Monday: Joshua 19, 20, 21; Psalm 55
Tuesday: Joshua 22, 23, 24
Wednesday: Judges 1, 2, 3
Thursday: Judges 4,5; Psalms 56, 57
Friday: Judges 6,7,8
Saturday: Judges 9, 10 , 11
Sunday: Judges 12, 13, 14
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Through the Bible in 2012
Readings:
Joshua 4, 5, 6
Comments:
We all have things that cause of to remember the past. Just today I had a former student from East Central University in Ada visit me in Ponca City. He is working on a second degree at OSU and had time to get away since it is Spring Break. While having lunch, he mentioned an event we had been a part of in Tulsa, probably around 2005. It was something I had completely forgotten.
The stones that the Israelites placed as a memorial were to help them remember and recall God’s faithfulness. What things do we do today to help us remember? Holy Communion is one of those events, something we do, which helps us never forget God’s love for us and the sacrifice of Christ.
In our homes, we have pictures of our loved ones. Sometimes we collect mementos such as movie stubs, or postcards, or gifts given to us by friends. All of these help us to remember a person or a time we don’t want to forget.
Sometimes we feel very far away from God. We need things in our lives to help us remember God’s love for us and God’s faithfulness to us. That is why we turn to the Bible time and time again. It is why we are encouraged to worship on a regular basis. For many of us favorite songs are just the thing we need to turn from sorrow to joy.
When I walk through the church and I see little plaques on pieces of church furnishes and I see the names of people I never knew, I know that God was moving in the lives of those who have gone before us at Albright.
But when I hear the footsteps and laughter of children and youth, I am also reminded that God is moving today.
As the Israelites move into the promised land, they need to remember what God has already done in their lives.
Joshua 4, 5, 6
Comments:
We all have things that cause of to remember the past. Just today I had a former student from East Central University in Ada visit me in Ponca City. He is working on a second degree at OSU and had time to get away since it is Spring Break. While having lunch, he mentioned an event we had been a part of in Tulsa, probably around 2005. It was something I had completely forgotten.
The stones that the Israelites placed as a memorial were to help them remember and recall God’s faithfulness. What things do we do today to help us remember? Holy Communion is one of those events, something we do, which helps us never forget God’s love for us and the sacrifice of Christ.
In our homes, we have pictures of our loved ones. Sometimes we collect mementos such as movie stubs, or postcards, or gifts given to us by friends. All of these help us to remember a person or a time we don’t want to forget.
Sometimes we feel very far away from God. We need things in our lives to help us remember God’s love for us and God’s faithfulness to us. That is why we turn to the Bible time and time again. It is why we are encouraged to worship on a regular basis. For many of us favorite songs are just the thing we need to turn from sorrow to joy.
When I walk through the church and I see little plaques on pieces of church furnishes and I see the names of people I never knew, I know that God was moving in the lives of those who have gone before us at Albright.
But when I hear the footsteps and laughter of children and youth, I am also reminded that God is moving today.
As the Israelites move into the promised land, they need to remember what God has already done in their lives.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Through the Bible in 2012: Joshua
Readings:
Joshua 1, 2, 3
Comments:
The first five books of the Bible are what the Jewish people call the Torah – or the Law. Moses, although God called him to lead the people out of slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land, never made it to the Promised Land. Joshua was the one who would do that.
What role does Rahab play? She’s a prostitute. And she assists the spies that Joshua sends to scout out the land God had promised his people. We might think of her as a minor character in the story. However, she is a part of the lineage of Jesus (Matthew 1:5), she is said to be an example of faith (Hebrews 11:31) and also an example of works (James 2:25). It’s truly amazing who God uses to accomplish God’s goals. No one is beyond the reach of God. No one.
Chapters 1 – 3 prepare us for when God’s people finally enter the land God had promised so long ago to Abraham and Sarah.
But the land is not sitting empty. And inhabiting the land will not be easy. Buckle your seat belts!
Joshua 1, 2, 3
Comments:
The first five books of the Bible are what the Jewish people call the Torah – or the Law. Moses, although God called him to lead the people out of slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land, never made it to the Promised Land. Joshua was the one who would do that.
What role does Rahab play? She’s a prostitute. And she assists the spies that Joshua sends to scout out the land God had promised his people. We might think of her as a minor character in the story. However, she is a part of the lineage of Jesus (Matthew 1:5), she is said to be an example of faith (Hebrews 11:31) and also an example of works (James 2:25). It’s truly amazing who God uses to accomplish God’s goals. No one is beyond the reach of God. No one.
Chapters 1 – 3 prepare us for when God’s people finally enter the land God had promised so long ago to Abraham and Sarah.
But the land is not sitting empty. And inhabiting the land will not be easy. Buckle your seat belts!
Monday, March 19, 2012
Principles of Bible Study
Principle #3 of Bible Study:
"We must assume everyone has Christian integrity and not accuse one another of being unchristian, no matter how unusual are the opinions."
- from Disciple Bible Study
"We must assume everyone has Christian integrity and not accuse one another of being unchristian, no matter how unusual are the opinions."
- from Disciple Bible Study
Principles of Bible Study
#7 - Different biblical understandings can remain among us, but we can still be warm Christian friends. In fact, as we grow to better understand our differences, we can grow in appreciation of one another.
Principles of Bible Study
#6 - While we accept our differences, we do not feel that those differences are unimportant, or that they should be ignored or treated as if they did not matter.
Principles of Bible Study
#5 - Few of us will know Hebrew and Greek, and we therefore need to use a variety of English versions to try to understand the text.
Principles of Bible Study
#4 - We must further assume that we will arrive at different understandings of portions of Scipture and that that will not disturb God as much as it will some of us.
This Week's Readings
Monday: Deuteronomy 33, 34; Psalms 52, 53
Tuesday: Joshua 1, 2, 3
Wednesday: Joshua 4, 5, 6
Thursday: Joshua 7, 8, 9, Psalm 54
Friday: Joshua 10, 11, 12
Saturday: Joshua 13, 14, 15
Sunday: Joshua 16, 17, 18
Tuesday: Joshua 1, 2, 3
Wednesday: Joshua 4, 5, 6
Thursday: Joshua 7, 8, 9, Psalm 54
Friday: Joshua 10, 11, 12
Saturday: Joshua 13, 14, 15
Sunday: Joshua 16, 17, 18
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Through the Bible in 2012
Principles of Bible Study #2
'No Christian has a monopoly on understanding either God's Word or the words of the Scripture. This includes biblical scholars and the most unlearned Christian. All of us must listen to one another as we seek to understand the richness of God's gifts.'
- From Disciple Bible Study
'No Christian has a monopoly on understanding either God's Word or the words of the Scripture. This includes biblical scholars and the most unlearned Christian. All of us must listen to one another as we seek to understand the richness of God's gifts.'
- From Disciple Bible Study
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Through the Bible in 2012
I will pick back up writing notes on the day's readings when we get to Joshua.
In the meantime, I want to share over the next few days principles for Bible study that come from the Disciple bible study series.
"The Word of God is Jesus Christ, and the words of the Bible tell us about that Word. Therefore, when we study the words of the Bible we always look behind, in, and through those words for God's Word - Jesus Christ."
In the meantime, I want to share over the next few days principles for Bible study that come from the Disciple bible study series.
"The Word of God is Jesus Christ, and the words of the Bible tell us about that Word. Therefore, when we study the words of the Bible we always look behind, in, and through those words for God's Word - Jesus Christ."
Monday, March 12, 2012
Through the Bible in 2012
"Deuteronomy" means "repetition of the law" and is based on Dt. 17:18 (where the Hebrew means "copy of this law"). In the Hebrew, this book is "These are the words" or simply "words". (Often the Hebrew names of these books are not the same as what we have today in our English translations.)
Some of what we have already read will be repeated in this book. Partly this is Moses' farewell address to the people before they enter Canaan. Before, the law was giving matter-of-factly. Now they will be given to the people from the heart of Moses. According to the NIV Study Bible, the love relationship between God and God's people is the major theme of this book. It is a call to total commitment to Yahweh in worship and obedience.
Some of what we have already read will be repeated in this book. Partly this is Moses' farewell address to the people before they enter Canaan. Before, the law was giving matter-of-factly. Now they will be given to the people from the heart of Moses. According to the NIV Study Bible, the love relationship between God and God's people is the major theme of this book. It is a call to total commitment to Yahweh in worship and obedience.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
This Week's Readings
Monday: Duet. 12, 13, 14; Psalm 50
Tuesday: Duet. 15, 16, 17
Wednesday: Deut. 18, 19, 20
Thursday: Deut. 21, 22, 23; Psalm 51
Friday: Deut. 24, 25, 26
Saturday: Deut. 27, 28, 29
Sunday: Deut. 30, 31, 32
Tuesday: Duet. 15, 16, 17
Wednesday: Deut. 18, 19, 20
Thursday: Deut. 21, 22, 23; Psalm 51
Friday: Deut. 24, 25, 26
Saturday: Deut. 27, 28, 29
Sunday: Deut. 30, 31, 32
Monday, March 5, 2012
This Week's Readings
Monday: Numbers 28, 29, 30, 31
Tuesday: Numbers 32, 33, 34
Wednesday: Numbers 35, 36, Psalm 47
Thursday: Deuteronomy 1, 2, 3; Psalm 48
Friday: Deuteronomy 4, 5; Psalm 49
Saturday: Deut. 6, 7, 8
Sunday: Deut. 9, 10, 11
Tuesday: Numbers 32, 33, 34
Wednesday: Numbers 35, 36, Psalm 47
Thursday: Deuteronomy 1, 2, 3; Psalm 48
Friday: Deuteronomy 4, 5; Psalm 49
Saturday: Deut. 6, 7, 8
Sunday: Deut. 9, 10, 11
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Through the Bible in 2012
I have fallen behind in my reading and comments the past couple of weeks! Sorry about that! It happens. I am going to pick right back up and keep truckin'. That's what you have to do in life most of the time.
Some people are readers. A lot of folks aren't. For those who would like to listen to the Bible as it's read, you can go to www.biblegateway.com, find the passage of scripture for the day, and click on the button with the speaker. Amazing! You don't have to purchase tapes (remember those?) or CD's or download files you purchase online. You can read and listen to the entire Bible for FREE on the internet!
Give it a try: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=numbers%204&version=NIV (This is the NIV translation but you can pick other translations as well.)
Some people are readers. A lot of folks aren't. For those who would like to listen to the Bible as it's read, you can go to www.biblegateway.com, find the passage of scripture for the day, and click on the button with the speaker. Amazing! You don't have to purchase tapes (remember those?) or CD's or download files you purchase online. You can read and listen to the entire Bible for FREE on the internet!
Give it a try: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=numbers%204&version=NIV (This is the NIV translation but you can pick other translations as well.)
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