Aug 18, 2016 – Mark 3

Read Mark 3 There’s lots of activity in this chapter.  Look at vv 1-6 What happened here? What was the interaction between Jesus and the Pharisees? Why were the Pharisees wanting to kill Jesus? Now, move on to vv 7-12 Find a map and see if you can see the wide geographic spread of where […]

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Aug 17, 2016 – Genesis 9

Read Genesis 9 The flood is over and Noah, his family and all the animals have left the ark. This chapter contains both a wonderful promise from God, and a distasteful situation with Noah. What was the command that God gave Noah and his sons in vv 1-7? Notice the contrast between taking the life […]

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Aug 16, 2016 – Proverbs 9

Read Proverbs 9 As you read this chapter today, watch for these things… watch for how wisdom is calling watch for the contrast between wisdom and mockers when correction is given watch for how Folly is contrasted with Wisdom The entire book of Proverbs encourages us to seek wisdom. But, in vv 11-12 in this […]

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Aug 15, 2016 – Psalm 77

Read Psalm 77 This is a psalm of Asaph, written for Jeduthun the choir director. If you have the time, think about these things… What is the flow of emotions in this psalm? There are several divisions separated by “Interlude” or “Selah”. What is the main idea of each of these sections? How does the […]

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Aug 12, 2016 – Daniel 8

Read Daniel 8 Another vision. Only this one is a little different. Daniel had the vision, and the meaning was given by Gabriel. Looking at verses 1-14, describe the vision that Daniel saw. What are the animals in the vision? What did they do? The question is asked, “How long with the events of this […]

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Aug 11, 2016 – Mark 2

Read Mark 2 Moving on in Mark, this chapter contains 3 primary sections. Look at verses 1-12 Where is Jesus’ home? What did he find when he returned home? What was the complaint of the teachers? How did Jesus answer them? How did the crowd respond to Jesus healing the paralyzed man? Now, consider verses […]

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Aug 10, 2016 – Genesis 8

Read Genesis 8 Genesis 7 takes us the the point where the rains have come down and the only people who survived were Noah and those with him in the boat. Chapter 8 picks up with Noah and his family, along with all the animals, in the ark waiting for the end of the flood. […]

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Aug 9, 2016 – Proverbs 8

Read Proverbs 8 This chapter shows Wisdom calling out for everyone to hear and consider what she says. There are 5 units of thought in this chapter. Look at verses 1-11. Describe what Wisdom is calling out and saying. How does Wisdom describe her advice? How is the value of wisdom described? Now consider verses […]

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Aug 8, 2016 – Psalm 92

Read Psalm 92 Notice that this is “A song to be sound on the Sabbath Day.”  What is the Sabbath day? Why is the Sabbath important? Read verse 2 again. What is to be proclaimed in the morning? In the evening? How is God’s love unfailing? How is God faithful? Consider how God loves you […]

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Aug 5, 2016 – Daniel 7

Read Daniel 7 Now our reading of Daniel moves into a vision that God gave Daniel. The chapter is divided into two parts – the vision, and the explanation of the vision. Verses 1-14 describes the vision. What did Daniel see in the storm? Describe the characteristics of each beast. Describe the activities of each […]

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