Aug 31, 2018
1CHRONICLES 11-12:
In
yesterday’s reading, we heard of the people who returned after the
exile. Then, starting with the genealogy of King Saul, we jumped to
the story of how he died. This prepares us for the stories about
King David.
PROVERBS 18a:
Our
highlighted verse today:
Pro. 18:10 [GNT The Lord is like a strong...
Aug 30, 2018
1CHRONICLES 9-10:
This
is the last name chapter at the beginning of this book, bringing us
up to the time of the returning exiles. And king Saul’s genealogy
is given, because we pick up Israel’s narrative with Saul in the
next chapter.
PROVERBS 17b:
This
special verse reminds me of an old song we used to
sing...
Aug 29, 2018
1CHRONICLES 8:
Hang
on! We’re almost through with the names chapters!
PROVERBS 17a:
I
must say that it is hard to choose just one verse to highlight in
today’s reading:
Pro.
17:9 NLT Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
but
dwelling on it separates close friends.
Re-reading EPHESIANS 6:
I
like the way our translation...
Aug 28, 2018
1CHRONICLES 7:
Yesterday we heard about Levite and priestly
genealogies and their allotment of towns. The pace quickens as
today we hear of six tribes.
PROVERBS 16b:
Today’s highlighted verse is this:
18 Pride leads to destruction, and arrogance to downfall.
EPHESIANS 6:
This
is another chapter break that interrupts the...
Aug 27, 2018
1CHRONICLES 6:
Yesterday we heard details about the leaders of
three tribes, Reuben, Gad, and the half tribe of
Manasseh.
PROVERBS 16a:
Today’s collection of proverbs contains a
famous one:
Pro. 16:3 GNT Ask the Lord to bless your plans, and you will be successful in carrying them out.
Re-reading EPHESIANS 5:
Although...