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TODAY’S READING IN THE ONE YEAR BIBLE: APRIL 20-Joshua 21-22:20; Luke 20:1-26; Psalm 89:1-13; Proverbs 13:15-16
GOD'S PLAN AND PROVISIONS FOR THE PRIESTS First, a little review: God's original plan was that all of His redeemed people would become priests who would minister before Him and to each other as His representatives. Exodus 19:5-7 'Now then, if you will indeed obey My...
APRIL 19 TODAY’S READING IN THE ONE YEAR BIBLE JOSHUA 19:1-20:9; LUKE 19:28-48; PSALM 88:1-18; PROVERBS 13:12-14
OLD TESTAMENT READING: JOSHUA 19:1-20:9 The dividing of the land into different portions with well-defined boundaries gave each tribe a sense of ownership and responsibility. Each tribe was encouraged to promote the maintenance care, stewardship, loyalty, and unity in...
APRIL 14- TODAY’S READING IN THE ONE YEAR BIBLE JOSHUA 9:3-10:43; LUKE 16:19-17:10; PSALM 83:1-18; PROVERBS 13:4
OLD TESTAMENT READING- JOSHUA 9:3-10:43. THE CONFEDERATION OF THE FIVE KINGS I think it is essential to review what was happening at the end of our Old Testament reading yesterday (Joshua 8:30-35). After their victory at Ai (Joshua 8:1-29), Joshua and the new...
APRIL 13 READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE JOSHUA 7:16-9:2; LUKE 16:1-18; PSALM 82
TODAY’S OLD TESTAMENT READING- JOSHUA 7:16- 9:2 The Lord was responsible for the victory at Jericho (Joshua 6:1-27). He made Himself known as Israel’s commander in chief (Joshua 5:13). However, He was not consulted in the plan to take Ai (Joshua 7:2-5), so He can not...
TODAY’S READING IN THE ONE YEAR BIBLE- APRIL 6- Deuteronomy 29-30:20; Luke 11:37-12:7; Psalm 78:1-31; Proverbs 12:19-20
CHOOSE LIFE; THE LUNCH GUEST THAT WASN’T AFRAID TO SPEAK HIS MIND OLD TESTAMENT READING: Deuteronomy 29-30:20 THE HIDDEN GREATER PURPOSE Having clearly defined the rewards of obedience (blessings) and the consequences of disobedience (curses) in Chapters 27-28, Moses...
TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE: APRIL 5- Deuteronomy 28:1-68; Luke 11:14-36; Psalm 77:1-20; Proverbs 12:18
BLESSINGS AND CURSES; JESUS AND THE FINGER OF GOD THE BLESSINGS FROM MOUNT GERAZIM Once the children of Israel had entered into the Promised Land, they were to build a monument with the Law written upon it, and an altar. The righteous demands are given by God (THE...
TODAY’S READING IN THE ONE YEAR BIBLE- APRIL 4- Deuteronomy 26-27:26; Luke 10:38-11:13; Psalm 76:1-12; Proverbs 12:15-17
JESUS BECAME A CURSE TO REDEEM US FROM THE CURSE; THE PRIORITY OF THE DISCIPLES Congratulations! If you have been reading the daily portions of the “One Year Bible” with us since January 1rst, you are now more than a quarter of the way through the entire Bible, the...
TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE: APRIL 1- Deuteronomy 18-20:20; Luke 9:28-50; Psalm 73:1-28; Proverbs 12:10
THE PROGRESSIVE REVELATION OF JESUS AS KING, PRIEST, PROPHET, REFUGE, AND RECONCILER We continue to read in Deuteronomy 18 a section on the King, the Priest, and the Prophet (Deut. 17:14-18:22). All three of the offices are combined in the person of the Messiah, the...
MARCH 31 Deuteronomy 16-17:20; Luke 9:7-27; Psalm 72:1-20; Proverbs 12:8-9
Today’s reading underscores the importance of daily Bible reading. We are introduced to THE LAW REGARDING KINGS. Moses predicts the time when Israel will give in to “King Envy”. During the time of the prophet, Samuel the people of the covenant preferred to have a king...
TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE: MARCH 30 Deuteronomy 13-15:23; Luke 8:40-9:6; Psalm 71:1-24; Proverbs 12:5-7
THE CALL FOR DISCERNMENT Moses predicts that there will be false prophets and dreamers ready to deceive the Israelites with powerful signs and wonders when they enter Canaan. According to Moses, their prophecies may appear to come true. The signs will be impressive....