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.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
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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