NL-Day310 Ezekiel 44-45; Isaiah 19; Hebrews 13
Daily Bible Reading Phil Fields
Release Date: 11/06/2022
NL-Day250 1 Chronicles 25-26; Proverbs 21:15-31; Matthew 1
Daily Bible Reading Phil Fields
1CHRONICLES 25-26:There was a rather important shift in Israel’s religious life that happened with David and his plans for temple worship rather than the older pattern of worship at the Tabernacle: It was that the priests and Levites were re-organized into groups appropriate to the new state of affairs, introducing divisions on top of the old system which was based on family lines. This reordering was still in effect at the beginning of the New Testament, where we read that Zechariah was a member of the priestly division of Abijah. So we have precedent for not always ‘doing it’ the way...
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NL-Day249 1 Chronicles 23-24; Proverbs 21:1-16; Titus 3
Daily Bible Reading Phil Fields
1CHRONICLES 23-24:Yesterday we heard a rather odd story about how “Satan rose up against Israel and caused David to take a census.” But in 2Samuel 24:1 we read that “Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, ‘Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.’” So who was it— Satan or the Lord? And if the problem was caused by someone else, why was David and all Israel punished?! I think, in a place like this, we have to go back to what we learned in Job. God brought up a topic to Satan, Satan responds predictably, and God gives...
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NL-Day248 1 Chronicles 21-22; Proverbs 20:16-30; Titus 2
Daily Bible Reading Phil Fields
1CHRONICLES 21-22:Yesterday we heard the part where the writer of Chronicles skated over where David had his affair with Bathsheba. But we heard of the military victories and especially the misunderstanding that became the reason for the war with the Ammonites. PROVERBS 20b:Our highlighted verse for today: Pro. 20:24 NLT The Lord directs our steps,so why try to understand everything along the way? Another proverb with deep significance is: 27 The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit,exposing every hidden motive. TITUS 2:A major theme of this book is literally ‘healthy faith’ and...
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NL-Day247 1 Chronicles 19-20; Proverbs 20:1-15; Titus 1
Daily Bible Reading Phil Fields
1CHRONICLES 19-20:Yesterday we heard about one of David’s greatest hours, and I think David would rank this as better than the killing of Goliath. It was the time when he wanted to build a house for God, and instead God promised to build his house— making for him an everlasting dynasty. Then we heard of his leading in even more amazing military victories. PROVERBS 20a:Today’s highlighted verse: Pro. 20:3 GNT Any fool can start arguments; the honorable thing is to stay out of them. TITUS 1:Commentators say that Paul wrote his letter to Titus in about the year 66, and that evidence from...
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NL-Day246 1 Chronicles 17-18; Proverbs 19:14-29; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:28
Daily Bible Reading Phil Fields
1CHRONICLES 17-18:Yesterday we heard of the careful moving of the Ark, this time successfully. We heard exactly which men played what instruments. Then there was a sample of their praise. The psalm in chapter 18 is made of quotes from Psalms 105 and 96 and some other isolated verses. PROVERBS 19b:Our highlighted verse: Pro. 19:17 NLT If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord—and he will repay you! 1THESSALONIANS 5:Before reading chapter 5, let’s review the resurrection portion of chapter 4, starting with verse 13. NLT Translation note:8 But let us who live in the light...
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NL-Day245 1 Chronicles 15-16; Proverbs 19:1-15; 1 Thessalonians 4
Daily Bible Reading Phil Fields
1CHRONICLES 15-16:Yesterday we heard about the first attempt to move the Ark, more about David’s family, and his defeat of the Philistines. PROVERBS 19a:A highlight from today’s chapter in Proverbs: Pro. 19:14 NLT Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth, but only the Lord can give an understanding wife. 1THESSALONIANS 4:Paul and his companions prayed, and God answered: The Thessalonian believers stayed strong in their believing in the Gospel. NLT Translation note:1Th. 4:14 For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when...
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NL-Day244 1 Chronicles 13-14; Proverbs 18:13-24; 1 Thessalonians 3
Daily Bible Reading Phil Fields
1CHRONICLES 13-14:Yesterday we heard of mighty men who joined David in war, and the roll call of people who joined him politically to become king. And today we hear more about important events under David’s leadership. PROVERBS 18b:A highlighted verse for today: Pro. 18:22 NLT The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the LORD. 1THESSALONIANS 3:Yesterday Paul reminded the Thessalonians of the way he, Silas, and Timothy lived among them, and they definitely loved them like family. And at the end of the chapter Paul compares them to a crown (or like the crowning...
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242: JoySightings 11: The man from Jonesville; Lying Offshore
Daily Bible Reading Phil Fields
This is a bonus episode republished from my podcast.
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NL-Day243 1 Chronicles 11-12; Proverbs 18:1-12; 1 Thessalonians 2
Daily Bible Reading Phil Fields
1CHRONICLES 11-12:In yesterday’s reading, we heard of the people who returned after the exile. Then, starting with the genealogy of King Saul, we jumped to the story of how he died. This prepares us for the stories about King David. PROVERBS 18a: Our highlighted verse today: Pro. 18:10 NLT The LORD is [like] a strong fortress;the godly run to him and are safe. In this verse Solomon used ‘the Lord’s name’ as a metonymy (a type of figure of speech). In other words, ‘the LORD’s name’ represents all of the LORD, in the same way that Americans often use ‘the White House’ as...
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NL-Day242 1 Chronicles 9-10; Proverbs 17:14-28; 1 Thessalonians 1
Daily Bible Reading Phil Fields
1CHRONICLES 9-10:This is the last name chapter at the beginning of this book, bringing us up to the time of the returning exiles. And king Saul’s genealogy is given, because we pick up Israel’s narrative with Saul in the next chapter. PROVERBS 17b:This special verse reminds me of an old song we used to sing every Sunday evening with fellow missionaries. Pro. 17:22 NLT A cheerful heart is good medicine,but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. 1st THESSALONIANS 1:The book of Revelation has the reputation of being about the second coming of Christ, but our doctrines about the second...
info_outlineEZEKIEL 44-45:
In the vision of the ideal temple yesterday, we heard of the buildings of rooms for the priests and offerings, the altar, the glory of God coming to this temple, and the reason for this vision.
ISAIAH 19:
Yesterday in Isaiah we heard the prophecy about the defeat of the Ethiopians, and at the end of that message, there was a note of hope for that nation.
HEBREWS 13:
Yesterday (and even the day before) we returned to the place of rest which was the theme of chapters 3-4. Did you notice?! Compare the last verse of chapter 4 with the place where we ‘have come’ to in 12:22-24.
NLT Translation notes:
Heb. 13:7 Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of [the way they lived out their beliefs.//their faith.]
8 [Christ Jesus/Jesus Christ] is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
9 So do not be attracted by strange, new ideas. Your strength comes from God’s grace, not from rules about food, which don’t help those who follow them.
[The correct order is ‘title’ then ‘name’ in English. We always say words like ‘president’, ‘senator’, and ‘doctor’ before a person’s name in that role. Greek can do the order either way. This is important because there are people in the world that think that ‘Christ’ is Jesus’ last name.]
15 Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to [Him//his name].
21 may he equip you with all you need for doing his will.
May he produce in you,
through the power of [Christ Jesus//Jesus Christ],
every good thing that is pleasing to him.
All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.
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