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Bible in 90 Days

Day 10: Blessing in the Wilderness

Ancient biblical texts did not come with title pages. As such, the titles for books of the Bible arose in different ways. Greeks gave books titles based upon their content. Hence, in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, the fourth book of the Torah was given the title, “Numbers.” It does, after all, contain a lot of numbers. The Septuagint was the version of the Bible used by the early church so the Greek title has stuck. Click to discover how the rabbis chose a title. Continue reading Day 10: Blessing in the Wilderness

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Day 9: My Apologies to Leviticus

I need to apologize to the book of Leviticus. Yesterday, I questioned its relevance. I called it tedious. I wrote that it was weird. Sorry about that. Today, it was still a little strange, and still tedious in places, but it was also moving, convicting, and yes, even hope inducing. What was the change? Well, once I got past all the ceremonial rules and those strange regulations concerning bodily fluids, there in the middle of this book were commands that championed justice for the least of these and mercy for the poor, the downtrodden, and the foreigner. Continue reading Day 9: My Apologies to Leviticus

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Day 8: Good news for bald friends

Cover to Cover: Exodus 40:22- Leviticus 14:7 Key Passage: Leviticus 11:47 Verse of the Day: Leviticus 11:45 Key events in today’s reading: Description of various offerings (Leviticus 1-8) Priests begin their ministry (Leviticus 9) Description of Koshar Laws (Leviticus 11) Verse that stood out to me: “For I am the Lord who brought you up from the land of Egypt, to be your God; you … Continue reading Day 8: Good news for bald friends

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Day 7: Some things bear repeating

One week in. Today’s been the toughest day so far. Lots of details about the tabernacle. Lots of repetition. I’ve heard one or two of you ask, “Why do they repeat so many things in the Old Testament?” The basic answer is that most people through the ages haven’t read the scriptures so much as they’ve listened to them. And when you hear things orally, you need to have things repeated so that you have ample chance to catch everything that’s being said. Continue reading Day 7: Some things bear repeating

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Day 5: The God Who Calls

Cover to Cover: Exodus 1:1-14:31 Key Passage: Exodus 3:1-22 Verse of the Day: Exodus 3:14 Key events in today’s reading: Moses’ birth (Exodus 2:1-10) Moses and the Burning Bush (Exodus 3:1-22) The Ten Plagues (Exodus 7:14-11) Passover (Exodus 12-13:16) Crossing of the Red Sea (Exodus 13:17-14:31) Verse that stood out: When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him … Continue reading Day 5: The God Who Calls

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Day 4: Don’t Bury Me in Egypt

Cover to Cover: Genesis 39:1-50:26 Key Passage: Genesis 50:15-26 Verse of the Day: Genesis 50:24 Key events in today’s reading: Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife (Genesis 39). Joseph Interprets’ Pharaoh’s Dream (Genesis 41:1-40). Joseph Put in Charge of Egypt (Genesis 41:41-57). Joseph Confronts his Brothers (Genesis 44-45). Jacob’s Death and Burial (Genesis 49:29-14). Verse that stood out: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it … Continue reading Day 4: Don’t Bury Me in Egypt

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Day 3: Meeting God on the Run

Cover to Cover: Genesis 27:38-38:30 Key Passage: Genesis 28:10-22 Verse a Day: Genesis 28:14-15 Key events in this section of reading: Jacob’s dream about the ladder to heaven (28:10-22). Jacob marries Leah and Rachel (28:29-30). Jacob wrestles with God (32:22-32). Joseph sold into slavery by his brothers (37:12-36). Verse that stood out: “So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak” (Genesis … Continue reading Day 3: Meeting God on the Run

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Day Two: The Saving Power of a Few

Cover to Cover: Genesis 15:5-27:37 Key Passages: Genesis 15:1-6 Verse of the Day: Genesis 22:17-18 Key events in today’s reading: God’s Covenant with Abraham (Genesis 17:1-26) Sodom and Gomorrah Destroyed (Genesis 19:1-29) The Birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1-7) Abraham Tested (Genesis 22:1-19) Isaac Marries Rebecca (Genesis 24:1-67) Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25:19-34) Jacob Receives Isaac’s Blessing (Geneis 27:1-40) Verse that stood out: “May the Lord not … Continue reading Day Two: The Saving Power of a Few

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Day One: Room for Good things to Run Wild

Cover to Cover: Genesis 1:1-15:4 Key Passage: Genesis 1:1-2:3 Verse of the Day: Genesis 1:1 Key events in today’s reading: Creation (Genesis 1:1-2:3) Creation of Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:4-25) The Fall of Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:1-24) Noah’s Ark and the Great Flood (Genesis 6:1-8:22) The Call of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-8) Verse that stood out: Genesis 2:16-17 “You are free to eat from any … Continue reading Day One: Room for Good things to Run Wild

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