Women's Bible Study: Book of Matthew - Part Five

For this swap, you will read and study the Book of Matthew, Chapters 21 through 28, keep notes, photocopy your notes, and send the photocopy to your partner (via snail mail, not email).

Participants will be heavily vetted, I will angel any flaked swaps, and I plan to host this as a series so that we will study our Bibles together!

First, you will need a Bible. Any translation is fine. You can even use an online Bible for free if you do not have one at home to use. Make note of what translation you are using at the beginning of your notes, as well as the website URL if you are using an online version.

You should read the Book of Matthew, Ch. 21-28, and take notes. See "required notes" section below to ensure you meet swap requirements, but you can feel free to write as much as you would like for your note-taking. Just make sure you meet the required note guidelines at a minimum - otherwise you will not be meeting swap requirements and can be rated down.

You may use loose papers or a notebook for your note-taking. You will be keeping the notes for yourself - simply photocopying them and sending the photocopy to your partner. This way, if you want to keep them in a bound book, you can keep your original and your partner can always add your photocopy to her own journal. Different perspectives, fellowship, and learning from one another is the point here!

You may choose to handwrite or type your notes. Make sure, whichever you choose, that the font/handwriting is legible. Your partner should not have to guess what they are reading.

Send a photocopy of your notes to your partner on or before the swap deadline. Rate your partner promptly and according to Swap-Bot Rating Guidelines.

Required Notes to Take

• What translation are you reading?
• If this is an online book, what is the website URL?
• Each chapter, write at least one verse in your notes and tell why you chose to write down that verse. For example, "But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit." Matt. 1:20 (NIV) - 'do not be afraid' is found several times in the Bible. My notes will include every verse where this is found.
• Answer the Personal Reflection Question (see below) for each chapter.
• Write the meditation & memorization verse at the end of each chapter's notes. This is to help us memorize it. The mediation part is up to you to do! This swap, the meditation & memorization verse is Matthew 26:41 ' "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” ' (NIV)

Personal Reflection Questions

Matthew 21: We were reminded that God's kingdom is given to those who produce fruits. In what ways are you producing fruit for God's kingdom in your daily life?

Matthew 22: The greatest commandment we are given is to love God with all our hearts and soul. In today's world however it is easy to have other things consume us. What is something that you need to shift focus from so that all your love and devotions are going solely to God?

Matthew 23: Today we were reminded that it is one thing to talk about what is right. Yet, it is another to simply do what is right. In what ways can we make sure that we are not only talking about what is right but also show others what is right as well?

Matthew 24: We are warned that Jesus could come back at anytime so we must always be prepared. Are you prepared today or are there some things that you need to work on still?

Matthew 25: When we are doing kind acts for others, it is the same as doing those things for God. What kind things can you do for someone today?

Matthew 26: Jesus asked the disciples to watch and pray. Yet, they slept. Something so simple- and yet, it was a struggle. What is one thing God is asking you to do that you are struggling to do?

Matthew 27: Jesus Christ died on the cross for YOUR sins. It was personal - for you. Share today about the time you surrendered your life to Him.

Matthew 28: After Jesus’ resurrection, He left us a commission - to go and make disciples of all nations. It was a command- not a suggestion. Starting in our homes- to our neighborhoods, towns, cities, our nation - and our world. How are you living out the great commission?

What To Send To Your Partner

Send a photocopy of your notes to your partner via snail mail. The notes should meet the guidelines above in order to meet swap requirements. You will have two weeks to read & take notes, and one week to send. This is giving you an extra week because this time we are studying more chapters that before, in order to finish Matthew.

Participation Requirements

• Rating of 4.98 or higher.
• No unresolved 1's owed to active members.
• No 3's in the past 6 months.
• Not be listed in the Swap-Bot Flakers group or the Questionable Swappers in Public Forums.
• Have completed and been rated for at least 10 Type 3 swaps or 20 Type 2 swaps or a combination thereof.
• Have a well filled out profile.
• Be female (I am not trying to start a gender-war or go into the theology of genders and gender roles. Simply looking for a group consisting of only women because I want to study the Bible with fellow women.)

I reserve the right to ban anyone from this swap, even if they meet posted guidelines, for any and no reason as I see fit.

Questions, ask here or via PM before signing up. Please feel free to start on this as soon as you join, since it is completely sender's choice!

As stated above, I will angel this if needed (but hopefully it is not needed). You must have contacted your partner, rate them a 1, and contact me via PM for me to angel this swap. Communication is key!

I am using WomenLivingWell as a guideline for this Bible study. Future swaps in this series may or may not use the same site. I will always give credit when using publicized works as guidelines.