tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198322662010-02-08T01:01:13.495-05:00Yearly BibleHelping you read your Bible through in one year!Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.comBlogger1283125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-56049227911559110132010-02-08T01:00:00.000-05:002010-02-08T01:01:13.591-05:00Daily Readings for February 8, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Leviticus%203:12-17;%20Leviticus%207:11-21;%20Leviticus%207:28-36;%20Leviticus%2017:1-7;%20Leviticus%2019:5-8;%20Leviticus%204:1-35" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Leviticus 3:12-17; Leviticus 7:11-21; Leviticus 7:28-36; Leviticus 17:1-7; Leviticus 19:5-8; Leviticus 4:1-35 </a> </p> <p> We will be reading the laws as they are arranged in the <a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/blog/LinkedMaterial/Laws.htm">outline.</a> Today we read:<br /> <br /> I. Religious and Ceremonial Laws<br /> I. Sacrifices and Offerings<br /> 3. Peace Offerings<br /> 4. Sin Offerings<br /> </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-5604922791155911013?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-43231501628097778742010-02-07T01:03:00.001-05:002010-02-07T01:03:56.247-05:00Daily Readings for February 7, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Leviticus%206:8-13;%20Leviticus%2017:8-9;%20Numbers%2028:1-8;%20Leviticus%202:1-16;%20Leviticus%206:14-23;%20Numbers%2015:1-21;%20Leviticus%203:1-11" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Leviticus 6:8-13; Leviticus 17:8-9; Numbers 28:1-8; Leviticus 2:1-16; Leviticus 6:14-23; Numbers 15:1-21; Leviticus 3:1-11 </a> </p> <p> We will be reading the laws as they are arranged in the <a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/blog/LinkedMaterial/Laws.htm">outline.</a> Today we read:<br /> <br /> I. Religious and Ceremonial Laws<br /> I. Sacrifices and Offerings<br /> 1. Burnt Offerings<br /> 2. Grain Offerings<br /> 3. Peace Offerings </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-4323150162809777874?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-40046812508418864522010-02-06T01:04:00.000-05:002010-02-06T01:05:04.425-05:00Daily Readings for February 6, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Leviticus%2016:23-34;%20Leviticus%2023:26-32;%20Numbers%2029:7-11;%20Leviticus%2023:33-44;%20Numbers%2029:12-40;%20Deuteronomy%2016:13-15;%20Leviticus%201:1-17" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Leviticus 16:23-34; Leviticus 23:26-32; Numbers 29:7-11; Leviticus 23:33-44; Numbers 29:12-40; Deuteronomy 16:13-15; Leviticus 1:1-17 </a> </p> <p> We will be reading the laws as they are arranged in the <a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/blog/LinkedMaterial/Laws.htm">outline.</a> Today we read:<br /> <br /> I. Religious and Ceremonial Laws<br /> H. The Special Feasts<br /> 4. Day of Atonement<br /> 5. Feast of Tabernacles<br /> I. Sacrifices and Offerings<br /> 1. Burnt Offerings </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-4004681250841886452?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-64369507916263066492010-02-05T01:04:00.001-05:002010-02-05T01:04:21.210-05:00Daily Readings for February 5, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Leviticus%2023:4-8;%20Numbers%209:13-14;%20Numbers%2028:16-25;%20Deuteronomy%2016:1-8;%20Exodus%2034:22;%20Leviticus%2023:9-21;%20Numbers%2028:26-31;%20Deuteronomy%2016:9-12;%20Leviticus%2023:23-25;%20Numbers%2029:1-6;%20Leviticus%2016:1-22" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Leviticus 23:4-8; Numbers 9:13-14; Numbers 28:16-25; Deuteronomy 16:1-8; Exodus 34:22; Leviticus 23:9-21; Numbers 28:26-31; Deuteronomy 16:9-12; Leviticus 23:23-25; Numbers 29:1-6; Leviticus 16:1-22 </a> </p> <p> We will be reading the laws as they are arranged in the <a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/blog/LinkedMaterial/Laws.htm">outline.</a> Today we read:<br /> <br /> I. Religious and Ceremonial Laws<br /> H. The Special Feasts<br /> 1. Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread<br /> 2. Feast of Weeks<br /> 3. Feast of Trumpets<br /> 4. Day of Atonement </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-6436950791626306649?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-42406629131155875742010-02-04T01:04:00.001-05:002010-02-04T01:04:25.171-05:00Daily Readings for February 4, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Deuteronomy%2014:22-29;%20Deuteronomy%2026:1-15;%20Deuteronomy%2018:1-8;%20Leviticus%2019:23-25;%20Exodus%2023:12;%20Exodus%2031:12-17;%20Exodus%2034:21;%20Exodus%2035:1-3;%20Leviticus%2019:30;%20Leviticus%2023:1-3;%20Leviticus%2026:2;%20Numbers%2015:32-36;%20Deuteronomy%205:12-15;%20Exodus%2023:14-17;%20Exodus%2034:23-24;%20Deuteronomy%2016:16-17;%20Exodus%2034:18" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Deuteronomy 14:22-29; Deuteronomy 26:1-15; Deuteronomy 18:1-8; Leviticus 19:23-25; Exodus 23:12; Exodus 31:12-17; Exodus 34:21; Exodus 35:1-3; Leviticus 19:30; Leviticus 23:1-3; Leviticus 26:2; Numbers 15:32-36; Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Exodus 23:14-17; Exodus 34:23-24; Deuteronomy 16:16-17; Exodus 34:18 </a> </p> <p> We will be reading the laws as they are arranged in the <a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/blog/LinkedMaterial/Laws.htm">outline.</a> Today we read:<br /> <br /> I. Religious and Ceremonial Laws<br /> E. Laws Requiring Tithing<br /> F. Special Provisions for Priests and Levites<br /> G. Law of the Sabbath<br /> H. The Special Feasts </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-4240662913115587574?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-34044845812351953802010-02-03T01:00:00.001-05:002010-02-03T01:00:20.702-05:00Daily Readings for February 3, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Deuteronomy%2012:1-31;%20Exodus%2022:18;%20Leviticus%2019:26;%20Leviticus%2019:31;%20Leviticus%2020:6-8;%20Leviticus%2020:27;%20Deuteronomy%2013:1-5;%20Deuteronomy%2018:9-22;%20Leviticus%2024:10-16;%20Leviticus%2024:23;%20Deuteronomy%205:11;%20Exodus%2022:29-30;%20Exodus%2023:19;%20Exodus%2034:26;%20Exodus%2034:19-20;%20Deuteronomy%2015:19-23" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Deuteronomy 12:1-31; Exodus 22:18; Leviticus 19:26; Leviticus 19:31; Leviticus 20:6-8; Leviticus 20:27; Deuteronomy 13:1-5; Deuteronomy 18:9-22; Leviticus 24:10-16; Leviticus 24:23; Deuteronomy 5:11; Exodus 22:29-30; Exodus 23:19; Exodus 34:26; Exodus 34:19-20; Deuteronomy 15:19-23 </a> </p> <p> We will be reading the laws as they are arranged in the <a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/blog/LinkedMaterial/Laws.htm">outline.</a> Today we read:<br /> <br /> I. Religious and Ceremonial Laws<br /> A. Laws Against Idolatry and Paganism<br /> 2. Laws Regarding Place of Worship<br /> B. Laws Against False Spiritualists<br /> C. Laws Regarding Blasphemy<br /> D. Laws Regarding Dedications<br /> <br /> Up to this point, we have been reading about families that lived during what we call the "Patriarchal Age." During this period, each family worshipped God in the way they thought was best. Now, God is telling the people that they will soon stop worshipping this way (<a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Deuteronomy%2012:8-9">Deuteronomy 12:8-9</a>). Once they inhabit the Promised Land, they will begin worshipping God according to His pattern.<br /> <br /> Did you notice the punishment God required of those blaspheming His name? Cursing and blaspheming God's name is common practice today. Although our society doesn't punish these people, you can be sure that God views misuse of His name the same as He did in the day of Shelomith and her son that was stoned. This passage should also help you understand why the Jews of the first century felt it necessary to kill Jesus. They didn't believe that He was truly the Son of God, and therefore, everything that he was saying was considered to be blasphemy. According to their law, such a person must be put to death. </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-3404484581235195380?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-60289269298908242622010-02-02T01:01:00.001-05:002010-02-02T01:01:17.661-05:00Daily Readings for February 2, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Exodus%2019:16-20:26;%20Deuteronomy%205:5-10;%20Exodus%2022:20;%20Exodus%2023:13;%20Exodus%2034:17;%20Leviticus%2019:4;%20Leviticus%2018:21;%20Leviticus%2020:1-5;%20Leviticus%2026:1;%20Deuteronomy%2013:6-18;%20Deuteronomy%2016:21-22;%20Deuteronomy%2017:2-7;%20Leviticus%2019:27-28;%20Deuteronomy%2014:1-2" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Exodus 19:16-20:26; Deuteronomy 5:5-10; Exodus 22:20; Exodus 23:13; Exodus 34:17; Leviticus 19:4; Leviticus 18:21; Leviticus 20:1-5; Leviticus 26:1; Deuteronomy 13:6-18; Deuteronomy 16:21-22; Deuteronomy 17:2-7; Leviticus 19:27-28; Deuteronomy 14:1-2 </a> </p> <p> Today we starting reading the laws that God gave the people after they left Egypt. These laws have been arranged by category to help you see all that God said concerning each law.<br /> <br /> We will be reading the laws as they are arranged in the <a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/blog/LinkedMaterial/Laws.htm">outline.</a> Today we read:<br /> <br /> I. Religious and Ceremonial Laws<br /> A. Laws Against Idolatry and Paganism<br /> 1. Laws Regarding Treatment of Body </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-6028926929890824262?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-8610712459280192262010-02-01T01:01:00.000-05:002010-02-01T01:02:13.760-05:00Daily Readings for February 1, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Exodus%2016:13-19:15" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Exodus 16:13-19:15 </a> </p> <p> An omer was a unit of dry measure equal to about 3.7 quarts. There are 10 omers in an ephah. </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-861071245928019226?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-15105724252439154412010-01-31T01:01:00.001-05:002010-01-31T01:01:20.263-05:00Daily Readings for January 31, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Exodus%2013:17-16:12" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Exodus 13:17-16:12 </a> </p> <p> Being silent is one thing we have trouble with when we don't get our way, or when things aren't going exactly as we would like them. However, that is all that Moses requested from the Israelites: <a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Exodus%2014:14">Exodus 14:14</a>.<br /> <br /> How long does it take for you to forget the great things God does for you? Only a month after leaving Egypt, the Israelites start complaining about the lack of food, and longing to be back under Egyptian bondage <a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Exodus%2016:1-3">Exodus 16:1-3</a>. </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-1510572425243915441?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-13408918368894175062010-01-30T01:02:00.001-05:002010-01-30T01:02:45.978-05:00Daily Readings for January 30, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Exodus%2011:4-13:16" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Exodus 11:4-13:16 </a> </p> <p> For a perpetual reminder of the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt, the Lord changed the exodus month to be the first month of their year (<a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Exodus%2012:2,13:4">Exodus 12:2, 13:4</a>). The Jews no longer follow this command, but for some time Abib/Nisan was their first month of the year.<br /> <br /> The 70 member family of Israel has now grown to include 600,000 men (not counting women and children). God's promises to Abraham are finally starting to become visible.<br /> <br /> While reading about the institution of the Passover, notice how it foreshadows the death of Christ, as well as the institution of the Lord's Supper. <a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Exodus%2012:46,48">Exodus 12:46, 48</a>; <a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Exodus%2013:3,6">Exodus 13:3, 6</a> </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-1340891836889417506?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-56957585165140313462010-01-29T01:02:00.001-05:002010-01-29T01:02:41.704-05:00Daily Readings for January 29, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Exodus%208:25-11:3" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Exodus 8:25-11:3 </a> </p> <p> What does it take to convince the Pharaoh to let the Hebrew people go? Apparently nothing short of total devastation. Remember that the descendants of Israel have multiplied greatly, and they represent free labor to the Egyptian king. </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-5695758516514031346?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-88250254544833258752010-01-28T01:00:00.001-05:002010-01-28T01:00:33.237-05:00Daily Readings for January 28, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Exodus%206:1-8:24" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Exodus 6:1-8:24 </a> </p> <p> Depending upon the version you are reading, the third plague involved lice or gnats. This is one of those instances that shows that translating the Bible isn't an exact science. Here are some helpful references you may wish to look at to get a better idea on what type of insect this was:<br /> <br /> <a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://bible.crosswalk.com/Lexicons/Hebrew/heb.cgi?number=03654&version=kjv">Hebrew Lexicon (Brown, Driver, Briggs, Gesenius Lexicon)</a><br /> <a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.bible.org/ebd.asp?id=2286">Easton's Bible Dictionary</a><br /> <a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.bible.org/smith.asp?id=2690">Smith's Bible Dictionary</a><br /> <a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.bible.org/isbe.asp?id=5515">International Standard Bible Dictionary</a> </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-8825025454483325875?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-67293978707785397662010-01-27T01:03:00.001-05:002010-01-27T01:03:19.481-05:00Daily Readings for January 27, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Exodus%203:1-5:22" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Exodus 3:1-5:22 </a> </p> <p> Moses married Zipporah, the daughter of the priest of Midian. The Bible uses three different names for the father-in-law of Moses: Reuel (<a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Exodus%202:18">Exodus 2:18</a>), Jethrow (<a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Exodus%203:1">Exodus 3:1</a>), and Hobab (<a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Judges%204:11">Judges 4:11</a>).<br /> <br /> Moses meets the Lord of Israel in the burning bush, and is given the command to go ask Pharaoh to let the Hebrew people leave Egypt. Moses doesn't feel like he is qualified for the task. How many excuses do you give for not doing things God has asked you to do?<br /> <br /> A strange incident happens in Exodus 3: the Lord tries to kill Moses. Why? Didn't the Lord just send Moses to Egypt? Apparently this incident is in regards to the sons of Moses not being circumcised according to the covenant that God made with Abraham and all his descendants. </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-6729397870778539766?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-32152263736690291832010-01-26T01:03:00.001-05:002010-01-26T01:03:30.472-05:00Daily Readings for January 26, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Genesis%2049:14-50:26;%20Exodus%201:1-2:25" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Genesis 49:14-50:26; Exodus 1:1-2:25 </a> </p> <p> Jacob dies in Egypt c. 1859 BC<br /> <br /> Today we finish reading the blessings that Jacob found suitable for each of his sons. Then, Jacob orders his sons to bury him in the cave of Machpelah where his ancestors are buried, and he dies. The sadness continues, as we also see the death of Joseph. Prior to his death, Joseph tells his family that God will bring them out of Egypt to the land He had promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Joseph wanted to make sure his family didn't leave his body behind in Egypt. <br /> <br /> After Joseph's generation dies, no one in Egypt remembers Joseph or what he had done for Egypt. As we begin reading the book of Exodus, we see that the Israelites are growing into a large nation of people, despite all the efforts of the Egyptians to prevent that from happening. God is definitely looking out for his chosen people. </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-3215226373669029183?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-60551724972434281762010-01-25T01:04:00.001-05:002010-01-25T01:04:54.783-05:00Daily Readings for January 25, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Genesis%2046:26-49:13" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Genesis 46:26-49:13 </a> </p> <p> Jacob moves to Egypt c. 1876 BC<br /> <br /> A few days ago we saw that the Egyptians would not eat with Joseph or his brothers. <a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Genesis%2046:34">Genesis 46:34</a> gives us more insight on why that was. You should also be able to predict what happens to Joseph's family after the famine passes and the Pharaohs and the Egyptians forget about what Joseph did for them.<br /> <br /> Because of what they had done in previous years, Israel didn't have any blessings for his oldest sons: Reuben, Simeon, and Levi. However, what about Judah? After all, he was the one who sold Joseph into slavery. Perhaps he changed his ways later in life. It was Judah who interceded on Benjamin's behalf when Joseph was testing his brothers in chapter 44. </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-6055172497243428176?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-88903957530127834452010-01-24T01:04:00.001-05:002010-01-24T01:04:58.355-05:00Daily Readings for January 24, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Genesis%2044:1-46:25" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Genesis 44:1-46:25 </a> </p> <p> When adversity overtakes you, do you blame it on God as some type of punishment, or do you attribute it to God as his way of helping you and/or others? In today's readings we see that Joseph knew he had been sold into slavery in order that his family could be preserved. Sure, his brothers meant him harm, but God's purposes were entirely good. </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-8890395753012783445?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-28584903147339577772010-01-23T01:01:00.001-05:002010-01-23T01:01:35.714-05:00Daily Readings for January 23, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Genesis%2041:37-43:34" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Genesis 41:37-43:34 </a> </p> <p> Joseph is put in charge of everything, and is even given Pharaoh's signet ring to wear. During the seven years of abundance, Joseph is solely responsible for making sure enough grain is stored for the seven years of famine. The pharaoh gives Joseph an Egyptian woman to marry, and to them are born Ephraim and Manasseh. <br /> <br /> When the famine arrives, people from all around hear about the grain in Egypt and come to Joseph to buy the grain. Joseph's brothers also come to Egypt to purchase grain. Notice that Joseph puts Simeon (the second oldest son) into custody and allows the others to go home. Reuben, being the oldest, would probably have been put into custody instead of Simeon, except that Reuben hadn't gone along with the brother's earlier plans to kill Joseph and to sell him to the traders. <br /> <br /> After nine of the sons return home, Jacob refuses to allow them to take Benjamin to Egypt, fearing for his life. Jacob will maintain this position until they run out of grain again. When they run out of grain, the nine sons return to Egypt with Benjamin. When they arrive, they have a feast at Joseph's house. Notice the seating arrangements - the Egyptians will not eat with Joseph or his brothers. Even though Joseph is over all of Egypt, they still cannot eat with the man. </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-2858490314733957777?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-17995423764319570382010-01-22T01:02:00.001-05:002010-01-22T01:02:26.590-05:00Daily Readings for January 22, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Genesis%2039:1-41:36" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Genesis 39:1-41:36 </a> </p> <p> In <a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Genesis%2039:2">Genesis 39:2</a> we learn that God was with Joseph. This one verse could easily summarize the entire life of Joseph. Since we have just read through the book of Job, we can remember that when God is with someone, that doesn't necessarily mean that the individual's life will be without worldly problems. In today's readings, we see some of the problems and adversities that Joseph faced, but we also see how he handled those problems - with God's help. </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-1799542376431957038?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-79003643980844994612010-01-21T01:02:00.001-05:002010-01-21T01:02:26.389-05:00Daily Readings for January 21, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Job%2042:1-42:17;%20Genesis%2037:1-38:30" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Job 42:1-42:17; Genesis 37:1-38:30 </a> </p> <p> Joseph sold into slavery and taken to Egypt c. 1890 BC <br /> <br /> Today we finish reading the book of Job. Job's three friends learned more about God through these events, and hopefully you have too. At a minimum, you should come away with the understanding that misfortune isn't always a punishment from God as the result of sin. Another thing to be learned from Job is that rich blessings are given to those who love and obey God. God gives and takes away based on his knowledge and understanding, not ours. We must be patient, and put our trust in Him. <br /> <br /> Today we also start back reading in Genesis, and the remainder of that book will mainly be focused on the life of Joseph. </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-7900364398084499461?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-63376386976621250002010-01-20T01:02:00.001-05:002010-01-20T01:02:23.210-05:00Daily Readings for January 20, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Job%2037:1-41:34" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Job 37:1-41:34 </a> </p> <p> God uses the Leviathan as an example. Who would dare try to confront a Leviathan? If you do try, remember the battle, because it will be your last! If you are too afraid to confront a creature such as the Leviathan, then why do you think you can stand before God? <br /> <br /> Have you ever been angry with God because of some hardship that you went through? If so, put yourself in Job's shoes when you read this book! Do you really have enough knowledge and understanding to accuse and blame God? </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-6337638697662125000?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-16941863496733697472010-01-19T01:01:00.001-05:002010-01-19T01:01:29.526-05:00Daily Readings for January 19, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Job%2033:1-36:33" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Job 33:1-36:33 </a> </p> <p> Elihu tells Job that God will restore even a sinner if he just asks, and He will even do it multiple times. He goes on to say that God does no wicked thing, and will not pervert justice. We may not see justice at the exact moment we wish for it, but be sure that it will take place. God has a reason for not punishing the wicked or rewarding the faithful immediately. <br /> <br /> Elihu joins Jobs other friends in their arrogance regarding their superior intelligence and wisdom. He says: "one who is perfect in knowledge is with you." Job will not get a chance to answer Elihu because God interrupts the conversations, so we can only guess how Job might have answered Elihu. </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-1694186349673369747?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-78390809049490433622010-01-18T01:02:00.001-05:002010-01-18T01:02:54.554-05:00Daily Readings for January 18, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Job%2028:1-32:22" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Job 28:1-32:22 </a> </p> <p> During today's reading, we gain a fuller understanding of Job's previous position. He enjoyed great honor and respect from those around him. He also helped anyone in need. Now people are no longer showing respect, but are ridiculing him. Job makes his final defense, and he does so by telling his friends all the great things that he did that were good and right. <br /> <br /> After reading today's scriptures, it should become very clear why God loved Job so much, and why he had built a hedge around him to protect him. Elihu and God both will soon have some things to say about Job's defense, but today focus on the good deeds that Job practiced during his life. Look for some ideas for your own life. </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-7839080904949043362?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-87126839991952631102010-01-17T01:02:00.000-05:002010-01-17T01:03:11.771-05:00Daily Readings for January 17, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Job%2022:1-27:23" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Job 22:1-27:23 </a> </p> <p> Now Job's friends attempt to tell Job what sins he has committed. Not only that, but they think Job is living his life as if God cannot see what he is doing. Once again, Job makes the argument that justice has not been served to those who are truly wicked. He challenges his friends to prove him wrong.<br /> <br /> <a onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;" href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Job%2026:12">Job 26:12</a> "Rahab" is the name given to a mythical sea monster that represents the forces of chaos in ancient Near Eastern literature. </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-8712683999195263110?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-68669457102795168532010-01-16T01:02:00.000-05:002010-01-16T01:03:12.048-05:00Daily Readings for January 16, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Job%2016:1-21:34" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Job 16:1-21:34 </a> </p> <p> Job's friends are pathetic comforters. What kind of comforter are you? Are you like Job's friends, seeking to find the source of the problem, when God hasn't given you the ability to know or understand such things? Only Job, and his witness and advocate in heaven, could possibly know his true spiritual condition. Notice how Job looks for comfort in death, while his three friends promise earthly comfort by asking Job to repent and and to once again live a blameless life. Job evidently knew that God only promised great things after death, but didn't make such promises about life here on this earth. <br /> <br /> Job didn't have the privilege of hearing the conversations that occurred between Satan and God. So in his despair, Job thinks that God is the source of his troubles, rather than Satan. Despite this belief, Job says "I know that my Redeemer lives", and he is convinced that his body will be resurrected so that he can see God face to face. Job, recognizing that life is not always equitable and fair, looks forward to the time when good will be rewarded and evil will be repaid. </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-6866945710279516853?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19832266.post-84439809188422668852010-01-15T01:00:00.001-05:002010-01-15T01:00:51.759-05:00Daily Readings for January 15, 2010<p> <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/VerseBrowser.aspx?Verse=Job%2011:1-15:35" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'newwin'); return false;"> Job 11:1-15:35 </a> </p> <p> Zophar, Job's third friend to speak, not only tells Job that he deserves his suffering, but goes as far as to say God is exacting from him less than he deserves. Then he says that Job can't possibly know or understand God. Although incorrect in assuming Job was guilty, Zophar was correct in stating that God sees and knows everything. <br /> <br /> In his own defense, Job still maintains that he is blameless, and that the words of wisdom from his friends are like ashes - they are worthless to him. The wicked do prosper, and God does not always ensure good happens to the blameless. Job now seeks an answer directly from God. </p> <div style="font-size: 80%; border-top: dashed 1px #6666cc"> Go to the <a href="http://www.yearlybible.org/AccountSettings.aspx">Settings</a> page to change your Bible Version. </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19832266-8443980918842266885?l=www.yearlybible.org%2Fblog%2Fdefault.html' alt='' /></div>Chris Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826928479669336478noreply@blogger.com0