Here is this week's schedule:
Sunday: Psalm 28-29
Monday: 1 Kings 14-16
Tuesday: 1 Kings 17-19
Wednesday: 1 Kings 20-22
Thursday: Proverbs 4-5
Friday: 1 Timothy
Saturday: 2 Kings 1-3
When we complete 1 Kings, we will read a few more chapters in the Proverbs, take a quick break by reading the Apostle Paul's first letter to Pastor Timothy, then continue on in Kings.
Let me just continue to encourage everyone (whether or not you were there last Wednesday) to NOT QUIT, no matter how far behind you may fall. Remember, our ultimate goal is not to race through the Bible in one year, but to be in our Bibles this year together as much as possible. Make time for God!
Monday, February 26, 2007
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Catch Up Week #8 (Feb. 18-24)
No, we're not going to have a group catch up week, or even a catch up day this week for that matter. Instead, since the High Schoolers at S.B.H.S. have the week off school, this is would be a great time to get some extra reading done if you're behind. But I promise that we will have some more catch up reading days (and some light reading days) soon.
Here is this week's reading schedule:
Sunday: Psalm 26-27
Monday: 1 Kings 1-2
Tuesday: 1 Kings 3-6
Wednesday: 1 Kings 7-8
Thursday: 1 Kings 9-10
Friday: Proverbs 2-3
Saturday: 1 Kings 11-13
I enjoyed reading Amos this week. In fact I enjoyed it so much that I read it in 3 different translations. Knowing that Amos prophesied during a time of peace and prosperity in Israel made me think of the parallels of living in modern America.
Here's a brief introduction to 1 Kings:
1 Kings begins with the death of King David (about 970 B.C.) and the magnificent reign of his son, Solomon, who wrote much of Israel’s wisdom literature. Solomon’s unfaithfulness later in life set the stage for general rebellion among the people. The harsh policies of his son Rehoboam led to the revolt of the northern tribes under King Jeroboam I, and the division of Israel. The northern tribes would subsequently carry the name Israel, while the southern tribes would be called Judah. 1 Kings describes the construction of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of proper worship. God’s faithfulness to his people is shown as he sent prophets, most notably Elijah, to warn them not to serve other gods. The author of this book is unknown.
Take special note on Friday when you read Proverbs 2-3 that it was king Solomon who wrote these incredible words of wisdom, then watch what happens on Saturday when even the wisest man who ever lived (other than Jesus Christ) does not follow his own teaching. Truly a sad ending to a great life.
Here is this week's reading schedule:
Sunday: Psalm 26-27
Monday: 1 Kings 1-2
Tuesday: 1 Kings 3-6
Wednesday: 1 Kings 7-8
Thursday: 1 Kings 9-10
Friday: Proverbs 2-3
Saturday: 1 Kings 11-13
I enjoyed reading Amos this week. In fact I enjoyed it so much that I read it in 3 different translations. Knowing that Amos prophesied during a time of peace and prosperity in Israel made me think of the parallels of living in modern America.
Here's a brief introduction to 1 Kings:
1 Kings begins with the death of King David (about 970 B.C.) and the magnificent reign of his son, Solomon, who wrote much of Israel’s wisdom literature. Solomon’s unfaithfulness later in life set the stage for general rebellion among the people. The harsh policies of his son Rehoboam led to the revolt of the northern tribes under King Jeroboam I, and the division of Israel. The northern tribes would subsequently carry the name Israel, while the southern tribes would be called Judah. 1 Kings describes the construction of the temple in Jerusalem, and the importance of proper worship. God’s faithfulness to his people is shown as he sent prophets, most notably Elijah, to warn them not to serve other gods. The author of this book is unknown.
Take special note on Friday when you read Proverbs 2-3 that it was king Solomon who wrote these incredible words of wisdom, then watch what happens on Saturday when even the wisest man who ever lived (other than Jesus Christ) does not follow his own teaching. Truly a sad ending to a great life.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
I'm So Far Behind!
A couple people have mentioned to me that they have fallen significantly behind in the reading and were wondering what they should do. Here's a couple suggestions:
*If you're more than a full book behind, skip the book. If you're using one of our bookmarks, leave the check box blank and we can return to that book later.
*Try and do 2 days readings per day until you catch up. This may take time, but if you keep with it, you'll catch up quicker than you think. This also requires personal discipline, but remember that discipline is part of being a Disciple of Christ.
*Don't get discouraged, and whatever you do, Don't Quit!
*Find accountability, and be accountable. Also, if you're a part of our Wednesday night FUEL group, make our 6:30 meeting a priority.
As promised, here's a little more info about the book of Obadiah:
Obadiah wrote this shortest book of the Old Testament probably soon after the armies of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem in 586 B.C. During the conquest, the people of Edom (the nation bordering Israel on the east) helped capture fleeing Israelites and turned them over to the Babylonians. They even took up residence in some Judean villages. This angered the Lord, for the Edomites, as descendants of Esau, were related to the Israelites and therefore should have helped them. Obadiah prophesied that Edom would be repaid for mistreating God's people. Within a hundred years Edom was in ruins. Obadiah also asserted that God is sovereign over the nations and that the house of Jacob would be restored because of God's covenant love for His people.
*If you're more than a full book behind, skip the book. If you're using one of our bookmarks, leave the check box blank and we can return to that book later.
*Try and do 2 days readings per day until you catch up. This may take time, but if you keep with it, you'll catch up quicker than you think. This also requires personal discipline, but remember that discipline is part of being a Disciple of Christ.
*Don't get discouraged, and whatever you do, Don't Quit!
*Find accountability, and be accountable. Also, if you're a part of our Wednesday night FUEL group, make our 6:30 meeting a priority.
As promised, here's a little more info about the book of Obadiah:
Obadiah wrote this shortest book of the Old Testament probably soon after the armies of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem in 586 B.C. During the conquest, the people of Edom (the nation bordering Israel on the east) helped capture fleeing Israelites and turned them over to the Babylonians. They even took up residence in some Judean villages. This angered the Lord, for the Edomites, as descendants of Esau, were related to the Israelites and therefore should have helped them. Obadiah prophesied that Edom would be repaid for mistreating God's people. Within a hundred years Edom was in ruins. Obadiah also asserted that God is sovereign over the nations and that the house of Jacob would be restored because of God's covenant love for His people.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Week #7 (Feb. 11-17)
We don't have a catch-up day this week, so let's be diligent to keep at this every day. In addition to our usual Psalm reading on Sunday, we're also going to read a section of Proverbs as well as read the book of Amos and Obadiah. Here's the schedule for the week:
Sunday: Psalm 24-25
Monday: Daniel 6-8
Tuesday: Daniel 9-11
Wednesday: Daniel 12 and Proverbs 1
Thursday: Amos 1-4
Friday: Amos 5-8
Saturday: Amos 9 and Obadiah
After finishing Daniel on Wednesday, we are going to read the first chapter of the book of Proverbs. The majority of this book is believed to have been written by King Solomon, and it is a collection of the wisdom given to him by God. We are told right at the beginning of the book that the beginning of wisdom and knowledge is "the Fear of the Lord".
Also this week we are reading Amos and Obadiah (which are located back to back in the Old Testament among the prophets). Here is an introduction to the book of Amos:
Amos, the first of the "writing prophets", was a shepherd and a farmer called to prophesy during the reign of King Uzziah in the kingdom of Judah. During this time, both the kingdoms of Israel and Judah enjoyed political stability and financial prosperity, but it was also a time of idolatry, extravagance and corruption. The rich and powerful were oppressing the poor and Amos denounced the people of Israel for their apostasy and social injustice and warned them that disaster would fall upon them for breaking the covenant. He urged them to leave the hypocrisy of their "solemn assemblies" (5:21) and instead to "let justice roll down like waters" (v. 24). Nevertheless, said Amos, God would remember his covenant with Israel and would restore a faithful remnant.
I'll post a bit of information about Obadiah before Saturday, so be sure to check back by then. God bless you as you keep reading.
Sunday: Psalm 24-25
Monday: Daniel 6-8
Tuesday: Daniel 9-11
Wednesday: Daniel 12 and Proverbs 1
Thursday: Amos 1-4
Friday: Amos 5-8
Saturday: Amos 9 and Obadiah
After finishing Daniel on Wednesday, we are going to read the first chapter of the book of Proverbs. The majority of this book is believed to have been written by King Solomon, and it is a collection of the wisdom given to him by God. We are told right at the beginning of the book that the beginning of wisdom and knowledge is "the Fear of the Lord".
Also this week we are reading Amos and Obadiah (which are located back to back in the Old Testament among the prophets). Here is an introduction to the book of Amos:
Amos, the first of the "writing prophets", was a shepherd and a farmer called to prophesy during the reign of King Uzziah in the kingdom of Judah. During this time, both the kingdoms of Israel and Judah enjoyed political stability and financial prosperity, but it was also a time of idolatry, extravagance and corruption. The rich and powerful were oppressing the poor and Amos denounced the people of Israel for their apostasy and social injustice and warned them that disaster would fall upon them for breaking the covenant. He urged them to leave the hypocrisy of their "solemn assemblies" (5:21) and instead to "let justice roll down like waters" (v. 24). Nevertheless, said Amos, God would remember his covenant with Israel and would restore a faithful remnant.
I'll post a bit of information about Obadiah before Saturday, so be sure to check back by then. God bless you as you keep reading.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Week #6 (Feb. 4-10) - Daniel
Here's the schedule for this week. Enjoy your catch up day, and make the best use of your time to stay caught up.
Sunday: Psalm 19-23
Monday: Joshua 16-19
Tuesday: Joshua 20-22
Wednesday: Joshua 23-24
Thursday: catch-up day!!
Friday: Daniel 1-2
Saturday: Daniel 3-5
I hope you enjoyed reading the book of Joshua. What an amazing story of God's power, the fulfillment of His promises, and His continue desire for His glory and the holiness of His people.
As we leave Joshua, we head to the book of Daniel. The story of Joshua is about the people of Israel taking possession of the promised land, and Daniel tells of how the people were taken into exile in Babylon because of their sin. Here's a little more background information on Daniel:
Exiled to Babylon in 605 B.C., Daniel was one of several young men chosen to serve in King Nebuchadnezzar’s court. When the Persians conquered Babylon in 539, Daniel was again given a position of power. He remained faithful to God in both of these hostile environments. From the interpretation of dreams, to the familiar stories of the fiery furnace, the lion’s den, and the handwriting on the wall, to the apocalyptic visions, the recurrent theme of the book is God’s sovereignty over human affairs. In the historical sections (ch. 1-6) God supernaturally rescued Daniel and his friends. The rest of the book consists of visions of future judgment and deliverance by the Messiah. Some of Daniel’s prophetic themes are echoed in the book of Revelation.
Write me if you have any questions. Happy reading and keep going strong!
Sunday: Psalm 19-23
Monday: Joshua 16-19
Tuesday: Joshua 20-22
Wednesday: Joshua 23-24
Thursday: catch-up day!!
Friday: Daniel 1-2
Saturday: Daniel 3-5
I hope you enjoyed reading the book of Joshua. What an amazing story of God's power, the fulfillment of His promises, and His continue desire for His glory and the holiness of His people.
As we leave Joshua, we head to the book of Daniel. The story of Joshua is about the people of Israel taking possession of the promised land, and Daniel tells of how the people were taken into exile in Babylon because of their sin. Here's a little more background information on Daniel:
Exiled to Babylon in 605 B.C., Daniel was one of several young men chosen to serve in King Nebuchadnezzar’s court. When the Persians conquered Babylon in 539, Daniel was again given a position of power. He remained faithful to God in both of these hostile environments. From the interpretation of dreams, to the familiar stories of the fiery furnace, the lion’s den, and the handwriting on the wall, to the apocalyptic visions, the recurrent theme of the book is God’s sovereignty over human affairs. In the historical sections (ch. 1-6) God supernaturally rescued Daniel and his friends. The rest of the book consists of visions of future judgment and deliverance by the Messiah. Some of Daniel’s prophetic themes are echoed in the book of Revelation.
Write me if you have any questions. Happy reading and keep going strong!
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