Readings for the week of 10/25-10/31/2009

Matthew           Mark           Luke           John

As we “fall” into the end of our calendar year, the approach now is a combination of the four Gospel accounts with an integration of the recorded events as nearly as possible in their proper chronological sequence. As stated last week, this will necessitate a degree of speculation, because it is simply not revealed when certain events actually occurred. It is not even certain whether Jesus’ entire ministry lasted for 2 ½ or 3 ½ years. Each position has its supporters. Much of the problem of dating depends upon which feasts Jesus attended, and upon references to certain seasons of the year. The harmony which follows assumes a 3 ½ year ministry. Read more »

Posted: November 14th, 2009 under Bible study.
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Readings for the week of 10/18-10/24/2009

Matthew           Mark           Luke           John

As the New Testament record now begins, the Scriptures proclaim the good news about the salvation of mankind which comes through obedient faith in Jesus the Christ. The good news begins with the miraculous birth of Jesus to a virgin of Galilee in the days of Herod, King of Judea. Then, as Jesus grows into manhood, his coming as the promised Messiah and Savior is announced by John the Baptist. As Jesus begins his own ministry, he confirms his deity with miraculous healings and other signs and wonders, and proclaims the imminent coming of the kingdom of God. His teaching calls men and women to new spiritual heights in their worship of God and in their relationships with one another. Read more »

Posted: November 14th, 2009 under Bible study.
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Readings for the week of 10/10-10/17/2009
The Apocrypha

The historical record of the Old Testament is composed of 39 separate writings and has thus far been presented as one continuous narrative arranged, to the degree possible, in the chronological order of their occurrence. The events span the period from creation to approximately 425B.C. Not until 5 B.C. will any further events be recorded in any scriptural writings…in the New Testament, which is a collection of 27 different writings. Read more »

Posted: November 14th, 2009 under Bible study.
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Readings for the week of 10/4-10/10/2009
Daniel 10-12

After 6 decades away from their homeland, the people of Israel return to Jerusalem. The great migration takes place in 538 B.C. and within 2 years, the initial resettlement has been completed and the foundation of the temple laid. Read more »

Posted: November 14th, 2009 under Bible study.
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Readings for the week of 9/27-10/3/2009

Daniel 6-10

During the reign of Darius the Mede, a plot is laid against Daniel by those opposed to his rise to greater power. The end result is that Daniel is placed in den of lions buy saved from harm by the God to whom he faithfully prays. The incident allows an interesting insight into Darius, who (at least for a time) is even evangelistic on behalf of this marvelous “God of Daniel”. Read more »

Posted: September 26th, 2009 under Bible study.
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