Beginning September 23, we will finish reading Acts.
Wednesday, chapters 19 - 21,
Thursday, chapters 22 - 24,
Friday, chapters 25 - 28.
On Saturday, we'll begin the book of Romans. Paul wrote this book to the church in Rome, prior to his personal visit. My "Good News" Bible states that theme of this letter is "The gospel reveals how God puts people right with himself: it is through faith from beginning to end." (Romans 1:17)
Saturday, chapters 1 -3,
Sunday, chapters 4 - 6,
Monday, chapters 7 - 9,
Tuesday, chapters 10 - 12.
Thank you for being patient with me last week. I just couldn't find a moment to post, nor could I find the time to keep up the normal reading pace.
Have a wonderful week.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Finishing John and Beginning Acts - #24
On Wednesday, September 9 we'll read chapters 19 through 21 of the book of John.
On Thursday through Tuesday, September 10 - 15, we'll read three chapters per day of the book of Acts. By Tuesday we'll have read chapters 1 through 18.
My Good News Bible tells me that "the purpose of the book of Acts is to tell how Jesus' early followers, led by the Holy Spirit, spread the Good News about him ... to the ends of the earth."
Acts may be divided into three principal parts: 1) the beginning of the Christian movement in Jerusalem following the ascension of Jesus; 2) expansion into other parts of Palestine; and 3) further expansion, into the Mediterranean world as far as Rome."
An important feature of Acts is the activity of the Holy Spirit.
May God bless our reading and understanding of his word this week.
My Good News Bible tells me that "the purpose of the book of Acts is to tell how Jesus' early followers, led by the Holy Spirit, spread the Good News about him ... to the ends of the earth."
Acts may be divided into three principal parts: 1) the beginning of the Christian movement in Jerusalem following the ascension of Jesus; 2) expansion into other parts of Palestine; and 3) further expansion, into the Mediterranean world as far as Rome."
An important feature of Acts is the activity of the Holy Spirit.
May God bless our reading and understanding of his word this week.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Finishing Luke and Beginning John - #23
According to the introduction of my NIV Life Application Study Bible, the author of this book we're finishing, Luke, was "a doctor, a Greek, and a Gentile Christian. He is the only known Gentile author in the New Testament. Luke was a close friend and companion of Paul. He also wrote Acts, and the two books go together." Also, according to my Bible's intro, "Luke's purpose in writing was to present an accurate account of the life of Christ and to present Christ as the perfect human and Savior." He wrote this book to "Theophilus, Gentiles, and people everywhere, around A.D. 60."
A key verse is listed as, "Jesus said to him, 'Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost" (19:9, 10)
I believe it becomes very clear that Jesus had fulfilled what was earlier written. That Jesus, while mentoring and tutoring his disciples, had loved them in a way that models for us what it means to be a mentor and teacher as well as a true friend with the desire to remain friends throughout eternity.
May God bless our reading this week, as we finish the book of Luke with chapters 22 through 24 today. And begin the book of John - reading three chapters per day for the next six days, finishing next Tuesday, with chapters 16 - 18.
John was one of the disciples - son of Zebedee, brother of James, called a "Son of Thunder."
John's purpose in writing this book, according to my Bible introduction, was "To prove conclusively that Jesus is the Son of God and that all who believe in him will have eternal life." It was written to new Christians and searching non-Christians - as well as the rest of us, of course!
It was written after the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 and before his exile to the island of Patmos... probably around A.D. 85 - 90.
I'll let us each find our own key verse. If I remember, I'll share that from my introduction. Do you suppose we'll pick the same ones?
A key verse is listed as, "Jesus said to him, 'Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost" (19:9, 10)
I believe it becomes very clear that Jesus had fulfilled what was earlier written. That Jesus, while mentoring and tutoring his disciples, had loved them in a way that models for us what it means to be a mentor and teacher as well as a true friend with the desire to remain friends throughout eternity.
May God bless our reading this week, as we finish the book of Luke with chapters 22 through 24 today. And begin the book of John - reading three chapters per day for the next six days, finishing next Tuesday, with chapters 16 - 18.
John was one of the disciples - son of Zebedee, brother of James, called a "Son of Thunder."
John's purpose in writing this book, according to my Bible introduction, was "To prove conclusively that Jesus is the Son of God and that all who believe in him will have eternal life." It was written to new Christians and searching non-Christians - as well as the rest of us, of course!
It was written after the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 and before his exile to the island of Patmos... probably around A.D. 85 - 90.
I'll let us each find our own key verse. If I remember, I'll share that from my introduction. Do you suppose we'll pick the same ones?
Friday, August 28, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Luke - the first 21 chapters - #22
Beginning tomorrow (Wednesday, August 25),
we will read three chapters per day in the book of Luke.
By next Tuesday, we will have read the first 21 chapters.
we will read three chapters per day in the book of Luke.
By next Tuesday, we will have read the first 21 chapters.
Quoting Tim LaHaye, " . . . This record of His life is the longest and most detailed; you will find things mentioned here that are not included elsewhere."
Perhaps you could record some events not found in Matthew and Mark. Why do you suppose they are listed in Luke, only?
Perhaps you could record some events not found in Matthew and Mark. Why do you suppose they are listed in Luke, only?
Amazing Grace
by Charles Spurgeon
"Observe the rain that drops from heaven. It falls on the desert as well as on the fertile field. It drops on the rock that will refuse its fertilizing moisture as well as on the soil that opens its gaping mouth to drink it in with gratitude. See, it falls on the hard-trodden streets of the populous city, where it is not required and where men will even curse it for coming. It falls no more freely where the sweet flowers have been panting for it and the withering leaves have been rustling forth their prayers.
Such is the grace of God. It does not visit us because we ask for it, much less because we deserve it. But as God wills it, the bottles of heaven are unstopped and grace descends. No matter how vile and black and foul and godless men may be, he will have mercy on whom he will have mercy. That free, rich, overflowing goodness of his can make the very worst and least deserving the objects of his best and choicest love."
Thank you Lord for your love and provision. We now pray that you would bless us with understanding and discernment as we read your word this week. May you speak to us through these first 21 chapters of Luke. May we be a blessing to and for you, as you have blessed us so richly. In Jesus' precious name. Amen.
by Charles Spurgeon
"Observe the rain that drops from heaven. It falls on the desert as well as on the fertile field. It drops on the rock that will refuse its fertilizing moisture as well as on the soil that opens its gaping mouth to drink it in with gratitude. See, it falls on the hard-trodden streets of the populous city, where it is not required and where men will even curse it for coming. It falls no more freely where the sweet flowers have been panting for it and the withering leaves have been rustling forth their prayers.
Such is the grace of God. It does not visit us because we ask for it, much less because we deserve it. But as God wills it, the bottles of heaven are unstopped and grace descends. No matter how vile and black and foul and godless men may be, he will have mercy on whom he will have mercy. That free, rich, overflowing goodness of his can make the very worst and least deserving the objects of his best and choicest love."
Thank you Lord for your love and provision. We now pray that you would bless us with understanding and discernment as we read your word this week. May you speak to us through these first 21 chapters of Luke. May we be a blessing to and for you, as you have blessed us so richly. In Jesus' precious name. Amen.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
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