Good morning Friends,
Woo hoo the weekend is here! Have a great one!
Oh my goodness! A quote from Willie Nelson!?!? But it is beautiful!
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 852-864 (Mark 9 - Luke 1)
Something to ponder
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Jesus says, "Everything is possible for him who believes." (Mark 9:23b) What should you believe that you are NOT?
Key passage
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"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
Mark 10:14b-15
Reminder
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The four Gospels offer eyewitness accounts of Christ's ministry from four different perspectives, yet both the similarities and distinctions in the accounts come together to form a consistent portrait.
Encouragement
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Family Bible, by Willie Nelson
There's a family Bible on the table
Each page is torn and hard to read
But the family Bible on the table
Will ever be my key to memories
At the end of day when work was over
And when the evening meal was done
Dad would read to us from the family Bible
And we'd count our many blessings one by one
I can see us sittin' round the table
When from the family Bible dad would read
I can hear my mother softly singing rock of ages Rock of ages cleft for me
Now this old world of ours is full of trouble
This old world would also better be
If we'd find more Bibles on the tables
And mothers singing rock of ages cleft for me
I can see us sittin' round the table
When from the family Bible dad would read
I can hear my mother softly singing rock of ages
Rock of ages rock of ages cleft for me.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Day 71
Good morning Friends,
I am a bit pressed for time this morning but wanted to get this posted. So no pearls of wisdom. Ha ha
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 840-852 (Matthew 26 - Mark 8)
Something to ponder
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Pick one: condemned to death by opponents (Matthew 27:1) or abandoned by friends (Matthew 26:69-75)?
Key passage
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While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."
Matthew 26:26-28
Reminder
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We're reading some of the most familiar passages in the Bible... within the context of the whole.
Encouragement
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"The Bible among other books is a diamond among precious stones."
John Stoughton
I am a bit pressed for time this morning but wanted to get this posted. So no pearls of wisdom. Ha ha
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 840-852 (Matthew 26 - Mark 8)
Something to ponder
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Pick one: condemned to death by opponents (Matthew 27:1) or abandoned by friends (Matthew 26:69-75)?
Key passage
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While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."
Matthew 26:26-28
Reminder
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We're reading some of the most familiar passages in the Bible... within the context of the whole.
Encouragement
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"The Bible among other books is a diamond among precious stones."
John Stoughton
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Day 70
Good morning Friends,
30 more days. It has occured to me that on our last meeting we will not have finished our readings. Hopefully tonight I will have an answer on how to address that issue. I would love to know the context of Queen Elizabeth's quote below.
Have a blessed day.
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 828-840 (Matthew 16-26)
Something to ponder
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Distinguish "testing" (Matthew 16:1) from "asking" (Matthew 21:22).
Key passage
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"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."
Matthew 21:22
Reminder
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As you come across passages you want to study, mark them and keep reading. You'll have plenty of time to dig deeper once you've experienced the whole story.
Encouragement
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"Tell your prince that this book is the secret to England's success."
Queen Elizabeth
30 more days. It has occured to me that on our last meeting we will not have finished our readings. Hopefully tonight I will have an answer on how to address that issue. I would love to know the context of Queen Elizabeth's quote below.
Have a blessed day.
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 828-840 (Matthew 16-26)
Something to ponder
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Distinguish "testing" (Matthew 16:1) from "asking" (Matthew 21:22).
Key passage
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"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."
Matthew 21:22
Reminder
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As you come across passages you want to study, mark them and keep reading. You'll have plenty of time to dig deeper once you've experienced the whole story.
Encouragement
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"Tell your prince that this book is the secret to England's success."
Queen Elizabeth
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Day 69
Good morning Friends
Brrrrrrrr!!! Loving it! Thank you Lord that I've been needing a blanket! Interesting quote by Theodore Roosevelt today - typo is not mine. And oh that his quote was true of today's "man"
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 816-828 (Matthew 5 - 15)
Something to ponder
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As your continue your reading, view the NT with new eyes. See if Christ doesn't actually "up the ante." (e.g. Matthew 5:21-22)
Key passage
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"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca,' is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell."
Matthew 5:21-22
Reminder
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The NT is serious stuff, as illustrated above. It is NOT all about GRACE, as we sometimes come to believe from the popular verses we may encounter frequently in various venues. At the same time, we've just seen that the OT is littered with GRACE. Isn't it something to see the "whole story" come more into focus?
Encouragement
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"Almost every man who has by is lifework added to the sum of human achievement... has based his lifework largely upon the teachings of the Bible."
Theodore Roosevelt
Brrrrrrrr!!! Loving it! Thank you Lord that I've been needing a blanket! Interesting quote by Theodore Roosevelt today - typo is not mine. And oh that his quote was true of today's "man"
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 816-828 (Matthew 5 - 15)
Something to ponder
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As your continue your reading, view the NT with new eyes. See if Christ doesn't actually "up the ante." (e.g. Matthew 5:21-22)
Key passage
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"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca,' is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell."
Matthew 5:21-22
Reminder
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The NT is serious stuff, as illustrated above. It is NOT all about GRACE, as we sometimes come to believe from the popular verses we may encounter frequently in various venues. At the same time, we've just seen that the OT is littered with GRACE. Isn't it something to see the "whole story" come more into focus?
Encouragement
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"Almost every man who has by is lifework added to the sum of human achievement... has based his lifework largely upon the teachings of the Bible."
Theodore Roosevelt
Monday, November 16, 2009
Day 68
Good morning Friends,
Oh my gosh it is COLD this morning! Woo hoo!
Have a blessed day!
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 804-816 (Zechariah 10 - Matthew 4)
Something to ponder
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Malachi reminds of us rampant human failure reflected throughout the Old Testament. Why are we worthy of the gift we'll come to know in the New Testament?
Key passage
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She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:21
Reminder
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One important reason for reading is so we'll know "the whole story." Occasionally people get complacent when entering the New Testament, because it is more familiar to most of us.Don't get complacent! Continue reading with vigor. If the NT is familiar to you, you'll nevertheless see it in a whole new light.
Encouragement
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"Believe me, sir, never a night goes by, be I ever so tired, but I read the Word of God before I go to bed."
Douglas MacArthur
Oh my gosh it is COLD this morning! Woo hoo!
Have a blessed day!
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 804-816 (Zechariah 10 - Matthew 4)
Something to ponder
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Malachi reminds of us rampant human failure reflected throughout the Old Testament. Why are we worthy of the gift we'll come to know in the New Testament?
Key passage
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She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:21
Reminder
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One important reason for reading is so we'll know "the whole story." Occasionally people get complacent when entering the New Testament, because it is more familiar to most of us.Don't get complacent! Continue reading with vigor. If the NT is familiar to you, you'll nevertheless see it in a whole new light.
Encouragement
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"Believe me, sir, never a night goes by, be I ever so tired, but I read the Word of God before I go to bed."
Douglas MacArthur
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Day 67
Good morning Friends,
Today we read Zephaniah - it contains my life verse which is today's key passage. I picture myself sitting in God's lap as He sings over me. Good thought for me when I'm feeling down.
Have a blessed Lord's Day.
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 792 - 804 (Habakkuk - Zechariah 9)
Something to ponder
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Habakkuk's central complaint to the Lord: "Why do you tolerate wrong?" (Habakkuk 1:3b) Does God tolerate wrong?
Key passage
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The LORD your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17
Reminder
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Just one more day after today in the Old Testament.Keep going. We'll soon be treated to good news.
Encouragement
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"No lawyer can afford to be ignorant of the Bible."
Rufus Choate
Today we read Zephaniah - it contains my life verse which is today's key passage. I picture myself sitting in God's lap as He sings over me. Good thought for me when I'm feeling down.
Have a blessed Lord's Day.
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 792 - 804 (Habakkuk - Zechariah 9)
Something to ponder
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Habakkuk's central complaint to the Lord: "Why do you tolerate wrong?" (Habakkuk 1:3b) Does God tolerate wrong?
Key passage
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The LORD your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17
Reminder
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Just one more day after today in the Old Testament.Keep going. We'll soon be treated to good news.
Encouragement
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"No lawyer can afford to be ignorant of the Bible."
Rufus Choate
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Day 66
Good morning Friends!
Have a blessed Saturday!
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 780-792 (Amos 9 - Nahum)
Something to ponder
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Most of us have at least one Jonah moment - a time when God calls & we flee in the opposite direction. Describe yours. (Jonah 1:1-3)
Key passage
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The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: "Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me." But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish.
Jonah 1:1-3a
Reminder
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As children, many of us focused on the big fish in the story of Jonah.Perhaps this is the first time you've revisited Jonah in some time.Isn't it funny what a different story the same words can tell at different times in our lives.
Encouragement
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"A single line in the Bible has consoled me more than all the books I ever read besides."
Immanuel Kant
Have a blessed Saturday!
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 780-792 (Amos 9 - Nahum)
Something to ponder
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Most of us have at least one Jonah moment - a time when God calls & we flee in the opposite direction. Describe yours. (Jonah 1:1-3)
Key passage
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The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: "Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me." But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish.
Jonah 1:1-3a
Reminder
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As children, many of us focused on the big fish in the story of Jonah.Perhaps this is the first time you've revisited Jonah in some time.Isn't it funny what a different story the same words can tell at different times in our lives.
Encouragement
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"A single line in the Bible has consoled me more than all the books I ever read besides."
Immanuel Kant
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