As Jesus begins His public ministry, two important things take place. The first is His baptism by John at the Jordan River. John publicly proclaims Him as the “Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” The Trinity of God is seen, as the Spirit of God descends as a dove and …
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Read-Through-The-Bible [10.05.19]
Today’s read was the little book of Malachi, just 3 short chapters. Malachi speaks to the spiritual condition of the people several decades after their return. While the temple has been rebuilt, returning the land to its former condition of prosperity and productivity is much slower. And so, apparently, is the spiritual renewal of the …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.29.19]
For the next few days, we return to the book of Psalms. The temple is now completed (Ezra 6:14-22) exactly 70 years after it was destroyed. God kept His word. This chronological Bible places now brings us several psalms that celebrate God’s faithfulness in restoring His people. The first one is Psalm 78. These 72 …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.10.19]
Today’s read was Job 8-10. Bildad gives his first “speech” to Job. He doesn’t beat around the bush with what he thinks. When Job’s trials began, one of the first things that happened was the death of all ten of his children. Satan caused a windstorm that collapsed the house where they were gathered, and …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.03.19]
I’ve never thought that I was special. Don’t get me wrong; I grew up in a home where I knew I was loved, and I was always encouraged to work hard, taught what was right and wrong, and given every opportunity to thrive. What I mean when I say I never thought I was special …
The Way Of The Word 