Mission Point Baptist Church

06/03/2026

2025-2026 Chronological Bible Reading

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

TODAY'S READING: Nehemiah 5-6

VERSE OF THE DAY: And I sent messengers to them, saying, "I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?" - Nehemiah 6:3

TODAY'S QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION

1. What example did Nehemiah set when he became governor (see 5:14-19)?

a. Refused to take pay traditionally given to governors
b. Declined to buy up cheap land and evict the poor
c. Showed personal generosity during hard times
d. Helped the people understand with a view toward application
e. All of the above

2. How did Nehemiah respond to the invitation of his enemies in 6:1-9?

"And I sent messengers to them, saying, 'I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?'" - ...

06/02/2026

2025-2026 Chronological Bible Reading

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

TODAY'S READING: Nehemiah 3-4

VERSE OF THE DAY: After them Benjamin and Hasshub repaired opposite their house. After them Azariah the son of Maaseiah, son of Ananiah repaired beside his own house. - Nehemiah 3:23

TODAY'S QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION

1. What was the strategic benefit of having people build the part of the wall in front of their own house (see chap. 3)?

2. When enemies threatened, the work began to slow, and the people became discouraged, how did Nehemiah rally them (see 4:14)?

a. Do not be afraid of them.
b. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome.
c. Fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.
d. All of the above.

06/01/2026

2025-2026 Chronological Bible Reading

Monday, June 1, 2026

TODAY'S READING: Nehemiah 2

VERSE OF THE DAY: And the king granted me what I asked, for the good hand of my God was upon me. - Nehemiah 2:8b

TODAY'S QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION

1. How did the people respond to Nehemiah's challenge to rebuild the walls, which had the backing of the Persian king and was marked by the providential hand of God?

2. How did Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem respond to the news that Nehemiah was leading an effort to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem?

a. Laughed at them
b. Despised them
c. Charged them with rebellion
d. All of the above

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05/31/2026

5.31.26 AM Worship
Philemon

05/31/2026

2025-2026 Chronological Bible Reading

Sunday, May 31, 2026

REFLECTING ON ESTHER, EZRA 7-10, NEHEMIAH 1

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION
1) What passage uniquely spoke to you this week?

2) What insights did you gain about God?

3) What application might this have to what is happening in the world today?

4) How would God have you apply this truth to your life?

05/30/2026

2025-2026 Chronological Bible Reading

Saturday, May 30, 2026

TODAY'S READING: Nehemiah 1

VERSE OF THE DAY: As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven. - Nehemiah 1:4

TODAY'S QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION

1. What was Nehemiah's response when his brother Hanani reported the sad situation of the broken-down walls in Jerusalem?

a.He wept and mourned for days.
b. He fasted and prayed before the Lord.
c. He asked for favor with the Persian king.
d. All of the above.

2. What position of responsibility did Nehemiah have in the kingdom, and why was that important (see v. 11)?

"As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven." - Nehemiah 1:4We’re ...

05/29/2026

2025-2026 Chronological Bible Reading

Friday, May 29, 2026

TODAY'S READING: Ezra 9-10

VERSE OF THE DAY: As soon as I heard this, I tore my garment and my cloak and pulled hair from my head and beard and sat appalled. - Ezra 9:3

TODAY'S QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION

1. When Ezra arrived, what great sin had the people committed for which he was deeply grieved and pleaded with the Lord in intercessory prayer (see 9:1-2)?

a. Returned to idolatry
b. Committed injustice
c. Intermarried with pagans
d. None of the above

2. Once confronted, how did the people respond (see chap. 10)?

"As soon as I heard this, I tore my garment and my cloak and pulled hair from my head and beard and sat appalled." - Ezra 9:3We’re inviting your family to jo...

05/28/2026

2025-2026 Chronological Bible Reading

Thursday, May 28, 2026

TODAY'S READING: Ezra 7-8

VERSE OF THE DAY: For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel. - Ezra 7:10

TODAY'S QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION

1. What habits did Ezra the scribe set his heart to that would be good for us all to follow (see 7:10)?

a. Study the Law of the Lord
b. Do it
c. Teach God's statutes and rules in Israel
d. All of the above

2. Before setting out on their journey from exile back to the promised land, what did Ezra lead the people in doing (see 8:21-23)?

"For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lᴏʀᴅ, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel." - Ezra 7:10We’re inviting your family ...

05/27/2026

☘️🐑 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

🗓️ Dates: July 12-16, 2026

⏰ Time: 6-8 pm

📍 Location: Mission Point Baptist Church, 740 Linwood Ave, Stonewall, LA

👶 Ages: 3 years to 12th grade

👉 Register here: https://mpbc-vbs.myanswers.com/emerald-crossing/

In a world that can feel full of worry and confusion, our kids need to know that there is a God who deeply cares for them. That’s why we are so excited for this year’s VBS theme from Answers in Genesis: Emerald Crossing! Get ready for an incredible Irish adventure as we journey through the beautiful words of Psalm 23 and explore the life of the shepherd-king David. Together, our kids will discover how to cross:
✨ From anxiety to peace
✨ From fear to faith
✨ From uncertainty to a firm foundation in God’s Word!

Through amazing Bible lessons, delicious snacks, wild games, and memorable worship music, they’ll learn what it means to have a relationship with the Good Shepherd.

And parents, don't wait until the last minute—registration is officially open! Help your kids build a firm foundation on God's Word and discover the peace of the Good Shepherd.

05/27/2026

2025-2026 Chronological Bible Reading

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

TODAY'S READING: Esther 7-10

VERSE OF THE DAY: And in every province and in every city, wherever the king's command and his edict reached, there was gladness and joy among the Jews, a feast and a holiday. And many from the peoples of the country declared themselves Jews, for fear of the Jews had fallen on them. - Esther 8:17

TODAY'S QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION

1. What did Queen Esther ask of the king when he offered her as much as half his kingdom (7:3-4)?

a. A house at the beach and the mountains
b. A bag of gold and silver
c. Her life and the lives of her people
d. None of the above

2. What new feast was instituted after the defeat and death of the wicked Haman and the dramatic reversal for the Jews, all of which God obviously orchestrated (see 9:20-32)?

"And in every province and in every city, wherever the king's command and his edict reached, there was gladness and joy among the Jews, a feast and a holiday...