Chapter 21/Day 21/ Wednesday, August 3
LAST DAY! YEA! YOU MADE IT!!!
Wear your green “EXTREME” shirt with pride! You earned it! Awesome job!
Why did Jesus ask Peter 3X if he loved him?
Why was Peter worrying about other disciples instead of himself? Verse 21-23?
Log on to extremekic.wordpress.com and tell me your favorite verse in John!
After finishing WASTED and the 21/21 Challenge, do you feel like you are WASTING your life? What will you do to ensure you won’t WASTE it?
Chapter 20/Day 20/Tuesday, August 2
How many angels did Mary see?
How tall do you think they were? Do you think the angels were giant-sized or people sized?
Why was a “gardener” in the location of the tomb?
Almost there! 21/21 Challenge!
Day 19/Chapter 19/Monday, August 1
Almost done! You have done great with this challenge!
Take a few minutes to say a prayer of encouragement and protection for someone in KIC.
Then take the rest of the day off!
Since Jesus knew what was going to happen, why did he ask the question in verse 4?
What is up with verse 6, why did they fall to the ground?
How many times did Pilate want to set Jesus free?
Why would Pilate even try to set Jesus free?
Chapter 17/Day 17/ Thursday/ July 28
This is the longest prayer of Jesus that is recorded!
“… with the glory I had with you before the world began.” Interesting isn’t it as it puts the Trinity back into perspective? Jesus was with God before the world began. What are your thoughts?
Eat a Jalapeno and post your comments on the taste on the KIC website.
“…because you loved me before the creation of the world.” (Verse 24) Amazing that time doesn’t have the same meaning to us as to Jesus. What do you think about that reminder twice in the same chapter?
Day 16/ Chapter 16
John 13-17 is the most extensive record in the Gospels of the events taking place the night before Jesus’ crucifixion.
Jesus washed feet
Told them He would die
Told them he would be betrayed
Told them of Peter’s disownment
That is a lot for any brain to process
In a little while you will see me no more, and then in a little while you will see me.” Does that sound confusing?
That was Jesus talking about when he told His disciples that?
“I have overcome the world.” What does that mean? Post your answer on the website!
Day 15/Chapter 15/ Tuesday/ July 26
REMAIN!
What does it mean when something is repeated in scripture multiple times?
How does that affect your understanding of Chapter 15?
How many times is the word “stay” or “remain” listed?
DAY 14/CHAPTER 14/ MONDAY/JULY 25
Listening to the news… War, famine, disease, ugliness, theft, corruption….It won’t take long to believe that God is far from us and uncaring. I am here to tell you that is the furthest from the truth. Heaven awaits the faithful, is that you?
What does it mean when John speaks of His Father’s house?
What is the significance of “many rooms” or “dwelling places”?
Will we all live together in Heaven in the same house? Will that matter to you where you live eternally?
“If you love me, keep my commands.” That verse should stick with you all of your life, why?
“Ask for anything in my name, and I will do it.” Can you ask for a new car? Will you get it?
Day 13/ Chapter 13/ Friday/ July 22
Why did Jesus wash his Disciples feet?
Why didn’t they wash each other’s feet?
Have you ever “missed” an opportunity to do something for someone else that you wish you would have? Post your answer on the website under Day 13.
Day 12/ Chapter 12/ Thursday/ July 21
Why is Jesus called the “Light”?
Why didn’t His disciples understand Jesus when He predicted His death?
Pray for the encouragement of someone in KIC
that they will continue this challenge until the end.
Day 11/ Chapter 11/ Wednesday/ July 20
Last day for TV fasting! Hurray! You did it!
Post a comment on what you did instead of watching TV!!!!
A familiar story, we have heard the tale and sung the song, but do we really know the story? Try to pic this scene in your head as you read it. A deceased corpse, expiring in a nearby tomb, doesn’t sound pleasant.
Why did Jesus stay two additional days, where he was, before traveling to Lazarus’ home?
Verse 15, depending on which translation you are reading, it can almost sound as though Jesus may want to say to his disciples, “Hello…McFly)?! Are you “hearing” a little humorous sarcasm?
And what is with (verse 16) Thomas’ comment? What is that all about?
Is it interesting in verse 25 that Jesus tells Martha His true identity even though she already believes, but the Jewish leaders have to keep asking His identity? Was that verse 25 & 26 really for Martha’s benefit or for ours as the reader? Didn’t she already know who He was?
Go to the website and post a comment on your experience fasting from TV.
Let none say in the end, “I’ve wasted my life!”
Day 10/ Chapter 10/ Tuesday/ July 19
(Still fasting from the tube!)
A ruddy youth leisurely strums a harp while reclining beneath a shady oak tree on a verdant hillside. Nearby his sheep graze peacefully. The setting is serene. NOT!!!!
This is not an accurate reflection of shepherding in Jesus’ day. The hill sides were rocky, the vegetation was sparse, and the water was scarce. It was an area where everything wanted to have you and your sheep for dinner. (If you are an Avatar fan, think of shepherding on Pandora.)
A good shepherd risked his life to protect his flock.
How would it make you feel if President Obama called you by name? (Regardless of your socio-political view!) Imagine all of the people that God created and he knows every name and face.
Now imagine that you were walking into a room and heard President Obama call your name. Would you recognize his voice? Think of it this way, President Obama is one of the nation’s most recognizable individuals of our generation. Would you know his voice?
If you were in that same crowded room and Mom calls your name! I would imagine that you could not only recognize her voice, but instantly locate her.
Do you know God’s voice? Can you recognize it if He speaks to you? (If your answer is “Not really sure”, read verse 27-30)
How many “signs” did the people say that John performed?
Day 9/ Chapter 9/ Monday/ July 18
TV Fasting! Hang in there!
MUD PIES
Why did Jesus make a mud pie, (including spit) to heal the blind man?
Why didn’t the man’s parents speak for themselves?
Have you ever seen a miracle? How did you prove that it was a miracle?
Day 8/ Chapter 8/ Friday/ July 15
TV Fast
No middle ground
Nothing in between
Accept and believe
Or don’t
Verses 31-36: What is the test for true discipleship?
How does obedience to Jesus’ teachings help us to know the truth?
What is the truth?
Post a comment on the website about an example of middle ground.
Day 7/ Chapter 7/ Thursday/ July 14
This week we fast from TV! Be encouraged, you can do this!
TV is the #1 TIME WASTER!!!!
Even Jesus’ brothers didn’t believe in him!
Have you ever been in a situation that you knew something to be true, but no matter how much you insisted, no one else believed? Describe it.
If you saw a miracle, right before your eyes, would you tell anyone or keep it to yourself?
If Jesus spoke audibly to you, would you tell anyone or would you assume that your friends would think that you were making it up?
Day 6/chapter 6/ Wednesday/ July 13
Jesus feeds the multitudes and walks on water
Why does Jesus “test” Philip? What was the purpose of this miracle?
Imagine you were in the boat, what would be your thoughts seeing Jesus?
Verse 36, can that ever be said of you and your faith? Have you “seen” Jesus?
What are your thoughts about verse 66? What was said?
Go to the website and read the daily “Message from the lord”, post a comment.
Day 5/ CHAPTER 5/ TUESDAY/ JULY 12
Jesus at the pools
Jesus heals
Jesus has God’s authority
Why did Jesus ask the man if he wanted to be well? Wasn’t that obvious?
How fast is immediately?
Can you imagine an immediate healing?
What is the deal with the Sabbath?
Does it seem to anyone else that the Jewish leaders are simply taking the teaching about the Sabbath a little too literal?
Do you take things to literal at the expense of the true meaning?
What does Jesus mean when he claims to have God’s authority?
What is the “proof” that Jesus speaks of in verse 36?
Pray right now a prayer of encouragement for all those who are taking this challenge!
DAY 4/ CHAPTER 4/ MONDAY/ JULY 11
People are struggling with addictions, dysfunctional families, disillusionment, or discouragement. Many will try to fill the void in their heart with temporary fixes. Jesus is the only “fix”.
The divine appointment….Jesus seeks an outcast Samaritan woman and offers her the “fix” or “good news”.
The ferocious Assyrian army took many Israelites into exile and repopulated the region with exiles from other conquered lands, forcing the groups of people to intermarry. Their descendants were known as Samaritans, (named after the Northern Kingdom capital city). These “half-breeds” were despised by the remaining Jews. They were untouchable and unclean. But then Jesus……
What does verses 4-9 reveal about the humanity of Jesus?
If you were tired, famished, or thirsty, would you be incredibly chatty or willing to strike up a conversation with a stranger?
Why did Jesus ask for a drink from the woman? How did it make her feel?
What would the leaders have thought if they had seen Jesus speaking alone with a woman, let alone a Samaritan?
What impact on His popularity would this have had?
Have you avoided situations where your reputation that may have been in question?
What types of people do you tend to avoid?
Why did Jesus mention that a prophet is not respected in his own home?
Book of John
Begin July 6, (Wednesday), End on August 3, (Wednesday)
21 Days, 21 Chapters
DAY 3/CHAPTER 3/FRIDAY/ JULY 8
Born again
It was revolutionary
Jewish leaders had a hard time grasping it
The rules have just changed
Why do you think Nicodemus approached Jesus at night?
Why did Jesus respond so abruptly?
What are the requirements for entering this kingdom
How did Nicodemus feel when Jesus told him he wasn’t good enough on his own to enter God’s kingdom?
Born of “Water” and “Spirit”… Read Ezekiel 36:24-27…. What are your thoughts?
If Nicodemus was so educated in the Old Testament, intelligent to-be-sure, why was he having a tough time understanding (verse 3:9-12)?
Book of John
Begin July 6, (Wednesday), End on August 3, (Wednesday)
21 Days, 21 Chapters
Read John Chapter 2 and answer the questions in your folder or here by adding to the “Leave A Reply”.
Book of John
Begin July 6, (Wednesday), End on August 3, (Wednesday)
21 Days, 21 Chapters
DAY 2/CHAPTER 2/ THURSDAY/ JULY 7
God had been preparing His people for this event.
All events had been pointing to this.
But they missed it.
And many still do.
Do you?
What was Jesus’ first miracle?
Why was that significant, especially in that time?
What can we learn from that miracle?
What does the “Temple episode” tell us of the heart of Jesus?
What is the “Temple” Jesus is speaking of?
How do you think Jesus “knows” what is in people’s minds? Do you think he audibly hears thoughts, or “feels” a person’s heart for example?
Pray right now for your success and completion in this challenge!
