Today's Bible Reading...
Leviticus 27:14 - Numbers 1:54 -
Mark 11:1-26 -
Psalm 46:1-11 -
Proverbs 10:23 -
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Friday, March 19, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
March 2
Today's Bible Reading...
Leviticus 25:47 - 27:13 - vs 47 - Got your brothers back. It is important and we see it here in this first section of scripture to have a close eye on our brothers to take care of them as their needs arise. I will add that this is not only true of fellow Christians but the world at large. Notice, however, I said "needs" for thir is a huge difference between needs and wants. be smart Christian and above all be loving, loving to a fault, over and above; outpouring with love and care even.
26:3-41 - I am so moved by this section of scripture because it shows so much into the hear of God. In short is shows how following after Him living as He prescribed in loving devotion not turning aside to idols pays off. It will be less work with higher reward. SO many times the back sliding Christian find himself striving more and more try to make ends meet make more money etc all to no avail. Why? Because if your heart is to simply make more money, protect your pride via "I must take care of my family" etc God does ntot honor that. Don't get me wrong it is the Christian man's duty to take care of his family but again does a one bedroom apt with a used care mean no care is taken when the new house with payment and care that costs and extra things mean better care is taken, no.
I council people all the time who are burried in debt and the excuse is care must be given for the family. But when I show them and apartment that is one quarter the cost and a used car for two months car payment they refure citing some exuse or another. God doesn't want our excuses He wants to bless, mainly because where He is, there also is blessing. SImply being where He is following His every lead lends to blessing. Notfor blessing sake for that would be like a geenie ina bottle. If in fact He wants you to live poor on the street He is worthy of being followed to the street for fellowship and loving life with Him.
Christian do not let the ways of this world the lust of the eyes the lust of the flesh and the pride of life fool you into thinking God is not caring for you for this is not the case. Follow Him and be satisfied with whatever He deems right to provide for you as you deserve nothing at all!
vs26:41 - I find it interesting that part of the repentance process is knowing and stating to God that He is the reason for the bad things that are happening. Think about that for a while, Selah!
Mark 10:32-52 - How far we have come from the Biblical model of the Church and fellowship with Jesus, we are not to have one exercising Lordship over us. Wow. Where is the Plymouth Brethren, house church - everyone ministering as he is guided, when you need it. Lord please guide us! (Check A.N. Groves, and George Muller for reference to this movement and early church life)
Psalm 45:1-17 -
Proverbs 10:22 - One of my favorite proverbs especially in light of today's Leviticus reading and the provision of Jesus and the believer!
Leviticus 25:47 - 27:13 - vs 47 - Got your brothers back. It is important and we see it here in this first section of scripture to have a close eye on our brothers to take care of them as their needs arise. I will add that this is not only true of fellow Christians but the world at large. Notice, however, I said "needs" for thir is a huge difference between needs and wants. be smart Christian and above all be loving, loving to a fault, over and above; outpouring with love and care even.
26:3-41 - I am so moved by this section of scripture because it shows so much into the hear of God. In short is shows how following after Him living as He prescribed in loving devotion not turning aside to idols pays off. It will be less work with higher reward. SO many times the back sliding Christian find himself striving more and more try to make ends meet make more money etc all to no avail. Why? Because if your heart is to simply make more money, protect your pride via "I must take care of my family" etc God does ntot honor that. Don't get me wrong it is the Christian man's duty to take care of his family but again does a one bedroom apt with a used care mean no care is taken when the new house with payment and care that costs and extra things mean better care is taken, no.
I council people all the time who are burried in debt and the excuse is care must be given for the family. But when I show them and apartment that is one quarter the cost and a used car for two months car payment they refure citing some exuse or another. God doesn't want our excuses He wants to bless, mainly because where He is, there also is blessing. SImply being where He is following His every lead lends to blessing. Notfor blessing sake for that would be like a geenie ina bottle. If in fact He wants you to live poor on the street He is worthy of being followed to the street for fellowship and loving life with Him.
Christian do not let the ways of this world the lust of the eyes the lust of the flesh and the pride of life fool you into thinking God is not caring for you for this is not the case. Follow Him and be satisfied with whatever He deems right to provide for you as you deserve nothing at all!
vs26:41 - I find it interesting that part of the repentance process is knowing and stating to God that He is the reason for the bad things that are happening. Think about that for a while, Selah!
Mark 10:32-52 - How far we have come from the Biblical model of the Church and fellowship with Jesus, we are not to have one exercising Lordship over us. Wow. Where is the Plymouth Brethren, house church - everyone ministering as he is guided, when you need it. Lord please guide us! (Check A.N. Groves, and George Muller for reference to this movement and early church life)
Psalm 45:1-17 -
Proverbs 10:22 - One of my favorite proverbs especially in light of today's Leviticus reading and the provision of Jesus and the believer!
March 1
Today's Bible Reading...
Leviticus 24: - 25:46 -
Mark 10:13-31 -
Psalm 44:9-26 -
Proverbs 10:20-21 -
Leviticus 24: - 25:46 -
Mark 10:13-31 -
Psalm 44:9-26 -
Proverbs 10:20-21 -
February 28
Today's Bible Reading...
Leviticus 22:!7 - 23:44 -
Mark 9:30 - 10:12 -
Psalm 44:1-8 -
Proverbs 10:19 -
Leviticus 22:!7 - 23:44 -
Mark 9:30 - 10:12 -
Psalm 44:1-8 -
Proverbs 10:19 -
February 27
Today's Bible Reading...
Leviticus 20:22 - 22:16 -
Mark 9:1-29 -
Psalm 43:1-5 -
Proverbs 10:18 -
Leviticus 20:22 - 22:16 -
Mark 9:1-29 -
Psalm 43:1-5 -
Proverbs 10:18 -
Monday, March 1, 2010
February 26
Today's Bible Reading...
Leviticus 19:1 - 20:21 - vs 5. "And if you offer a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD, ye shall offer it at your own will". God is not demanding in His Love, it is a privilege to sacrifice to Him, not one thing that was ever given up for Jesus is not repaid or rewarded God is not a debtor to anyone. "For the Lord loves a cheerful giver". What a pleasure and joy it is to serve the King of the Universe, to think that He; perfect in nature, Glorious i being wants anything to do with me blows my mind, but thanks to Jesus Christ God does want to have a relationship with me and with you...!
vs 20:11 - Here we see an OT (old testament) law that was broken in the NT (new testament) in 1 Corinthians Paul addresses this very law being broken and we see how the NT deals with OT law. Paul says to admonish the young man to stop committing the sin and if he does not then proper church discipline will be enacted. But the young man does stop so Paul stands up for the man telling the church in Corinth to treat him in a loving way and as you would any other brother in the Lord.
I like this whole ordeal because it speaks to me about the meshing of the OT and NT. While, as Christians, we are not under the Law as a way of righteousness God's Law's still apply again not for a way of being righteous toword God but because He is God and frankly He knows what He is talking about in regard to Holy living. Not so we can be accepted Jesus blood on the cross did that but God's Law is still perfect and able to show the way to any who want to learn an listen. This is also a great example of the difference between OT Laws and OT precepts. Precepts were for the Children of Israel i.e. sacrificial precepts etc. laws are for everyone including Christians today!
Mark 8:11-38 -
Psalm 42:1-11 -
Proverbs 10:17 -
Leviticus 19:1 - 20:21 - vs 5. "And if you offer a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD, ye shall offer it at your own will". God is not demanding in His Love, it is a privilege to sacrifice to Him, not one thing that was ever given up for Jesus is not repaid or rewarded God is not a debtor to anyone. "For the Lord loves a cheerful giver". What a pleasure and joy it is to serve the King of the Universe, to think that He; perfect in nature, Glorious i being wants anything to do with me blows my mind, but thanks to Jesus Christ God does want to have a relationship with me and with you...!
vs 20:11 - Here we see an OT (old testament) law that was broken in the NT (new testament) in 1 Corinthians Paul addresses this very law being broken and we see how the NT deals with OT law. Paul says to admonish the young man to stop committing the sin and if he does not then proper church discipline will be enacted. But the young man does stop so Paul stands up for the man telling the church in Corinth to treat him in a loving way and as you would any other brother in the Lord.
I like this whole ordeal because it speaks to me about the meshing of the OT and NT. While, as Christians, we are not under the Law as a way of righteousness God's Law's still apply again not for a way of being righteous toword God but because He is God and frankly He knows what He is talking about in regard to Holy living. Not so we can be accepted Jesus blood on the cross did that but God's Law is still perfect and able to show the way to any who want to learn an listen. This is also a great example of the difference between OT Laws and OT precepts. Precepts were for the Children of Israel i.e. sacrificial precepts etc. laws are for everyone including Christians today!
Mark 8:11-38 -
Psalm 42:1-11 -
Proverbs 10:17 -
February 25
Today's Bible Reading...
Leviticus 16:29 - 18:30 -
Mark 7:24 - 8:10 -
Psalm 41:1-13 -
Proverbs 10:15-16 - vs 16 The labor of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. Fruit, what type of fruit are you bearing? While on a big ship in the ocean you can see the wake behind the boat for miles, as you look back on your life what is left in the wake of your life? Love, joy, peace or pain, suffering, and sin? Whatever the answer Jesus and His Word change us. From the inside out, we are changed. Little by little everyday from the time we move from darkness to light until we see Him face to face.
Leviticus 16:29 - 18:30 -
Mark 7:24 - 8:10 -
Psalm 41:1-13 -
Proverbs 10:15-16 - vs 16 The labor of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. Fruit, what type of fruit are you bearing? While on a big ship in the ocean you can see the wake behind the boat for miles, as you look back on your life what is left in the wake of your life? Love, joy, peace or pain, suffering, and sin? Whatever the answer Jesus and His Word change us. From the inside out, we are changed. Little by little everyday from the time we move from darkness to light until we see Him face to face.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
February 24
Today's Bible Reading...
Leviticus 15:1-6 - 16:28 -
Mark 7:1-23 - vs.13 - Making the Word of God of none effect through your traditions. Traditions are good but when traditions move in and take over there is a problem. How many things in our lives are simply tradition and how many of them have made the Word of none effect?
- Lord please help me to be aware of traditions that have crept in and pushed you and your Word out. May the only tradition I have is Love for you and my neighbor!
Psalm 40:11-17 -
Proverbs 10:13-14 -
Leviticus 15:1-6 - 16:28 -
Mark 7:1-23 - vs.13 - Making the Word of God of none effect through your traditions. Traditions are good but when traditions move in and take over there is a problem. How many things in our lives are simply tradition and how many of them have made the Word of none effect?
- Lord please help me to be aware of traditions that have crept in and pushed you and your Word out. May the only tradition I have is Love for you and my neighbor!
Psalm 40:11-17 -
Proverbs 10:13-14 -
February 23
Today's Bible Reading...
Leviticus 14:1-47 -
Mark 6:30-56 - vs.52 - Sometimes we experience miracles from jesus in our lives and it actually hardens our hearts. Envy creeps in. In this case the disciples saw the food that the multitude received and the power that Christ displayed and, in my opinion, we envious and it did not open their hearts, yet, to Jesus and His plan of salvation; though their hearts would be eventually opened and they would value His plan, later.
Psalm 40:1-10 -
Proverbs 10:11-12 -
Leviticus 14:1-47 -
Mark 6:30-56 - vs.52 - Sometimes we experience miracles from jesus in our lives and it actually hardens our hearts. Envy creeps in. In this case the disciples saw the food that the multitude received and the power that Christ displayed and, in my opinion, we envious and it did not open their hearts, yet, to Jesus and His plan of salvation; though their hearts would be eventually opened and they would value His plan, later.
Psalm 40:1-10 -
Proverbs 10:11-12 -
February 22
Today's Bible Reading...
Leviticus 13:1-59 -
Mark 6:1-29 -
Psalm 39:1-13 -
Proverbs 14:1-57 -
Leviticus 13:1-59 -
Mark 6:1-29 -
Psalm 39:1-13 -
Proverbs 14:1-57 -
February 21
Today's Bible Reading -
Leviticus 11:1 - 12:8 - vs 11:45 - For I am the Lord that brought you up out of Egypt, to be your God: You shall be Holy as I am Holy. Remembering what the lord has done in our lives is so important. We can look back on where we were and be so thankful for where the Lord has brought us, it helps in remembering the Lord and not forgetting and getting lazy and slipping back into sin.
I recently talked to a woman who I have witnessed being taken care of and derived by God is huge ways I personally know of 5 or 6 ways that the Lord has taken care of her. That means there are a million other ways the He has worked that I don't know about. However, she now confesses that she doesn't believe in God. It so saddened me and may me reflect on how God has taken care of me. It reminded me to be thankful for all He has done and never to forget His provisions.
Also, when someone thinks they are not very sinful and starts to point the finger at more sinful people around them remember this verse. God commands us to be Holy as He is Holy and less than this is sin. However, God knows this and deals with us accordingly, He is long-suffering, graceful etc. We are all sinful and should not be so high minded to think that we have achieved something above that which the Lord has set out in His Word.
Mark 5:21-43 -
Psalm 38:1-22 -
Proverbs 10:8-9 -
Leviticus 11:1 - 12:8 - vs 11:45 - For I am the Lord that brought you up out of Egypt, to be your God: You shall be Holy as I am Holy. Remembering what the lord has done in our lives is so important. We can look back on where we were and be so thankful for where the Lord has brought us, it helps in remembering the Lord and not forgetting and getting lazy and slipping back into sin.
I recently talked to a woman who I have witnessed being taken care of and derived by God is huge ways I personally know of 5 or 6 ways that the Lord has taken care of her. That means there are a million other ways the He has worked that I don't know about. However, she now confesses that she doesn't believe in God. It so saddened me and may me reflect on how God has taken care of me. It reminded me to be thankful for all He has done and never to forget His provisions.
Also, when someone thinks they are not very sinful and starts to point the finger at more sinful people around them remember this verse. God commands us to be Holy as He is Holy and less than this is sin. However, God knows this and deals with us accordingly, He is long-suffering, graceful etc. We are all sinful and should not be so high minded to think that we have achieved something above that which the Lord has set out in His Word.
Mark 5:21-43 -
Psalm 38:1-22 -
Proverbs 10:8-9 -
February 20
Today's Bible Reading...
Leviticus 9:7 - 10:20 - vs 10:10 - Separate the Holy from the unclean. Having reverence for that which is important for the Holy things are God's, however, not everything that man calls Holy is, in fact, Holy. Long robes, fancy buildings Go d does not hold value to these things, justice judgment, mercy these are important in the kingdom of God.
Mark 4:26 - 5:20 -
Psalm 37:30-40 -
Proverbs 10:6-7 -
Leviticus 9:7 - 10:20 - vs 10:10 - Separate the Holy from the unclean. Having reverence for that which is important for the Holy things are God's, however, not everything that man calls Holy is, in fact, Holy. Long robes, fancy buildings Go d does not hold value to these things, justice judgment, mercy these are important in the kingdom of God.
Mark 4:26 - 5:20 -
Psalm 37:30-40 -
Proverbs 10:6-7 -
Februrary 19
Today's Bible Reading...
Leviticus 7:28 - 9:6 - vs 30 - "His own hands" - To many times we assume that by giving to our local church is the same as giving to God. Things such as tithe, for example, giving to the church is not the same as giving to God. While we cannot simply give to God as He is not physically here. But as Jesus said to give to the poor or to a brother in need this is giving to God. Simply having the church as a type of "mediator" does not dissolve us of a responsibility and right to give to God. Building up a pastors work or seeming work; building up new building funds or fancier church buildings, or church programs that claim to be works of God is not what the Lord would have for His followers. They have enough money as it is it is not our responsibility to give money to greedy pastors or to this or that but rather to give all the the Lord living simply not wasting time working for more money that only keeps us busy so as to not remember the Lord always.
vs 31 - The Lord will take care of His pastors and priests. We, the lay person, being the priest. Out portion from the sacrifice is more than enough to take care of our needs. It is only our human nature alive and thriving that drives us to materialism and the idol that rules so many. Godliness with contentment is great gain. Be satisfies with what He has provided giving all back to Him for His good pleasure!
8:6 - Moses washed Aaron and his sons in front of all the congregation. Being washed with the Word cleansed from all our old fleshly ways in front of our brothers and sisters in the Lord is fantastic. It is also what the Lord wants form us. Transparency, not holding up an image of us that is better than we really are, this is the way of Christ!
Mark 3:31 - 4:25 - vs. 3:35 - Doing the will of the Father makes you a brother, sister, and mother. To put Mary the mother of Jesus on some pedestal is not Biblical not profitable.
4:2 - The parables of the sower is one of the greatest insights into the kingdom in all scripture. We notice that not all who hear are saved not even those that show some type of immediate fruit or lasting fruit even. Salvation is evident over time after testing, after proof is born and grown. Do not assume people are saved not not saved. Examining fruit is the duty of all. Not "sin sniffing" for we are all sinners and are corrupt! Will our fruit stand the test of time and especially the thorns of "the cars of this world". The riches that creep in and choke the Word out of our souls. Beware of the deceitfulness of riches!
Psalm37:12-29 - vs 16 - A little that the righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked. Again and again the Bible says it, for wisdom is calling from the streets, please listen.
Proverbs 10:5 -
Leviticus 7:28 - 9:6 - vs 30 - "His own hands" - To many times we assume that by giving to our local church is the same as giving to God. Things such as tithe, for example, giving to the church is not the same as giving to God. While we cannot simply give to God as He is not physically here. But as Jesus said to give to the poor or to a brother in need this is giving to God. Simply having the church as a type of "mediator" does not dissolve us of a responsibility and right to give to God. Building up a pastors work or seeming work; building up new building funds or fancier church buildings, or church programs that claim to be works of God is not what the Lord would have for His followers. They have enough money as it is it is not our responsibility to give money to greedy pastors or to this or that but rather to give all the the Lord living simply not wasting time working for more money that only keeps us busy so as to not remember the Lord always.
vs 31 - The Lord will take care of His pastors and priests. We, the lay person, being the priest. Out portion from the sacrifice is more than enough to take care of our needs. It is only our human nature alive and thriving that drives us to materialism and the idol that rules so many. Godliness with contentment is great gain. Be satisfies with what He has provided giving all back to Him for His good pleasure!
8:6 - Moses washed Aaron and his sons in front of all the congregation. Being washed with the Word cleansed from all our old fleshly ways in front of our brothers and sisters in the Lord is fantastic. It is also what the Lord wants form us. Transparency, not holding up an image of us that is better than we really are, this is the way of Christ!
Mark 3:31 - 4:25 - vs. 3:35 - Doing the will of the Father makes you a brother, sister, and mother. To put Mary the mother of Jesus on some pedestal is not Biblical not profitable.
4:2 - The parables of the sower is one of the greatest insights into the kingdom in all scripture. We notice that not all who hear are saved not even those that show some type of immediate fruit or lasting fruit even. Salvation is evident over time after testing, after proof is born and grown. Do not assume people are saved not not saved. Examining fruit is the duty of all. Not "sin sniffing" for we are all sinners and are corrupt! Will our fruit stand the test of time and especially the thorns of "the cars of this world". The riches that creep in and choke the Word out of our souls. Beware of the deceitfulness of riches!
Psalm37:12-29 - vs 16 - A little that the righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked. Again and again the Bible says it, for wisdom is calling from the streets, please listen.
Proverbs 10:5 -
February 18
Today's Bible Reading...
Leviticus 6:1 - 7:27 -
Mark 3:7-30 -
Psalm37:1-11 -
Proverbs 10:3-4 -
Leviticus 6:1 - 7:27 -
Mark 3:7-30 -
Psalm37:1-11 -
Proverbs 10:3-4 -
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
February 17
Today's Bible Reading...
Leviticus 4:1 - 5:19 -
Mark 2:13 - 3:6 -
Psalm 36:1-12 -
Proverbs 10:1-2 -
Leviticus 4:1 - 5:19 -
Mark 2:13 - 3:6 -
Psalm 36:1-12 -
Proverbs 10:1-2 -
February 16
Today's Bible Reading...
Leviticus 1:1 - 3:17 -
Mark 1:29 - 2:12 -
Psalm 35:17-28 -
Proverbs 9:13-18 -
Leviticus 1:1 - 3:17 -
Mark 1:29 - 2:12 -
Psalm 35:17-28 -
Proverbs 9:13-18 -
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