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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
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Reading the rest of Matthew and the book of Mark #21
I have taken the information from Assignment Nine to the left and embellished a bit. :-)
We will finish Matthew in two days by reading chapters 22 - 24 today and 25 - 29 tomorrow.
(Three chapters one day and four the next.)
There are 16 chapters in the book of Mark. We will read three chapters a day for four days
and end with four chapters to complete this week's reading assignment.
So on next Tuesday, you will have completed the first two Gospel books of the New Testament!
And if you've been with me this whole way, you know we're on the second complete reading of the New Testament. If you've just joined us, you will soon realize that we've read the entire New Testament within the next several weeks.
What a wonderful accomplishment!
"Be faithful in the little practices of love which will build in you the life of holiness and make you Christlike." Mother Teresa
We will finish Matthew in two days by reading chapters 22 - 24 today and 25 - 29 tomorrow.
(Three chapters one day and four the next.)
There are 16 chapters in the book of Mark. We will read three chapters a day for four days
and end with four chapters to complete this week's reading assignment.
So on next Tuesday, you will have completed the first two Gospel books of the New Testament!
And if you've been with me this whole way, you know we're on the second complete reading of the New Testament. If you've just joined us, you will soon realize that we've read the entire New Testament within the next several weeks.
What a wonderful accomplishment!
"Be faithful in the little practices of love which will build in you the life of holiness and make you Christlike." Mother Teresa
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Re-reading the New Testament - #20
Re-reading the New Testament will be a great thing to do.
To begin this assignment, click here
OR
Click on *Assignment eight found in the left side-bar of this blog.
We'll read things we've already read. Perhaps we'll gain new insights and understandings. I'm going to encourage you to continue journaling as you read.
"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart." Proverbs 3:3 NIV
"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart." Proverbs 3:3 NIV
To begin this assignment, click here
OR
Click on *Assignment eight found in the left side-bar of this blog.
Don't forget to return here at some point the weeks ahead to leave a comment on the assignment page upon which you are working.
:-) And don't forget to print either this page which lists Assignment Eight as this week's study (the first 21 chapters of Matthew) or the Actual Assignment Eight upon which you will want to change the date. Happy Reading!
:-) And don't forget to print either this page which lists Assignment Eight as this week's study (the first 21 chapters of Matthew) or the Actual Assignment Eight upon which you will want to change the date. Happy Reading!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Assignment Nineteen - Revelation
"This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God." 1 John 5:3-5
My NIV Student Bible begins the introduction to Jude by first quoting verse 3 - "...I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints."
The recommendation for reading Jude is to not only read it but look up and read his various Old Testament references. After your reading and reflection, what is your opinion of this book?
And, according to this same Study Bible, "it is best to read Revelation one vision at a time, rather than all at once. The seven main visions give a view of similar events from different angles."
Keep in mind, also the condition of the persecuted Christians who first received this book. They needed not a precise calendar of future events, but rather a word of encouragement and hope. They needed faith that, no matter how things looked, God was in charge of history and good would ultimately triumpth. Revelation provides this hope, for them and for us.
Finally, a good Bible dictionary or commentary will clear up much of the confusion about Revelation."
Here's this week's assignment:
Wednesday - read Revelation, Chapters 1 - 3 (The church on earth)
Thursday - read Revelation, Chapters 4 - 7 (The Lamb and the seven seals)
Friday - read Revelation, Chapters 8 - 11 (Seven angels with trumpets)
Saturday - read Revelation, Chapters 12 - 14 (The church persecuted by Satan and the beast)
Sunday - read Revelation, Chapters 15 - 16 (The seven bowls of God's wrat)
Monday - read Revelation, Chapters 17 - 19:10 (Judgment of Babylon)
Tuesday - read Revelation, Chapter 19:11 to the end (Final judgment and final victory)
God's blessings in wisdom and understanding as we read these daily readings.
Are you recording any insights?
My NIV Student Bible begins the introduction to Jude by first quoting verse 3 - "...I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints."
The recommendation for reading Jude is to not only read it but look up and read his various Old Testament references. After your reading and reflection, what is your opinion of this book?
And, according to this same Study Bible, "it is best to read Revelation one vision at a time, rather than all at once. The seven main visions give a view of similar events from different angles."
Keep in mind, also the condition of the persecuted Christians who first received this book. They needed not a precise calendar of future events, but rather a word of encouragement and hope. They needed faith that, no matter how things looked, God was in charge of history and good would ultimately triumpth. Revelation provides this hope, for them and for us.
Finally, a good Bible dictionary or commentary will clear up much of the confusion about Revelation."
Hemerocallis, Daylily, 'Ed Brown'
Here's this week's assignment:
Wednesday - read Revelation, Chapters 1 - 3 (The church on earth)
Thursday - read Revelation, Chapters 4 - 7 (The Lamb and the seven seals)
Friday - read Revelation, Chapters 8 - 11 (Seven angels with trumpets)
Saturday - read Revelation, Chapters 12 - 14 (The church persecuted by Satan and the beast)
Sunday - read Revelation, Chapters 15 - 16 (The seven bowls of God's wrat)
Monday - read Revelation, Chapters 17 - 19:10 (Judgment of Babylon)
Tuesday - read Revelation, Chapter 19:11 to the end (Final judgment and final victory)
God's blessings in wisdom and understanding as we read these daily readings.
Are you recording any insights?
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