Leviticus 22:17-23:44
Mark 9:30-10:12
Psalm 44:1-8
Proverbs 10:19
Question of the day: Why does Jesus say that in hell everyone will salted with fire, but then say to have salt in yourselves?
Salt was used as a purification agent by the Jews, and was used in sacrifices to prepare the carcass for the fire. Jesus said that we need it in our lives to keep pure.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Today's Reading - February 27, 2010
Leviticus 20:22-22:16
Mark 9:1-29
Psalm 43:1-5
Proverbs 10:18
Question of the day: Who is Jesus referring to when he speaks of Elijah?
Jesus was referring to John the Baptist, the prophet sent to prepare the way for the Messiah. The teachers of the law didn't recognize John the Baptist as a prophet, just as they didn't recognize Jesus as Messiah.
Mark 9:1-29
Psalm 43:1-5
Proverbs 10:18
Question of the day: Who is Jesus referring to when he speaks of Elijah?
Jesus was referring to John the Baptist, the prophet sent to prepare the way for the Messiah. The teachers of the law didn't recognize John the Baptist as a prophet, just as they didn't recognize Jesus as Messiah.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Today's Reading - February 26, 2010
Leviticus 19:1-20:21
Mark 8:11-38
Psalm 42:1-11
Proverbs 10:17
Question of the day: Why did Jesus heal the blind man gradually?
Jesus could have healed him perfectly the first time, but he was teaching his disciples something as he gradually restored this man's sight. His point is that his disciples are blinded to who he really is though he is demonstrating his power to them day by day right in front of their eyes. Their understanding is coming, but it is coming in stages.
For more, read this post from Chad Spellman.
Mark 8:11-38
Psalm 42:1-11
Proverbs 10:17
Question of the day: Why did Jesus heal the blind man gradually?
Jesus could have healed him perfectly the first time, but he was teaching his disciples something as he gradually restored this man's sight. His point is that his disciples are blinded to who he really is though he is demonstrating his power to them day by day right in front of their eyes. Their understanding is coming, but it is coming in stages.
For more, read this post from Chad Spellman.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Today's Reading-February 25, 2010
Leviticus 16:29-18:30
Mark 7:24-8:10
Psalm 41:1-13
Proverbs 10:15-16
Question of the day: Why did Jesus tell the people not to tell anyone of the healing?
There were probably different reasons for Jesus not wanting the people He healed to go and tell others about the healing. One may simply be that He didn't want people flocking to Him just for healing. He didn't want His ministry to be known simply for the miracles, but for the message. He really didn't come to heal physically, but instead, spiritually.
Mark 7:24-8:10
Psalm 41:1-13
Proverbs 10:15-16
Question of the day: Why did Jesus tell the people not to tell anyone of the healing?
There were probably different reasons for Jesus not wanting the people He healed to go and tell others about the healing. One may simply be that He didn't want people flocking to Him just for healing. He didn't want His ministry to be known simply for the miracles, but for the message. He really didn't come to heal physically, but instead, spiritually.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Today's Reading - February 24, 2010
Leviticus 15:1-16:28
Mark 7:1-23
Psalm 40:11-17
Proverbs 10:13-14
Question of the day: Is Jesus changing the Old Testament laws that address cleanliness?
Jesus was pointing out that the Pharisees were observing the letter of the law, but were violating the spirit of the law that God has given.
Mark 7:1-23
Psalm 40:11-17
Proverbs 10:13-14
Question of the day: Is Jesus changing the Old Testament laws that address cleanliness?
Jesus was pointing out that the Pharisees were observing the letter of the law, but were violating the spirit of the law that God has given.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Today's Reading - Tuesday, February 23, 2010
LEVITICUS 14:1-57
MARK 6:30-56
PSALM 40:1-10
PROVERBS 10:11-12
Question of the day: How many people did Jesus feed with the five loaves and two fishes?
Jesus fed 5,000 men, which didn't take into account the women and children. It was possible that the entire crowd was somewhere between 10,000 and 20,000 people.
MARK 6:30-56
PSALM 40:1-10
PROVERBS 10:11-12
Question of the day: How many people did Jesus feed with the five loaves and two fishes?
Jesus fed 5,000 men, which didn't take into account the women and children. It was possible that the entire crowd was somewhere between 10,000 and 20,000 people.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Today's Reading - Monday, February 22, 2010
LEVITICUS 13:1-59
MARK 6:1-29
PSALM 39:1-13
PROVERBS 10:10
Question of the day: Why are all these instructions in Leviticus.
God knew that people were not aware of many health concerns, and took this opportunity to instruct the Israelites about basic health matters.
MARK 6:1-29
PSALM 39:1-13
PROVERBS 10:10
Question of the day: Why are all these instructions in Leviticus.
God knew that people were not aware of many health concerns, and took this opportunity to instruct the Israelites about basic health matters.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Today's Reading - February 21, 2010
LEVITICUS 11:1-12:8
MARK 5:21-43
PSALM 38:1-22
PROVERBS 10:8-9
Question of the day: Why are some animals unclean for the Israelites to eat?
This could be due to the fact that in ancient times people had not realized how to preserve and prepare some foods. For instance, pork not prepared or stored properly can cause illness, as can some seafood. Pigs are also common vectors in transmission of the flu to humans from birds since they are immunologically similar to humans. By labelling the animal as unclean and forbidden, consumption and handling of those potentially dangerous foods would not occur.
MARK 5:21-43
PSALM 38:1-22
PROVERBS 10:8-9
Question of the day: Why are some animals unclean for the Israelites to eat?
This could be due to the fact that in ancient times people had not realized how to preserve and prepare some foods. For instance, pork not prepared or stored properly can cause illness, as can some seafood. Pigs are also common vectors in transmission of the flu to humans from birds since they are immunologically similar to humans. By labelling the animal as unclean and forbidden, consumption and handling of those potentially dangerous foods would not occur.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Today's Reading - February 20, 2010
LEVITICUS 9:7-10:20
MARK 4:26-5:20
PSALM 37:30-40
PROVERBS 10:6-7
Question of the day: The passage in Mark first says that the man is possessed by an evil spirit, and then says that there were many spirits. Which is it?
It would have been Mark's assumption that the man was possessed by a single spirit. It wouldn't have been until the interaction with Jesus that the man was possessed by many spirits.
MARK 4:26-5:20
PSALM 37:30-40
PROVERBS 10:6-7
Question of the day: The passage in Mark first says that the man is possessed by an evil spirit, and then says that there were many spirits. Which is it?
It would have been Mark's assumption that the man was possessed by a single spirit. It wouldn't have been until the interaction with Jesus that the man was possessed by many spirits.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Today's Reading - February 19, 2010
LEVITICUS 7:28-9:6
MARK 3:31-4:25
PSALM 37:12-29
PROVERBS 10:5
Question of the day: Was Jesus turning his back on his mother and brothers by claiming that his followers were his mother and brothers?
Jesus was laying down the thought that those who call him Lord are bound by something stronger then blood. "Brothers and sisters in Christ" brought people closer together than actual family ties. This is shown most vividly in the twelve that Jesus brought together as his disciples. Matthew the tax collector and Simon the Zealot would have hated each other, but were brought together in their love of Jesus.
MARK 3:31-4:25
PSALM 37:12-29
PROVERBS 10:5
Question of the day: Was Jesus turning his back on his mother and brothers by claiming that his followers were his mother and brothers?
Jesus was laying down the thought that those who call him Lord are bound by something stronger then blood. "Brothers and sisters in Christ" brought people closer together than actual family ties. This is shown most vividly in the twelve that Jesus brought together as his disciples. Matthew the tax collector and Simon the Zealot would have hated each other, but were brought together in their love of Jesus.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Today's Reading - February 18, 2010
LEVITICUS 6:1-7:27
MARK 3:7-30
PSALM 37:1-11
PROVERBS 10:3-4
Question of the day: What does it mean to blaspheme the Holy Spirit?
Those who blaspheme the Holy Spirit are those who consciously and perhaps repeatedly reject Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior by faith, and that they will not even be concerned about it. On the contrary, those who have worried about being guilty of this sin are usually the ones who have already received Christ.
MARK 3:7-30
PSALM 37:1-11
PROVERBS 10:3-4
Question of the day: What does it mean to blaspheme the Holy Spirit?
Those who blaspheme the Holy Spirit are those who consciously and perhaps repeatedly reject Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior by faith, and that they will not even be concerned about it. On the contrary, those who have worried about being guilty of this sin are usually the ones who have already received Christ.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Today's Reading - February 17, 2010
LEVITICUS 4:1-5:19
MARK 2:13-3:6
PSALM 36:1-12
PROVERBS 10:1-2
Question of the day: Who is this David that wrote Psalm 36?
David was the second king of Israel, who was described by God as a man after God's own heart. David got his start by playing the harp for Saul, the first king of Israel. David was the brave boy who killed the giant Goliath of the Philistines.
MARK 2:13-3:6
PSALM 36:1-12
PROVERBS 10:1-2
Question of the day: Who is this David that wrote Psalm 36?
David was the second king of Israel, who was described by God as a man after God's own heart. David got his start by playing the harp for Saul, the first king of Israel. David was the brave boy who killed the giant Goliath of the Philistines.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Today's Reading - February 16, 2010
LEVITICUS 1:1-3:17
MARK 1:29-2:12
PSALM 35:17-28
PROVERBS 9:13-18
Question of the day: Why are there different offerings that had to be made to the Lord?
There were different offerings because of different sins and varying situations. The offerings also foreshadowed Christ. The sacrifices and offerings of the Old Testament were types and shadows of the finished work of Christ. The burnt offering was the work of Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. The meal offering symbolized the righteous earth walk of Christ as the bread of life. The burnt offering would not be effective if not for the sinless earth walk of Christ. The peace offering was the celebration and worship that God accepted Christ as the final sacrifice.
MARK 1:29-2:12
PSALM 35:17-28
PROVERBS 9:13-18
Question of the day: Why are there different offerings that had to be made to the Lord?
There were different offerings because of different sins and varying situations. The offerings also foreshadowed Christ. The sacrifices and offerings of the Old Testament were types and shadows of the finished work of Christ. The burnt offering was the work of Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. The meal offering symbolized the righteous earth walk of Christ as the bread of life. The burnt offering would not be effective if not for the sinless earth walk of Christ. The peace offering was the celebration and worship that God accepted Christ as the final sacrifice.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Today's Reading - February 15, 2010
Exodus 39:1-40:38
Mark 1:1-28
Psalm 35:1-16
Proverbs 9:11-12
Question of the day: Why did Jesus call common fishermen to follow him?
Jesus chose them and not some of the more educated people about, such as the religious leaders, the rabbis. We have already seen that two of the four, Simon and Andrew, had been disciples of John the Baptist. Their lack of education did not mean that they were unintelligent, especially as educational opportunities were few in those days, and largely restricted to religious education. The problem with education is that it can close a person's mind to new ideas, just as much as it can open their mind. Persuading scientists and many other professional people to accept something new is a notoriously difficult problem! Jesus wanted "new skins for new wine". This is why he did not choose any rabbis to be among the apostles, even if they had been willing to join him. Besides the fishermen and others Jesus chose to be his disciples were mostly closely related to the ordinary people, whereas the rabbis had become a class apart.
What questions do you have?
Mark 1:1-28
Psalm 35:1-16
Proverbs 9:11-12
Question of the day: Why did Jesus call common fishermen to follow him?
Jesus chose them and not some of the more educated people about, such as the religious leaders, the rabbis. We have already seen that two of the four, Simon and Andrew, had been disciples of John the Baptist. Their lack of education did not mean that they were unintelligent, especially as educational opportunities were few in those days, and largely restricted to religious education. The problem with education is that it can close a person's mind to new ideas, just as much as it can open their mind. Persuading scientists and many other professional people to accept something new is a notoriously difficult problem! Jesus wanted "new skins for new wine". This is why he did not choose any rabbis to be among the apostles, even if they had been willing to join him. Besides the fishermen and others Jesus chose to be his disciples were mostly closely related to the ordinary people, whereas the rabbis had become a class apart.
What questions do you have?
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Today's Reading - February 14, 2010
Exodus 37:1-38:31
Matthew 28:1-20
Psalm 34:11-22
Proverbs 9:9-10
Question of the day: How did Bezalel know what cherubim looked like?
God described them to Moses in Exodus 25:20: "The cherubim are to have their wings spread upward, overshadowing the cover with them. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the cover."
What questions do you have?
Matthew 28:1-20
Psalm 34:11-22
Proverbs 9:9-10
Question of the day: How did Bezalel know what cherubim looked like?
God described them to Moses in Exodus 25:20: "The cherubim are to have their wings spread upward, overshadowing the cover with them. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the cover."
What questions do you have?
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Today's Reading - February 13, 2010
EXODUS 35:10-36:38
MATTHEW 27:32-66
PSALM 34:1-10
PROVERBS 9:7-8
Question of the day: When the Romans wrote on the sign, "This is Jesus, the King of the Jews,” what was their intention?
It was customary for the charge for which he was being executed to be written on a board which was hung around the neck or affixed to the cross. The charge that caused his death was blasphemy, or his claim to be the King of the Jews. It was also a way for the Roman soldiers to mock him, unwittingly writing the truth about the Christ.
What questions do you have?
MATTHEW 27:32-66
PSALM 34:1-10
PROVERBS 9:7-8
Question of the day: When the Romans wrote on the sign, "This is Jesus, the King of the Jews,” what was their intention?
It was customary for the charge for which he was being executed to be written on a board which was hung around the neck or affixed to the cross. The charge that caused his death was blasphemy, or his claim to be the King of the Jews. It was also a way for the Roman soldiers to mock him, unwittingly writing the truth about the Christ.
What questions do you have?
Friday, February 12, 2010
Today's Reading - February 12, 2010
EXODUS 34:1-35:9
MATTHEW 27:15-31
PSALM 33:12-22
PROVERBS 9:1-6
Question of the day: How could the people of Jerusalem go from adoring Jesus to crucifying him a week later?
The Pharisees, who were the leaders of the Jewish faith, brought false charges against Jesus and spread lies about him. The people were anxiously awaiting their Messiah to free them from Roman rule. They no doubt began to doubt that this man Jesus, regardless of the miracles he had done, could be the Messiah. Especially since the leadership of their faith claimed him to be an imposter and a blasphemer.
What questions do you have?
MATTHEW 27:15-31
PSALM 33:12-22
PROVERBS 9:1-6
Question of the day: How could the people of Jerusalem go from adoring Jesus to crucifying him a week later?
The Pharisees, who were the leaders of the Jewish faith, brought false charges against Jesus and spread lies about him. The people were anxiously awaiting their Messiah to free them from Roman rule. They no doubt began to doubt that this man Jesus, regardless of the miracles he had done, could be the Messiah. Especially since the leadership of their faith claimed him to be an imposter and a blasphemer.
What questions do you have?
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Today's Reading - February 11, 2010
EXODUS 32:1-33:23
MATTHEW 26:69-27:14
PSALM 33:1-11
PROVERBS 8:33-36
Question of the day: Why were the Israelites so quick to turn their back on God and desire a golden calf and other gods?
These people that made up the Israelites had spent their entire lives in Egypt, in fact, as a people they had been there for 400 years. They had a distant recollection of God, but He was not an active part of their lives until He freed them from Egypt. Moses had spent the previous 40 years living with his father-in-law Jethro, who followed God and worshiped Him. Moses had come to rely upon God and while Moses had a deep relationship with Him, the Israelite people didn't.
What questions do you have?
MATTHEW 26:69-27:14
PSALM 33:1-11
PROVERBS 8:33-36
Question of the day: Why were the Israelites so quick to turn their back on God and desire a golden calf and other gods?
These people that made up the Israelites had spent their entire lives in Egypt, in fact, as a people they had been there for 400 years. They had a distant recollection of God, but He was not an active part of their lives until He freed them from Egypt. Moses had spent the previous 40 years living with his father-in-law Jethro, who followed God and worshiped Him. Moses had come to rely upon God and while Moses had a deep relationship with Him, the Israelite people didn't.
What questions do you have?
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Today's Reading - February 10, 2010
EXODUS 30:11-31:18
MATTHEW 26:47-68
PSALM 32:1-11
PROVERBS 8:27-32
Question of the day: If the Sabbath day "is a permanent sign of my covenant with the people of Israel" and "anyone who works on the Sabbath must be put to death", then why don't we observe it today?
God established the Sabbath to force the Israelites to remember Him and his creation on a weekly basis. Through the Old Testament it served to allow people to dedicate a day to the Lord. When Jesus came, he didn't abolish the Sabbath, but he took it to the next level by healing on the Sabbath, by teaching on the Sabbath and by calling attention to the needs of others on the Sabbath. Our response should be to develop the mind of Christ, where we don't need the reminder, because we are always keeping God first and others before ourselves.
What are your questions?
MATTHEW 26:47-68
PSALM 32:1-11
PROVERBS 8:27-32
Question of the day: If the Sabbath day "is a permanent sign of my covenant with the people of Israel" and "anyone who works on the Sabbath must be put to death", then why don't we observe it today?
God established the Sabbath to force the Israelites to remember Him and his creation on a weekly basis. Through the Old Testament it served to allow people to dedicate a day to the Lord. When Jesus came, he didn't abolish the Sabbath, but he took it to the next level by healing on the Sabbath, by teaching on the Sabbath and by calling attention to the needs of others on the Sabbath. Our response should be to develop the mind of Christ, where we don't need the reminder, because we are always keeping God first and others before ourselves.
What are your questions?
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Today's Reading - February 9, 2010
EXODUS 29:1-30:10
MATTHEW 26:14-46
PSALM 31:19-24
PROVERBS 8:14-26
Question of the day: When Jesus acknowledged that Judas was the one who would betray Jesus, why didn't the other apostles do something to stop him?
Scripture shows evidence that even at this point, the apostles didn't really think that Jesus was going to leave them. There was most likely uncertainty and hesitation at this admission, but unless Jesus told them directly to intervene, they wouldn't know what to do.
MATTHEW 26:14-46
PSALM 31:19-24
PROVERBS 8:14-26
Question of the day: When Jesus acknowledged that Judas was the one who would betray Jesus, why didn't the other apostles do something to stop him?
Scripture shows evidence that even at this point, the apostles didn't really think that Jesus was going to leave them. There was most likely uncertainty and hesitation at this admission, but unless Jesus told them directly to intervene, they wouldn't know what to do.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Today's Reading - February 8, 2010
EXODUS 28:1-43
MATTHEW 25:31-26:13
PSALM 31:9-18
PROVERBS 8:12-13
Question of the day: What is the Urim and Thummim that Aaron carried over his heart?
Urim and Thummim can be roughly translated as revelation and truth and were to be put into a pouch worn by the high priest. Exactly what form the Urim and the Thummim take is unknown, the are widely considered to be objects through which God would indicate his will for the Israelites.
What questions do you have?
MATTHEW 25:31-26:13
PSALM 31:9-18
PROVERBS 8:12-13
Question of the day: What is the Urim and Thummim that Aaron carried over his heart?
Urim and Thummim can be roughly translated as revelation and truth and were to be put into a pouch worn by the high priest. Exactly what form the Urim and the Thummim take is unknown, the are widely considered to be objects through which God would indicate his will for the Israelites.
What questions do you have?
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Today's Reading - February 7, 2010
EXODUS 26:1-27:21
MATTHEW 25:1-30
PSALM 31:1-8
PROVERBS 8:1-11
Question of the day: What is the Ark of the Covenant?
The Ark of the Covenant is a vessel described in the Bible as containing the tablets of stone on which the Ten Commandments were inscribed, along with Aaron's rod and manna. The Ark was carried by the Israelites as they traveled until rested in the temple in Jerusalem.
The Ark was captured briefly by the Philistines, who returned it after seven months of difficulty. The Ark disappeared when the Babylonians overran Jerusalem and plundered the temple.
Many claims have been made over the years as to the modern day location of the Ark. It is said to be buried in a cave in Israel, in a tunnel under Jerusalem, in Ethiopia, in Zimbabwe, in France, and in Washington D.C.
Jeremiah 3:16 says, "In those days, when your numbers have increased greatly in the land," declares the LORD, "men will no longer say, 'The ark of the covenant of the LORD.' It will never enter their minds or be remembered; it will not be missed, nor will another one be made" indicating that the Ark of the Covenant would cease to exist.
MATTHEW 25:1-30
PSALM 31:1-8
PROVERBS 8:1-11
Question of the day: What is the Ark of the Covenant?
The Ark of the Covenant is a vessel described in the Bible as containing the tablets of stone on which the Ten Commandments were inscribed, along with Aaron's rod and manna. The Ark was carried by the Israelites as they traveled until rested in the temple in Jerusalem.
The Ark was captured briefly by the Philistines, who returned it after seven months of difficulty. The Ark disappeared when the Babylonians overran Jerusalem and plundered the temple.
Many claims have been made over the years as to the modern day location of the Ark. It is said to be buried in a cave in Israel, in a tunnel under Jerusalem, in Ethiopia, in Zimbabwe, in France, and in Washington D.C.
Jeremiah 3:16 says, "In those days, when your numbers have increased greatly in the land," declares the LORD, "men will no longer say, 'The ark of the covenant of the LORD.' It will never enter their minds or be remembered; it will not be missed, nor will another one be made" indicating that the Ark of the Covenant would cease to exist.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Today's Reading - February 6, 2010
Exodus 23:14-25:40
Matthew 24:29-51
Psalm 30:1-12
Proverbs 7:24-27
Question of the day: What did the Lord have against yeast?
God did not forbid using yeast in everyday baking, but specifically prohibited it to make a reminder. The Israelites were to bake unleavened bread to remind them of their fleeing quickly from Egypt. When they ate it, it would remind them of what God did for them. Yeast is also a reminder about sin. Yeast is symbolic of pride, which puffs up a person. It can also illustrate how just a little sin can spread to the whole being.
What are your questions?
Matthew 24:29-51
Psalm 30:1-12
Proverbs 7:24-27
Question of the day: What did the Lord have against yeast?
God did not forbid using yeast in everyday baking, but specifically prohibited it to make a reminder. The Israelites were to bake unleavened bread to remind them of their fleeing quickly from Egypt. When they ate it, it would remind them of what God did for them. Yeast is also a reminder about sin. Yeast is symbolic of pride, which puffs up a person. It can also illustrate how just a little sin can spread to the whole being.
What are your questions?
Friday, February 5, 2010
Today's Reading - February 5, 2010
EXODUS 21:22-23:13
MATTHEW 24:1-28
PSALM 29:1-11
PROVERBS 7:6-23
Question of the day: What is Jesus talking about in Matthew 24:15?
Jesus was foretelling the destruction that Jerusalem would endure at the hands of the Romans in 70 A.D. Many Jews fled the city, and those that remained were starved to death or were killed by the Romans as they were able to tear down the walls and enter the cities. The "Holy Place" is the temple, which was destroyed.
Some of the people hearing this from Jesus could well have died in this battle.
What questions do you have?
MATTHEW 24:1-28
PSALM 29:1-11
PROVERBS 7:6-23
Question of the day: What is Jesus talking about in Matthew 24:15?
Jesus was foretelling the destruction that Jerusalem would endure at the hands of the Romans in 70 A.D. Many Jews fled the city, and those that remained were starved to death or were killed by the Romans as they were able to tear down the walls and enter the cities. The "Holy Place" is the temple, which was destroyed.
Some of the people hearing this from Jesus could well have died in this battle.
What questions do you have?
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Today's Reading - February 4, 2010
EXODUS 19:16-21:21
MATTHEW 23:13-39
PSALM 28:1-9
PROVERBS 7:1-5
Question of the day: Why do we not follow some of the laws that God put forth, as in Exodus 21?
Jesus came to fulfill the law, and to establish a new covenant. He didn't give us a whole new set of rules, but gave us principles to live by, specifically, love God and love others. If you do those well, you will obey the intent of the laws found in the Old Testament.
MATTHEW 23:13-39
PSALM 28:1-9
PROVERBS 7:1-5
Question of the day: Why do we not follow some of the laws that God put forth, as in Exodus 21?
Jesus came to fulfill the law, and to establish a new covenant. He didn't give us a whole new set of rules, but gave us principles to live by, specifically, love God and love others. If you do those well, you will obey the intent of the laws found in the Old Testament.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Today's Reading - February 3, 2010
EXODUS 17:8-19:15
MATTHEW 22:34-23:12
PSALM 27:7-14
PROVERBS 6:27-35
Question of the day: In Matthew 22:45, since David called the Messiah ‘my Lord,’ how can the Messiah be his son?”
David forenew that the Messiah would be one worthy of his praise, as was God.
MATTHEW 22:34-23:12
PSALM 27:7-14
PROVERBS 6:27-35
Question of the day: In Matthew 22:45, since David called the Messiah ‘my Lord,’ how can the Messiah be his son?”
David forenew that the Messiah would be one worthy of his praise, as was God.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Today's Reading - February 2, 2010
Exodus 15:19-17:7
Matthew 22:1-33
Psalm 27:1-6
Proverbs 6:20-26
Question of the day: Were the people of Israel punished when God led them to the wilderness of Sin?
The geographical name Sin is related to Sinai and should not be confused with the English word sin.
What questions do you have?
Matthew 22:1-33
Psalm 27:1-6
Proverbs 6:20-26
Question of the day: Were the people of Israel punished when God led them to the wilderness of Sin?
The geographical name Sin is related to Sinai and should not be confused with the English word sin.
What questions do you have?
Monday, February 1, 2010
Today's Reading - February 1, 2010
EXODUS 13:17-15:18
MATTHEW 21:23-46
PSALM 26:1-12
PROVERBS 6:16-19
Question of the day: Why in Proverbs 6:16 does the it say that there are six things that the Lord hates, but seven that the Lord detests?
Verse 16 uses a literary technique known as “numerical laddering” in which the number of items in a list is mentioned and then the list of items is expanded to that number plus one:
16 There are six things the LORD hates,
seven that are detestable to him:
This is the author’s way of saying that this list isn’t exhaustive. There aren’t only six things that
the Lord hates; there are seven things. If there are seven things the Lord hates, there are
probably many more things that He hates.
What are your questions?
MATTHEW 21:23-46
PSALM 26:1-12
PROVERBS 6:16-19
Question of the day: Why in Proverbs 6:16 does the it say that there are six things that the Lord hates, but seven that the Lord detests?
Verse 16 uses a literary technique known as “numerical laddering” in which the number of items in a list is mentioned and then the list of items is expanded to that number plus one:
16 There are six things the LORD hates,
seven that are detestable to him:
This is the author’s way of saying that this list isn’t exhaustive. There aren’t only six things that
the Lord hates; there are seven things. If there are seven things the Lord hates, there are
probably many more things that He hates.
What are your questions?
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