Tag: thought for the day

September 26, read through the Bible in a year.

Today we read the second chapter of Second Timothy and two chapters of Jeremiah.

September 26: 2 Timothy 2, Jeremiah 23, Jeremiah 24 (click on the chapter to begin reading).

2 Timothy 2. God, through the apostle Paul gives advice to the young Timothy, such as: Be strong in grace, be not ashamed of the truth as you are an approved worker. One piece of advice stands out; “Flee youthful lusts”.

Jeremiah 23. God will eventually raise up out of the house of David the righteous branch, but until then there will be lying prophets, false prophets and empty oracles.

Jeremiah 24. Jeremiah has a vision of two baskets of figs. There is a lesson there.

 

September 25, read through the Bible in a year.

Today we read one Psalm, the first chapter of Second Timothy and two chapters of Jeremiah.

September 25: Psalm 111, 2 Timothy 1, Jeremiah 21, Jeremiah 22 (click on the chapter to begin reading).

Psalm 111. A short, beautiful psalm with this truth: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”

2 Timothy 1 starts out with a greeting and Paul is encouraged by Timothy’s Faith, which he got from his mother Eunice and grandmother Lois. Paul is not Ashamed of the Gospel “for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” Then Paul urges Timothy toe loyal to the faith.

Jeremiah 21. Jerusalem is doomed, and God delivers a message to the house of David.

Jeremiah 22 continues God’s messages to the House of David, the Sons of Josiah, and proclaims the end of the Davidic line with Jehoiachin. This is one reason  Jesus had to be adopted by Joseph according to the gospel of Matthew.

 

September 24, read through the Bible in a year.

In between  First and Second Timothy we read three Psalms and one chapter of Jeremiah.

September 24: Psalm 108, Psalm 109, Psalm 110, Jeremiah 20 (click on the chapter to begin reading).

Psalm 108, a Psalm, a song of David. Here David repeats parts from Psalm 57 and Psalm 60 and uses it to ask for God’s help in his further conquests as he subdues nations around him.

Psalm 109, of David. Leaving vengeance to God, David prays for the full measure of God’s vengeance to be poured out on his wicked enemies. He is “poor and needy” and vengeance is God’s business.

Psalm 110, of David. Two quotes stand out from this Psalm: “The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.“, and “The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.” Who is David talking about? Hint: The book of Hebrews gives the answer.

Jeremiah 20. The chief priest Pashhur hears Jeremiah prophesy bad outcomes, so he punishes Jeremiah, which leads to the word of God to Pashhur. Jeremias gives yer another complaint to God, this time even to the point of complaining he was born.

 

September 23, read through the Bible in a year.

In between  First and Second Timothy we read one chapter of Proverbs and two chapters of Jeremiah.

September 23: Proverbs 16, Jeremiah 18, Jeremiah 19 (click on the chapter to begin reading).

Proverbs 16, Proverbs of Solomon. God looks at the heart, take heed and do what is right in the eyes of the Lord, not men.

Jeremiah 18, Jeremiah is at the potter’s house and learns the importance of the potter and the clay. God’s warning is rejected by the people and Jeremiah is persecuted.

Jeremiah 19. It is getting worse. Jeremiah bought a clay jar, went to the valley of Hinnon, later called Gehenna, proclaimed disaster over Judah and Jerusalem over their offerings to Baal or Molech and broke the clay jar to signify how big the disaster was going to be.

 

September 22, read through the Bible in a year.

In between  First and Second Timothy we read one Psalm and one chapter of Jeremiah.

September 22: Psalm 107, Jeremiah 17 (click on the chapter to begin reading).

Psalm 107. God to the rescue. It is a telling of four “saysos” ass the Southerners used to say “Let the redeemed of the LORD say so“. They got in trouble and finally cried out to the LORD and He saved them out of their distresses. This is a remarkably positive Psalm.

Jeremiah 17. Judah’s sin is deep and worthy of punishment. Jeremiah gives a profound confession and delivers a beautiful prayer for deliverance. Then he reminds the people to  keep the sabbath holy.

 

September 21, read through the Bible in a year.

In between  First and Second Timothy we read one Psalm and one chapter of Jeremiah

September 21: Psalm 106, Jeremiah 16 (click on the chapter to begin reading).

Psalm 106 is a follow-on of Psalm 105. While Psalm 105 tells of the story of God’s people from Abraham to Moses, Psalm 106 continues from the crossing of the Red Sea (or Sea of Reeds) to the sins committed ,even to the child sacrifices to the gods of Canaan. The psalmists prays for deliverance from the heathens and return and restoration of the promised land. It begins and ends with a Hallelujah.

Jeremiah 16 tells of the Day of Disaster and ends with the promise that God will restore Israel.

September 20, read through the Bible in a year.

Today we read the last chapter of  First Timothy and one chapter of Jeremiah

September 20: 1 Timothy 6, Jeremiah 15 (click on the chapter to begin reading).

1 Timothy 6.  Even if you are under the yoke of slavery, honor your masters. Don’t listen to those that teach error, and especially to those that think that with godliness comes financial gain. Remember: The Love of Money is the Root of all evil. Final instructions to Timothy: Guard the Faith.

Jeremiah 15. More calamities awaits the people, for the LORD will not relent. Jeremiah feels dejected, but the Lord reassures Jeremiah.

September 19, read through the Bible in a year.

Today we read the fifth chapter of  First Timothy and two chapters of Jeremiah

September 19: 1 Timothy 5, Jeremiah 13, Jeremiah 14 (click on the chapter to begin reading).

1 Timothy 5 outlines the proper treatment of church members, honor the widows and honor the elders. Then Paul urges Timothy to drink a little wine for his stomach’s sake.

Jeremiah 13. Jeremiah buys a Linen Belt, It got ruined. Then God tells about wineskins. Both are object lessons for what is to befall Jerusalem, for pride precedes captivity.

Jeremiah 14. There will be drought, sword, famine and pestilence, the people plead for mercy.

 

September 18, read through the Bible in a year.

Today we read the fourth chapter of  First Timothy and two chapters of Jeremiah

September 18: 1 Timothy 4, Jeremiah 11, Jeremiah 12 (click on the chapter to begin reading).

1 Timothy 4. There is coming a great apostasy. As good servant of Jesus Christ, do not give in to it but bee devoted to the ministry and let no man despise your youth.

Jeremiah 11. The covenant God made with the Israelis was conditional; God promised to be with them as long as they obeyed the commands, but they did not, so the covenant was broken. Then there was a plot against Jeremiah.

Jeremiah 12, Jeremiah pours out his complaint. The LORD gives His answer.

September 17, read through the Bible in a year.

Today we read the third chapter of  First Timothy and two chapters of Jeremiah

September 17: 1 Timothy 3, Jeremiah 9, Jeremiah 10 (click on the chapter to begin reading).

1 Timothy 3. The Apostle Paul defines the qualifications of overseers and deacons, all because of the great mystery of godliness.

Jeremiah 9. “The weeping prophet” Jeremiah mourns for the people and the people mourn in judgment.

Jeremiah 10. The fight is spiritual: God versus idols. Yet, Jeremiah prophesies about the coming captivity of Judah, which leads to Jeremiah’s prayer.