Good morning Friends
Yay! I get to see all of your bright shiny faces tonight! Remember that even if you haven't finished all the reading, come to class! May all of you have a blessed Wednesday.
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 252-264 (1 Samuel 28 - 2 Samuel 11)
Something to ponder
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Do you know of any modern-day Mephibosheth stories? (2 Sam 9)
Key verse
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But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7
Reminder
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Stay engaged by remembering that we are READING, not STUDYING. You won't remember many of the names, but you may recall new insights, answers and questions. You can write these down in the back of the Participant's Guide, but don't let this activity overcome your reading. There will be plenty of time for study and reflection LATER.
Encouragement
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"The WOW is that I read the Bible - all of it - and that other people have, too. A LOT of people."
Eric Thomas, MD, graduate
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Day 21
Good evening Friends,
Sorry this is so late, I've been a bit under the weather today. But, once you finish reading today's portion you will have completed 3 weeks. Woo hoo! Hooray! See you can do it!
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 240-252 (1 Samuel 16-27)
Something to ponder
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What Goliaths have you successfully slain? What was in your sling? (1 Samuel 17)
Key verse
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But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."1 Samuel 16:7
Reminder
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As we finish our third week of reading, remember to read ATTENTIVELY, even sections that may seem repetitive. Why is there repetition in the Bible? What does this say about us?
Encouragement
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"There has probably never been a time in human history when the Word of God has been more accessible yet more unread." We're living in a time of superficial Christianity on the part of many people, and the postmodern culture has invited persons to be on a spiritual quest of their own devising rather than to follow the path of biblical Christianity. Millions and millions of people have only some vague concept about the Bible. They know it's about God, and some know it's about Christ, but beyond that, they have no real understanding of what the Bible is and how they are to obey it and know it."
Al Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Sorry this is so late, I've been a bit under the weather today. But, once you finish reading today's portion you will have completed 3 weeks. Woo hoo! Hooray! See you can do it!
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 240-252 (1 Samuel 16-27)
Something to ponder
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What Goliaths have you successfully slain? What was in your sling? (1 Samuel 17)
Key verse
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But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."1 Samuel 16:7
Reminder
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As we finish our third week of reading, remember to read ATTENTIVELY, even sections that may seem repetitive. Why is there repetition in the Bible? What does this say about us?
Encouragement
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"There has probably never been a time in human history when the Word of God has been more accessible yet more unread." We're living in a time of superficial Christianity on the part of many people, and the postmodern culture has invited persons to be on a spiritual quest of their own devising rather than to follow the path of biblical Christianity. Millions and millions of people have only some vague concept about the Bible. They know it's about God, and some know it's about Christ, but beyond that, they have no real understanding of what the Bible is and how they are to obey it and know it."
Al Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Monday, September 28, 2009
Day 20
Good Morning Friends
Have an awesome Monday! Have you found yourself singing the B-I-B-L-E? or another Sunday school song?
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 228-240 (1 Samuel 2-15)
Something to ponder
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How do you listen to God? (1 Samuel 3:1-10)
Key verse
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As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.1 Samuel 12:23
Reminder
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Ideally, you are consistently reading twelve pages a day. Or, have developed another approach that has you caught up each by each meeting. Use the upcoming meeting as encouragement to be current in your reading.
Encouragement
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I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
YOU CAN DO IT! YES YOU CAN!
Have an awesome Monday! Have you found yourself singing the B-I-B-L-E? or another Sunday school song?
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 228-240 (1 Samuel 2-15)
Something to ponder
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How do you listen to God? (1 Samuel 3:1-10)
Key verse
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As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.1 Samuel 12:23
Reminder
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Ideally, you are consistently reading twelve pages a day. Or, have developed another approach that has you caught up each by each meeting. Use the upcoming meeting as encouragement to be current in your reading.
Encouragement
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I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
YOU CAN DO IT! YES YOU CAN!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Day 19
Good morning Friends
Happy Lord's Day. I have a migraine today and would appreciate your prayers.
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 216-228 (Judges 15 - 1 Samuel 2)
Something to ponder
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Samson confides in you that he has trouble with women but doesn't understand why. What would you tell him? (Judges 13-16)
Bonus Question: A ton of life lessons in the book of Ruth. What's yours?
Key verse
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But Ruth replied, "Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD deal with me, be it ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me."Ruth 1:16-17
Reminder
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Samson made a big impression on me as a young boy. Based on children's Sunday School, I expected Samson's story to cover SEVERAL BOOKS of the Bible, not a mere four pages! What are some of your preconceptions that have been shattered by your reading?
Encouragement
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"I've made several attempts to read through the Bible in a year. When reading the Bible in a year, so many things can come up and you get swayed and sidetracked."
Carl Williams, Senior Pastor, True Deliverance Bible Fellowship
Happy Lord's Day. I have a migraine today and would appreciate your prayers.
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 216-228 (Judges 15 - 1 Samuel 2)
Something to ponder
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Samson confides in you that he has trouble with women but doesn't understand why. What would you tell him? (Judges 13-16)
Bonus Question: A ton of life lessons in the book of Ruth. What's yours?
Key verse
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But Ruth replied, "Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD deal with me, be it ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me."Ruth 1:16-17
Reminder
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Samson made a big impression on me as a young boy. Based on children's Sunday School, I expected Samson's story to cover SEVERAL BOOKS of the Bible, not a mere four pages! What are some of your preconceptions that have been shattered by your reading?
Encouragement
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"I've made several attempts to read through the Bible in a year. When reading the Bible in a year, so many things can come up and you get swayed and sidetracked."
Carl Williams, Senior Pastor, True Deliverance Bible Fellowship
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Day 18
Good morning!
Have a great day! I'm off to the EWomen Conference at DC today.
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 204-216 (Judges 4-14)
Something to ponder
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Have fleeces ever worked for you? (Judges 6:36-40)
Key verse
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But Gideon told them, "I will not rule over you, nor will my son rule over you. The LORD will rule over you." Judges 8:23
Reminder
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There are 3500 names in the Bible. Don't worry about remembering the names of each of the judges. Three or four may stick with you. Mainly pay attention to the repeating cycle, and what it means about our relationship with God.
Encouragement
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"Our church is doing the program church-wide this summer. We've already seen our summer attendance double what is normal because of your program. We are all really excited."
Julia SwallowFirst Presbyterian, Midland
Have a great day! I'm off to the EWomen Conference at DC today.
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 204-216 (Judges 4-14)
Something to ponder
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Have fleeces ever worked for you? (Judges 6:36-40)
Key verse
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But Gideon told them, "I will not rule over you, nor will my son rule over you. The LORD will rule over you." Judges 8:23
Reminder
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There are 3500 names in the Bible. Don't worry about remembering the names of each of the judges. Three or four may stick with you. Mainly pay attention to the repeating cycle, and what it means about our relationship with God.
Encouragement
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"Our church is doing the program church-wide this summer. We've already seen our summer attendance double what is normal because of your program. We are all really excited."
Julia SwallowFirst Presbyterian, Midland
Friday, September 25, 2009
Day 17
Good morning Friends!
Woo hoo! The weekend is here! If you are an early morning person have you thought of having your morning coffee or tea outside while reading your Bible and watching the day unfold with the Lord? Early mornings here in the desert or so quiet and you can watch the mountains change colors and marvel at God's paintbox. Weekends are a great time to catch up if you're behind.
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 192-204 (Joshua 15 - Judges 3)
Something to ponder
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What do you notice that caused Israel to plummet into rebellion so quickly? (Judges 2:6-15)
Key verse
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But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD. Joshua 24:15
Reminder
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God gives us free will, which we exercise continuously, often in ways that don't honor God. That's ONE of the reasons that persevering through the bumpy parts of this journey are so important. We honor God by keeping our commitment to him, when we can freely choose to do otherwise.
Encouragement
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"For someone who had never read the Bible, this was the perfect class."
Karen Payne, graduate and ministry board member
Woo hoo! The weekend is here! If you are an early morning person have you thought of having your morning coffee or tea outside while reading your Bible and watching the day unfold with the Lord? Early mornings here in the desert or so quiet and you can watch the mountains change colors and marvel at God's paintbox. Weekends are a great time to catch up if you're behind.
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 192-204 (Joshua 15 - Judges 3)
Something to ponder
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What do you notice that caused Israel to plummet into rebellion so quickly? (Judges 2:6-15)
Key verse
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But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD. Joshua 24:15
Reminder
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God gives us free will, which we exercise continuously, often in ways that don't honor God. That's ONE of the reasons that persevering through the bumpy parts of this journey are so important. We honor God by keeping our commitment to him, when we can freely choose to do otherwise.
Encouragement
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"For someone who had never read the Bible, this was the perfect class."
Karen Payne, graduate and ministry board member
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Day 16
Good morning! Remember to sing a happy Sunday School song or Praise song when it is hard to get started on your reading. Be encouraged today! See today's key verse.
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 180-192 (Joshua 1-14)
Something to ponder
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When, if ever, is it okay to lie? (Joshua 2:5)
Key verse
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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Reminder
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If you are caught up in your reading, keep up the good work! If you are a little bit behind, add a page or two a day to your routine, until you have caught up.
More than a few pages behind? Set aside a block of time -- say on this Sunday -- to catch up. You'll be surprised at the impact it will have, even reading large quantities of text in one or more sittings.
Do NOT skip... for any reason. By definition, at the end you won't have read from cover to cover. Trust us, you'll want to have done this. Even if you are behind for the rest of the program and have to finish in more than 90 days, keep reading. Every word. From cover to cover. You'll be glad you did.
Encouragement
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God does not ask about our ability or inability, rather about our availability.
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 180-192 (Joshua 1-14)
Something to ponder
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When, if ever, is it okay to lie? (Joshua 2:5)
Key verse
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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Reminder
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If you are caught up in your reading, keep up the good work! If you are a little bit behind, add a page or two a day to your routine, until you have caught up.
More than a few pages behind? Set aside a block of time -- say on this Sunday -- to catch up. You'll be surprised at the impact it will have, even reading large quantities of text in one or more sittings.
Do NOT skip... for any reason. By definition, at the end you won't have read from cover to cover. Trust us, you'll want to have done this. Even if you are behind for the rest of the program and have to finish in more than 90 days, keep reading. Every word. From cover to cover. You'll be glad you did.
Encouragement
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God does not ask about our ability or inability, rather about our availability.
Session 3
You all were awesome! I hope you all had as much fun as I did. Loved it when you all joined in with me singing The B-I-B-L-E! Three new friends! May you all have a blessed day!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Day 15
Good morning Friends
Woo hoo it's Wednesday! Looking forward to seeing you all tonight. Have a blessed day!
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 168-180 (Deuteronomy 23-34)
Something to ponder
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You're Moses, standing on Mount Nebo and gazing at the Promised Land. What are you thinking? (Deuteronomy 34:1-8)
Key verse
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Then the LORD said to him, "This is the land I promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob when I said, 'I will give it to your descendants.' I have let you see it with your eyes, but you will not cross over into it. Deuteronomy 34:4
Reminder
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If you are participating in a group, remember it is there to give you encouragement, and to receive encouragement from you.
Encouragement
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"For years, I've been looking for a way to read the bible in its entirety without it becoming overwhelming. I love the way this book is set out with markers at the beginning and end of each day's reading; stopping, or continuing to what I feel is the logical end, is very simple. The hardcover means I will have it for a long time. Its size makes it easy to carry around, so I can read a few pages whenever I have time. My only wish is for a ribbon bookmark to make it easier to find where I left off, but hey, I need to something for myself. After all, everything else has been organised for me, including a prayer to help center me before I begin to read..."
Tracey -- Florida
Woo hoo it's Wednesday! Looking forward to seeing you all tonight. Have a blessed day!
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 168-180 (Deuteronomy 23-34)
Something to ponder
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You're Moses, standing on Mount Nebo and gazing at the Promised Land. What are you thinking? (Deuteronomy 34:1-8)
Key verse
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Then the LORD said to him, "This is the land I promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob when I said, 'I will give it to your descendants.' I have let you see it with your eyes, but you will not cross over into it. Deuteronomy 34:4
Reminder
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If you are participating in a group, remember it is there to give you encouragement, and to receive encouragement from you.
Encouragement
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"For years, I've been looking for a way to read the bible in its entirety without it becoming overwhelming. I love the way this book is set out with markers at the beginning and end of each day's reading; stopping, or continuing to what I feel is the logical end, is very simple. The hardcover means I will have it for a long time. Its size makes it easy to carry around, so I can read a few pages whenever I have time. My only wish is for a ribbon bookmark to make it easier to find where I left off, but hey, I need to something for myself. After all, everything else has been organised for me, including a prayer to help center me before I begin to read..."
Tracey -- Florida
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Day 14
Good morning Friends!
Woo hoo! After today's reading we've completed two weeks! And look where we are at Deuteronomy! You can do it!
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 157-168 (Dt 8-22)
Something to ponder
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Any fresh ideas of things you can tithe? (Deut 14:22-28)
Key verse
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Observe the commands of the Lord your God, walking in his ways and revering him. Dt. 8:6
Reminder
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The mission is "to read, attentively, every word of the Bible in 90 days."
Encouragement
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"Unless we form the habit of going to the Bible in bright moments as well as in trouble, we cannot fully respond to its consolations because we lack equilibrium between light and darkness."
Helen Keller
Amazing quote!
Woo hoo! After today's reading we've completed two weeks! And look where we are at Deuteronomy! You can do it!
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 157-168 (Dt 8-22)
Something to ponder
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Any fresh ideas of things you can tithe? (Deut 14:22-28)
Key verse
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Observe the commands of the Lord your God, walking in his ways and revering him. Dt. 8:6
Reminder
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The mission is "to read, attentively, every word of the Bible in 90 days."
Encouragement
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"Unless we form the habit of going to the Bible in bright moments as well as in trouble, we cannot fully respond to its consolations because we lack equilibrium between light and darkness."
Helen Keller
Amazing quote!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Day 13
Good morning Friends
What a great day the Lord has made for us.
Father I pray for my new friends and ask that YOU would help them to complete this week's reading of Your precious Word. May they find something new in today's reading. AMEN
Today's reading
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Pages 144-156 (Nu 31-Dt 7)
Something t0 ponder
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Awesome parenting and leadership skills in Deut. 6:4-9. What are your best practices?
Key verse
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Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
Dt 6:5
Reminder
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Think of the activities your daily Bible reading has replaced. Do you really miss any of them? What does this tell you?
Encouragement
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"If at first you don't succeed, read the directions."
Anonymous
A GREAT QUOTE FOR ALL OF US TO FOLLOW! and of course the directions would be the Bible.
What a great day the Lord has made for us.
Father I pray for my new friends and ask that YOU would help them to complete this week's reading of Your precious Word. May they find something new in today's reading. AMEN
Today's reading
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Pages 144-156 (Nu 31-Dt 7)
Something t0 ponder
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Awesome parenting and leadership skills in Deut. 6:4-9. What are your best practices?
Key verse
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Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
Dt 6:5
Reminder
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Think of the activities your daily Bible reading has replaced. Do you really miss any of them? What does this tell you?
Encouragement
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"If at first you don't succeed, read the directions."
Anonymous
A GREAT QUOTE FOR ALL OF US TO FOLLOW! and of course the directions would be the Bible.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Day 12
Happy Lord's Day my Friends!
Have a great Sunday! Maybe I'll see some of you at church today.
Sunday is a great day to catch up with your reading.
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 132-144 (Nu 21-31)
Something to ponder
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Have any donkeys spoken to you lately? (Num. 22:28, 30)
Key verse
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Moses said to the heads of the tribes of Israel: "This is what the LORD commands: When a man makes a vow to the LORD or takes an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word but must do everything he said. Nu 30:1-2
Reminder
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Start each reading session with a prayer. One of your own, or this one:
Gracious Father,Thank you for the gift I hold in my hands.May your Spirit fill me and interpret your precious words for me as I read them.In your Son's name I pray. Amen
You may want to write this prayer on a post it note and use it as a versemarker as you read through the Bible.
Encouragement
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"I feel like this experience has filled a major gap in my life. You study and live a subject, but never read the "whole thing." Unreal."
George Elledge, graduate
Have a great Sunday! Maybe I'll see some of you at church today.
Sunday is a great day to catch up with your reading.
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 132-144 (Nu 21-31)
Something to ponder
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Have any donkeys spoken to you lately? (Num. 22:28, 30)
Key verse
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Moses said to the heads of the tribes of Israel: "This is what the LORD commands: When a man makes a vow to the LORD or takes an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word but must do everything he said. Nu 30:1-2
Reminder
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Start each reading session with a prayer. One of your own, or this one:
Gracious Father,Thank you for the gift I hold in my hands.May your Spirit fill me and interpret your precious words for me as I read them.In your Son's name I pray. Amen
You may want to write this prayer on a post it note and use it as a versemarker as you read through the Bible.
Encouragement
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"I feel like this experience has filled a major gap in my life. You study and live a subject, but never read the "whole thing." Unreal."
George Elledge, graduate
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Day 11
Good morning Friends!
Have a great Saturday! If you are behind perhaps today is a day you can do some catch up reading.
Today's reading
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Pages 120-132 (Nu 8-20)
Something to ponder
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What do you learn from the story of the spies? (Num. 13-14)
Key verse
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Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the Lord, and when he heard them his anger was aroused. Nu 11:1
Reminder~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We're not going to LIKE everything we read in the Bible. When you come across disagreeable portions, allow yourself to be AMAZED instead of APPALLED. STRUGGLE rather than DISENGAGE. This is all part of the experience. Much will become apparent as you continue your reading.
Encouragement
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"Not only can I participate in my weekly small group with confidence, but I also get more out of sermons, speakers, and out of life!"
Lisa Joyce, graduate
Have a great Saturday! If you are behind perhaps today is a day you can do some catch up reading.
Today's reading
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Pages 120-132 (Nu 8-20)
Something to ponder
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What do you learn from the story of the spies? (Num. 13-14)
Key verse
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Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the Lord, and when he heard them his anger was aroused. Nu 11:1
Reminder~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We're not going to LIKE everything we read in the Bible. When you come across disagreeable portions, allow yourself to be AMAZED instead of APPALLED. STRUGGLE rather than DISENGAGE. This is all part of the experience. Much will become apparent as you continue your reading.
Encouragement
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"Not only can I participate in my weekly small group with confidence, but I also get more out of sermons, speakers, and out of life!"
Lisa Joyce, graduate
Friday, September 18, 2009
Day 10
Good morning Friends
Another gorgeous morning in the desert! Thank you Lord! The Priestly Blessing is a favorite passage of scripture of mine. I like writing it into cards of encouragement to family and friends. I pray you will receive for your day.
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 108-120 (Lev 26-Nu 7)
Something to ponder
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What did you like about "The Priestly Blessing" (Num. 6:22-26)
Key verse
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' "The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." ' Nu 6:24-26
Reminder
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Read, pay attention, but don't try to remember everything you are reading. Knowledge is only a small portion of you are gaining from this experience. Keep at it and you'll be rewarded in ways that never occurred to you.
Encouragement
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"I think there are great benefits to reading the Bible from cover to cover... in doing so you realize that the Bible is one story. And it is a story that takes place over a significant period of time. It reveals something significant about who God is, and who we are, and what God has been doing for a long time to reconcile us to Him."
James Harper,
Executive Pastor, First Presbyterian Church
Another gorgeous morning in the desert! Thank you Lord! The Priestly Blessing is a favorite passage of scripture of mine. I like writing it into cards of encouragement to family and friends. I pray you will receive for your day.
Barb
Today's reading
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Pages 108-120 (Lev 26-Nu 7)
Something to ponder
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What did you like about "The Priestly Blessing" (Num. 6:22-26)
Key verse
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' "The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." ' Nu 6:24-26
Reminder
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Read, pay attention, but don't try to remember everything you are reading. Knowledge is only a small portion of you are gaining from this experience. Keep at it and you'll be rewarded in ways that never occurred to you.
Encouragement
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"I think there are great benefits to reading the Bible from cover to cover... in doing so you realize that the Bible is one story. And it is a story that takes place over a significant period of time. It reveals something significant about who God is, and who we are, and what God has been doing for a long time to reconcile us to Him."
James Harper,
Executive Pastor, First Presbyterian Church
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Day 9
Friends and Readers
You can make it through Leviticus!
Today's reading
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Pages 96-108 (Lev 15-25)
Something to ponder
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What surprised you in the list of "don'ts" in Leviticus 20?
Key verse
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Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy. Lev 19:2b
Reminder
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Don't be tempted to skip pages in a quest to keep up. If you do, by definition, you won't be able to read from cover to cover, which is an important component of this experience. If you get behind, commit to catching up; then commit to staying current.
Encouragement
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"I've read the last page of the Bible. It's going to turn out all right."
Billy Graham
(I LOVE THIS QUOTE BY BILLY GRAHAM!)
You can make it through Leviticus!
Today's reading
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Pages 96-108 (Lev 15-25)
Something to ponder
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What surprised you in the list of "don'ts" in Leviticus 20?
Key verse
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Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy. Lev 19:2b
Reminder
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Don't be tempted to skip pages in a quest to keep up. If you do, by definition, you won't be able to read from cover to cover, which is an important component of this experience. If you get behind, commit to catching up; then commit to staying current.
Encouragement
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"I've read the last page of the Bible. It's going to turn out all right."
Billy Graham
(I LOVE THIS QUOTE BY BILLY GRAHAM!)
Session 2
Good morning Friends and Readers
Last night was great! So glad we had our new friends join us! Keep up the good work.
Remember:
YOU can do all things through Christ who strengthens YOU! (my paraphrase to you) Make scripture personal to you and it will take on a whole new meaning.
May the Lord bless your day.
Barb
Last night was great! So glad we had our new friends join us! Keep up the good work.
Remember:
YOU can do all things through Christ who strengthens YOU! (my paraphrase to you) Make scripture personal to you and it will take on a whole new meaning.
May the Lord bless your day.
Barb
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Day 8
Good morning!
I am so excited about tonight and hope you all are too. Have a great day.
Today's reading
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Pages 84-96 (Lev 1-14)
Something to ponder
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I am so excited about tonight and hope you all are too. Have a great day.
Today's reading
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Pages 84-96 (Lev 1-14)
Something to ponder
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What's your reaction to God when he killed Nadab and Abihu? (Lev. 10:1-3)
Key verse
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The Lord called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting. Lev 1:1
Reminder
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Be current in your reading when you attend your weekly meeting. You'll be better prepared to share with others and gain insights from them and the teaching. Most importantly, you'll be on track in your reading.
That said, go to the meeting even if you are behind. You'll be gathering with others who are on the same journey and can help.
Encouragement
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Daniel (age 10) on reading the Bible in 90 Days
Click here to watch
Key verse
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The Lord called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting. Lev 1:1
Reminder
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Be current in your reading when you attend your weekly meeting. You'll be better prepared to share with others and gain insights from them and the teaching. Most importantly, you'll be on track in your reading.
That said, go to the meeting even if you are behind. You'll be gathering with others who are on the same journey and can help.
Encouragement
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Daniel (age 10) on reading the Bible in 90 Days
Click here to watch
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Day 7
Good evening Friends & Readers
Hope you are enjoying our slightly cooler weather.
Barbara
Today's reading
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Pages 72-84 (Ex 29-40)
Something to ponder
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Come up with a more lame excuse for idolatry than Aaron's. (Ex 32:24)
Key verse
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In all the travels of the Israelites, whenever the cloud lifted from above the tabernacle, they would set out; but if the cloud did not lift, they did not set out - until the day it lifted. Ex 40:36-37
Reminder
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Spend quality time with God's Word today.
Encouragement
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"It called me to a closer walk with the Lord."
Tom O'Neil, graduate, ministry board member
Hope you are enjoying our slightly cooler weather.
Barbara
Today's reading
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Pages 72-84 (Ex 29-40)
Something to ponder
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Come up with a more lame excuse for idolatry than Aaron's. (Ex 32:24)
Key verse
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In all the travels of the Israelites, whenever the cloud lifted from above the tabernacle, they would set out; but if the cloud did not lift, they did not set out - until the day it lifted. Ex 40:36-37
Reminder
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Spend quality time with God's Word today.
Encouragement
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"It called me to a closer walk with the Lord."
Tom O'Neil, graduate, ministry board member
Monday, September 14, 2009
Day 6
Frieds & Readers
Here's the second post for today.
Today's reading
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Pages 60-72 (Ex 15-28)
Something to ponder
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Which of the 10 Commandments gets the most space and why? (Ex 20:1-17)
Key verse
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You shall have no other gods before me. Ex 20:3
Reminder
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The weekend is a good time to catch up if you've fallen behind. Make it a priority to be caught up by the end of day Sunday.
Encouragement
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"Our group has really bonded during the readings. We have about 26 in our group and all of us are really enjoying the Bible in 90 days. It is awesome!"
Carol and Larry Parks, group leaders
Here's the second post for today.
Today's reading
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Pages 60-72 (Ex 15-28)
Something to ponder
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Which of the 10 Commandments gets the most space and why? (Ex 20:1-17)
Key verse
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You shall have no other gods before me. Ex 20:3
Reminder
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The weekend is a good time to catch up if you've fallen behind. Make it a priority to be caught up by the end of day Sunday.
Encouragement
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Our group has really bonded during the readings. We have about 26 in our group and all of us are really enjoying the Bible in 90 days. It is awesome!"
Carol and Larry Parks, group leaders
Day 5
Good morning Frieds & Readers,
Isn't it a GREAT morning that the Lord has made?I will be posting 2 days of encouragement so that we will be on target for Wednesday. Hope you all are doing great with your reading schedule. Can you believe we are through Genesis already? Would love to hear from you!
Barbara
Today's reading
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Pages 48-60 (Ex 1-14)
Something to ponder
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The plagues were "God's Big Diss" of Egyptian gods. Anyone know which ones? (Ex. 7-12)
Key verse
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But I have raised you up [a] for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth. Ex 9:16
Reminder
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Rather than adding to your daily activities, consider replacing or cutting back on a current activity to make room for your reading. Pick something that is non-essential (TV watching, perhaps?).
Encouragement
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"Reading through the Bible at a faster pace and reading it cover to cover, rather than selected scriptures each day, gives you such a wonderful perspective of God's plan for salvation through the generations, His character, and His personal love for individuals. It is a life-changing experience!"
Gretchen George, graduate
Isn't it a GREAT morning that the Lord has made?I will be posting 2 days of encouragement so that we will be on target for Wednesday. Hope you all are doing great with your reading schedule. Can you believe we are through Genesis already? Would love to hear from you!
Barbara
Today's reading
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Pages 48-60 (Ex 1-14)
Something to ponder
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The plagues were "God's Big Diss" of Egyptian gods. Anyone know which ones? (Ex. 7-12)
Key verse
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
But I have raised you up [a] for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth. Ex 9:16
Reminder
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Rather than adding to your daily activities, consider replacing or cutting back on a current activity to make room for your reading. Pick something that is non-essential (TV watching, perhaps?).
Encouragement
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Reading through the Bible at a faster pace and reading it cover to cover, rather than selected scriptures each day, gives you such a wonderful perspective of God's plan for salvation through the generations, His character, and His personal love for individuals. It is a life-changing experience!"
Gretchen George, graduate
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Day 4
Happy Lord's Day Friends and fellow Readers!
Today's reading
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Pages 37-48 (Gen 41-50)
Something to ponder
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How is Joseph like Jesus? (Gen 37-50)
Key verse
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You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Gen 50:20
Reminder
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If you are struggling with keeping up, try reading at different times or reading in smaller chunks. Also, see Resources + Community below.
Encouragement
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"The book to read is not the one which thinks for you, but the one that makes you think. No book in the world equals the Bible for that."
Harper Lee
Resources + Community
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Whether you are breezing along with your reading or struggling a bit, you may benefit from the Listen While You Read section on our ministry website. Having the Scriptures read to you while you follow along in the Bible is a rich multi-sensory experience. For those of us who are slow readers -- or tend to backtrack when reading -- it also helps us maintain a steady pace.
Today's reading
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Pages 37-48 (Gen 41-50)
Something to ponder
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
How is Joseph like Jesus? (Gen 37-50)
Key verse
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You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Gen 50:20
Reminder
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If you are struggling with keeping up, try reading at different times or reading in smaller chunks. Also, see Resources + Community below.
Encouragement
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"The book to read is not the one which thinks for you, but the one that makes you think. No book in the world equals the Bible for that."
Harper Lee
Resources + Community
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Whether you are breezing along with your reading or struggling a bit, you may benefit from the Listen While You Read section on our ministry website. Having the Scriptures read to you while you follow along in the Bible is a rich multi-sensory experience. For those of us who are slow readers -- or tend to backtrack when reading -- it also helps us maintain a steady pace.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Day 3
Good morning Friends and Readers!
Hope you are all doing well today. Remember: YOU can do this!
Today's reading
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Pages 25-36 (Gen 29-40)
Something to ponder
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What mistakes of his parents did Jacob repeat? (Gen 25-35, 37:14)
Key verse
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So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. Gen 32:24
Reminder
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Try reading at different times of the day and night to see what works best for you. Some people split their reading into two or three sittings.
Encouragement
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"I was TOTALLY blown away by the enthusiasm of our small group (25 people) who have taken the challenge of reading the Bible from cover to cover in 90 days.
"Personally, I have read the Bible through several times. BUT, I find myself waking up earlier than the alarm to read. I have stopped watching the news at 10pm and read the Bible instead. I have been a Christian for over 40 years and have never been more excited to read the Bible than I am today."
Dan Tucker
San Jacinto Baptist Church
Hope you are all doing well today. Remember: YOU can do this!
Today's reading
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Pages 25-36 (Gen 29-40)
Something to ponder
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
What mistakes of his parents did Jacob repeat? (Gen 25-35, 37:14)
Key verse
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. Gen 32:24
Reminder
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Try reading at different times of the day and night to see what works best for you. Some people split their reading into two or three sittings.
Encouragement
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I was TOTALLY blown away by the enthusiasm of our small group (25 people) who have taken the challenge of reading the Bible from cover to cover in 90 days.
"Personally, I have read the Bible through several times. BUT, I find myself waking up earlier than the alarm to read. I have stopped watching the news at 10pm and read the Bible instead. I have been a Christian for over 40 years and have never been more excited to read the Bible than I am today."
Dan Tucker
San Jacinto Baptist Church
Friday, September 11, 2009
Day 2
Good morning new friends! Remember our freedom comes at a high price, especially on this rememberance day. I was going to blog last night about yesterday's reading but my internet went down. I will try to post something here tonight about today's reading. Have a great day!
Here is today's encouragement for you:
Today's reading
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Pages 13-24 (Gen 17-28)
Something to ponder
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What was going through Isaac's mind as he lay on that altar? (Gen 22:1-19)
Key verse
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I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. Gen 17:7
Reminder
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Most likely, you will have to rearrange your day somewhat to accommodate your daily reading: you will be amazed at how simple this will be once you make it a top priority.
Encouragement
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"This has been the most significant program that I ever brought to the church, or probably will ever bring to it."
Jody Harrington
Southminster Presbyterian Church
Here is today's encouragement for you:
Today's reading
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Pages 13-24 (Gen 17-28)
Something to ponder
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
What was going through Isaac's mind as he lay on that altar? (Gen 22:1-19)
Key verse
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. Gen 17:7
Reminder
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Most likely, you will have to rearrange your day somewhat to accommodate your daily reading: you will be amazed at how simple this will be once you make it a top priority.
Encouragement
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"This has been the most significant program that I ever brought to the church, or probably will ever bring to it."
Jody Harrington
Southminster Presbyterian Church
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Day 1
Good morning! Have a great day!
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The great philosopher Yogi Berra tells us, "If you don't know where you're going, then you'll wind up someplace else." So, let's remember where we are going: straight through the Bible, from cover to cover.
Many people will tell you this can't be done. Most of these naysayers are well meaning:
· Family members
· Friends or co-workers
· A church leader or several
You see, MOST CHRISTIANS have never taken this journey, even though MOST want to. Those who have - and as we continue our mission that number is growing -- tell us things like:
I can't believe I read the whole thing!
This has led me much closer to Him.
Why haven't we always done it this way?
Now the Bible is mine.
For the first time, I have an idea of how the whole story fits together.
I see the B I G picture.
Now I'm ready for deeper study.
Enjoy this special journey. It will be a challenge, but a worthwhile one. When people ask you what you are reading this summer, you can tell them,
"Something that is changing my life."
Today's reading
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Pages 1-12 (Gen 1-16)
Something to ponder
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
What was Eve's real sin? (Gen 3:1-13)
Key verse
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him;
male and female he created them. Gen 1:27
Reminder
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Your mission is to "read ATTENTIVELY every word of the Bible in 90 days." All of the resources are aimed at assisting you in doing this. Stay focused on this mission and expect a transforming journey.
Encouragement
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"This simple God inspired plan has brought our community together and blessed our church. I am now on my third time through the Bible and it gets better ever time!"
Greg Nance
Signal Mountain Church of Christ
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The great philosopher Yogi Berra tells us, "If you don't know where you're going, then you'll wind up someplace else." So, let's remember where we are going: straight through the Bible, from cover to cover.
Many people will tell you this can't be done. Most of these naysayers are well meaning:
· Family members
· Friends or co-workers
· A church leader or several
You see, MOST CHRISTIANS have never taken this journey, even though MOST want to. Those who have - and as we continue our mission that number is growing -- tell us things like:
I can't believe I read the whole thing!
This has led me much closer to Him.
Why haven't we always done it this way?
Now the Bible is mine.
For the first time, I have an idea of how the whole story fits together.
I see the B I G picture.
Now I'm ready for deeper study.
Enjoy this special journey. It will be a challenge, but a worthwhile one. When people ask you what you are reading this summer, you can tell them,
"Something that is changing my life."
Today's reading
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Pages 1-12 (Gen 1-16)
Something to ponder
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
What was Eve's real sin? (Gen 3:1-13)
Key verse
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him;
male and female he created them. Gen 1:27
Reminder
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Your mission is to "read ATTENTIVELY every word of the Bible in 90 days." All of the resources are aimed at assisting you in doing this. Stay focused on this mission and expect a transforming journey.
Encouragement
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"This simple God inspired plan has brought our community together and blessed our church. I am now on my third time through the Bible and it gets better ever time!"
Greg Nance
Signal Mountain Church of Christ
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Awesome
It was really great to meet with all of you tonight! I can't wait to hear what you have to say about your journey. Remember: You can do it!
Lord,
Thank you for the blessing of this group of people.
Amen
Lord,
Thank you for the blessing of this group of people.
Amen
Session 1 - Wednesday 09/09/09
I hope you enjoyed tonight's group and look forward to seeing you next week. I'd like to leave you with a prayer to encourage you as you embark on this incredible journey.
Father God,
Thank you for these precious new friends. Thank you for their thirst to read Your Word from cover to cover. Lord, I pray that you will give them the perseverance to read each daily portion. Father, that you would protect the time that they set aside to read daily. Protect it from interruptions and busyness. Open their hearts Father that as they read they would see how Your Word leads us to Your Son Jesus. Thank you Lord for hearing our prayers.
In Jesus Name
AMEN
Father God,
Thank you for these precious new friends. Thank you for their thirst to read Your Word from cover to cover. Lord, I pray that you will give them the perseverance to read each daily portion. Father, that you would protect the time that they set aside to read daily. Protect it from interruptions and busyness. Open their hearts Father that as they read they would see how Your Word leads us to Your Son Jesus. Thank you Lord for hearing our prayers.
In Jesus Name
AMEN
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