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Deuteronomy 30 -31

Posted on Mar 20, 2016 in Reading the Bible in 2016 |

(Sunday)

“Even if you have been banished to the most distant land under the heavens, from there the Lord your God will gather you and bring you back.” What a great passage of scripture that is.

Deuteronomy 28 – 29

Posted on Mar 19, 2016 in Reading the Bible in 2016 |

(Saturday)

Well, in the reading today a very straight forward choice is given. Be obedient to God, follow the law, put God first and the rewards and blessings will be abundant; choose differently, and God will withhold His blessings and instead put His curse on you. Wow.

Luke 18

Posted on Mar 18, 2016 in Reading Through the New Testament |

Probably one of the hardest things for me is to feel that God wants me to pray about something and then when I do, it doesn’t happen. What’s up with that?

Deuteronomy 24 – 27

Posted on Mar 18, 2016 in Reading the Bible in 2016 |

(Friday)

In Deuteronomy 26:5 – 10a, we find a short confession of faith. The history of the great exodus is related in just a few verses, but the importance to remember is once again stressed to the people. Remember who God is. God is a God of action, He not only rescued His people, He blessed them beyond all measure.

John 11

Posted on Mar 17, 2016 in Reading Through the New Testament |

It may sound like an episode of “The Walking Dead” but I promise you it’s anything but that.

Deuteronomy 21 – 23

Posted on Mar 17, 2016 in Reading the Bible in 2016 |

(St Patrick’s Day, Thursday)

In our reading for today we see the emphasis is made on the value of human life. All life is sacred and a gift from God. All life taken must be atoned for.

Luke 17

Posted on Mar 16, 2016 in Reading Through the New Testament |

Every once in a while when I am teasing my wife she let’s me know I’ve gone too far by giving me a stern look and saying “be careful”. I think that’s what Jesus is doing here.

Deuteronomy 17 – 20

Posted on Mar 16, 2016 in Reading the Bible in 2016 |

(Wednesday)

Kings, Priests, and Prophets. Every form of civilization must have a ruling body, or leaders. Sometimes the structure is fairly primitive at other times (as our own) it can be immensely complicated,

Deuteronomy 14 – 16

Posted on Mar 15, 2016 in Reading the Bible in 2016 |

(Tuesday)

Many of the commandments we read today are given in other areas of the Bible. The idea of certain foods being forbidden makes me ask the question, why?