Saturday, May 12, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
1 Chronicles 8-9; Psalm 80
1 Chronicles 8-9; Psalm 80
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Monday, April 30, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
1 Samuel 7-9
1 Samuel 7-9
Consider who eats at the King's table, their condition.
Today is Maundy Thursday, the day that we remember Jesus' last supper with his disciples and the day that he was betrayed by one of them. Read John 13-14, and see yourself at the table with Jesus.
[Picture credit: Gisele Bauche,http://bauche.bask.ca/gisele.html]
Consider who eats at the King's table, their condition.
Today is Maundy Thursday, the day that we remember Jesus' last supper with his disciples and the day that he was betrayed by one of them. Read John 13-14, and see yourself at the table with Jesus.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
2 Samuel 4-6 Today, dance!
2 Samuel 4-6
Some of the people of Israel were playing music on small harps and other stringed instruments, and on tambourines, castanets, and cymbals. David and the others were happy, and they danced for the LORD with all their might. (2 Samuel 6:5)
Some of the people of Israel were playing music on small harps and other stringed instruments, and on tambourines, castanets, and cymbals. David and the others were happy, and they danced for the LORD with all their might. (2 Samuel 6:5)
For the week beginning Sunday, April 1, 2012
D A I L Y B I B L E R E A D I N G S
For the week beginning • Sunday, April 1
Continuing this week, our Daily Readings will guide us through the entire Bible in 2012. Each Sunday, our Pastors’ sermons will be from the texts that we have read during the preceding week.
Sunday 1 Samuel 26-28
Monday 1 Samuel 29-31
Tuesday 2 Samuel 1-3; Psalm 62
Wednesday 2 Samuel 4-6
Thursday 2 Samuel 7-9
Friday 2 Samuel 10-12; Psalm 63
Saturday 2 Samuel 13-15
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Sunday, February 26, 2012
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Why is reading the Bible every day important?
Reading the Bible every day helps us to to grow to know God better. What we do daily becomes part of our life rhythm, forming how we feel and think.
Some days, we may feel pressed for time, and quickly skim the text. When we give more of our time and attention to the Scriptures, this Daily Bible reading deepens our relationship with Christ as we
Our Daily Readings will guide us through the entire Bible in 2012. Each Sunday, our Pastors’ sermons will be from the texts that we have read during the preceding week.
Some days, we may feel pressed for time, and quickly skim the text. When we give more of our time and attention to the Scriptures, this Daily Bible reading deepens our relationship with Christ as we
- Read prayerfully;
- Study about the text for a fuller understanding of its meaning; and
- Think about how we can live its lessons.
Our Daily Readings will guide us through the entire Bible in 2012. Each Sunday, our Pastors’ sermons will be from the texts that we have read during the preceding week.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
For the week beginning February 19, 2012
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Num 22-24
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Num 25-27
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Num 28-31
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Num 32-34
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Num 35-36, Ps 47
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Deut 1-3, Ps 48
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Deut 4-5, Ps 49
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
For the week beginning February 12, 2012
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Num 7-8, Ps 39
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Num 9-10, Ps 40
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Num 11-12, Ps 41-42
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Num 13-15
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Num 16-18
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Num 19-20, Ps 43.44
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Leviticus 25-27
Leviticus 25
The sabbatical year is a model for an extended rest. It is a time for stepping back and away from the intensity and familiarity of routine; a to refresh and renew.
No record exists that the Jubilee year was observed. Consider its positive possibilities if we kept it, or something similar to it.
Leviticus 26
Verse 5 comforts, even as it challenges our experience of living though this current drought in central Texas.
Curses? Jesus teachings reminds us that even as God loves us, there are consequences created from our actions and inactions. Pain and suffering are not caused by a loving God; however, they may be something that we have inadvertently produced ourselves.
Jesus is God’s gift to us of a new, final, and eternal covenant.
Leviticus 27
This chapter teaches us to respect and appreciate the essence of the value of all that we dedicate to God. Verses 30-33 are examples of the command to tithe.
Questions
- When do you take an extended (at least a few days) break from your usual life work?
- How do you describe the joy that you feel in tithing?
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Leviticus 22-24
Leviticus 22-24
We handle with care the Holy things that we give to God. As we become more cultural informal, we are conscious of not becoming casual with the Sacred. These restrictions detail specific conditions important to an ancient faith community. We interpret them to identify appropriate expressions of our attitude toward God; attitudes preceding actions. We read instructions particular to priests, realizing that the mind-set of each Christian is important in her, or his, Worship of God. Purity of heart and mind toward God brings our best to Worship.
Observing weekly Sabbaths, and annual sacred times, keeps us in a faithful rhythm of consciously living our relationship with God. Our life choices may present what we excuse as schedule challenges at the expense of honoring God. The convenience of opportunities available 24/7 distract us from consistently giving our first attention and efforts to Worship. Our shared expressions of faithfulness, primarily in and through Worship, is vital to our soul-care. That is why Worship is the central act of the Church.
Punishment for offenses is less radical now than it was then. Jesus’ teaching,
You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you that you must not oppose those who want to hurt you. If people slap you on your right cheek, you must turn the left cheek to them as well. When they wish to haul you to court and take your shirt, let them have your coat too. When they force you to go one mile, go with them two. Give to those who ask, and don’t refuse those who wish to borrow from you. (Matthew 5:38-42, CEB)
recasts retributive justice in a startling way. The love that Jesus taught and lived stretches and reforms our innate inclination toward revenge.
Questions:
- In what ways do keep worshiping God a central expression of your faith?
- In what ways are living like Jesus to reframe systems of justice?
Monday, February 6, 2012
For the week beginning February 5, 2012
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Lev 14-15, Ps 36
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Lev 25-27
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Num 1-3, Ps 38
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Num 4-6
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
For the week beginning Sunday, January 15. 2012
Our Daily Readings will guide us through the entire Bible in 2012. Each Sunday, our Pastors’ sermons will be from the texts that we have read during the preceding week.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
For the week beginning Sunday, January 8, 2012
Our Daily Readings will guide us through the entire Bible in 2012. Each Sunday, our Pastors’ sermons will be from the texts that we have read during the preceding week.
Sunday Gen 28-30
Monday Gen 31-33
Tuesday Gen 34-36, Ps 20
Wednesday Gen 37-38, Ps 21
Thursday Gen 39-40, Ps 22
Friday Gen 41-42, Ps 23-24
Saturday Gen 43-45
Thursday, January 5, 2012
For the week beginning Sunday, January 1, 2012
Our Daily Readings will guide us through the entire Bible in 2012. Each Sunday, our Pastors’ sermons will be from the texts that we have read during the preceding week.
For the week beginning Sunday, January 1, 2012
Sunday Gen 14-15, Ps 11
Monday Gen 16-17, Ps 12
Tuesday Gen 18-19, Ps 13-14
Wednesday Gen 20-21, Ps 15
Thursday Gen 22-23, Ps 16
Friday Gen 24-25, Ps 17-18
Saturday Gen 26-27, Ps 19
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