Today’s read took us to the first two chapters of Lamentations. This poem is attributed to Jeremiah, although no author is referenced. The first chapter describes Jerusalem’s misery, but the second chapter is what struck me the most today, as it leaves no doubt the source of that misery. Whenever we read the Bible, our …
Tag: Sin
Read-Through-The-Bible [08.22.19]
Today we leave Ezekiel in exile in Babylon and pop back over to Jerusalem, where we pick up Jeremiah again. He has continued to preach about the coming destruction of Jerusalem, and now, it is at the door. Nebuchadnezzar, literally, is at the door! The city is under siege. After years of scoffing at Jeremiah’s …
The Rich and the Poor, and Heaven and Hell
So. Much. Theology. That was my first thought after reading a story Jesus told in Luke 16:19-31. I’ve been reading through the book of Luke this month, and I have to tell you, Jesus’ words are amazing. I’ve asked God to give me fresh eyes and a receptive heart as I read through familiar passages. …
4 Ways To Be Used By God
During the Christmas season, a lot of attention is focused on Jesus. And rightly so. Christmas belongs to Jesus; it’s the anniversary of His earthly appearance, and it should be all about Him. It would be rude of me to come to your birthday party and ignore you, eat all your party food and play …
The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me; and to him who orders his way aright I shall show the salvation of God. –Psalm 50:23 What does it mean to offer a sacrifice of Thanksgiving? Let’s look at the meaning of the words in this verse, and then draw some conclusions. After all, this …
