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November 13, read through the Bible in a year.

Today we read the last chapter of 1 Peter and two chapters of Ezekiel.

November 13: 1 Peter 5, Ezekiel 44, Ezekiel 45 (click on the chapter to begin reading).

1 Peter 5. Elders, shepherd the flock, not for filthy lucre, but being examples of service and submission to God, in due time receiving a crown. Resist the devil, look to God “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” The letter ends with farewell greetings.

Ezekiel 44. The East Gate is to remain shut (this is important prophecy), only the Prince may sit inside the gate. Only clean people are are admitted to the temple, and there are many laws concerning priests.

Ezekiel 45. The dimensions of the holy district are defined, the properties of the city and as for the prince, execute justice, live in peace and live under the laws governing the prince, including keeping the feasts.

November 12, read through the Bible in a year.

Today we read the fourth chapter of 1 Peter and two chapters of Ezekiel.

November 12: 1 Peter 4, Ezekiel 42, Ezekiel 43 (click on the chapter to begin reading).

1 Peter 4. The apostle urges the believers to serve God as the end of all things is near. Practice hospitality to the glory of Jesus Christ. Don’t be surprised when you suffer, remember it will be much worse for those who do not believe.

Ezekiel 42. The Prophet outlines the chambers for the priests and the dimensions of the temple.

Ezekiel 43, and the glory returns to the temple, the Lord’s dwelling place, the altar and the consecrating thereof.

November 11, read through the Bible in a year.

Today we read the third chapter of 1 Peter and one chapter of Ezekiel.

November 11: 1 Peter 3, Ezekiel 41 (click on the chapter to begin reading).

1 Peter 3. The apostle speaks of submission, and it is mutual, both for husbands and wives, joint heirs with Christ. We are called to be a blessing, even during suffering for doing right, “be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.” Remember Christ’s suffering and our redemption through his death and resurrection. Remember also Noah, 8 in all were saved to new life.

Ezekiel 41. The prophet continues describing the dimensions of the Sanctuary, the side chambers on the wall, the building at the western end and the design of the temple area.

November 10, read through the Bible in a year.

Today we read the second chapter of 1 Peter and one chapter of Ezekiel.

November 10: 1 Peter 2, Ezekiel 40 (click on the chapter to begin reading).

1 Peter 2 Keep on growing in the word as you draw near to Jesus Christ, the chosen stone, You are His true chosen people, “ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people“, having received mercy. Therefore submit to all government (even the Romans) and to your masters (employers).

Ezekiel 40 describes a vision the Prophet saw that described a new City and a new temple It was very detailed and showed the eastern gateway, the outer court, the northern and southern gateways, gateways to the inner court, where to prepare sacrifices, chambers for singers and priests and finally the dimensions of the inner court.

November 9, read through the Bible in a year.

Today we read the first chapter of 1 Peter and one chapter of Ezekiel.

November 9: 1 Peter 1, Ezekiel 39 (click on the chapter to begin reading).

1 Peter 1. The apostle Paul is greeting his fellow elect pilgrims of the dispersion and reminds them of their heavenly inheritance, as they are living before God their Father. In so doing they must be holy, having been regenerated (translated born again) and redeemed by Jesus Christ, the risen Savior, foreordained before the foundation of the world.

Ezekiel 39. Things will be going bad for Gog. His armies will be destroyed and he himself will be buried in Israel, there will be a triumphant festival and Israel will be restored to the land.