Have you ever used the phrase, “I could see the handwriting on the wall?” Do you know where that originated? Today’s read included Daniel 5, which tells the story. Belshazzar is the now the king (a descendant of Nebuchadnezzar, perhaps his grandson). He gives a great banquet for more than 1,000 people (nobles, wives, concubines). …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.20.19]
Today we pick back up with our friend, Daniel, who is still in exile in Babylon. Daniel has risen to prominence as a wise man after interpreting Nebuchadnezzar’s dream (Daniel 2). Daniel was taken captive around 604 BC; it’s now 52 years later and Belshazzar is on the throne. If Daniel was a young teenager …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.19.19]
Today we read a few more Psalms (102,106,123,137). All are written from the perspective of suffering and exile. One is subtitled (in the NIV), “a prayer of an afflicted person who has grown weak and pours out a lament before the Lord.” That’s a pretty good summary for this type of psalm. Psalms are poems …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.18.19]
Today we moved back to the storyline of the history of Israel. Remember, Job was written during the time of the exile, even though he lived much earlier. Jerusalem lies desolate, destroyed. The people are discouraged, wondering how long God will hide His face in punishment for their sins. We pick up with a few …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.17.19]
Today we reach the conclusion of Job. The last five chapters (38-42) contain God’s response to all that has been said before. Just like He hears our every word and thought, God has been listening to Job’s complaints and the attempt of his friends to give answers. In His wisdom, He steps into the conversation …
The Way Of The Word 