TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE MAY 16 1 Sam 18:5-19:24; John 8:31-59; Psalm 112:1-10; Proverbs 15:12-14
The contrast between the characters of Saul and David reflects the contrast between the ways of the flesh (the unregenerate self-life) and the Spirit. Galatians 5:17 17 For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are...
TODAY’S READING IN THE ONE YEAR BIBLE – MAY 15 1 Samuel 17-18:4; John 8:21-30; Psalm 111:1-10; Proverbs 15:11
The Shepherd, David, was voted "the least likely to succeed" by his family members. When it came to finding a man who had a heart that was akin to God's heart- David was the Lord's top choice. 1 Samuel 13:14 14 The LORD has sought out for Himself a man after His own...
TODAY’S READING IN THE ONE YEAR BIBLE MAY 13- 1 SAMUEL 13:23-14:52; John 7:30-53; PSALMS 109:1-31; PROVERBS 15:5-7
OLD TESTAMENT READING 1 SAMUEL 13:23-14:52 Saul's son, Jonathan, demonstrates courage and faith. He is not intimidated by the size of the enemy's army nor the obstacles of cliffs. All he needs is a clear word from the Lord about a promised victory. He gives his loyal...
TODAY’S READING IN THE ONE YEAR BIBLE MAY 12 – 1 SAMUEL 12:1-13:22; John 7:1-29; Psalm 108:1-13; PROVERBS 15:4
OLD TESTAMENT READING 1 SAMUEL 12:1-13:22 Samuel faithfully discharges his responsibilities as prophet, priest, and judge. He invites the Israelites to reaffirm their choice of King Saul and sets the record straight. Saul was their choice for a king. However, their...
MAY 11 1 Samuel 10:1-11:15 ~ John 6:43-71 ~ Psalm 107:1-43 ~ Proverbs 15:1-3
OLD TESTAMENT READING: 1 Samuel 10:1-11:15 God's intention was that He be in a covenant relationship with His people. He would be their God, and they would be His people. He would be their King and rule in righteousness. They would be His subjects and glorify His Name...
TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE MAY 10 – 1 Samuel 8-9:27; John 6:22-42; Psalm 106:32-48; Proverbs 14:34-35
Samuel's sons were appointed as judges over Israel, but they proved themselves to be greedy for money. They accepted bribes and perverted justice. The Israelites confronted Samuel with their disappointment in the quality of the behavior of his sons. They were...
TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE MAY 9- 1 SAMUEL 5:1-7:17; JOHN 6:1-21; PSALM 106:13-31; PROV 14:32-33
TODAY'S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE MAY 9- 1 SAMUEL 5:1-7:17; JOHN 6:1-21; PSALM 106:13-31; PROV 14:32-33 The failure of the people of God to respect all that the Ark of the covenant represented rather than the material object itself, led to their presumptuous...
READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE MAY 8 – 1 SAMUEL 2:22-4:22; John 5:24-47; PSALM 106:1-12; PROVERBS 14:30-31
OLD TESTAMENT READING- 1 Samuel 2:22-4:22 Samuel had the benefit of a godly mother. Hannah was a worshiper. Both Hannah and her husband modeled their devotion to God with regular participation in worship. Together they would go up to Shiloh to worship (1 Sam 1:3,9)....
TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE MAY 7 – 1 Samuel 1-2:21; John 5:1-23; Psalm 105:37-45; Proverbs 14:28-29
The two books of Samuel tell us of the transition of Israel from a theocracy to a monarchy. Together with the two Books of Kings, the four books form what is titled in the Greek Septuagint and Latin Vulgate translations, "The Book of Kingdoms." In these books, we...
MAY 6 – TODAY’S READING IN THE ONE YEAR BIBLE Ruth 2-4:22; John 4:43-54; Psalm 105:16-36; Proverbs 14:26-27
LOVE COMES TO HARVEST- (THE BOOK OF RUTH CONTINUED) "The Book of Ruth" (Megillat Ruth) is read by the Jews every year on the Feast of Shavuot (the Festival of Weeks, Pentecost). It is also called "the Festival of Reaping." "The Book of Ruth" is about a childless...