2 Kings 18:13-19:37
Acts 21:1-17
Psalm 149:1-9
Proverbs 18:8
Question of the day: Why was the Lord willing to allow the Assyrians to conquer Israel, but not Judah, when both kingdoms had turned their back on him?
God did finally punish Judah as well by allowing Nebuchadnezzar to conquer Jerusalem, taking the Jews to Babylon. The reason for this plan may have been because a remnant was allowed to return from captivity, keeping the Jewish heritage alive
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Today's Reading - June 30, 2010
2 Kings 17:1-18:12
Acts 20:1-38
Psalm 148:1-14
Proverbs 18:6-7
Question of the day: What does it mean in 2 Kings 17:9 when it say that "The people of Israel had also secretly done many things that were not pleasing to the Lord their God"?
It refers to the fact that the sin in Israel was so embedded that not only did the King lead the people into sin but the people themselves built altars and idols on their own.
Acts 20:1-38
Psalm 148:1-14
Proverbs 18:6-7
Question of the day: What does it mean in 2 Kings 17:9 when it say that "The people of Israel had also secretly done many things that were not pleasing to the Lord their God"?
It refers to the fact that the sin in Israel was so embedded that not only did the King lead the people into sin but the people themselves built altars and idols on their own.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Today's Reading - June 29, 2010
2 Kings 15:1-16:20
Acts 19:13-41
Psalm 147:1-20
Proverbs 18:4-5
Question of the day: Why was Paul so eager to get into a civic fight with the people of Ephesus?
Paul was at heart an evangelist, and not doubt saw this as an opportunity to proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ. He was an effective communicator to people who were not Jews, and welcomed the chance to preach.
Acts 19:13-41
Psalm 147:1-20
Proverbs 18:4-5
Question of the day: Why was Paul so eager to get into a civic fight with the people of Ephesus?
Paul was at heart an evangelist, and not doubt saw this as an opportunity to proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ. He was an effective communicator to people who were not Jews, and welcomed the chance to preach.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Today's Reading - June 28, 2010
2 Kings 13:1-14:29
Acts 18:23-19:12
Psalm 146:1-10
Proverbs 18:2-3
Question of the day: What does it mean in Acts when Paul talks about John's baptism?
John the Baptist ministered to people before Jesus began his ministry. The Old Testament laws were in force that people had to obey, and were judged on how well they obeyed them. John's message was to be baptized as a symbol of your repentence, and then to obey the laws to earn your salvation. Thus, when Paul was talking about John's baptism, he wasn't referring to the physical act being different. It was the mental act of repenting from your life and where you placed your trust. John's baptism placed trust in obeying the law. Jesus' baptism placed trust in Jesus, who died for our sins and was raised on the third day.
Acts 18:23-19:12
Psalm 146:1-10
Proverbs 18:2-3
Question of the day: What does it mean in Acts when Paul talks about John's baptism?
John the Baptist ministered to people before Jesus began his ministry. The Old Testament laws were in force that people had to obey, and were judged on how well they obeyed them. John's message was to be baptized as a symbol of your repentence, and then to obey the laws to earn your salvation. Thus, when Paul was talking about John's baptism, he wasn't referring to the physical act being different. It was the mental act of repenting from your life and where you placed your trust. John's baptism placed trust in obeying the law. Jesus' baptism placed trust in Jesus, who died for our sins and was raised on the third day.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Today's Reading - June 27, 2010
2 Kings 10:32-12:21
Acts 18:1-22
Psalm 145:1-21
Proverbs 18:1
Question of the day: This passage mentions this for the first and only time in the history of Israel. What is it?
The passage mentions that Judah was ruled by a queen. Queen Athaliah was the only woman ruler either Israel or Judah ever had. The only other time Israel was led by a woman was when Deborah judged Israel before there were kings.
Acts 18:1-22
Psalm 145:1-21
Proverbs 18:1
Question of the day: This passage mentions this for the first and only time in the history of Israel. What is it?
The passage mentions that Judah was ruled by a queen. Queen Athaliah was the only woman ruler either Israel or Judah ever had. The only other time Israel was led by a woman was when Deborah judged Israel before there were kings.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Today's Reading - June 26, 2010
2 Kings 9:14-10:31
Acts 17:1-34
Psalm 144:1-15
Proverbs 17:27-28
Acts 17:1-34
Psalm 144:1-15
Proverbs 17:27-28
Question of the day: What were Epicurean philosophers?
Epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus, founded around 307 BC. Epicurus was an atomic materialist, following in the steps of Democritus. His materialism led him to a general attack on superstition and divine intervention. Thus his followers would have been fundamentally opposed to Paul's teachings about God.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Today's Reading - June 25, 2010
2 Kings 8:1-9:13
Acts 16:16-40
Psalm 143:1-12
Proverbs 17:26
Question of the day: Why did the prophet have to run after delivering the news to Jehu?
The prophet for all practical purposes was advocating treason in an assembly of Army officers. He did not know how they would react.
Acts 16:16-40
Psalm 143:1-12
Proverbs 17:26
Question of the day: Why did the prophet have to run after delivering the news to Jehu?
The prophet for all practical purposes was advocating treason in an assembly of Army officers. He did not know how they would react.
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