Read Genesis 18 Genesis is full of mysterious appearances of God and His work. This chapter includes some new things. Just to help jump-start our understanding, the three men are often considered to be the Lord and two angels. There are two major sections – vv 1-15, and vv 16-33. While looking like distinct sections, […]
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Nov 22, 2016 – Proverbs 18
Read Proverbs 18 This chapter is packed full of thoughts about relationships and things that affect relationships – friends, wife, effect of speech, pride. As you read, think about these questions… What relationships do you see mentioned? How can types of speech affect these relationships? Why is wisdom important in relationships? Friends are mentioned several […]
Continue readingNov 21, 2016 – Psalm 9
Read Psalm 9 Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) is being celebrated this week. This Psalm is very appropriate. Note that in the first verse, the writer says, “I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.” He is remembering the goodness of the Lord, and then lists several of these things. Consider what you […]
Continue readingOct 21, 2016 – 2 Timothy 2
Read 2 Timothy 2 Today’s reading is a continuation of Paul’s second letter to Timothy. Remember that Timothy was a young pastor who obviously had a close relationship with his mentor, Paul. As you read this chapter, think about these things… How would you describe the closeness between Paul and Timothy? What illustrations did Paul […]
Continue readingOct 20, 2016 – Mark 9
Read Mark 9 What was your impression of this chapter? Did you notice anything that you’ve never seen before? The action in Mark moves pretty fast, and this chapter is no different. Why do you think the transfiguration (vv 1-13) took place? Is there anything you can learn about how you should respond to Jesus? […]
Continue readingOct 19, 2016 – Genesis 17
Read Genesis 17 The story around Abram is building in this chapter. Pay close attention to these things… God changes Abram’s name to Abraham, and changes Sarai’s name to Sarah. God gives assurance that He will keep his promises of an heir via Sarah. God assures Abraham that He will also make Ishmael a father […]
Continue readingOct 18, 2016 – Proverbs 17
Read Proverbs 17 This chapter continues with ideas surrounding righteous living. Many topics are addressed. Pick out one or two topics you see in this chapter, and think about these things… Why does the author include that in this chapter? How are doing with living according to the wisdom given? How can you improve? Did […]
Continue readingOct 17, 2016 – Psalm 10
Read Psalm 10 Injustice is everywhere – across the globe, elsewhere in our country, and sometimes right in our home town. It seems like God doesn’t care, or isn’t there. The writer of this psalm seems to have similar thoughts. This psalm is arranged in two sections – vv 1-11, and vv 12-18. The first […]
Continue readingOct 14, 2016 – 2 Timothy 1
Read 2 Timothy 1 Paul wrote this second letter to Timothy while he (Paul) was imprisoned in Rome. Pay attention to the tone of the relationship between Paul and Timothy. Paul talks about serving God. What can we learn about motives for serving God? Faith is also a topic in this first chapter. Look at […]
Continue readingOct 13, 2016 – Mark 8
Read Mark 8 The narrative in Mark 8 moves right along and the events change quickly. But, some important things happen here. Bread and food are used a couple of times in this chapter. Why is that? What did Jesus want to teach the disciples and other people with food/bread? What is He trying to […]
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