Author: lenbilen

Retired engineer, graduated from Chalmers Technical University a long time ago with a degree in Technical Physics. Career in Aerospace, Analytical Chemistry, computer chip manufacturing and finally adjunct faculty at Pennsylvania State University, taught just one course in Computer Engineering, the Capstone Course.

March 31: Read through the Holy Bible in a year

Mark 3:20-35. After being accused of being possessed by Beelzebub Jesus began teaching in parables. He issued a strong warning: “All sins can be forgiven except blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.” Jesus mother and brothers tried to meet him, but Jesus reminded all: “Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother”.

Joshua 7. After the tremendous victory over mighty Jericho, Joshua was humiliated at Ai. Why? Was it because they tried to do it in their own strength or was it the sin of Achan?

Joshua 8. Finally, after a bitter fight Ai was conquered. Joshua renewed the Covenant at Mount Ebel..

Joshua 9. Without consulting the LORD, the leaders of Israel made a treaty with the Gibeonites, a very bad idea.

Luke 11:29-54, the Sign of Jonah, the Lamp of the Body, six Woes.

Luke 11:29-54, the Sign of Jonah, the Lamp of the Body, six Woes.

The full story:  https://lenbilen.com/2017/08/18/the-sign-of-jonah-the-great-eclipse-of-2017-and-the-tearing-down-of-statues/

Luke 21:25-38, the Coming of the Son of Man, the Parable of the Fig Tree.

Luke 21:25-38, the Coming of the Son of Man, the Parable of the Fig Tree.

Jesus taught in the Temple Sunday afternoon, Monday, Tuesday and early Wednesday of Holy Week.

Luke 21:1-24, The Widow’s two Mites, the Signs of the Times, the End of the Age, the Destruction of Jerusalem.

Luke 21:1-24, The Widow’s two Mites, the Signs of the Times, the End of the Age, the Destruction of Jerusalem.

Jesus taught in the Temple Sunday afternoon, Monday, Tuesday and early Wednesday of Holy Week.

March 30: Read through the Holy Bible in a year

Again, in Mark 3:1-19 Jesus did healing on a Sabbath, this time He healed a man with a withered hand. The powers that were hated it, but more and more people followed him. Jesus appointed the 12 apostles. Jesus heals on

Joshua 5. While camped at Gilgal the second generation of Israelites were circumcised. Joshua met the Commander of the Army of the LORD.

Joshua 6 describes in living detail The Fall of Jericho. (One of the many musical renditions of this event is with the Delta Rhythm Boys.) Enjoy!

Psalm 27 of David. “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

Luke 20:20-47, pay Taxes to Caesar?, What about the Resurrection?, How can David call his descendant Lord?, beware of the Scribes.

Luke 20:20-47, pay Taxes to Caesar?, What about the Resurrection?, How can David call his descendant Lord?, beware of the Scribes.

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March 29: Read through the Holy Bible in a year

Mark 2:13-28. Jesus called Levi, the tax collector, also called Matthew. This was controversial and the Pharisees objected, since tax collectors were held in disregard, but Jesus assured them he came to save sinners. Then Jesus was questioned about why he and the disciples did not fast, as they should, and worse yet, they picked food from the head of the grain on a Sabbath! To that Jesus claimed that he is also Lord of the Sabbath!

In Joshua 3  the Israelites were finally crossing the Jordan.

Joshua 4. After crossing the Jordan Joshua commanded the Israelites to take twelve stones as Memorial Stones to remind them they crossed Jordan on dry ground. (When the Levites fially had passed over the Jordan River with the Ark the waters returned to flood stage.)

Psalm 25, of David. “Unto Thee, o LORD do I lift up my soul.”

Psalm 26, of David. A Psalm where David asked God to judge him on his merits based on faith.

March 28: Read through the Holy Bible in a year

In Mark 2:1-12 Jesus healed a paralytic man, and he also forgave the man his sins. This caused quite a stir, since nobody can forgive sins but God alone.

Joshua 1 tells of  God’s Commission to Joshua. The LORD gave the order to Cross the Jordan, “Only be strong and of a good courage”.

Joshua 2 tells the story of the innkeeper Rahab and the spies. From this story we get the idiom “a scarlet thread”.

Psalm 24, of David. Here the Psalm is illustrated with beautiful pictures. Enjoy!