotion (Genesis 39:1—41:57)

2011-01-24T05:00:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been unfairly put in a tough situation? When and what happened?

Have you ever learned an important lesson from an unfair or tough situation?

Day 11 - Sold Into Slavery (Genesis 37:1-36)

2011-01-23T05:00:00.000-07:00

What causes tension and conflict in your family, or in families you know?

What’s the best way to resolve family conflict?

Day 10 - Jacob and Esau Reconcile (Genesis 32:1—33:20)

2011-01-22T05:00:00.001-07:00

Have you ever had a strained or broken relationship with someone close to you?

What happened?

What things have you learned from Jacob and Esau about healing broken relationships?

Day 9 - Jacob and Esau Compete (Genesis 27:1—28:22)

2011-01-21T05:00:00.000-07:00

Do you think Jacob and Esau had a healthy family?

How did your family experience shape you?

In your opinion, what are the patterns of a healthy family?

Day 8 - Isaac’s Birth and “Sacrifice” (Genesis 21:1—22:19)

2011-01-20T05:00:00.000-07:00

Have you ever felt God might be testing you? When and how?

How has a “time of testing” made you a stronger person?

Day 7 - God's Covenant with Abram (Genesis 15:1-21)

2011-01-19T05:00:00.000-07:00

Are there any things in your life that seem impossible to overcome?

How might “faith” make a difference?

Day 6 - The Call of Abram (Genesis 12:1-20)

2011-01-18T05:00:00.002-07:00

Does God “call” people today? In what ways?

How would you describe your calling in life?

Day 5 - The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9)

2011-01-17T05:00:00.000-07:00

When is pride a bad thing? A good thing? Why?

Are there people in your life with whom you have strained or even broken communication?

How could you change things for the better?
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Day 4 - God's Promis to Noah (Genesis 8:1 - 9:17)

2011-01-16T05:00:00.000-07:00

Do you think God loves you? Why?

Would you like God to give you a “clean slate”? Why?

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Day 3 - The Flood (Genesis 6:5-7:24

2011-01-15T05:00:00.001-07:00

Do you ever find yourself in situations where, like Noah, you are surrounded by sin? How do you resist temptation? What do you think about “judgment”?

Does God still judge people today? Is that fair?

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Day 2 - The Fall (Genesis 3:1-24)

2011-01-14T05:00:00.001-07:00

How do you define "sin"?

What makes you feel guilty? How do you handle your feelings of guilt?

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Day - 1: Creation (Genesis 1:1 - 2:25)

2011-01-13T05:00:00.002-07:00

What do you believe about God? Who is He?

In what ways do you see evidence for God - if any - in the world around you?

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