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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 IN THE ONE YEAR BIBLE APRIL 3- Deuteronomy 23-25:19; Luke 10:13-37; Psalm 75:1-10; Proverbs 12:12-14
As we read through the Bible, it is good to keep in mind these SMART goals: S- What does the passage SAY? M- What did the passage MEAN to its target audience in the historical context? How does the passage APPLY to us in the light of the gospel? R- How does it RELATE...
APRIL 2 TODAY’S READING IN THE ONE YEAR BIBLE Deuteronomy 21-22:30; Luke 9:51-10:12; Psalm 74:1-23; Proverbs 12:11
We continue to read regulations from the Law pertaining to the remaining journey of the people of Israel as they advance towards and into the Promised Land of Canaan. Today’s reading opens with an unsolved murder. When the murderer is not found, who is to blame? How...
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....
TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE- MARCH 29 – Deuteronomy 11-12:32; Luke 8:22-39; Psalm 70:1-5; Proverbs 12:4
DON’T MISPLACE YOUR FAITH. YOU HAVE GOOD REASON TO WORSHIP Moses specifically addresses those in the crowd who are old enough to remember the beginning of their eventful journey from Egypt through the wilderness. They were teenagers or children at the time of the...
TODAY’S READING IN THE ONE YEAR BIBLE- MARCH 28- Deuteronomy 9-10:22; Luke 8:4-21; Psalm 69:19-36; Proverbs 12:2-3
THE GRACE OF PROFITABLE HEARING Hearing” is the common theme in today’s Old and New Testament readings. As Moses summons the people of Israel to recount their privileges and responsibilities in their covenant relationship with God, he repeatedly calls them to...
MARCH 27- TODAY’S READING IN THE ONE YEAR BIBLE Deuteronomy 7-8:20; Luke 7:36-8:3; Psalm 69:1-18; Proverbs 12:1
OLD TESTAMENT READING: Deuteronomy 7-8:20 The Book of Deuteronomy is quoted more than 80 times in the New Testament. The early church found it to be very significant. In this Book, the people of God are being called to remember what God has done and what God has said...
MARCH 26 – Deuteronomy 5-6:25; Luke 7:11-35; Psalm 68:19-35; Proverbs 11:29-31 (New American Standard Bible)
READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT: DEUTERONOMY 5-6:25 Moses begins his great address to the nation. He repeats the ten commandments that God gave them when He made a covenant with them at Mount Horeb (Sinai). This is the third record of the 10 Commandments in the Bible....