Aug 31, 2020
1CHRONICLES 13-14:
Yesterday we heard of mighty men who joined
David in war, and the roll call of people who joined him
politically to become king. And today we hear more about important
events under David’s leadership.
PROVERBS 18b:
A
highlighted verse for today:
22 Find a wife and you find a good thing; it shows that...
Aug 30, 2020
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 29, 2020
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 28, 2020
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 27, 2020
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...