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Prophecy - Jeremiah 1-6

After the short chapters of Job yesterday, we now move to a new book of prophecy - the Book of Jeremiah. And these are not very short chapters Bible Passage: Jeremiah 1-6 The book of Jeremiah marks one of the lowest point in the history of the Jews.  The wickedness of the people meant that judgement was surely coming upon the Jews.  Despite the many warnings of Jeremiah, the people refused to...

Poetry - Job 25-26

Today we have one of the shortest chapters found in Job.  In fact, the 2 chapters combined are shorter than even some of the other chapters of Job! Bible Passage:  Job 25-26 It is an interesting exchange of views between Bildad and Job today.  While both were giving their viewpoints, there is something that struck me as I was reading it. In Chapter 25, Bildad declared that no one is righteous before...

Psalm - Psalm 36-38

Reading today’s Psalms, I get this constant reminder about what ultimately matters to God. Bible Passage:  Psalm 36-38 Do you see it? In Psalm 36 - David painted a stark contrast between the wicked and the Lord. The wicked are wholly commited to evil (v. 1-4) while the Lord is totally different (v. 5-12). Psalm 37 comforts us in that while people who cheat, lie and steal seem to get ahead in...

History - 1 Samuel 11-15

In today’s passage, it gives accounts of Saul’s victories over the Amorites, the Philistines and the Amalekites. In the victory of the Amorites, the Lord helped Saul and the Amorites were decisively defeated. Bible Passage:  1 Samuel 11-15 In the victory over the Philistines, the Lord assisted the Israelites to push them back. It was told in the story that the whole of Israel did not have...

Law - Genesis 48-50

After 2 months, we have now arrived at the last passage of the first book of the Bible - Genesis. Bible Passage:  Genesis 48-50 This closes a chapter in the life of the Patriachs of Israel and ends with the Israelites living in the land of Egypt. Jacob had died and despite the worries of the brothers of Joseph, no harm came upon them as Joseph considered that the evil that was planned against him...

Epistles - 1 Corinthians 9-10

Today we continue to read the letter of Paul to the Corinthians. Bible Passage:  1 Corinthians 9-10 In chapter 9, Paul asserts his apostleship to those who questioned his authority. Paul really had a hard time dealing with those who opposed him and his ministry. This reminded me of what we had read earlier in this letter, in chapter 4: 12 – 13, “And we labor, working with our own hands....

Gospel - Mark 3-4

Bible Passage: Mark 3-4 I thought I shall make a point to remember the names of the 12 apostles. In fact, I think I hope I can remember more names in the Bible. If we want to preach Jesus, how can we do it when we cannot remember the things and people around him? Names of the 12 apostles: 1. Simon, to whom He gave the name Peter 2. James the son of Zebedee 3. John the brother of James 4. Andrew...

Prophecy - Isaiah 62-66

We have come to the end of our first book of prophecy today.  Way to go! Let’s read and see what Isaiah says today… Bible Passage:  Isaiah 62-66 The climax of the prophecies of Isaiah is at hand.  Some people say that the way Isaiah is divided is pretty much like the 66 books of the Bible.  And so the final part of Isaiah is linked closely to what is written in Revelations. In Chapter...

Poetry - Job 23-24

Today we hear only the words of Job. Bible Passage: Job 23-24 I think most of us can empathize with Job in Chapter 23 when he laments that he seeks God forwards, backwards, left and right and yet, does not find God. There are times in the midst of our trials where despite our prayers and seeking of God, He does not seem to be found. But the response of Job is amazing for me and it is something we...

Psalm - Psalm 33-35

If you had attended the Family Hymn Worship yesterday, the first Psalm today will sound familiar to you. Bible Passage:  Psalm 33-35 Do you remember the verse that Sister Mary shared with us? Psalm 33:1-3 Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful. 2 Praise the LORD with the harp; Make melody to Him with an instrument of ten strings. 3 Sing to Him a new song; Play...