SCRIPTURE: 1 John 2:9-17 OBSERVATION: John is writing to 3 generations of believers (new, growing and long-time Christians, “children, sons, fathers”), encouraging each one to keep their hearts and lives focused on God, and on love, and aware of the attacks of the enemy. The evil one is good at distracting us with the fleeting pleasures of…
Mar 3 — 1 John 2:1-8
SCRIPTURE: 1 John 2:1-8 OBSERVATION: Sin (living and being contrary to God’s good design, intention) is very serious; its like mishandling nuclear waste, very serious consequences. God’s way has always been the way of love (mercy, goodness, patience, grace, generosity, respect, etc.), but what makes this new is that now God has shown it to us in…
Mar 2 — 1 John 1:5-10
SCRIPTURE: 1 John 1:5-10 OBSERVATION: Darkness represents what is not good, light represents what is good. The good life results from fellowship with God, walking with Him; those that do not have a relationship with God end up walking in the dark. Its not that those who walk with God are perfect, far from it, but they…
Bible Readings (March)
MARCH 1. 1 John 1:1-4 2. 1 John 1:5-10 3. 1 John 2:1-8 4. 1 John 2:9-17 5. 1 John 2:18-27 6. 1 John 2:28-3:3 7. 1 John 3:4-10 8. 1 John 3:11-24 9. 1 John 4:1-6 10. 1 John 4:7-21 11. 1 John 5:1-12 12. 1 John 5:13-21 13. Joshua 14:1-15 14. Joshua 15:1-63 15. Joshua 16:1-10 16. Joshua 17:1-18 17. Joshua 18:1-10 18. Joshua 18:11-19:51 …
Mar 1 — 1 John 1:1-4
SCRIPTURE: 1 John 1:1-4 OBSERVATION: John starts by talking about the tangible, touchable appearance of the Life of God, or the Word (Logos) of Life. He identifies himself and the other disciples as witnesses to It’s appearance. This Life (or Word of Life) was with God. In his account of Jesus’ life, he states even more clearly…
Feb 29 — Haggai 2:20-23
SCRIPTURE: Haggai 2:20-23 OBSERVATION: God reminds Zerubbabel of His ultimate purpose, to overthrow evil and establish justice, truth and goodness. This is an ultimate promise that God gives to everyone who suffers – “trust Me, I am working to set things straight, and one day… you will see!” Zerubbabel represents the line of the Messiah, the…
Feb 28 — Haggai 2:10-19
SCRIPTURE: Haggai 2:10-19 OBSERVATION: God is challenging His people to see the poisonous affect of their sinful hearts, how it stains and pollutes their religious observances (even their temple building). If their hearts are still self-centered, even while building the temple, it defiles their efforts. Religious observances do not make sinful hearts holy, but sinful hearts…
Feb 27 — Haggai 2:1-9
SCRIPTURE: Haggai 2:1-9 OBSERVATION: Apparently this new temple building was less impressive than the previous one, and it was discouraging for those who could remember it. But God promises that He will take this small, unimpressive symbol and turn the world upside down through it. With God, 5 loaves and 2 fish can feed a multitude;…
Feb 26 — Haggai 1:1-15
SCRIPTURE: Haggai 1:1-15 OBSERVATION: Based on the dates, it is guessed that this took place August, 520 BC. It is after the Jews returned from the Babylonian captivity. Instead of devoting their energy to establishing God at the center (symbolized by the temple), they devote themselves to building bigger, better homes, and establishing bigger, better bank…
Feb 25 — Colossians 4:2-18
SCRIPTURE: Colossians 4:2-18 OBSERVATION: Paul is a missionary through and through. He concludes this letter with an encouragement to pray and stand firm in their mission for the Lord. He also names and commends those who are working with him in the mission. Through this section I hear the Lord reminding me to keep the passion…