31-Day Reading Plan for New Testament

Shared from Dennis Higgiins (Elder) at 151st Street Church of Christ

1. Matthew 1-10
Why did the angel tell Joseph to name Mary's son Jesus?
What is the best way to respond to the temptations of the devil?

2. Matthew 11-19
Describe the heart of Jesus.
Why did Jesus feed the 5000 and then the 4000?

3. Matthew 20-24
What did Jesus do that made him so great?
Why should we watch and be prepared?

4. Matthew 25 - Mark 3
Each of us must ask: What has God entrusted to us?
How do we make disciples?

5. Mark 4 - 8
Pray for a faith that will survive chaos and the most frightening of circumstances.
Why did Peter begin to rebuke Jesus?

6. Mark 9 - 14
Why is the widows offering such a powerful example?
When Jesus predicted Peter's denial, what was the response of the other apostles?

7. Mark 15 - Luke 2
Why should we preach the gospel?
What did the angel of the Lord tell the shepherds?

8. Luke 3 -7
What does it mean to produce fruit in keeping with repentance?
What was special about the Centurion in Luke chapter 7?

9. Luke 8 - 12
Who are Jesus' brothers and mother?
What did Jesus send the 12 out to do?

10. Luke 13 - 19
Why is there joy before the angels of God?
Why did the Son of Man come?

11. Luke 20 - John 1
What is Jesus saying about his authority in the parable of the tenants?
Why are the words, "He is not here. He has risen" so crucial?

12. John 2 - 7
Name three important lessons we learn from Jesus talking to Nicodemus.
Who did the Samaritans think Jesus was?

13. John 8 - 14
How do we attain the "light of life"?
What act did Jesus engage in that taught his disciples, humility and service?

14. John 15 - 21
How do we bear much fruit?
What lessons can we learn from Peters' failure?

15. Acts 1 - 7
We just crucified the Messiah, what shall we do?
What was Peter and John's reply when commanded not to speak about Jesus?

16. Acts 8 - 14
What did these two questions lead to: Do you understand what you're reading?
Why do you persecute me?

17. Acts 15 - 21
What problem did some have with the Gentiles and what was the solution?
What lessons can we learn from Paul and Silas in prison?

18. Acts 22 - 28
What is the most notable characteristic of Paul's preaching?
Why was Paul confident when faced with a shipwreck?

19. Romans 1 - 9
How does mankind receive redemption?
How are we set free from the law of sin and death?

20. Romans 10 - 1 Corinthians 3
What should we give to everyone?
What is a sign that we are worldly?

21. 1 Corinthians 4 - 14
Is your conscience a perfect guide?
Did Paul have the right to be paid by the churches he worked with?

22. 1 Corinthians 15 - 2 Corinthians 9
In what scenario is our faith futile?
Explain the importance of "jars of clay"

23. 2 Corinthians 10 - Ephesians 1
What is it about Paul's background that makes his message so powerful?
Name the six things that Jesus did for "us" in Ephesians 1.

24. Ephesians 2 - Colossians 3
Notice how many times Paul uses the phrase "in Christ".
What odd situation helped to advance the gospel?

25. Colossians 4 - 1 Timothy 4
What kept Paul from seeing the Thessalonians?
In what five things did Paul tell Timothy to set an example for the believers?

26. 1 Timothy 5 - Hebrews 2
Why should we always be gentle toward everyone?
What was the purpose of Jesus being tempted?

27. Hebrews 3 - 12
Describe Jesus as a high priest.
How are the old and the new covenants different?

28. Hebrews 13 - 1 Peter 5
Consider how you are demonstrating your faith.
The "new birth" puts us into what two things?

29. 2 Peter 1 - Jude
Why did Peter say it was right to refresh the memory of his readers?
Why did Jude recommend his readers contend for the faith?

30. Revelation 1 - 12
Who holds the keys of death and Hades?
How did our brothers and sisters triumph overcome Satan?

31. Revelation 13 - 22
What is required of God's people since the beast has tremendous power?
What will the temple be like in the new Jerusalem?

REVISED (1-30-2025)