Today’s read covered parts of Matthew 8-9 and Mark 4-5, which describe some of the miracles that Jesus did as He traveled throughout Galilee and the surrounding areas. A storm on the Sea of Galilee threatens to overturn the boat as He and His disciples cross over. Jesus calms it with three simple words. A …
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Read-Through-The-Bible [10.28.19]
In today’s read, Jesus talks about a subject that I was taught it wasn’t polite to discuss in public: money. My mama impressed on me that you mind your own business; that you never ask someone how much money they have, or comment on it. And you certainly never publicly bemoan your own lack of …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.27.19]
Today’s passages included Matthew 8, 11 & 12, and some corresponding scriptures out of Luke 7 & 11. The point of a chronological read of the gospels is to (attempt to) put in order the details of Jesus’ life and ministry. At this point, His presence and boldness are just starting to aggravate those who …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.15.19]
We have finished reading the Old Testament. Today and tomorrow my chronological Bible reading consists of commentary about what is called the “Intertestamental Period” (between the Testaments). Did you ever wonder why the Bible is called the “Old” and “New” Testaments? The word testament means “covenant.” Everything we’ve read up to now has described the …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.09.19]
Today we continue in Nehemiah (chapters 4-6). As the wall takes shape, Israel’s enemies grow more and more angry that they dare to rebuild. They set out to keep the people from succeeding. At this point, we know that Israel had no intention of revolting against their rulers, nor of conquering any more surrounding …
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