Tag: religion

May 9: Read through the Holy Bible in a year.

Luke 9:37-62. A day after the Transfigurationon the mount Jesus healed a boy with an evil spirit. The disciples argued about who would be the greatest, and as an object lesson Jesus picked up a little child and said: “He who is least among all, he is the greatest“. Jesus spoke against sectarianism, and on their way to Jerusalem they met Samaritan opposition. Finally Jesus told the disciples there is a cost of following Him.

2 Samuel 21. David made a deal with the Gibeonites, and during a number of battles, some of the Philistine giants were killed, among them Goliath (not the one you think).

May 8: Read through the Holy Bible in a year.

Luke 9:28-36. About eight days after Peter Confessed Jesus to be “The Christ of God” he, James and John witnessed the Transfiguration of Jesus on the mount.

2 Samuel 19. David mourned for Absalom and returned to Jerusalem, where he showed mercy to Shimel, Mephibosheth, and also Barzillai,the rebel who preferred to die in his own country. The tribe of Judah and the ten tribes of Israel quarreled about whose King David was.

2 Samuel 20 describes the rebellion of Sheba.

May 7: Read through the Holy Bible in a year.

Luke 9:1-27. Jesus sent out the twelve apostles. Herod tried to meet with Jesus because his fame was rising, at one time Jesus fed the Five Thousand (besides women and children). Peter Confessed Jesus to be “The Christ of God”.

2 Samuel 16 tells of Mephibosheth’s servant. Shimel sided with Absalom and cursed David. Absalom listened to the advice of Ahithopel, a supposed man of God.

2 Samuel 17 records the advice of Hushai to Absalom. Hushai also warned David to escape, which he did, and some people provided food and supplies for David and his men.

2 Samuel 18. Absalom suffered an inglorious death (read about it). David heard of Absalom’s death and mourned for Absalom.

1 Corinthians 15:1-34, the Risen Christ: Faith’s Reality, the Risen Christ: Our Hope, the Last Enemy Destroyed, the Error of Denying the Resurrection.

1 Corinthians 15:1-34, the Risen Christ: Faith’s Reality, the Risen Christ: Our Hope, the Last Enemy Destroyed, the Error of Denying the Resurrection.

May 6: Read through the Holy Bible in a year.

Luke 8:26-56. After crossing Lake Galilee Jesus healed a demon possessed man and later a woman with a bleeding issue. Finally Jesus raised a dead girl back to life.

2 Samuel 14. Absalom returned to Jerusalem, and David forgave Absalom. 

2 Samuel 15. Rather than thanking him Absalom revolted against David, and David escaped from Jerusalem.

1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Conduct at the Lord’s Supper, Institution of the Lord’s Supper, Examine Yourself.

1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Conduct at the Lord’s Supper, Institution of the Lord’s Supper, Examine Yourself.

May 5: Read through the Holy Bible in a year.

Luke 8:1-25. Jesus told the Parable of the Sower, followed by the parable of a lamp on a stand. His Mother and Brothers came to see Jesus, but he declared that his mother and brothers are those who do God’s will. While Sailing across Lake Genesareth a storm arose, Jesus calmed the storm and rebuked his disciples for their lack of faith.

2 Samuel 12.  Nathan confronted David about his sin and David Confessed: “I have sinned against the LORD.” It tells of the death of David’s son with Bathsheba, after which a second son, Solomon was born to Bathsheba. Finally, the chapter reverts back to war and David’s men captured Rabbah, a city of the Ammonites.

2 Samuel 13 describes the seedy story of Amnon and Tamar, all within David’s family. David’s son Absalom then killed Amnon, after which Absalom fled to Geshur.