Session 13 – Bible in 90 Days

September 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Can you believe it.  The last session?  Wow.  I have enjoyed this journey with you.  I don’t know about you, but I do plan on reading through my Bible at least 2 or 3 times in a year.  Now that I know I can do it more than once a year, I will make this a priority in my life.  Plus, I do love listening to it as well.

So, let’s get to it…shall we?

This week’s reading schedule:

  • Day 85 Hebrews 1:1 – James 3:12
  • Day 86 James 3:13 – 3 John 14
  • Day 87 Jude 1 – Revelation 17:18
  • Day 88 Revelation 18:1 – Revelation 22:21

From Children’s Letters to God:

Dear God, who draws the lines around the countries? – Nan

Dear God, I bet it is hard for you to love all the people in the world. There are only four people in my family and I could never do it. – James

Dear God, we read that Thomas Edison invented light. But in Sunday School, we learned that you did it. So I guess he stole the idea from you. – Donna

Dear God, I didn’t think that orange went with purple until I saw the sunset on Thursday. That was cool. – Eugene

Dear God, thank you for the baby brother, but what I prayed for was a puppy. – Joyce

Are you getting out of the reading what you expected?  If so, what are  you getting out of it? If not, what had you hoped for and what are you getting instead?

Digging in:

1. After Stephen is stoned, the church is persecuted and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria (Acts 8;1). Is there any upside to this tragedy? What are other examples from your New Testament reading where adversity leads to comparable consequences?

Do you feel that your reading has more thoroughly equipped you for your service for the Lord?

Books you’ll encounter this week:

Hebrews – In this letter to the Hebrews, Christ is explained against the backdrop of the Old Testament. The author of this letter is unknown.

James - James is a half-brother of Jesus. His message here is to submit to God in humility. This book is a call to action, with James asserting a person is justified by what he does and not faith alone.

1 Peter – The apostle Peter writes on being holy, submitting to others and living for God.

2 Peter – Peter reminds Christians that he writes as a witness of Christ’s life and he encourages all to actively develop a number of Christian qualities as byproducts of our faith.

1 John – Echoing Peter, the apostle John proclaims that he writes as one who witnessed Christ’s life.  John encourages readers to walk in the light, love one another and fear not, because perfect love drives out fear.

2 John- The Spostle tells readers to love one another, but to be wary of those who do not bring the teaching of Christ.

3 John- John encourages his friend Gaius to walk in truth and protect himself from evil.

Jude – A half brother of Jesus, Jude calls on believers to build themselves p and persevere in the faith.  (I love verse 22 KJV And of some have compassion, making a difference – compassion, nothing like it.)

Revelation – The Apostle John’s apocalyptic vision is a fantastic end to an extraordinary journey through the Bible. Like the rest of the Bible, reading Revelation once is a good start, but further reading and study are necessary to begin grasping its complex and layered message.

WOW – whahoooo… celebrating the completion of our journey.  I have a  few final things:

How did this impact your life?

Will you recommend that others do it?

If you haven’t finished reading yet, do you plan on finishing?

Is there something you are chaning in your life as a result of reading all of the Bible?

What is next for you?  Do you have questions for further study?  Take a moment and jot down some things that are next for you.  Also, you’ll find “Next Steps” suggestions at www.biblein90days.org  check them out.

Click here to Listen to the Bible as you read it.

This Weeks Study Guide: Week 13: John There is good stuff here, don’t pass this by!

Here is the audio lesson . (You’ll need to log in!)

Please listen the lessons. I have the dvd’s but can’t post them here…copyright rules. We can discuss what you heard here as well. Listen while you cook, clean or are just taking time to enjoy this journey. I hope you’ll take advantage of this free resource. Listen towards the end of the 7 day time frame, as THIS would be what we would be watching/discussing if we were to be meeting weekly.

If you are seeing this for the first time, we started on June 1st, but you can start right now, just go to Session 1 and begin. Here is the main information page as well.

LASTLY -

As of this writing, I’m not going to finish in 90 days.  But I will finish, as I do not give up so easily.  I have notes scribbled all over the place and will go back and get them together and place them in the comment section of each of the sessions. 

I will also be reading the study guides and commenting on them as well – so check back often – especially the comment section and see if there has been anything new added.

Thank you for joining me on this wonderful journey throught the Bible.  I hope your heart has been touched by it.  I hope you’ll start again, as each time you journey through the Bible – the journey is different.  That is the coolest thing of all.  You get something wonderfully different each time you read. 

{{HUGS}} yall

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Session 10 – Bible in 90 Days

August 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

 Your heart should start rejoicing as we enter the New Testament this week! I know mine is!  Keep going, don’t give up.  We are almost through the entire Bible! That should excite YOU!

This week’s reading schedule:

  • Day 64 Daniel 9:1 – Hosea 13:6
  • Day 65 Hosea 13:7 – Amos 9:10
  • Day 66 Amos 9:11 – Nahum 3:19
  • Day 67 Habakkuk 1:1 – Zechariah 10:12
  • Day 68 Zechariah 11:1 – Matthew 4:25
  • Day 69 Matthew 5:1 – Matthew 15:39
  • Day 70 Matthew 16:1 – Matthew 26:56

 If we were doing this in person as a discussion group, we would pick one of the following and do a presentation on it.  I will list them for you with the HOPES that you’ll choose one and dive in, learing more and hiding more of God’s word in your heart.  Enjoy!

Isaiah

  1. What periods are described in Isaiah and who was the original audience?
  2. Describe God’s call of Isaiah (ch 6). Note that the seraph/seraphim are angels. Their name translates roughly as “burning ones.” Consider this for your presentation.
  3. The following passages are often called the Servant Songs. What do they tell us?
    • 42:1-4
    • 49:1-6
    • 50:4-9
    • 52:13-53:12  (Isaiah 53:4-5 is a particularly good sommary.)
  4. Does 55: 8-9 describe holiness? What is being communicated by these verses?
  5. What is the main theme or message of the book of Isaiah?

Jeremiah:

  1. What period is described in Jeremiah, and who was the original audience?
  2. Jeremiah is sometimes called the “weeping prophet.”  How does 9:1 illustrate this description?
  3. See 18:1-11 for an important and particularly poignant image.  Consider this for your visual presentation.
  4. What did the kings think of Jeremiah’s warnings (36:20-26)
  5. What does 31:33 tell us?
  6. Does 29:11-14 sugest that there is any hope?
  7. What is a major theme of the book of Jeremiah

Exekiel:

  1. What period is described in Ezekiel and who was the original audience?
  2. The book of Ezekiel is known for the strange visions described in it.  Consider the following for your visual presentation:
    • The glory of God (chapter 1)
    • The watchman (3:16-21)
    • The valley of dry bones (37:1-14)
    • Cherubim (10:9-14)
  3. Describe the prophecy of the new heart (36:26). What does it mean?
  4. What is a major theme of the book of Ezekiel?

Daniel:

  1. What period is described in Daniel and who was the original audience?
  2. Vegetarians no doubt are excited about Daniel’s refusal  oeat the Babylonian diet.  Do you think there’s any chance he was just trying to eat kosher (1:1-18)? What else might his refusal to eat from the king’s table represent?
  3. Many popular sayings have their origin in the Bible. Two originate in Daniel.  Describe these scenes and their significance and consider them for your visual presentation:
    • Feet of clay (ch2)
    • The handwriting on the wall (ch5)
  4. Daniel includes two important instances in which complete faith is demonstrated.  Describe them and consider for your visual presentation.
    • Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and the fiery furnace (3:8-30)
    • Daniel in the den of lions (6:6-28)
  5. What does Daniel 2:20-21 tellus about God’s presence in the world?
  6. What is a major theme of the book of Daniel?

WHEWW…that is a lot to think about.  But I hope you’ll consider digging deeper and choosing at least one to learn more about.

Click here to Listen to the Bible as you read it.

This Weeks Study Guide. Week 10: Haggai There is good stuff here, don’t pass this by!

Here is the audio lesson . (You’ll need to log in!)

Please listen the lessons. I have the dvd’s but can’t post them here…copyright rules. We can discuss what you heard here as well. Listen while you cook, clean or are just taking time to enjoy this journey. I hope you’ll take advantage of this free resource. Listen towards the end of the 7 day time frame, as THIS would be what we would be watching/discussing if we were to be meeting weekly.

If you are seeing this for the first time, we started on June 1st, but you can start right now, just go to Session 1 and begin. Here is the main information page as well.

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Session 9 – Bible in 90 Days

August 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

At this point, my Bible reading wil be the Bible in 120 days.  But, seriously, how bad can reading through the Bible in 120 days be? I generally read through it over the course of the entire year, but am finding this to be more helpful in getting me to read more.  Even reading through the Bible 2 or 3 times a year has got to be very beneficial.

This weeks reading schedule:

  • Day 57 Jeremiah 33:23 – Jeremiah 47:7
  • Day 58 Jeremiah 48:1 – Lamentations 1:22
  • Day 59 Lamentations 2:1 – Ezekiel 12:20
  • Day 60 Ezekiel 12:21 – Ezekiel 23:39
  • Day 61 Ezekiel 23:39 – Ezekiel 35:15
  • Day 62 Ezekiel 36:1 – Ezekiel 47:12
  • Day 63 Ezekiel 47:13 – Daniel 8:27

Biblical prophecy is not just about predicting future events.  Much of it serves a distinctly different purpose.  It provides an inspired perspective on current events.  Keep this in mind and as you think about the following 2 questions.

1.  Use a word or brief phrase to capture Jeremiah’s description of godly people in the following verses:

  • 7:23
  • 9:24
  • 22:16
  • 24:7
  • 29:11

Do you agree with this list? What would you add or subtract from it?

2.  What attributes of God are found in the following passages from Jeremiah?

  • 27:4-6
  • 31:1-4
  • 31: 34b
  • 32:40

Add in 2 other attributes of God not described in the passages above. 

Isaiah  58 describes “fsting”.  Many Christians have never fasted.  Have you ever fasted? If so, what was it like? What kind of fast did you do? If not, would you consider fasting?  Is the sacrifice worth the effort?

Books you’ll encounter this week:

Lamentations: Poetic laments concerning the destruction of Jerusalem.

Ezekiel: Initial prophecies warn of fall of Jerusalem. After the fall, he offers oracles of hope.

Daniel: Daniel and his 3 friends are exemplary representatives of God while in exile in Babylon. While there Daniel pens a number of long-range prophecies.

Are you behind in your reading? If so, keep moving.  The main thing is to finish.  It doesn’t matter how long it takes you, just keep reading, enjoying, learning and soaking up God’s wonderful word.

Click here to Listen to the Bible as you read it.

This Weeks Study Guide. Week 9: Daniel There is good stuff here, don’t pass this by!

Here is the audio lesson . (You’ll need to log in!)

Please listen the lessons. I have the dvd’s but can’t post them here…copyright rules. We can discuss what you heard here as well. Listen while you cook, clean or are just taking time to enjoy this journey. I hope you’ll take advantage of this free resource. Listen towards the end of the 7 day time frame, as THIS would be what we would be watching/discussing if we were to be meeting weekly.

If you are seeing this for the first time, we started on June 1st, but you can start right now, just go to Session 1 and begin. Here is the main information page as well.

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Session 8 – Bible in 90 Days

July 21, 2010 By 1 Comment

We just finished up Proverbs!  Wise words to live by.  I hope you enjoyed it and applied it where applicable.  Some of them deal with our faith – “Trust in the LORD”, some of them deal with our actions. They all speak to the heart and make us wiser for it.  As you read, keep in mind there are 4 types of proverbs:

  1. Synonymous – the second line repeats the first line in a little different way
  2. Antithetical – the second line is contrary to the first line
  3. Synthertic – the second line adds to the idea of the first line
  4. Comparative – a truth is explained relative to some experience or something in nature

This Week’s Reading Schedule:

  • Day 50 – Isaiah 14:1 – Isaiah 28:29
  • Day 51 – Isaiah 29:1 – Isaiah 41:18
  • Day 52 – Isaiah 41:19 – Isaiah 52:12
  • Day 53 – Isaiah 52:13 – Isaiah 66:18
  • Day 54 – Isaiah 66:19 – Jeremiah 10:13
  • Day 55 – Jeremiah 10:14 – Jeremiah 23:8
  • Day 56 – Jeremiah 23:9 – Jeremiah 33:22

Did you memorize a Psalm? Share that if you did.  I love Ps. 46. Many know Ps 23.  They are all awesome to hide in our heart.

Are you caught up on reading?  If not, don’t sweat it.  I’m on target with listening, (I listen while I work) but this weekend….I have got to get some major catching up done on the reading. 

Click here to Listen to the Bible as you read it.

This Weeks Study Guide. There is good stuff here, don’t pass this by!

Here is the audio lesson . (You’ll need to log in!)

Please listen the lessons. I have the dvd’s but can’t post them here…copyright rules. We can discuss what you heard here as well. Listen while you cook, clean or are just taking time to enjoy this journey. I hope you’ll take advantage of this free resource. Listen towards the end of the 7 day time frame, as THIS would be what we would be watching/discussing if we were to be meeting weekly.

If you are seeing this for the first time, we started on June 1st, but you can start right now, just go to Session 1 and begin. Here is the main information page as well.

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Session 7 – Bible in 90 Days

July 18, 2010 By 1 Comment

Wow, we are over half way done. This has been a wonderful experience so far.  A huge commitment but well worth it. There is a verse that says Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. I want to grow my faith and I believe it can be accomplished by reading through the bible every 90 days.  That is my intention. What about you? Do you desire to grow your faith? Have you been reading? Are you up to date.  *Looks Around* Shhhh… don’t tell anyone, but I’m managing to stay a week behind.  [whispers] BUT – that is OUR little secret! I know you’ll keep that to yourself! ;)

Reading Schedule for the Week:

  • Day 43 Psalm 89:14 – Psalm 108:13
  • Day 44 Psalm 109:1 – Psalm 134:3
  • Day 45 Psalm 135:1 – Proverbs 6:35
  • Day 46 Proverbs 7:1 – Proverbs 20:21
  • Day 47 Proverbs 20:22 – Ecclesiastes 2:26
  • Day 48 Ecclesiastes – 3:1 – Song of Soloman 8:14
  • Day 49 Isaiah 1:1 – Isaiah 12:22

Books You’ll Encounter This Week:

Proverbs: This is a book of pithy sayings that highlight general principles about how to live wisely.

Ecclesiastes: This book is written by a wise “teacher” and contains a discourse on the meaninglessness of life, even for those who live lives of privilege. With this blead stage set, the teacher concludes the book by pointing to teh only true souce of meaning and hope.

Song of Solomon:  Where Ecclesiastes contains some depressing thoughts, Song of Solomon is an iptimistic celebration fo love. Various interpretations see it as a love poem between lovers, a representation of Christ’s love for the Church, or an illustration of God’s love for his people.

Isaiah: Prophesying during the reigns of the later kings of Judah, Isaiah warns friends and foes alike.  He foretells the coming of Christ, praises the Lord’s faithfulness and offers comfort to God’s people.

Looking forward to Jesus: foretelling Christ’s Birth Isaiah 7:14 & Foretelling Christ as Savior Isaiah 54:4-6

Think about it:

1.  As you read Job, a book in which Job’s friends comfort him by advising him on the reasons for his distress, did you agree with any of the arguments made by his friends?

2.  Have you ever felt a bit like Job? When in distress where have you gone for solutions?  Friends, family, prayer, gym, self-help book, bar? All of these?  Now that you are reading through the bible and have done so for several weeks, will the places you search for solutions change?

3.  Did you notice that God is never mentioned in the book of Esther? Even so, there are examples of His work throughout.  Can you list some?

4.  Job is often associated with suffering and patience.  Can you build a case supporting the contention that this book is about faith?

5.  What is your favorite Psalm? What is significant about it for you?

6. Did the reading this week impact your thoughts on a current event or personal experience you are currently going through.

Click here to Listen to the Bible as you read it.

This Weeks Study Guide. There is good stuff here, don’t pass this by!

Here is the audio lesson . (You’ll need to log in!)

Please listen the lessons. I have the dvd’s but can’t post them here…copyright rules. We can discuss what you heard here as well. Listen while you cook, clean or are just taking time to enjoy this journey. I hope you’ll take advantage of this free resource. Listen towards the end of the 7 day time frame, as THIS would be what we would be watching/discussing if we were to be meeting weekly.

If you are seeing this for the first time, we started on June 1st, but you can start right now, just go to Session 1 and begin. Here is the main information page as well.

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Session 5 – Bible in 90 Days

July 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment

We’ve come a long way through our Bible! I’ve enjoyed getting to know old characters again, being reminded that even though many failed and failed BIG that they were still mightly used by the Lord because they were willing to be used.  I’ve enjoyed hearing many, many times – do not be afraid, do not be discouraged.  I hope that you are enjoying the journey so far as well!

This Weeks Schedule:

  • Day 29 1 Chronicles 1:1 – 1 Chronicles 9:44
  • Day 30 1 Chronicles 10:1 – 1 Chronicles 23:32
  • Day 31 1 Chronicles 24:1 – 2 Chronicles 7:10
  • Day 32 2 Chronicles 7:11 – 2 Chronicles 23:15
  • Day 33 2 Chronicles 23:16 – 2 Chronicles 35:15
  • Day 34 2 Chronicles 35:16 – Ezra 10:44
  • Day 35 Nehemiah 1:1 – Nehemiah 13:14

Books we’ll encounter this week:

1 Chronicles Overview:  Covers much of the same ground as 2 Samuel. This book was written after Judah returns from exile and is intended as an encouragement to the returnees. Its emphasis in on the more positive events/aspects of the reigns covered.

2 Chronicles Overview:  Covers much of the same ground as 1 & 2 Kings.  Like Chronicles, it was written after Judah returns from exile and is intended to encourage.

Ezra Overview:  When Cyrus became king of Persia, the Lord led him to free teh exiles to return to Jerusalem. Ezra, a teacher “well versed in the Law of Moses” arrives several decades later to discover that many from Judah have been intermarrying with the neighboring peoples.

Nehemiah Overview:  Whereas Ezra is a teacher and scribe, Nehemiah is a leader. The book of Nehemiah celebrates the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls against significant odds. The behavior of the residents when Nehemiah is in residence and when he is not harkens back to the era of the Judges.

Consider:

1.  How does the Lord use the prophet Nathan in 2 Samuel 12?

2.  Does David immediately realize the significance of Nathan’s story about the rich man?

3.  What does David’s response in 2 Samuel 12:13 say about his relationship with God?

4.  What were the consequences of David’s sin?

5.  Has there been an “aha” triggered by your reading this week that you have been able to immediately apply to your life?

Do you know that we are going to be halfway through the Old Testament? *Clapping* GOOD for YOU!!  If you have fallen behind, don’t give up!! Keep reading. Keep at it! You’ll be glad you did!

Click here to Listen to the Bible as you read it.

This Weeks Study Guide. There is good stuff here, don’t pass this by!

Here is the audio lesson . (You’ll need to log in!)

Please listen the lessons. I have the dvd’s but can’t post them here…copyright rules. We can discuss what you heard here as well. Listen while you cook, clean or are just taking time to enjoy this journey. I hope you’ll take advantage of this free resource. Listen towards the end of the 7 day time frame, as THIS would be what we would be watching/discussing if we were to be meeting weekly.

If you are seeing this for the first time, we started on June 1st, but you can start right now, just go to Session 1 and begin. Here is the main information page as well.

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