2 Chronicles 21:1-23:21
Romans 11:13-36
Psalm 22:1-18
Proverbs 20:7
Question of the day: Why were some of the branches of Abraham's tree broken off?
The "branches of Abraham's tree" refers to the Jews who rejected Jesus as the Messiah. Their being broken off refers to their separation from God because they have refused to follow the instructions that he laid out. They will not follow Jesus. The Gentiles who have accepted Jesus, however, are being grafted into the tree, as they are now a part of God's family.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Today's Reading - July 26, 2010
2 Chronicles 17:1-18:34
Romans 9:25-10:13
Psalm 20:1-9
Proverbs 20:2-3
Question of the day: Why did the 400 prophets tell Ahab that he would have victory when it was not true?
Ahab had surrounded himself with yes men who relied upon Ahab for their food and shelter. They were afraid to tell him the truth.
Romans 9:25-10:13
Psalm 20:1-9
Proverbs 20:2-3
Question of the day: Why did the 400 prophets tell Ahab that he would have victory when it was not true?
Ahab had surrounded himself with yes men who relied upon Ahab for their food and shelter. They were afraid to tell him the truth.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Today's Reading - July 15, 2010
1 Chronicles 19:1-21:30
Romans 2:25-3:8
Psalm 11:1-7
Proverbs 19:10-12
Other than the obvious embarrassment of it, is there some special significance to the ambassadors' robes being cut off at the buttocks?
Exodus 28:42 tells the priests to "make for them linen undergarments to cover their naked flesh. They shall reach from the hips to the thighs". The inference is that the exposed upper leg is offensive to God, and having it exposed was a source of shame to the Israelite.
Romans 2:25-3:8
Psalm 11:1-7
Proverbs 19:10-12
Other than the obvious embarrassment of it, is there some special significance to the ambassadors' robes being cut off at the buttocks?
Exodus 28:42 tells the priests to "make for them linen undergarments to cover their naked flesh. They shall reach from the hips to the thighs". The inference is that the exposed upper leg is offensive to God, and having it exposed was a source of shame to the Israelite.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Today's Reading - July 14, 2010
1 Chronicles 16:37-18:17
Romans 2:1-24
Psalm 10:16-18
Proverbs 19:8-9
Question of the day: Why would not allow David to build the temple?
In 1 Kings 5:3-5, Solomon tells us that "because of the wars waged against my father David from all sides, he could not build a temple for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD put his enemies under his feet. But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or disaster. I intend, therefore, to build a temple for the Name of the LORD my God, as the LORD told my father David, when he said, 'Your son whom I will put on the throne in your place will build the temple for my Name.'
Romans 2:1-24
Psalm 10:16-18
Proverbs 19:8-9
Question of the day: Why would not allow David to build the temple?
In 1 Kings 5:3-5, Solomon tells us that "because of the wars waged against my father David from all sides, he could not build a temple for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD put his enemies under his feet. But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or disaster. I intend, therefore, to build a temple for the Name of the LORD my God, as the LORD told my father David, when he said, 'Your son whom I will put on the throne in your place will build the temple for my Name.'
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Today's Reading - July 13, 2010
1 Chronicles 15:1-16:36
Romans 1:18-32
Psalm 10:1-15
Proverbs 19:6-7
Question of the day: Why does Romans 1:28 say that God "abandoned" them? Did that mean that he turned his back on them?
The apostle Paul here is writing about the fact that when we fail to acknowledge God, or when we turn our backs on him, he gives us the free will to make our own choices. He gives us the latitude we need to make our mistakes, accept the consequences, but with his hope we will learn from our mistakes and return to him.
Romans 1:18-32
Psalm 10:1-15
Proverbs 19:6-7
Question of the day: Why does Romans 1:28 say that God "abandoned" them? Did that mean that he turned his back on them?
The apostle Paul here is writing about the fact that when we fail to acknowledge God, or when we turn our backs on him, he gives us the free will to make our own choices. He gives us the latitude we need to make our mistakes, accept the consequences, but with his hope we will learn from our mistakes and return to him.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Today's Reading - July 12, 2010
1 Chronicles 12:19-14:17
Romans 1:1-17
Psalm 9:13-20
Proverbs 19:4-5
Question of the day: If Uzzah was killed for touching the Ark, how did they properly handle it?
The priests were the only people who could touch the Ark. Uzzah was a servant of David's.
Romans 1:1-17
Psalm 9:13-20
Proverbs 19:4-5
Question of the day: If Uzzah was killed for touching the Ark, how did they properly handle it?
The priests were the only people who could touch the Ark. Uzzah was a servant of David's.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Today's Reading - July 11, 2010
1 Chronicles 11:1-12:18
Acts 28:1-31
Psalm 9:1-12
Proverbs 19:1-3
Question of the day: Why was Paul allowed to live on his own when he arrived in Rome under guard?
The Roman authorities at the time didn't see Christianity as a threat, so they didn't consider the charges against Paul as serious.
Acts 28:1-31
Psalm 9:1-12
Proverbs 19:1-3
Question of the day: Why was Paul allowed to live on his own when he arrived in Rome under guard?
The Roman authorities at the time didn't see Christianity as a threat, so they didn't consider the charges against Paul as serious.
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