Psalms: 78:40-72 Meditation Nehemiah: The “Book of the Law of Moses” spoken of here are the first 5 books of the bible AKA the Pentateuch. Nehemiah and Ezra had positioned the priests and Levites in the whole assembly of Israel in Jerusalem (maybe 50, 000 not counting women and children) to help explain what Ezra …
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Friday, October 30
Psalms: 20 Meditation Nehemiah: Nehemiah and Ezra should have been twins except that Ezra was a priest (thus of the tribe of Levi, a son of Aaron and Nehemiah was of the tribe if Judah. Ezra had returned to Jerusalem ahead of Nehemiah. Nehemiah was an official sent by Artaxerxes (or Xerxes the king) to …
Daily Bible Readings – Sunday, November 10, 2013
Prayer Psalm: 96 Prayer Point. The world may appear chaotic, but God has made Jesus, whom we crucified, the LORD over all creation. He is the only God and ruler of this world. Meditate on this psalm (turn it over in your mind) and then respond with your own prayer of praise. Luke 14:12-24 Pray. Ask the …
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Daily Bible Readings – Saturday, November 9, 2013
Prayer Psalm: 76 Prayer Point. Psalm 76 reminds us that we need a big God in a world with big problems. He will destroy the powers of this world and establish an eternal peace. Pray that we might believe this so that we will not succumb to fear. Matthew 14:22-36 Pray. Ask the Holy Spirit to help …
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Daily Bible Readings – Friday, November 8, 2013
Prayer Psalm: 69 Prayer Point. “I have come into the deep waters; the floods engulf me. I am worn out calling for help.” Is this where you are right now or do you know someone who is? Lift up Psalm 69 as your prayer. After you cry out to God, meditate on the fact that …
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Daily Bible Readings – Thursday, November 7, 2013
Prayer Psalm: 71 Prayer Point. When you get older and your strength begins to fade it is easy to become discouraged and wonder if God has forsaken you. That is the fear expressed in Psalm 71. Pray this psalm today on behalf of an elderly person you know who is facing these fears. Matthew 14:1-12 …
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Daily Bible Readings – Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Prayer Psalm: 119:49-72 Prayer Point. Walking God’s path is not easy as this section of Psalm 119 reminds us. Scattered throughout the psalm are appeals to God for help. Pick one or two that resonate with you and make it your prayer this morning. Matthew 13:10-17 Pray. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what …
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Daily Bible Readings – Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Prayer Psalm: 45 Prayer Point. Today’s psalm was written for the wedding of a Jewish King, but I think it is best understood in light of the great wedding when King Jesus will marry his bride, the church at the end of all things. The poet expresses a number of hopes for the world under …
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Daily Bible Readings – Saturday, October 26, 2013
Prayer Psalm: 32 Prayer Point. Secret sin is a burden that saps our strength. Why suffer if our sins are forgiven and covered through Christ? Confess your sins to God today. Rejoice in his forgiveness. Submit yourself to him and allow him to teach you the way you should go. Matthew 12:33-42 Pray. Ask the Holy Spirit …
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Daily Bible Readings – Friday, October 25, 2013
Prayer Psalm: 31 Prayer Point. It is easy to feel abandoned by God when bad times come. That’s why we need this psalm. It is the cry of a forsaken man who refuses to surrender his faith. Who is he? He is one who said, “into your hands I commit my spirit” as he hung from …
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