If God were to grant you one wish, what would you wish for (assuming you can’t wish for more wishes)? I’m not looking for a Sunday School answer here or a beauty pageant answer. You know the kind, “World Peace; for everyone to love each other; for all the lost puppies of the world to have a home.” What do you already wish for? A change of circumstances? An increase of funds? A world without pain? A world without heartache? Continue reading Day 24: One wish
Cover to Cover: 1 Samuel 27:5-2 Samuel 11:9 Key Passage: 2 Samuel 7:1-29 Verse of the Day: 2 Samuel 7:16 Key events in today’s reading: Saul’s Death (1 Samuel 31) David’s Becomes King of Judah (2 Samuel 2:1-7) David Becomes King of Israel (2 Samuel 5:1-5) David Conquers Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:6-15) God’s Promise to David (2 Samuel 7:1-17) Verse that stood out: “Who am … Continue reading Day 22: Who am I?
Cover to Cover: 1 Samuel 15:15-27:4 Key Passage: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Verse of the Day: 1 Samuel 16:7 Key events in today’s reading: Samuel Anoints David (1 Samuel 16:1-13) David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17) Saul tries to Kill David (1 Samuel 19) David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 20) David Spares Saul’s Life (1 Samuel 24 & 26) Verse that stood out: “So he asked … Continue reading Day 21: On Beginnings and Endings
Cover to Cover: 1 Samuel 2:8-15:14 Key Passage: 1 Samuel 12:1-13 Verse of the Day: 1 Samuel 16:7 Verse that stood out: Then Eli realized that the LORD was calling the boy. So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place – 1 Samuel 3:8-9 … Continue reading Day 20: When God Calls
The book of Joshua, with its bloodshed and its conquests, is a tough book to reconcile with other parts of the Bible. It is certainly a book that at times offends modern ears. A discussion about just how we should interpret these violent passages is a necessary discussion for the church but one that’s a little beyond what I can accomplish in this brief post. At least one part of Joshua offends us in a way that we need to be offended. Continue reading Day 17: The Jealous, Zealous God
Joshua had been with Moses at the crossing of the Red Sea. Now there was a new river to cross. This crossing would be a little different than the last one. Sometimes you have to get your feet wet before the waters part. Continue reading Day 16: Wet Feet Across Dry Land
Cover to Cover: Deuteronomy 6:25-22:10 Key Passage: Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Verse of the Day: Deuteronomy 10:17 Key events in today’s reading: The Golden Calf (Deuteronomy 9:7-29) What does the Lord Require? (Deuteronomy 10:12-22) Idolatry Forbidden (Deuteronomy 13) Cities of Refuge (Deuteronomy 19:1-14 Verse that stood out: When you have eaten and are satisfied . . . be careful that you do not forget the LORD your God … Continue reading Day 14: The Antidote to Forgetfulness
Cover to Cover: Numbers 31:38 – Deuteronomy 6:24 Key Passage: Deuteronomy 6:1-12 Verse of the Day: Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Key events in today’s reading: The Command to Leave Horeb (Deuteronomy 1:1-8) Moses Forbidden to Cross the Jordan (Deuteronomy 3:21-29) The Ten Commandments (Deuteronomy 5) The Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-8) Read: Numbers 32:20 – Deuteronomy 7:26 Verse that stood out: Be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you … Continue reading Day 13: Don’t Forget
Cover to Cover: Numbers 20:14-31:37 Key Passage: Numbers 27:1-23 Verse of the Day: Numbers 27:15-17 Key events in today’s reading: The Bronze Snake (Numbers 21:1-9) Balaam’s Donkey (Numbers 22:21-41) Zelophehad’s Daughters (Numbers 27:1-11) Joshua to Succeed Moses (Numbers 27:12-23) Description of the Feasts (Numbers 28:16-40) Verse that stood out: Balak said to Balaam, “What have you done to me? I brought you to curse my enemies, … Continue reading Day 12: A Talking What?
Cover to Cover: Numbers 7:75-20:13 Key Passage: Numbers 13:1-33 Verse of the Day: Numbers 14:18 Key events in today’s reading: Celebration of the Passover (Numbers 9:1-14) God Provides Quail and Manna (Numbers 11) Exploration of Canaan and the Spies Report (Numbers 13) Water from the Rock (Numbers 20) Verse that stood out: Do not be afraid of the people in the land, because we will … Continue reading Day 11: Giants in the Land
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