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NOVEMBER 29 TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE- DANIEL 6:1-28; 2 PETER 3:1-18; PSALMS 119:129-152; PROVERBS 28:21-22
TODAY'S READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT- DANIEL 6:1-28. DANIEL'S CHARACTER- A model of excellence; A man with an excellent spirit; an excellent attitude. Daniel so distinguished himself by his exceptional qualities that Darius the Mede wanted to give him authority over...
NOVEMBER 28 – TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE- DANIEL 5:1-3; 2 PETER 2:1-22; PSALMS 119:113-128; PROVERBS 28:19-20
TODAY'S READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT- DANIEL 5:1-3 Daniel is now more than eighty years old. Chapter 5 takes place 66 years after Chapter 1 and at least 23 years after Chapter 4 because Nebuchadnezzar died in 562 B.C. Daniel was taken to Babylon in 605 B.C. when...
NOVEMBER 27- TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE- DANIEL 4:1-37; 2 PETER 1:1-21; PSALMS 119:97-112; PROVERBS 28:17-18.
TODAY'S READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT- DANIEL 4:1-37 This chapter begins with a pagan king (Nebuchadnezzar) ascribing wonders to the Most High God and affirming that His kingdom will last forever. But he has yet to repent of his pride. Then Nebuchadnezzar has another...
NOVEMBER 26- TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE- DANIEL 2:24-3:30; 1 PETER 4:7-5:14; PSALMS 119:81-96; PROVERBS 28:15-16
TODAY'S READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT- DANIEL 2:24-3:30 Daniel must act on the revelation he has been given. He goes to Arioch and intercedes for the lives of the other wise men who are condemned to death for failing to provide insight into the King's dream. He...
NOVEMBER 25- TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE- DANIEL 1:1-2:23; 1 PETER 3:8-4:6; PSALMS 119:65-80; PROVERBS 28:14
TODAY'S READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT- DANIEL 1:1-2:23 As we dive into the Book of Daniel, it is helpful to get a general overview of the Book and how it is structured. Daniel was taken captive to Babylon in September of 605 B.C. during the first year of...
NOVEMBER 24- TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE- EZEKIEL 47:1-48:35; 1 Peter 2:11-3:7; PSALMS 119:49-64; PROVERBS 28:12-13
TODAY'S READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT- EZEKIEL 47:1-48:35 In Chapter 47, Ezekiel once again is guided by 'the man', the angel who has been serving as his tour guide in the temple and providing specific measurements. We met him in Chapter 40:3 Ezekiel 40:3 3 So He...
NOVEMBER 23- TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE- EZEKIEL 45:13-46:24; 1 Peter 1:13-2:10; Psalm 119:33-48; Proverbs 28:11
TODAY'S READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT- Ezekiel 45:13-46:24 The operation of the temple will be provided through the offerings of the people given to the prince. This is similar to the provisions of the sanctuary shekels in Exodus 30:11-16 and not the same as the...
NOVEMBER 22- TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE- EZEKIEL 44:1-45:12; 1 PETER 1:1-12; PSALM 119:17-32; PROVERBS 28:8-10
TODAY'S READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT- EZEKIEL 44:1-45:12 Chapter 44 can be divided into three parts: The Vision of the Prince and the Eastern Gate (44:1-3); the return of the glory of God to the sanctuary (44:4-14); and the instruction and privileges given to the...
NOVEMBER 21- TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE- EZEKIEL 42:1- 43:27; JAMES 5:1-20; PSALMS 119:1-16; PROVERBS 28:6-7
TODAY’S READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT- EZEKIEL 42:1- 43:27; JAMES 5:1-20; PSALMS 119:1-16; PROVERBS 28:6-7 Chapter 42 is dedicated to the description of the Temple Complex buildings surrounding the central sanctuary. They are all contained on the sacred precincts of...
NOVEMBER 20- TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE- EZEKIEL 40:28- 41:26; JAMES 4:1-17; PSALMS 118:19-29; PROVERBS 28:3-5
TODAY’S READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT- EZEKIEL 40:28- 41:26 Here we have the description of the temple as Ezekiel saw it. He is instructed to declare what he sees to the house of Israel (40:4). In chapter 41, he describes the temple’s structure and the ornamentation....