April 17 Readings

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King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links:Leviticus 19

Today's Reading Leviticus 19

Leviticus 19 deals with a variety of laws. The first thing God reminded Israel, as He reminds us 'Be holy, because I, the Lord your God am, Holy'. If we are holy as he is holy we would love the Lord and our neighbor as ourselves. He reminds them not to turn to idolatry. Why, because it was their downfall, we see for the next 800 years, there was constant idol worship, of Baal, Molech and other gods. God reminded the people of the Ten Commandments. We need to be constantly reminded because we are a people of short-sightedness and short term memory when it come to the things of God. The chapter spoke about how we should treat the handicapped persons those who were deaf and blind, our orphans and widows, and senior citizens. The idea of picking grapes and leaving some for the poor, reminds me of Ruth in the Bible who could glean along the edge so that she could get some food to eat. The practice of divination or sorcery was forbidden (27, 31). Many of the laws that God had instituted with the Israelites are again reflection of loving God and our neighbor as ourselves. This was written some 3500 years ago and please read the chapter carefully and see how practical this passage is today.

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January 1 Readings

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Today's reading Genesis 1

Genesis is the book of beginnings. "In the beginning, God...." The Bible does not apologize for the process of creation. It was and is bold to say it is God who is behind Creation and NOT evolution.

Application:
God is the Creator God and everything originates from Him.

Verses to meditate on:
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

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November 7 Readings

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Today's reading 2 Chronicles 4

This chapter deals with the the temple furnishings. Why should the Bible spend so much time on the temple furnishings? Because these foreshadow the ministry of Christ.


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September 27 Readings

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Today's reading 1 Kings 19

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In 1Kings 19
Elijah had experienced the victory over the prophets of Baal but became afraid for his life when Jezebel told him that she would kill him. Elijah ran for his life. He wanted to die. An angel came to minister to him and gave him food. He traveled to Horeb for forty days and night where he spent the night in a cave, the Lord appeared to Elijah, through a great and powerful wind, earthquake, a fire and then through a gentle whisper. Elijah had the idea that he was the only one serving the Lord! God pointed out to him that he had seven thousand in Israel who did not serve or worship Baal!! God told Elijah to make Jehu king of Israel, Hazael king of Aram and anoint Elisha to suceed Elijah as prophet. Be careful of a mountain top experience, because there is a possibility of a fall!




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September 3 Readings

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Today's reading 2 Samuel 13
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2Samuel 13
This is the tragic story of Tamar being raped by her step-brother, Amnon (v. 1-22). Absalom, Tamar's sister killed Amnon in revenge for what he did. This heartache and pain came ultimately from David's sin with Bathsheba. Sometimes we are not aware that the consequences of our sins have effect not only on the parties involved but it may affect families and friend and the whole community.

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August 21 Readings

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August 19 1 Samuel 27, Lamentations 3; Psalms 97.7-12, 1 Corinthians 2

August 20 1 Samuel 28, Lamentations 4; Psalms 98.1-3, 1 Corinthians 3

August 21 1 Samuel 29, Lamentations 5; Psalms 98.4-9, 1 Corinthians 4

August 22 1 Samuel 30, Ezekiel 1; Psalms 99.1-9, 1 Corinthians 5

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Today's reading 1Samuel 29
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In 1Samuel 29 King Achish of the Philsitines decide to send David back to Ziklag. The commanders of the Philstines did not trust the David because of his expolits in killing many Philstines in his military campaign as well as Goliath. David had fled to the Philistines in 1Samuel 27 and stayed with them, pretending to be insane.

Application:
Even when you take refuge with your enemies do not trust you. David found out the hard way. David should have trusted God rather than the Philistines for his safety. God had caused Achish to drive him away from his comfort zone to better things, to become king of Israel and Judah. David could not see this but Gd had a plan for David.

Verses to meditate on:
6 So Achish called David and said to him, "As surely as the LORD lives, you have been reliable, and I would be pleased to have you serve with me in the army. From the day you came to me until now, I have found no fault in you, but the rulers don't approve of you. 7 Turn back and go in peace; do nothing to displease the Philistine rulers."


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August 20 Readings

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August 18 1 Samuel 26, Lamentations 2; Psalms 97.1-6, 1 Corinthians 1

August 19 1 Samuel 27, Lamentations 3; Psalms 97.7-12, 1 Corinthians 2

August 20 1 Samuel 28, Lamentations 4; Psalms 98.1-3, 1 Corinthians 3

August 21 1 Samuel 29, Lamentations 5; Psalms 98.4-9, 1 Corinthians 4

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Today's reading 1Samuel 28
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In 1Samuel 28, Saul wanted to inquire of the Lord concerning the Philistines who were assembled to fight him. The Lord did not answer him by dreams, or Urim or the prophets. Saul got very desperate and got his servants to get him in touch with the Witch of Endor. This was against the law of God (Leviticus 19.26, 31; 20.6-8; Deuteronomy18-9-14). He saw this vision of Samuel,. who told him that he would die in battle. As prophesied by Samuel, Saul died the next day by commiting suicide.

Witches and sorcerers



Application:
Never, ever, get involved with spirit medium, witchcraft or sorcery, they will be very detrimental to your emotional, physical and spritual well-being!! This was Saul's tragic life spinning out of control. He had such a good start in the race of life. Now he no longer looked to God for wisdom but to a witch.

Verses to meditate on:
16But Samuel replied, "Why ask me if the LORD has left you and has become your enemy? 17The LORD has done just as he said he would. He has taken the kingdom from you and given it to your rival, David. 18The LORD has done this because you did not obey his instructions concerning the Amalekites. 19What's more, the LORD will hand you and the army of Israel over to the Philistines tomorrow, and you and your sons will be here with me. The LORD will bring the entire army of Israel down in defeat." - New living Translation

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August 19 Readings

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August 18 1 Samuel 26, Lamentations 2; Psalms 97.1-6, 1 Corinthians 1

August 19 1 Samuel 27, Lamentations 3; Psalms 97.7-12, 1 Corinthians 2

August 20 1 Samuel 28, Lamentations 4; Psalms 98.1-3, 1 Corinthians 3

August 21 1 Samuel 29, Lamentations 5; Psalms 98.4-9, 1 Corinthians 4

August 22 1 Samuel 30, Ezekiel 1; Psalms 99.1-9, 1 Corinthians 5

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Today's reading 1Samuel 27
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In 1Samuel 27 David was convincd that Saul would eventually kill him, He fled to the Achish of the Philstines again. David had a spiritual victory in 1 Samuel 26, but in this chapter he fled to Israel's enemies as refuge. Achish trusted David and thought that he would be his servant for ever. This is a bad situation when you run to the enemies of God for refuge instead of running to God. God still preserve David and kept watch over him.

Application:
David got discouraged and very desperate, he fled to the Philistine for refuge from his enemy Saul. David falters in faith, instead of trusting God for his safety, he went to the very enemy who wanted to destroy Israel. We need to go to the Lord for protection rather than trusting in men, especially wioked men.

Verses to meditate on:
1 But David thought to himself, "One of these days I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul. The best thing I can do is to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me anywhere in Israel, and I will slip out of his hand."

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August 18 Readings

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August 13 1 Samuel 21, Jeremiah 49, Psalm 95.1-5, Romans 13

August 14 1 Samuel 22, Jeremiah 50, Psalm 95.6-11, Romans 14

August 15 1 Samuel 23, Jeremiah 51, Psalm 96.1-6, Romans 15.1-13

August 16 1 Samuel 24, Jeremiah 52, Psalm 96.7-13, Romans 15.14-33

August 16 1 Samuel 24, Jeremiah 52, Psalm 96.7-10, Romans 15.14-33

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Today's reading 1Samuel 26
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In 1Samuel 26 The Ziphites betrayed David to Saul. Saul sent his men to capture David but David and his men hid from him. David knew where Saul had camped, so he went down with Abishai into Saul's camp. They found Saul asleep. David had another opportunity to kill Saul, yet he spared his life again. David said that Saul's life was in God's hands not his (v. 9-11). They took Saul's water jug and spear which was at Saul's head. Notice God had put everyone in Saul's camp into deep sleep.

David called to Abner, Saul's commander and ask for Saul. He showed him the water jug and the spear. Saul realized that David could have killed him but he spared his life. He told David that he sinned, trying to kill David. Saul went home. We do not know how sincere Saul was but we know that David trusted God to deal with Saul in His own time.


Figure: Ziph
Application:
David had another chance to kill Saul, his mortal enemy. Yet he left vengeance up to God! We know the sincerity of David's heart, how he followed God. David wrote quite a few Psalms asking God to take care of his enemies. These are known as the Imprecatory Psalms

Verses to meditate on:
9 But David said to Abishai, "Don't destroy him! Who can lay a hand on the LORD's anointed and be guiltless? 10 As surely as the LORD lives," he said, "the LORD himself will strike him; either his time will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. 11 But the LORD forbid that I should lay a hand on the LORD's anointed. Now get the spear and water jug that are near his head, and let's go."

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August 17 Readings

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August 13 1 Samuel 21, Jeremiah 49, Psalm 95.1-5, Romans 13

August 14 1 Samuel 22, Jeremiah 50, Psalm 95.6-11, Romans 14

August 15 1 Samuel 23, Jeremiah 51, Psalm 96.1-6, Romans 15.1-13

August 16 1 Samuel 24, Jeremiah 52, Psalm 96.7-13, Romans 15.14-33

August 16 1 Samuel 24, Jeremiah 52, Psalm 96.7-10, Romans 15.14-33

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August 18 1 Samuel 26, Lamentations 2; Psalms 97.1-6, 1 Corinthians 1



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Today's reading 1Samuel 25
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In 1Samuel 25, David sent some young men to speak to Nabal, Abigail's husband. They were to say that they did not mistreat Nabal's men and sak Nabal to show them some kindness by offering David whatever, he could find for him. Nabal got upset and drove the young men away. He was not showing hospitality that was expected at that time. Nabal's servant went to Abigail who got provisions, food and water, and brought them to David, apologizing for her foolish husband, knowing that David could kill the whole family. Abigail intereceded for Nabal and spared his life. David praised the Lord for Abigail having such wisdom and tact in handling that particular situation. Abigail told Nabal what had happened and within ten days the Lord struck Nabal and he probably died from a stroke. David met his second wife Abigail under God’s intervention and Abigail’s intercession.



Application:
We must learn to be hospitable to people. Sometimes we are rash with strangers and have already prejudge them as been worthless. God took care of Nabal. David was also rash and wanted to kill Nabal. Abigail was a peacemaker and intereceded for her husband Nabal. ABigail was a good example to follow in this situation.



Verses to meditate on:
32 David said to Abigail, "Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, who has sent you today to meet me. 33 May you be blessed for your good judgment and for keeping me from bloodshed this day and from avenging myself with my own hands.

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August 16 Readings

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August 13 1 Samuel 21, Jeremiah 49, Psalm 95.1-5, Romans 13

August 14 1 Samuel 22, Jeremiah 50, Psalm 95.6-11, Romans 14

August 15 1 Samuel 23, Jeremiah 51, Psalm 96.1-6, Romans 15.1-13

August 16 1 Samuel 24, Jeremiah 52, Psalm 96.7-13, Romans 15.14-33

August 16 1 Samuel 24, Jeremiah 52, Psalm 96.7-10, Romans 15.14-33

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August 18 1 Samuel 26, Lamentations 2; Psalms 97.1-6, 1 Corinthians 1



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Today's reading 1Samuel 24
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In 1Samuel 24, David had the opportunity to kill Saul, but he turned down the opportunity. He did it God’s way. Compared to Saul who had many opportunities to kill David, he used them. Although Saul was an evil man, David still viewed Saul as God’s servant and his king. God blessed David for waiting on Him and doing it God’s way. In our difficult circumstance, we need to see God's hands controlling the circumstances of our lives and we need to do things God’s way instead of our way.

Application:
David had the opportunity to kill Saul but he did not. He trusted God and left Saul up to god. If we stay in God's will, He will always meet our needs including His protection



Verses to meditate on:
12 May the LORD judge between you and me. And may the LORD avenge the wrongs you have done to me, but my hand will not touch you.

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