One Year Bible – Week of 7/4
by staciekwatson on Jul.11, 2010, under Faith
It’s early on this hot, humid Sunday morning, and my husband left for work several hours ago. Even with his ridiculous schedule, he’s keeping up with these readings. I’m posting again so he’ll have at least one thing off his plate.
The readings for this week came from 2 Kings 22-25, Ecclesiastes 4-9, and Luke 1-15. Here are the highlights:
1. Finally! We get a king that knows what’s what! Josiah was just 8 years old when he came to power. He smashed every idol he could find everywhere. Josiah kept straight on the path of God stepping neither to the right or left.
2. Luke gives us a more detailed account of the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus. I like the part where the babe in Elizabeth’s womb jumps when he hears Mary’s voice.
3. Jesus gives this simple rule to live by: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you…then do it for them!
4. The story of the harlot coming to Jesus with expensive perfume, weeping at His feet, letting her hair down to dry them, kissing them, anointing them with perfume…her gratitude towards the Savior is humbling.
5. A woman touching the hem of his robe…healed…a man afflicted with a mob of demons…healed…food for 5000 with only two fish and five loaves of bread…
6. He gives the Pharisees a tongue lashing. They can’t believe what they’re hearing…”Teacher, do you know you’re insulting us?” “Yes, and I can be more explicit…”
7. He gives several parables on the lost being found and the rejoicing that takes place afterwards…the story of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son.
8. There’s one fate for everybody on this earth…death. Understand what’s important while you’re here.
