Numbers 21:1-22:20
The people of Israel ask the Lord for help to beat the Canaan. The Lord obliges, but shortly after the Israelis forget and start to complain again. For once, it seems as if the Jews realize that speaking against the Lord doesn't turn out good and they repent their sins. God sent the death from earth as they didn't appreciate the gifts of heaven. With the blessings of the Lord, Israel seems to be eating up the nations in this area. Balaam seems to be a Godly man who has a relationship with the Lord. He isn't bribed by any amount of money or anything to betray the Lord. He agrees to go to Balak, but only because the Lord led it. This whole episode also shows if you are blessed by God, not even another man of God can curse or hurt you.
Luke 1:26-56
The people in Nazareth were look down upon by the rest of the Israelis, so it is poetic justice that God choose someone from Nazareth to have His son, the King of Kings, our saviour Jesus Christ. When Mary goes to visit Elizabeth, and the baby jumps when it hears Mary's voice, this is another confirmation of God's work and his master plan coming together. When Gabriel tells Mary that she is going to give birth to Jesus, she questions it not from a stance of it not happening, more from a stance that she didn't understand how? As she was a virgin. Mary is a great example for us all to follow...she committed wholly to the Lord even without a sense of understanding, she is committed body, mind and soul to the Lord.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
DAY 72, MARCH 13, 2010
Numbers 19:1-20-29
At the start of Chapter 20, a common recurring theme seems to be happening among the Israelites. They start to complain about the lack of figs, pomegranates, and water among other things. Is this an illustration by the Bible to show how faithless and forgetful as a people we are? After the rock issue with Moses and Aaron, God seems to punish them for not doing what He told them to do. I assume this was he was told to command water out of the rock and instead he hit the rock. Aaron passes away on Mount Her as God tells him he will be joining his ancestors, all the people of Israel mourn for thirty days.
Luke 1:1-25
This is the beginning of Luke and it starts out being addressed to Theophilus, who is this person. The first part of this addresses John the Baptist's birth and the angel Gabriel telling Zachariah of his son coming. Zachariah at first doubts Gabriel's prophesy of his wife having a special baby that will convert lots of Israelis to the Lord. For having doubt, Gabriel will not let Zachariah speak until John the Baptist is born. Imagine having the most amazing prophesy and testimony to tell and not being able to talk about it because of your own flesh and his wife's flesh instead of having faith in the Lord. He thought they were too old to conceive, but with the Lord, all is possible.
At the start of Chapter 20, a common recurring theme seems to be happening among the Israelites. They start to complain about the lack of figs, pomegranates, and water among other things. Is this an illustration by the Bible to show how faithless and forgetful as a people we are? After the rock issue with Moses and Aaron, God seems to punish them for not doing what He told them to do. I assume this was he was told to command water out of the rock and instead he hit the rock. Aaron passes away on Mount Her as God tells him he will be joining his ancestors, all the people of Israel mourn for thirty days.
Luke 1:1-25
This is the beginning of Luke and it starts out being addressed to Theophilus, who is this person. The first part of this addresses John the Baptist's birth and the angel Gabriel telling Zachariah of his son coming. Zachariah at first doubts Gabriel's prophesy of his wife having a special baby that will convert lots of Israelis to the Lord. For having doubt, Gabriel will not let Zachariah speak until John the Baptist is born. Imagine having the most amazing prophesy and testimony to tell and not being able to talk about it because of your own flesh and his wife's flesh instead of having faith in the Lord. He thought they were too old to conceive, but with the Lord, all is possible.
DAY 71, MARCH 12, 2010
Numbers 16:41-18:32
Yet agian the people of Israel complain and grumble agianst the Lord. Should they not respect and fear Him after all He has done? The Lord is extrememly angry as the people are upset with Aaron and Moses and they are the ones who have twice in two days prayed for the people to be saved from God's vengeance. He even started a plague to kill them all and Aaron had to run amongst them to make it right with God so no one would die.
Mark 16:1-20
The power of this part of the Bible is overwhelming and all powerful. His sacrifice for us and then ressurection is the most powerful event in our history. The ressurection proves that Jesus is what He said He was; the "Son of God". He told the disciples what would happen, but they couldn't get their heads around the idea. The disciples were mourning and weeping over His death when this should have been a time for jubilation and celebration as his suffering was over and He was ressurected. How could they not believe He said He was going to be ressurected and these women said they saw Him and He spoke to them, yet they still didn't believe. the unbelief of the disciples is crazy considering all the miracles and displays that Jesus has done. Jesus, You are our saviour and redeemer. We love and cherish you and appreciate what You have done for us, Amen!
Yet agian the people of Israel complain and grumble agianst the Lord. Should they not respect and fear Him after all He has done? The Lord is extrememly angry as the people are upset with Aaron and Moses and they are the ones who have twice in two days prayed for the people to be saved from God's vengeance. He even started a plague to kill them all and Aaron had to run amongst them to make it right with God so no one would die.
Mark 16:1-20
The power of this part of the Bible is overwhelming and all powerful. His sacrifice for us and then ressurection is the most powerful event in our history. The ressurection proves that Jesus is what He said He was; the "Son of God". He told the disciples what would happen, but they couldn't get their heads around the idea. The disciples were mourning and weeping over His death when this should have been a time for jubilation and celebration as his suffering was over and He was ressurected. How could they not believe He said He was going to be ressurected and these women said they saw Him and He spoke to them, yet they still didn't believe. the unbelief of the disciples is crazy considering all the miracles and displays that Jesus has done. Jesus, You are our saviour and redeemer. We love and cherish you and appreciate what You have done for us, Amen!
DAY 70, MARCH 11, 2010
Numbers 15:17-16:40
These passages in Numbers show God's vengance agianst the people of Israel. He killls a great many and shows His power to all the people. He causes the ground to open up and swallow the families that were conspiring against Moses and Aaron. He then burns up the 250 people who were also conspiring agianst Moses and Aaron. These passages again show us how we don't appreciate our life and how we forget the things that God has done for us.
Mark 15:1-47
It seems as if Pilate has more respect and understands the situation with Jesus more than the Jews do. He realizes the Pharises arrested Him out of envy. He even demands them to tell him what crime he has committed. The torture and abuse that Jesus took is stressed and hard to take. The most fascinating part is that He knoew He was going to be taking this abuse and torture, yet He walked with God and let His will happen. It is still so powerful to think what Jesus did for our sins, not just our sins 2000 years later but for the sins of the people who were crucifying Him. What a truly powerful statement to die for the sins of the people who have tortured, humiliated, and ultimitely crucified you. Jesus, I love you, and everything about you. You are my saviour and have provided a sinner like me a chance for eternal salvation. Praise you with everything I am, I love you!
These passages in Numbers show God's vengance agianst the people of Israel. He killls a great many and shows His power to all the people. He causes the ground to open up and swallow the families that were conspiring against Moses and Aaron. He then burns up the 250 people who were also conspiring agianst Moses and Aaron. These passages again show us how we don't appreciate our life and how we forget the things that God has done for us.
Mark 15:1-47
It seems as if Pilate has more respect and understands the situation with Jesus more than the Jews do. He realizes the Pharises arrested Him out of envy. He even demands them to tell him what crime he has committed. The torture and abuse that Jesus took is stressed and hard to take. The most fascinating part is that He knoew He was going to be taking this abuse and torture, yet He walked with God and let His will happen. It is still so powerful to think what Jesus did for our sins, not just our sins 2000 years later but for the sins of the people who were crucifying Him. What a truly powerful statement to die for the sins of the people who have tortured, humiliated, and ultimitely crucified you. Jesus, I love you, and everything about you. You are my saviour and have provided a sinner like me a chance for eternal salvation. Praise you with everything I am, I love you!
DAY 69 MARCH 10, 2010
Numbers 14:1-15:16
It absolutely blows me away the lack of faith or fear the Israielites have for the Lord. He has provided many huge miracles and done many Godly acts to warrant their faith and respect. They actually start to plot against Moses and talk about going back to Egypt. The Lord tells Moses what He is going to do for their lack of faith and respect...none of them willl enter this land except for Joshua and Caleb because they showed the faith and loyalty and commitment that God deserved. Lord, I make my own covenant with You; I will not turn away. I respect, fear, and love You.
Mark 14:53-72
This passage starts with them trying to find something to put on Jesus. The people they brought totally were falsely testifying and their stories contradicted each other. Hi is the truth and nothing agianst Him is false and sinful. When one of the high priest asks Him if He is the Messiah and the Son of God, He simply answers, "I Am", with the honest truth He knows He is persicuting Himself and is ready to accept God's will. This is where Peter denies Jesus three times befoe the rooster crows twice. How can you let this happen when you said you would die before you would deny Him? Peter has made a huge mistake but I'm sure Jesus has forgiven him for this error. He realizes it when he hears the rooster crow for the second time. Fulfilling Jesus' prophesy, he breaks down suffering great regret.
It absolutely blows me away the lack of faith or fear the Israielites have for the Lord. He has provided many huge miracles and done many Godly acts to warrant their faith and respect. They actually start to plot against Moses and talk about going back to Egypt. The Lord tells Moses what He is going to do for their lack of faith and respect...none of them willl enter this land except for Joshua and Caleb because they showed the faith and loyalty and commitment that God deserved. Lord, I make my own covenant with You; I will not turn away. I respect, fear, and love You.
Mark 14:53-72
This passage starts with them trying to find something to put on Jesus. The people they brought totally were falsely testifying and their stories contradicted each other. Hi is the truth and nothing agianst Him is false and sinful. When one of the high priest asks Him if He is the Messiah and the Son of God, He simply answers, "I Am", with the honest truth He knows He is persicuting Himself and is ready to accept God's will. This is where Peter denies Jesus three times befoe the rooster crows twice. How can you let this happen when you said you would die before you would deny Him? Peter has made a huge mistake but I'm sure Jesus has forgiven him for this error. He realizes it when he hears the rooster crow for the second time. Fulfilling Jesus' prophesy, he breaks down suffering great regret.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Day 68 March 09
Numbers 11:24 -13:33
Joshua runs to Moses and is concerned because others are starting to prphosize and a re spiriting wit God. Moses is not angry and is happy, he wishes all of God's people could do this to lesson the burden on himself. God send sthem as promised an abundance of quail, they gorge themselves and teh Lord is angry so he puts a plague on the people. Aaron and Miriam complain about who Moses has married, Th eLord gets extremely angry and questions Aaron and Miriam for questioning Moses who God trusts more than anyone, don't question true people of God. Moses sent out the twelve leaders to scout Canaan, when they come back they again show their lack of faith in God. They compare themselves to grasshoppers compared to the giants that live there. They use this report as to why they can't survive if they attack Canaan.
Mark 14:22-52
The strength in Jesus's prayer is awesome and overwhleming. he prays for God to save him of the impending torture and death coming his way. Overriding this though is praying that God's will will happen. To know something terrible is goign to happen and to know it is coming and still wanting God's will is truly remarkeable. I love you Jesus and the xample you set for me and my life> I am sorry for my sins please forgive me, as you are teh only one that matters to me.
Joshua runs to Moses and is concerned because others are starting to prphosize and a re spiriting wit God. Moses is not angry and is happy, he wishes all of God's people could do this to lesson the burden on himself. God send sthem as promised an abundance of quail, they gorge themselves and teh Lord is angry so he puts a plague on the people. Aaron and Miriam complain about who Moses has married, Th eLord gets extremely angry and questions Aaron and Miriam for questioning Moses who God trusts more than anyone, don't question true people of God. Moses sent out the twelve leaders to scout Canaan, when they come back they again show their lack of faith in God. They compare themselves to grasshoppers compared to the giants that live there. They use this report as to why they can't survive if they attack Canaan.
Mark 14:22-52
The strength in Jesus's prayer is awesome and overwhleming. he prays for God to save him of the impending torture and death coming his way. Overriding this though is praying that God's will will happen. To know something terrible is goign to happen and to know it is coming and still wanting God's will is truly remarkeable. I love you Jesus and the xample you set for me and my life> I am sorry for my sins please forgive me, as you are teh only one that matters to me.
DAY 67 MARCH 8, 2010
Numbers 10:1-11:23
The trumpets blowing are mentioned here. It is apt because of all our senses must be aware for God now and then. They had to look for the cloud to see when they were moving now they had to listen for the trumpets. All of our senses belong to God. Again, the people of Israiel start complaining. They are God's chosen people, but they continue to show a huge lack of faith and appreciation for everything that the Lord has done for them. Moses himself even whines to God saying that the burden to bear is too much and he can't handle all the people's whinings. He even asks God to tell him now if this is his destiny. God tells him to gather 60 elders and He will dispurse the work among them. He also tells Moses that the Israielites will eat meat (one of their complaints) for the next month.
Mark 14:1-21
This is the passage where the leading teachers were looking for a way to arrest and kill Jesus but they knew if it was done during passover there would be huge riots to deal with. I just shows how popular and true Jesus was when He had the support of the people. These passages contain the lady who poured the expensive perfume on Jesus' head and was scolded by the disciples for wasting it when they could have given it to the poor. Jesus corrects them and raises a good point to never question what someone does in the name of our saviour. He makes and has made all the rules. Who are we to question these. This is the last suppoer when Jesus is being betrayed by Judas. How sad to know this will happen and play out the bad roles.
The trumpets blowing are mentioned here. It is apt because of all our senses must be aware for God now and then. They had to look for the cloud to see when they were moving now they had to listen for the trumpets. All of our senses belong to God. Again, the people of Israiel start complaining. They are God's chosen people, but they continue to show a huge lack of faith and appreciation for everything that the Lord has done for them. Moses himself even whines to God saying that the burden to bear is too much and he can't handle all the people's whinings. He even asks God to tell him now if this is his destiny. God tells him to gather 60 elders and He will dispurse the work among them. He also tells Moses that the Israielites will eat meat (one of their complaints) for the next month.
Mark 14:1-21
This is the passage where the leading teachers were looking for a way to arrest and kill Jesus but they knew if it was done during passover there would be huge riots to deal with. I just shows how popular and true Jesus was when He had the support of the people. These passages contain the lady who poured the expensive perfume on Jesus' head and was scolded by the disciples for wasting it when they could have given it to the poor. Jesus corrects them and raises a good point to never question what someone does in the name of our saviour. He makes and has made all the rules. Who are we to question these. This is the last suppoer when Jesus is being betrayed by Judas. How sad to know this will happen and play out the bad roles.
DAY 66 MARCH 7, 2010
Numbers 8:1-9:23
God gives more instructions to Aaron and Moses. He instructs that the Levites are His people; they are replacing the firstborn sons that God took in Egypt. The directions to the Levites to become clean and then they can be assistants to the Tabernacle to Aaron and the preists. You also see how specific the Lord is with His directions. They can start working at 25 and must retire at age 50. It is interesting with the cloud at the camp as the cloud moved they followed it . Could be one month or one year, this is important because we are all on God's timetable, not our own.
Mark 13:14-37
These chapters are real important as they talk about the bad times. He is not discussing this to clear anything up to His disciples. This is a matter of providing warning and He uses parables to support this. The one involving the slaves and them working not sure when their master will be back. It could be morning, day or night. This keeps all on gaurd not being able to be busy or "act" Christian just before He arrives.
Psalms 5:1-23
This Psalm is about fearing God and respecting Him. It seems to somewhat downgrade the importance of the sacrifices as they just represent the covenant with the Lord; He doesn't need the food--it is all His anyways.
God gives more instructions to Aaron and Moses. He instructs that the Levites are His people; they are replacing the firstborn sons that God took in Egypt. The directions to the Levites to become clean and then they can be assistants to the Tabernacle to Aaron and the preists. You also see how specific the Lord is with His directions. They can start working at 25 and must retire at age 50. It is interesting with the cloud at the camp as the cloud moved they followed it . Could be one month or one year, this is important because we are all on God's timetable, not our own.
Mark 13:14-37
These chapters are real important as they talk about the bad times. He is not discussing this to clear anything up to His disciples. This is a matter of providing warning and He uses parables to support this. The one involving the slaves and them working not sure when their master will be back. It could be morning, day or night. This keeps all on gaurd not being able to be busy or "act" Christian just before He arrives.
Psalms 5:1-23
This Psalm is about fearing God and respecting Him. It seems to somewhat downgrade the importance of the sacrifices as they just represent the covenant with the Lord; He doesn't need the food--it is all His anyways.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
DAY 65, MARCH 6, 2010
Numbers 6L:1-7:89
The vows that the Nazarite's make to God is interesting as are all vows made. No one is required by God to make a vow for salvation; that is God's giving the power of salvation. As long as they do the vow above and beyond the Bible, they can be blessed by God for doing so. God is very specific in His directions with every tribe giving his gifts to Him. He names every person twice in each passage. I believe this represents God has laid out His very specific plan and it is our duty as individuals to follow out His plans very specifically.
Mark 12:38-13:13
Jesus has two warning in the beginning of these passages: He warns the religious leaders against their pride and power. It is not real them sitting at the top of the tables and getting good seating is not in the name of God. He also warns against the "importance" of the rich as well, these views and vows are artificial and not of God but of man. Jesus prophesies about the temple crumbling down onto each other, the temple is something significant and powerful and Jesus says it will tumble down. The disciples have a problem grasping Jesus' prophecies again.
Proverbs 10:27-28
How prophetic this Proverb: Fear of the Lord (and love of the Lord) will lengthen my life and the hopes of the Godly result in happiness. It has! Lord I am truly happy with my hope and belief in You. My expectation as wicked were nothing without you.
The vows that the Nazarite's make to God is interesting as are all vows made. No one is required by God to make a vow for salvation; that is God's giving the power of salvation. As long as they do the vow above and beyond the Bible, they can be blessed by God for doing so. God is very specific in His directions with every tribe giving his gifts to Him. He names every person twice in each passage. I believe this represents God has laid out His very specific plan and it is our duty as individuals to follow out His plans very specifically.
Mark 12:38-13:13
Jesus has two warning in the beginning of these passages: He warns the religious leaders against their pride and power. It is not real them sitting at the top of the tables and getting good seating is not in the name of God. He also warns against the "importance" of the rich as well, these views and vows are artificial and not of God but of man. Jesus prophesies about the temple crumbling down onto each other, the temple is something significant and powerful and Jesus says it will tumble down. The disciples have a problem grasping Jesus' prophecies again.
Proverbs 10:27-28
How prophetic this Proverb: Fear of the Lord (and love of the Lord) will lengthen my life and the hopes of the Godly result in happiness. It has! Lord I am truly happy with my hope and belief in You. My expectation as wicked were nothing without you.
DAY 64, MARCH 5, 2010
Numbers 4:1-5:31
Teh tasks given to Moses by God and again the high level of detail and organization are quite evident. Organization is a means to an end and not an end in itself. A popular line is the church is an organism, not an organization, but being organized is an important part of that organism. I truly believe God wants my family to be organized and these messages so early in the spirit walk will prepare for the future and avoid potential chaos created by lack of organization.
Mark 12:18-37
The type of Pharises who question Jesus seem to be especially brazen and they try to show Jesus the proper scripture. They try to use such insignificant reference and unimportant scriptures to "catch" Him. The next Pharises to challenge Jesus seem to have a different approach than the others. He seems to be actually open to the words that Jesus is speaking. After he asks Jesus his questions, his heart seems to be changing; he seems to be questioning the ones or maybe himself and the motives for his questions. jesus states "You are close to the kingdom of Heaven." Is this a compliment or a backhanded compliment; does it show progression or is this a negative comment? I would not want to end up close to the kingdom of heaven, as the old addage about grenades, etc. This is one that I would not want to end up close on. The depth of these passages are utterly awesome.
Teh tasks given to Moses by God and again the high level of detail and organization are quite evident. Organization is a means to an end and not an end in itself. A popular line is the church is an organism, not an organization, but being organized is an important part of that organism. I truly believe God wants my family to be organized and these messages so early in the spirit walk will prepare for the future and avoid potential chaos created by lack of organization.
Mark 12:18-37
The type of Pharises who question Jesus seem to be especially brazen and they try to show Jesus the proper scripture. They try to use such insignificant reference and unimportant scriptures to "catch" Him. The next Pharises to challenge Jesus seem to have a different approach than the others. He seems to be actually open to the words that Jesus is speaking. After he asks Jesus his questions, his heart seems to be changing; he seems to be questioning the ones or maybe himself and the motives for his questions. jesus states "You are close to the kingdom of Heaven." Is this a compliment or a backhanded compliment; does it show progression or is this a negative comment? I would not want to end up close to the kingdom of heaven, as the old addage about grenades, etc. This is one that I would not want to end up close on. The depth of these passages are utterly awesome.
DAY 63, MARCH 4, 2010
Numbers 2:1-3:51
Everything is laid out by God in a specific terms that nothing is left to chance or to human interpretation. God is a God of order and we (I) need to follow this in my own life. The Lord has the Levites as assistants to the priest. Again, these duties and responsibilities are divided and laid out to each with major specifics.
Mark 11:27-12:17
When the Pharisees question Jesus, He easily shows their hypocrisy with His question about John. When they talk amongst themselves you see the real true difference between the honesty of Jesus and the hypocrisy and deceit of the Pharisees. The parable with the vineyard and the farmer is a great parable on so many levels. It is directed at the Pharisees but shows Jesus and God's situation played out on earth. Even after the story, the religious leader's colours are in full display as they knew Jesus has directed this parable at them. They desperately wait to arrest Him but because of the crowd they cannot for fear of their own well being. When they try to get Him into trouble about tax collecting for Caesar, etc. , His response, which is immediate (so not thought about), and deep and insightful: "Give to Caesar what is his (earthly money) and give to God what is His (your heart and soul)."
Proverbs 10:24-25
God you have provided the foundation. I should have been whirled and whisked away but your mercy and wisdom have me firmly planted.
Everything is laid out by God in a specific terms that nothing is left to chance or to human interpretation. God is a God of order and we (I) need to follow this in my own life. The Lord has the Levites as assistants to the priest. Again, these duties and responsibilities are divided and laid out to each with major specifics.
Mark 11:27-12:17
When the Pharisees question Jesus, He easily shows their hypocrisy with His question about John. When they talk amongst themselves you see the real true difference between the honesty of Jesus and the hypocrisy and deceit of the Pharisees. The parable with the vineyard and the farmer is a great parable on so many levels. It is directed at the Pharisees but shows Jesus and God's situation played out on earth. Even after the story, the religious leader's colours are in full display as they knew Jesus has directed this parable at them. They desperately wait to arrest Him but because of the crowd they cannot for fear of their own well being. When they try to get Him into trouble about tax collecting for Caesar, etc. , His response, which is immediate (so not thought about), and deep and insightful: "Give to Caesar what is his (earthly money) and give to God what is His (your heart and soul)."
Proverbs 10:24-25
God you have provided the foundation. I should have been whirled and whisked away but your mercy and wisdom have me firmly planted.
DAY 62, MARCH 3, 2010
Leviticus 27:14-Numbers 1:54
As I enter into Numbers a lot of people talk about the readings and say it is extremely boring. It is the word of God, so with all due respect, Leviticus was a tough read, but there were still lessons to be learned. I am glad to be in a new book, a new "environment' and "landscape" if you will. The study Bible mentions that Genesis is about beginnings and Exodus about redemptions, then Numbers is about warfare. The numbers of Israel people able to fight numbers are 600,000--an impressive shocking number that is surprising at how big it is. One of the beginning chapters of Numbers explains how the Levites are not included in this number as they have an important job at protecting the Tabernacle and Aaron.
Mark 11:1-26
These passages have some important parts and things worth pointing out. His entrance into the city is like a king, riding a donkey with people laying their clothes before him. It is similar to a conquest bu a religious conquest done out of love and respect and choice. The next important part is the happenings at the temple when Jesus snaps on all the people doing business there. This is a sacred place meant for PRAYING, not PREYING and PAYING. The third important part is the issue with the fig tree and how He withers it from its roots up; He also later uses this as an example of true faith. The fig also represents Israiel's lack of faith.
As I enter into Numbers a lot of people talk about the readings and say it is extremely boring. It is the word of God, so with all due respect, Leviticus was a tough read, but there were still lessons to be learned. I am glad to be in a new book, a new "environment' and "landscape" if you will. The study Bible mentions that Genesis is about beginnings and Exodus about redemptions, then Numbers is about warfare. The numbers of Israel people able to fight numbers are 600,000--an impressive shocking number that is surprising at how big it is. One of the beginning chapters of Numbers explains how the Levites are not included in this number as they have an important job at protecting the Tabernacle and Aaron.
Mark 11:1-26
These passages have some important parts and things worth pointing out. His entrance into the city is like a king, riding a donkey with people laying their clothes before him. It is similar to a conquest bu a religious conquest done out of love and respect and choice. The next important part is the happenings at the temple when Jesus snaps on all the people doing business there. This is a sacred place meant for PRAYING, not PREYING and PAYING. The third important part is the issue with the fig tree and how He withers it from its roots up; He also later uses this as an example of true faith. The fig also represents Israiel's lack of faith.
Friday, March 5, 2010
DAY 61, MAR. 2, 2010
Leviticus 25:47-27:13
God is concerned about how we use the resources that He has given us, how we treat each other in the real world. An important note regardless of the politics or the economic system of the day or culture, Christianity has always thrived but a key point to it all is that it does so by helping and being very aware of the poor and the oppressed. What a great mix these passages provide. God's grace and forgiveness is forever and insurmountable, but His punishment is equally present and continuous. He talks about the punishment for disobedience and it is severe.
Mark 10:32-52
The passage where James and John asked to be beside Jesus in heaven it created animosity and dissent ion among the disciples, but Jesus explains that they have it all wrong. They are using the times of the day and it's structure to determine how they want to be exalted in heaven. Humble yourself on earth, become a servant on earth to be lofty in heaven; more importantly, follow Jesus' lead. He is the most powerful entity ever on the face of the planet and He is every one's humble servant. While on His way to His beating and demise, Jesus still has time to stop and help a blind beggar.
Psalms 45:1-17
This is a beautiful song or poem about Jesus. It doesn't have the harsh tones of some of David's psalms; this is lovely words of wisdom and joy to our Saviour.
God is concerned about how we use the resources that He has given us, how we treat each other in the real world. An important note regardless of the politics or the economic system of the day or culture, Christianity has always thrived but a key point to it all is that it does so by helping and being very aware of the poor and the oppressed. What a great mix these passages provide. God's grace and forgiveness is forever and insurmountable, but His punishment is equally present and continuous. He talks about the punishment for disobedience and it is severe.
Mark 10:32-52
The passage where James and John asked to be beside Jesus in heaven it created animosity and dissent ion among the disciples, but Jesus explains that they have it all wrong. They are using the times of the day and it's structure to determine how they want to be exalted in heaven. Humble yourself on earth, become a servant on earth to be lofty in heaven; more importantly, follow Jesus' lead. He is the most powerful entity ever on the face of the planet and He is every one's humble servant. While on His way to His beating and demise, Jesus still has time to stop and help a blind beggar.
Psalms 45:1-17
This is a beautiful song or poem about Jesus. It doesn't have the harsh tones of some of David's psalms; this is lovely words of wisdom and joy to our Saviour.
DAY 60, MAR. 1, 2010
Leviticus 24:1-25:46
This passage is where the people are commanded to bring the oil to keep the light burning. The light represents God and His word, and the people bringing the oil is their faith they bring to keep His light lit. It is a representation of their faith. In one of these passages God orders Moses to have the man who blasphemed against Him stoned to death. This shows the severity of this sin and to fear God. As for the oil for the light, He commands this to last many generations or generation after generation so the faith must last forever.
Mark 10:13-31
Jesus scolds the disciples for giving the parents trouble for bringing the children to Him. Anyone who doesn't receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it. The man who walked up to Jesus and asked how to get eternal life; Jesus told him to obey the commandments; the man responds that he had done that then Jesus told him to give away all his treasures and possessions and give the money to the poor and you will have many treasures in heaven. The man was sad as he had many possessions. Jesus knew what to tell this person..He wouldn't have said the same to a poor person. Jesus knows the message; we all need it and when we need it. When we are in church and it is as if the pastor went through our garbage and came up with his sermon this is the same idea.
This passage is where the people are commanded to bring the oil to keep the light burning. The light represents God and His word, and the people bringing the oil is their faith they bring to keep His light lit. It is a representation of their faith. In one of these passages God orders Moses to have the man who blasphemed against Him stoned to death. This shows the severity of this sin and to fear God. As for the oil for the light, He commands this to last many generations or generation after generation so the faith must last forever.
Mark 10:13-31
Jesus scolds the disciples for giving the parents trouble for bringing the children to Him. Anyone who doesn't receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it. The man who walked up to Jesus and asked how to get eternal life; Jesus told him to obey the commandments; the man responds that he had done that then Jesus told him to give away all his treasures and possessions and give the money to the poor and you will have many treasures in heaven. The man was sad as he had many possessions. Jesus knew what to tell this person..He wouldn't have said the same to a poor person. Jesus knows the message; we all need it and when we need it. When we are in church and it is as if the pastor went through our garbage and came up with his sermon this is the same idea.
DAY59, FEB. 28, 2010
Leviticus 27:17-23:44
Again, another passage by the Lord giving instructions and directions to Moses to give to the people of Israiel. These directions focus quite a bit on the festivals throughout the year.
Mark 9:30-10:12
This passage starts out with it stating that as He traveled through Galillee, He didn't want people knowing He was there. It states that He wanted to teach the disciples; He needs them to be able to pass on the word..His word.. after He is gone so that is probably part of the importance of Him needing to teach the apostles. The wisdom that Jesus speaks of in these passages is awesome; the disciples are arguing about who is the best out of them. Jesus states that the last and who serves everyone else will be the first. Jesus also says that if miracles are performed in his name, then He is for us, anyone who is not against us is for us. Aain the Pharises try to trap Jesus with their trick questions that they think are so well thought out traps. Jesus uses His infinite wisdom to always make these attempts so foolish.
Psalms 44:1-8
Good solid Psalm putting the strength and grace where it needs to be.
Proverbs 10:19
I love this: Keep our mouths shut!
Again, another passage by the Lord giving instructions and directions to Moses to give to the people of Israiel. These directions focus quite a bit on the festivals throughout the year.
Mark 9:30-10:12
This passage starts out with it stating that as He traveled through Galillee, He didn't want people knowing He was there. It states that He wanted to teach the disciples; He needs them to be able to pass on the word..His word.. after He is gone so that is probably part of the importance of Him needing to teach the apostles. The wisdom that Jesus speaks of in these passages is awesome; the disciples are arguing about who is the best out of them. Jesus states that the last and who serves everyone else will be the first. Jesus also says that if miracles are performed in his name, then He is for us, anyone who is not against us is for us. Aain the Pharises try to trap Jesus with their trick questions that they think are so well thought out traps. Jesus uses His infinite wisdom to always make these attempts so foolish.
Psalms 44:1-8
Good solid Psalm putting the strength and grace where it needs to be.
Proverbs 10:19
I love this: Keep our mouths shut!
DAY 58, FEB. 27, 2010
Leviticus 20:22-22:16
These are more passages that give exact direction and regulations...
Mark 9:1-29
The transformation of Jesus into His all white is quite amazing. He starts talking to Elijah and Moses. The three disciples almost missed Moses and Elijah and Jesus in all His glory. Peter speaks for the sake of speaking and doesn't offer much insight or wisdom in this passage. Peter's suggestion that they build 3 monuments or memorials for the three of them. God then comes and states that Jesus is His son and they must listen to Him. Jesus is not on the same page as Moses and Elijah; he is way ahead of them. They are but prophets or spokespeople of the Lord. Jesus IS the Lord, in the flesh. The situation with the demon possessed boy that the disciples could not heal; they were being scoffed at by the scribes. As usual Jesus needs to come in and solve all the problems.
Psalms 43:1-5
This Psalm is about David asking for rescue again from his enemies. This psalm again questions God's plan and what He has done. Why have you tossed me aside? Why must I wander around in grief, oppressed by my enemies? It is these passages where I can most relate to David, though I don't like him probably because I can relate with my old self and him.
These are more passages that give exact direction and regulations...
Mark 9:1-29
The transformation of Jesus into His all white is quite amazing. He starts talking to Elijah and Moses. The three disciples almost missed Moses and Elijah and Jesus in all His glory. Peter speaks for the sake of speaking and doesn't offer much insight or wisdom in this passage. Peter's suggestion that they build 3 monuments or memorials for the three of them. God then comes and states that Jesus is His son and they must listen to Him. Jesus is not on the same page as Moses and Elijah; he is way ahead of them. They are but prophets or spokespeople of the Lord. Jesus IS the Lord, in the flesh. The situation with the demon possessed boy that the disciples could not heal; they were being scoffed at by the scribes. As usual Jesus needs to come in and solve all the problems.
Psalms 43:1-5
This Psalm is about David asking for rescue again from his enemies. This psalm again questions God's plan and what He has done. Why have you tossed me aside? Why must I wander around in grief, oppressed by my enemies? It is these passages where I can most relate to David, though I don't like him probably because I can relate with my old self and him.
DAY 57, FEB. 26, 2010
Leviticus 19:1-20-21
These passages are not so much instructions or directions. They are more of a list of sentences and a what not to do list and what the consequences of these actions would be. Most of it is basic what is not be expected but there are some interesting laws and some interesting and harsh punishments.
Mark 8:11-38
This passage starts with the Pharisees arguing with Jesus and demanding a miraculous even from Him. He scoffs at them and says He will do no miracles for this generation. When they leave and go on the boat, the disciples start arguing because they forgot to bring any food. All they had was one loaf of bread. Jesus listens to them fighting and is disgusted with them. The disciples are like me, they soon forgot what Jesus had done--He jsut finished feeding thousands with a few loaves. He shows us these things and we still lack faith to believe when presented the chance. Jesus starts talking to the disciples about the plan whre He will die and be ressurected. Peter pulls Him aside and starts reprimanding Him..How and who does Peter think he is reprimanding the Son of God!? Jesus t9hen states some strong and powerful points. If you give up your soul to hav the whole world, what good will this do you?
Proverbs 10:17
Lord, I accept the discipline in my life, I am on the pathway to life; I will not go astray!
These passages are not so much instructions or directions. They are more of a list of sentences and a what not to do list and what the consequences of these actions would be. Most of it is basic what is not be expected but there are some interesting laws and some interesting and harsh punishments.
Mark 8:11-38
This passage starts with the Pharisees arguing with Jesus and demanding a miraculous even from Him. He scoffs at them and says He will do no miracles for this generation. When they leave and go on the boat, the disciples start arguing because they forgot to bring any food. All they had was one loaf of bread. Jesus listens to them fighting and is disgusted with them. The disciples are like me, they soon forgot what Jesus had done--He jsut finished feeding thousands with a few loaves. He shows us these things and we still lack faith to believe when presented the chance. Jesus starts talking to the disciples about the plan whre He will die and be ressurected. Peter pulls Him aside and starts reprimanding Him..How and who does Peter think he is reprimanding the Son of God!? Jesus t9hen states some strong and powerful points. If you give up your soul to hav the whole world, what good will this do you?
Proverbs 10:17
Lord, I accept the discipline in my life, I am on the pathway to life; I will not go astray!
DAY 56, FEB. 25, 2010
Leviticus 16:29-18:30
Again these passages are filled with expicit instructions about different things and areas. One of the big issues in this area is about several relationships and who to have these relationships with. For the first time in the Bible, homosexuality is discussed and banned from happening by the Lord. The Lord is also very clear in who not to have sex with and he lays out real clearly who those people or animals are.
Mark 7:24-8:10
This first passage even shows that Jesus was capable of changing His mind or opinion and practiced great wisdom. In dealing with the women who's daughter is possessed, He listens to her and because of her answer He changes His mind and heals her daughter right away. After Jesus healed the deaf person with the speech impediment, He again asked for the people not to tell anyone and agian the more He did this the more they talked. This is the second time in a short period of time that Jesus feeds a lot of people (4000+ families) with only a few loaves of bread and a few fish, showing that His miracles are everywhere and about everything. If you are sick, He will heal; if you are hungry, He will feed; if you are deaf, He will let you hear. That is not neccessarily literal, but He has let me hear His words and His will.
Again these passages are filled with expicit instructions about different things and areas. One of the big issues in this area is about several relationships and who to have these relationships with. For the first time in the Bible, homosexuality is discussed and banned from happening by the Lord. The Lord is also very clear in who not to have sex with and he lays out real clearly who those people or animals are.
Mark 7:24-8:10
This first passage even shows that Jesus was capable of changing His mind or opinion and practiced great wisdom. In dealing with the women who's daughter is possessed, He listens to her and because of her answer He changes His mind and heals her daughter right away. After Jesus healed the deaf person with the speech impediment, He again asked for the people not to tell anyone and agian the more He did this the more they talked. This is the second time in a short period of time that Jesus feeds a lot of people (4000+ families) with only a few loaves of bread and a few fish, showing that His miracles are everywhere and about everything. If you are sick, He will heal; if you are hungry, He will feed; if you are deaf, He will let you hear. That is not neccessarily literal, but He has let me hear His words and His will.
DAY 55 FEB. 24, 2010
Leviticus 15:1-16:28
Again, this passage deals with more instructions and directions for different events that happen in daily lives. I understand the need for clarity. Lord, I need this same discipline and clarity in my life.
Mark 7:1-23
The first passage is so accurate and true when the Pharises challenge Jesus as to why His disciples don't follow the age old traditions. Jesus tells them that Isaiah was right when he prophesied "These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach man made ideas as commands from God. They are ignoring God's laws and substituting their traditions. All of you LISTEN: IT'S NOT WHAT GOES INTO YOUR BODY THAT DEFILES YOU, YOU ARE DEFILED BY WHAT COMES FROM YOUR HEART." This is an important parable espcially in today's times. I believe Jesus is saying it's not the things that we are subject to that make us sin or do wrong things. They can be passed through you. It is what comes from within: adultery, lust, greed, wickedness, etc.
Psalms 40:11-17
This psalm is awesome and great. If this is David again, he is in a great place and I love this passage; he speaks of his many sins and the line "May those who love your slavation repeatedlly shout 'The Lord is great'." This whole psal is so powerful and insightful.
Again, this passage deals with more instructions and directions for different events that happen in daily lives. I understand the need for clarity. Lord, I need this same discipline and clarity in my life.
Mark 7:1-23
The first passage is so accurate and true when the Pharises challenge Jesus as to why His disciples don't follow the age old traditions. Jesus tells them that Isaiah was right when he prophesied "These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach man made ideas as commands from God. They are ignoring God's laws and substituting their traditions. All of you LISTEN: IT'S NOT WHAT GOES INTO YOUR BODY THAT DEFILES YOU, YOU ARE DEFILED BY WHAT COMES FROM YOUR HEART." This is an important parable espcially in today's times. I believe Jesus is saying it's not the things that we are subject to that make us sin or do wrong things. They can be passed through you. It is what comes from within: adultery, lust, greed, wickedness, etc.
Psalms 40:11-17
This psalm is awesome and great. If this is David again, he is in a great place and I love this passage; he speaks of his many sins and the line "May those who love your slavation repeatedlly shout 'The Lord is great'." This whole psal is so powerful and insightful.
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