Category Archives: Bible reading

Is Jesus God? A Thought on Jesus and Worship in the Book of Matthew

In Matthew 2 there are two statements that the wise men who came to visit the infant/toddler Jesus born to Mary came to worship him. It says: After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King … Continue reading

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God’s Spirit led me to repent from finding peace and grace in the wrong places

Using the CrossView Church LA DNA Unit Gospel-Centered Bible Heeding Sheet God pressed 2 Thess 1.1-2; 3.16-18 on me hard. God’s Spirit led me to repent from finding peace and grace in the wrong places. I was looking for peace in what I … Continue reading

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“This is, for me, by far the sweetest times of walking with YHWH my God”

1 Samuel 30:6: “David was in a difficult position because the troops talked about stoning him, for they were all very bitter over the loss of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in YHWH his God.” This is … Continue reading

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Why did David lie to Ahimelech the Priest?

1 Samuel 21:1 David went to Ahimelech the priest at Nob. Ahimelech was afraid to meet David, so he said to him, “Why are you alone and no one is with you?” 2 David answered Ahimelech the priest, “The king gave me a mission, … Continue reading

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D. A. Carson Lectures on Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics)

Hermeneutics (Biblical Interpretation) Lectures on Biblical Interpretation Part 1: Absolute and Relative Demands in Scripture Part 2: Different Literary Genres (part 1) Part 3: Different Literary Genres (part 2) Part 4: Use of the Old Testament in the New (part 1) … Continue reading

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Bible reading Psalm 100 with Aaron today

1 Shout triumphantly to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Serve the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. 3 Acknowledge that Yahweh is God. He made us, and we are His — His people, the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter … Continue reading

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Bible reading 1-1 with Danny on 2 Thessalonians

Danny and I just read 2 Thessalonians out loud together and are now reflecting on it. Light bulb: PJ: 2:11-12 – “For this reason God sends them a strong delusion so that they will believe what is false, so that … Continue reading

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Wandering in the Wilderness, New Covenant Style

When the Israelites began traveling in the wilderness toward the Promised Land, before the judgment to wandering due to their unbelief and disobedience, God would guide them by a pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire by night … Continue reading

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3 Suggested Methods for Reading the Bible with another Believer (or unbeliever)

(Update: Col Marshall has a good article introducing the concept and ministry of one to one Bible reading that everyone who reads this post should consult) Four steps to preparation (from One to One Bible Reading: A Simple Guide for … Continue reading

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