EXODUS 12:14-13:16
MATTHEW 20:29-21:22
PSALM 25:16-22
PROVERBS 6:12-15
Question of the day: Why was Jesus so angry at the fig tree for having no figs?
The tree was not punished by Jesus for not bearing fruit. Since the time of year that Jesus passed by the tree was in April, the tree shouldn't have had fruit. Moreover, it shouldn't have had leaves, so there was something wrong with the tree. Jesus was making a statement about the future of the tree, rather than punishing it. That it withered immediately leads one to wonder if Jesus was using the occasion to teach his disciples about appearing to produce fruit, but in fact being fruitless. If your life is to be productive, you have to produce, not just appear as if you are.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Today's Reading - January 30, 2010
EXODUS 10:1-12:13
MATTHEW 20:1-28
PSALM 25:1-15
PROVERBS 6:6-11
Question of the day: What's the point of the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard?
Jesus was teaching on the singular gift of salvation. Those that live their entire lives without regard to the teaching of Christ, but yet convert at the eleventh hour receive the same gift as those who spend 50 years ministering in a primitive location. He knew that this would cause controversy and taught on it to provide instruction.
What questions do you have?
MATTHEW 20:1-28
PSALM 25:1-15
PROVERBS 6:6-11
Question of the day: What's the point of the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard?
Jesus was teaching on the singular gift of salvation. Those that live their entire lives without regard to the teaching of Christ, but yet convert at the eleventh hour receive the same gift as those who spend 50 years ministering in a primitive location. He knew that this would cause controversy and taught on it to provide instruction.
What questions do you have?
Friday, January 29, 2010
Today's Reading - January 29, 2010
EXODUS 8:1-9:35
MATTHEW 19:13-30
PSALM 24:1-10
PROVERBS 6:1-5
Question of the Day: Why were there 10 plagues?
Pharaoh's magicians were able to duplicate the first two plagues, but by the third was out of tricks. By sending ten plagues, God was able to make it clear that what was happening was nothing short of a miracle. Any less, and it's conceivable that doubt would remain as to the validity of the miracle.
What questions do you have?
MATTHEW 19:13-30
PSALM 24:1-10
PROVERBS 6:1-5
Question of the Day: Why were there 10 plagues?
Pharaoh's magicians were able to duplicate the first two plagues, but by the third was out of tricks. By sending ten plagues, God was able to make it clear that what was happening was nothing short of a miracle. Any less, and it's conceivable that doubt would remain as to the validity of the miracle.
What questions do you have?
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Today's Reading - January 28, 2010
EXODUS 5:22-7:25
MATTHEW 18:21-19:12
PSALM 23:1-6
PROVERBS 5:22-23
Question of the day: What did Jesus mean in Matthew 19:11 when he said "some choose not to marry for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven"?
Jesus was saying that there will be some who will take the word of God in situations in which marraige and a home are impossible. There will be times when someone will have to choose between human love and a task to which Christ calls him.
MATTHEW 18:21-19:12
PSALM 23:1-6
PROVERBS 5:22-23
Question of the day: What did Jesus mean in Matthew 19:11 when he said "some choose not to marry for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven"?
Jesus was saying that there will be some who will take the word of God in situations in which marraige and a home are impossible. There will be times when someone will have to choose between human love and a task to which Christ calls him.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Today's Reading - January 27, 2010
EXODUS 4:1-5:21
MATTHEW 18:1-20
PSALM 22:19-31
PROVERBS 5:15-21
Question of the day: Did Moses really persuade an all-knowing God to allow Aaron to speak for him?
God knows all and knew what Moses' protests would be. God allowed Moses to work through his lack of faith and brought him to a point where he was ready for God's mission.
MATTHEW 18:1-20
PSALM 22:19-31
PROVERBS 5:15-21
Question of the day: Did Moses really persuade an all-knowing God to allow Aaron to speak for him?
God knows all and knew what Moses' protests would be. God allowed Moses to work through his lack of faith and brought him to a point where he was ready for God's mission.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Today's Reading - January 26, 2010
EXODUS 2:11-3:22
MATTHEW 17:10-27
PSALM 22:1-18
PROVERBS 5:7-14
Question of the day: In verse 15, why did Pharoah try to kill Moses?
Regardless of the family connection, the fact that Moses killed the man for carrying out his duties to Pharaoh would brand him a rebel against the king. Pharoah would ruthlessly put down any threat to his authority.
MATTHEW 17:10-27
PSALM 22:1-18
PROVERBS 5:7-14
Question of the day: In verse 15, why did Pharoah try to kill Moses?
Regardless of the family connection, the fact that Moses killed the man for carrying out his duties to Pharaoh would brand him a rebel against the king. Pharoah would ruthlessly put down any threat to his authority.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Today's Reading - January 25, 2010
GENESIS 50:1-26
EXODUS 1:1-2:10
MATTHEW 16:13-17:9
PSALM 21:1-13
PROVERBS 5:1-6
Question of the day: What did Jesus mean when he called Peter the "rock"?
Jesus was foretelling that Peter would be the leader of the church after Jesus left the earth. Peter led the church in Jerusalem until the church was forced underground and Peter fled to Rome. He was martyred in Rome by being hanged upside down on a cross in approximately 64 A.D.
EXODUS 1:1-2:10
MATTHEW 16:13-17:9
PSALM 21:1-13
PROVERBS 5:1-6
Question of the day: What did Jesus mean when he called Peter the "rock"?
Jesus was foretelling that Peter would be the leader of the church after Jesus left the earth. Peter led the church in Jerusalem until the church was forced underground and Peter fled to Rome. He was martyred in Rome by being hanged upside down on a cross in approximately 64 A.D.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Today's Reading - January 24, 2010
GENESIS 48:1-49:33
MATTHEW 15:29-16:12
PSALM 20:1-9
PROVERBS 4:20-27
Question of the day: What was the result of Jacob's blessings on Ephraim and Manasseh?
When the Israelites went into the promised land, the descendants of each son of Jacob got an allotment of land. Joseph's descendants received a double portion with each son's descendants receiving their own land.
MATTHEW 15:29-16:12
PSALM 20:1-9
PROVERBS 4:20-27
Question of the day: What was the result of Jacob's blessings on Ephraim and Manasseh?
When the Israelites went into the promised land, the descendants of each son of Jacob got an allotment of land. Joseph's descendants received a double portion with each son's descendants receiving their own land.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Today's Reading - January 23, 2010
GENESIS 46:1-47:31
MATTHEW 15:1-28
PSALM 19:1-14
PROVERBS 4:14-19
Question of the Day: Did Israel really end up getting carried out of Egypt?
Even though it was over 400 years later that his descendants finally left Egypt, we have no record that Jacob's body made it out of Egypt. Joseph's bones, however, we carried out when the Israelites fled Egypt. See Exodus 13:19 and Joshua 24:32
MATTHEW 15:1-28
PSALM 19:1-14
PROVERBS 4:14-19
Question of the Day: Did Israel really end up getting carried out of Egypt?
Even though it was over 400 years later that his descendants finally left Egypt, we have no record that Jacob's body made it out of Egypt. Joseph's bones, however, we carried out when the Israelites fled Egypt. See Exodus 13:19 and Joshua 24:32
Friday, January 22, 2010
Today's Reading - January 22, 2010
GENESIS 44:1-45:28
MATTHEW 14:13-36
PSALM 18:37-50
PROVERBS 4:11-13
Question of the Day: Why were people who touched Jesus' cloak healed? Was the cloak magic?
The people who approached Jesus were healed by their faith in Jesus, and their action that proved their faith. He was aware of their actions, and healed them because of their faith.
MATTHEW 14:13-36
PSALM 18:37-50
PROVERBS 4:11-13
Question of the Day: Why were people who touched Jesus' cloak healed? Was the cloak magic?
The people who approached Jesus were healed by their faith in Jesus, and their action that proved their faith. He was aware of their actions, and healed them because of their faith.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Today's Reading - January 21, 2010
GENESIS 42:18-43:34
MATTHEW 13:47-14:12
PSALM 18:16-36
PROVERBS 4:7-10
Question of the Day: Why was Joseph so moved by the presence of his brother, Benjamin?
Joseph may have been afraid that his brothers would mistreat Benjamin the was that they had mistreated him, and was glad that Benjamin was well. Most likely, Joseph felt a special relationship with Benjamin, as Benjamin was the only brother to Joseph who was not a half brother. Their mother was Rachel.
What are your questions?
MATTHEW 13:47-14:12
PSALM 18:16-36
PROVERBS 4:7-10
Question of the Day: Why was Joseph so moved by the presence of his brother, Benjamin?
Joseph may have been afraid that his brothers would mistreat Benjamin the was that they had mistreated him, and was glad that Benjamin was well. Most likely, Joseph felt a special relationship with Benjamin, as Benjamin was the only brother to Joseph who was not a half brother. Their mother was Rachel.
What are your questions?
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Today's Reading - January 20, 2010
GENESIS 41:17-42:17
MATTHEW 13:24-46
PSALM 18:1-15
PROVERBS 4:1-6
Question of the day: How was Joseph able to interpret Pharaoh's dream?
In verse 36, even Pharoah recognized that it was God who gave the message to Joseph. God used this to advance his plan to save the future nation of Israel. Had Joseph simply been freed at this point, we likely would have returned to his father in Canaan. Instead, by remaining in Egypt, he was able to help his family when they came searching for food in chapter 42.
MATTHEW 13:24-46
PSALM 18:1-15
PROVERBS 4:1-6
Question of the day: How was Joseph able to interpret Pharaoh's dream?
In verse 36, even Pharoah recognized that it was God who gave the message to Joseph. God used this to advance his plan to save the future nation of Israel. Had Joseph simply been freed at this point, we likely would have returned to his father in Canaan. Instead, by remaining in Egypt, he was able to help his family when they came searching for food in chapter 42.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Today's Reading - January 19, 2010
Genesis 39:1-41:16
Matthew 12:46-13:23
Psalm 17:1-15
Proverbs 3:33-35
Question of the day: Was Joseph punished for his arrogance toward his brothers?
Joseph had been gifted by God the ability to interpret dreams. This gift was misinterpreted by others as arrogance, and as a result, his brothers treated him harshly. In this passage, we see Joseph being thrown into jail unjustly by Potiphar, but we see God protecting Joseph through it.
Matthew 12:46-13:23
Psalm 17:1-15
Proverbs 3:33-35
Question of the day: Was Joseph punished for his arrogance toward his brothers?
Joseph had been gifted by God the ability to interpret dreams. This gift was misinterpreted by others as arrogance, and as a result, his brothers treated him harshly. In this passage, we see Joseph being thrown into jail unjustly by Potiphar, but we see God protecting Joseph through it.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Today's Reading - January 18, 2010
Genesis 37:1-38:30
Matthew 12:22-45
Psalm 16:1-11
Proverbs 3:27-32
Question of the Day: What is the sign of Jonah?
The Bible is a complete work that God designed to point to Jesus. In the book of Jonah, he was in the belly of the fish for three days, then God rescued him. This miracle foreshadows when Jesus would die on the cross, be buried and then rise to rescue us.
Matthew 12:22-45
Psalm 16:1-11
Proverbs 3:27-32
Question of the Day: What is the sign of Jonah?
The Bible is a complete work that God designed to point to Jesus. In the book of Jonah, he was in the belly of the fish for three days, then God rescued him. This miracle foreshadows when Jesus would die on the cross, be buried and then rise to rescue us.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Today's Reading - January 17, 2010
GENESIS 35:1-36:43
MATTHEW 12:1-21
PSALM 15:1-5
PROVERBS 3:21-26
Question of the Day: Why would Jacob give his son a name which means "son of my right hand?"
In Hebrew culture, the right hand represents strength and honor. The name that Rachel had given him would have represented weakness to Jacob.
MATTHEW 12:1-21
PSALM 15:1-5
PROVERBS 3:21-26
Question of the Day: Why would Jacob give his son a name which means "son of my right hand?"
In Hebrew culture, the right hand represents strength and honor. The name that Rachel had given him would have represented weakness to Jacob.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Today's Reading - January 16, 2010
Genesis 32:13-34:31
Matthew 11:7-30
Psalm 14:1-7
Proverbs 3:19-20
Question of the Day: Why would Jesus praised God for blinding some from the truth?
God uses his power in ways that we will never understand. He is sovereign and over all, and uses his creation for his glory. Although he wants all to be saved, he knows that not all will, because not all will respond to the invitation of Christ.
Matthew 11:7-30
Psalm 14:1-7
Proverbs 3:19-20
Question of the Day: Why would Jesus praised God for blinding some from the truth?
God uses his power in ways that we will never understand. He is sovereign and over all, and uses his creation for his glory. Although he wants all to be saved, he knows that not all will, because not all will respond to the invitation of Christ.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Today's Reading - January 15, 2010
GENESIS 31:17-32:12
MATTHEW 10:24-11:6
PSALM 13:1-6
PROVERBS 3:16-18
Question of the Day: In Matthew 10:34, Jesus says that he did not come to bring peace to the earth, but a sword. How does that square with the angels at Jesus' birth singing about peace on earth?
The Jews believed that one of the features of the Day of the Lord was that families would be split up and pitted one against the other. Jesus was acknowledging that day had arrived, and he was bringing warfare between those who believed and those who didn't. The angels sang, in fact, that there would peace to men on whom his favor rests. Those who believe and obeyed would experience the peace that passes understanding with being a follower of Jesus.
MATTHEW 10:24-11:6
PSALM 13:1-6
PROVERBS 3:16-18
Question of the Day: In Matthew 10:34, Jesus says that he did not come to bring peace to the earth, but a sword. How does that square with the angels at Jesus' birth singing about peace on earth?
The Jews believed that one of the features of the Day of the Lord was that families would be split up and pitted one against the other. Jesus was acknowledging that day had arrived, and he was bringing warfare between those who believed and those who didn't. The angels sang, in fact, that there would peace to men on whom his favor rests. Those who believe and obeyed would experience the peace that passes understanding with being a follower of Jesus.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Today's Reading - January 14, 2010
GENESIS 30:1-31:16
MATTHEW 10:1-23
PSALM 12:1-8
PROVERBS 3:13-15
Question of the Day: When Jesus said to "shake its dust from your feet as you leave" is any town refused to listen to them, wasn't he in effect saying that you only get one chance, and if you blow it, then too bad for you?
To the Jew, the dust of a Gentile place or road was defiling, therefore a Jew would physically "shake its dust from your feet" to remove the offensive dust. Jesus had already instructed the disciples to not go to any Gentile towns, but rather to the Jews. The message of the messiah was one for people of Israel at this time, and if any Jews rejected the news of the messiah, then were to be treated as Gentiles.
The extension of this message is that time is short, and you had better accept it while you can, because who knows about tomorrow?
MATTHEW 10:1-23
PSALM 12:1-8
PROVERBS 3:13-15
Question of the Day: When Jesus said to "shake its dust from your feet as you leave" is any town refused to listen to them, wasn't he in effect saying that you only get one chance, and if you blow it, then too bad for you?
To the Jew, the dust of a Gentile place or road was defiling, therefore a Jew would physically "shake its dust from your feet" to remove the offensive dust. Jesus had already instructed the disciples to not go to any Gentile towns, but rather to the Jews. The message of the messiah was one for people of Israel at this time, and if any Jews rejected the news of the messiah, then were to be treated as Gentiles.
The extension of this message is that time is short, and you had better accept it while you can, because who knows about tomorrow?
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Today's Reading - January 13, 2010
GENESIS 28:1-29:35
MATTHEW 9:18-38
PSALM 11:1-7
PROVERBS 3:11-12
How could Jacob have possibly not noticed that it was Leah on the wedding night, and not Rachel?
Jacob, no stranger to deception, had as cruel a trick played on him as he had played on Esau. Laban no doubt engineered, with Leah's help, a wedding night scenario that would lend itself to fooling Jacob.
Jacob had no reason to expect deception; his wife was brought in under the cover of darkness; Leah was, no doubt, veiled; she may have very closely physically resembled her sister; conversation could have been whispered; reticence on the bride's part would have been understandable and Jacob's infatuation may have caused him to welcome his new bride with reckless abandon.
What questions do you have?
MATTHEW 9:18-38
PSALM 11:1-7
PROVERBS 3:11-12
How could Jacob have possibly not noticed that it was Leah on the wedding night, and not Rachel?
Jacob, no stranger to deception, had as cruel a trick played on him as he had played on Esau. Laban no doubt engineered, with Leah's help, a wedding night scenario that would lend itself to fooling Jacob.
Jacob had no reason to expect deception; his wife was brought in under the cover of darkness; Leah was, no doubt, veiled; she may have very closely physically resembled her sister; conversation could have been whispered; reticence on the bride's part would have been understandable and Jacob's infatuation may have caused him to welcome his new bride with reckless abandon.
What questions do you have?
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Today's Reading - January 12, 2010
GENESIS 26:17-27:46
MATTHEW 9:1-17
PSALM 10:16-18
PROVERBS 3:9-10
Today's question: What does a wedding have to do with fasting?
The Jews often used fasting to call God's attention to themselves as a way to get prayers answered. Jesus used the image of the wedding, which would have been vivid in their minds, to show that they had God's attention through His Son, and that they should also be celebrating while He was with them.
What questions do you have?
MATTHEW 9:1-17
PSALM 10:16-18
PROVERBS 3:9-10
Today's question: What does a wedding have to do with fasting?
The Jews often used fasting to call God's attention to themselves as a way to get prayers answered. Jesus used the image of the wedding, which would have been vivid in their minds, to show that they had God's attention through His Son, and that they should also be celebrating while He was with them.
What questions do you have?
Monday, January 11, 2010
Today's Reading - January 11, 2010
GENESIS 24:52-26:16
MATTHEW 8:18-34
PSALM 10:1-15
PROVERBS 3:7-8
Question: If the birthright were so important, why would Esau be so careless about giving it up?
Esau showed time after time that he was unreliable and had no regard for what his parents would want, or what God would want. Genesis 27:41 tells us that after Isaac died, Esau planned to kill Jacob. Genesis 28:8 tells us that when he realized how displeasing it would be to Isaac if he married a Canaanite women, he did just that. The Edomites, his descendants, opposed Jacob's, and centuries later God destoyed the Edomites.
MATTHEW 8:18-34
PSALM 10:1-15
PROVERBS 3:7-8
Question: If the birthright were so important, why would Esau be so careless about giving it up?
Esau showed time after time that he was unreliable and had no regard for what his parents would want, or what God would want. Genesis 27:41 tells us that after Isaac died, Esau planned to kill Jacob. Genesis 28:8 tells us that when he realized how displeasing it would be to Isaac if he married a Canaanite women, he did just that. The Edomites, his descendants, opposed Jacob's, and centuries later God destoyed the Edomites.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Today's Reading - Sunday, January 10, 2010
GENESIS 23:1-24:51
MATTHEW 8:1-17
PSALM 9:13-20
PROVERBS 3:1-6
Today's question: Why did Abraham tell his chief servant to put hand under his thigh?
Putting your hand under someone's thigh was a sign of submission and indicated to Abraham that the chief servant would fulfill what Abraham had told him to do.
MATTHEW 8:1-17
PSALM 9:13-20
PROVERBS 3:1-6
Today's question: Why did Abraham tell his chief servant to put hand under his thigh?
Putting your hand under someone's thigh was a sign of submission and indicated to Abraham that the chief servant would fulfill what Abraham had told him to do.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Today's Reading - January 9, 2010
GENESIS 20:1-22:24
MATTHEW 7:15-29
PSALM 9:1-12
PROVERBS 2:16-22
Question of the day: Why did Sarah wait until her own son was born before she sent Hagar away?
She still doubted that she would have her own son. God had promised that Abraham would father a great nation, and until Isaac was born, Ishmael was viewed as the son through whom that promised would be kept. In fact, Ishmael is the father of the Arab people, and the Koran says that it was at Mecca that the angel saved Hagar and Ishmael from dying of thirst.
What questions do you have?
MATTHEW 7:15-29
PSALM 9:1-12
PROVERBS 2:16-22
Question of the day: Why did Sarah wait until her own son was born before she sent Hagar away?
She still doubted that she would have her own son. God had promised that Abraham would father a great nation, and until Isaac was born, Ishmael was viewed as the son through whom that promised would be kept. In fact, Ishmael is the father of the Arab people, and the Koran says that it was at Mecca that the angel saved Hagar and Ishmael from dying of thirst.
What questions do you have?
Friday, January 8, 2010
Today's Reading - January 8, 2010
GENESIS 18:16-19:38
MATTHEW 6:25-7:14
PSALM 8:1-9
PROVERBS 2:6-15
Question of the day: In Matthew 7:1, Jesus tells us not to judge. How can we then hold others accountable for their actions?
This verse is all too often quoted out of context, or used to condemn Christ-followers for being judgemental. When used in context of the chapter, Jesus is clearly saying that before you approach someone else about the sin that you see in someone else's life, examine your own to be assured that you are not commiting the same sin, but even worse.
What questions do you have?
MATTHEW 6:25-7:14
PSALM 8:1-9
PROVERBS 2:6-15
Question of the day: In Matthew 7:1, Jesus tells us not to judge. How can we then hold others accountable for their actions?
This verse is all too often quoted out of context, or used to condemn Christ-followers for being judgemental. When used in context of the chapter, Jesus is clearly saying that before you approach someone else about the sin that you see in someone else's life, examine your own to be assured that you are not commiting the same sin, but even worse.
What questions do you have?
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Today's Reading - January 7, 2010
Genesis 16:1-18:15
Matthew 6:1-24
Psalm 7:1-17
Proverbs 2:1-5
Question of the Day: Who was Hagar and where was she going when she headed out into the wilderness?
Hagar was an Egyptian servant, who probably became Abram and Sarai's property during their time in Egypt. Egyptian culture was much more advanced than others during that time, so going with Abram and Sarai would have been a big step down for Hagar. After she became pregnant, she would have welcomed the respect that was now being given to her for carrying Abram's child.
After Sarai mistreated Hagar, Hagar fled into the desert. She was no doubt trying to return to Egypt. To road to Shur leads to Egypt, which would have been a trip of some two hundred miles to the well that was called Beer Lahai Roi from Abram's likely home in Hebron. Only after the angel appeared to her and assured her of her son's future was she willing to return to Abram.
What questions do you have?
Matthew 6:1-24
Psalm 7:1-17
Proverbs 2:1-5
Question of the Day: Who was Hagar and where was she going when she headed out into the wilderness?
Hagar was an Egyptian servant, who probably became Abram and Sarai's property during their time in Egypt. Egyptian culture was much more advanced than others during that time, so going with Abram and Sarai would have been a big step down for Hagar. After she became pregnant, she would have welcomed the respect that was now being given to her for carrying Abram's child.
After Sarai mistreated Hagar, Hagar fled into the desert. She was no doubt trying to return to Egypt. To road to Shur leads to Egypt, which would have been a trip of some two hundred miles to the well that was called Beer Lahai Roi from Abram's likely home in Hebron. Only after the angel appeared to her and assured her of her son's future was she willing to return to Abram.
What questions do you have?
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Today's Reading - January 6, 2010
Genesis 13:5-15:21
Matthew 5:27-48
Psalm 6:1-10
Proverbs 1:29-33
Today's question: Why did Abram give Lot his choice of land?
Abram realized that they could no longer coexist, so he suggested that they split up. Lot, seeing the green, fertile land by the river and the busy cities in the valley, chose the better grazing land. This choice left Abram with the dry desert land of Canaan. God sees the honorable thing that Abram has done and tells him that Abram would end up with all of it.
Abram showed his faith and spiritual maturity by allowing Lot to make the choice. Lot made his mistake by choosing the valley that contained Sodom and Gomorrah.
What are your questions?
Matthew 5:27-48
Psalm 6:1-10
Proverbs 1:29-33
Today's question: Why did Abram give Lot his choice of land?
Abram realized that they could no longer coexist, so he suggested that they split up. Lot, seeing the green, fertile land by the river and the busy cities in the valley, chose the better grazing land. This choice left Abram with the dry desert land of Canaan. God sees the honorable thing that Abram has done and tells him that Abram would end up with all of it.
Abram showed his faith and spiritual maturity by allowing Lot to make the choice. Lot made his mistake by choosing the valley that contained Sodom and Gomorrah.
What are your questions?
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Today's Reading - January 5, 2010
GENESIS 11:1-13:4
MATTHEW 5:1-26
PSALM 5:1-12
PROVERBS 1:24-28
Today's Question: Was Jesus really telling us that we should cut off body parts that cause us to sin?
What Jesus was teaching is that sin is serious. So serious, in fact, that it would be better to enter heaven blind and lame that enter hell intact. His was a warning to remove those things from your lives that are causing you to sin.
What questions do you have?
MATTHEW 5:1-26
PSALM 5:1-12
PROVERBS 1:24-28
Today's Question: Was Jesus really telling us that we should cut off body parts that cause us to sin?
What Jesus was teaching is that sin is serious. So serious, in fact, that it would be better to enter heaven blind and lame that enter hell intact. His was a warning to remove those things from your lives that are causing you to sin.
What questions do you have?
Monday, January 4, 2010
Today's Reading - January 4, 2010
GENESIS 8:1-10:32
MATTHEW 4:12-25
PSALM 4:1-8
PROVERBS 1:20-23
Today's Question: Why did God send the flood?
The flood was God's punishment to mankind for it's wickedness. Genesis 6:2 tells of the Sons of God marrying the daughters of men, followed by talking about how wicked mankind had become.
What questions do you have?
MATTHEW 4:12-25
PSALM 4:1-8
PROVERBS 1:20-23
Today's Question: Why did God send the flood?
The flood was God's punishment to mankind for it's wickedness. Genesis 6:2 tells of the Sons of God marrying the daughters of men, followed by talking about how wicked mankind had become.
What questions do you have?
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