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Glen Park Gospel Church >> Bible Studies >> Favourite Readings #7
The seventh year of favourite Bible readings. The Read Through the Bible in Three Years plan is still running on this web site and can be followed on the above 3 Year Bible link. This year however, we continue with a year of the most favourite Bible passages grouped together under one or more themes each month. You will notice that the reading may be short, sometimes only a few verses, seldom more than twenty. Also you will probably read some passages more than once, but in a different context.
If you are settled into a regular pattern with your devotional time, please continue to enjoy it, but if you are not in the habit of regular Bible reading; here is your opportunity. Make a habit of selecting something from each reading to encourage and fuel your prayer time. A point of praise; encouragement to pray; a lesson to learn or an example to follow. Use the Bible passage to keep your prayer time active and interesting. Look for God to speak to you through His word and wait on Him. He is not in a hurry. Then share this blessing with someone else.
Each month we will update the tables below to include the current month's readings, until eventually another full year is portrayed. It will then always be available from our Archive of Study sections.
Favourite Psalms
Psalms deal with the problems and aspirations of the people of Israel. We also are deeply touched by these same personal emotions. Some are sheer praise, some are moody, or a prayer, or confession, or instruction; but all turn our mind to the Lord. Psalms are songs. Hebrew poetry is unlike English poetry comprising alike and/or contrasting patterns of ideas. We simply read and meditate upon them.
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You have a choice of readings. The New Testament readings are the letters Paul wrote while imprisoned in Rome. They have been an inspiration for two thousand years. They are all about how to live as a Christian. The Old Testament readings are background to the new study series in Ezekiel.
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Concluding with Easter, readings follow the Life of Christ from Mark. He wrote for Gentiles. He was Peter's companion. Like Peter himself his style is full of action; abrupt, and terse. A key word is 'immediately'. It is the gospel for today's busy world.
Alternatively, especially Bible Study members, you may keep reading through Ezekiel.
For your specially written March Reading Guide see here.
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First you have the Eastertide readings and the follow up through Acts. After that some devotional selections in Isaiah. For Bible Study Group members we finish the prophecy of Ezekiel. Don't forget to download your Reading Companion from the Church website. You have already completed the heaviest assignments, and there is some really interesting information in the reading guide this month. Don't miss the climax!
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Readings for May include many comparisons, similarities and contrasts. The objective is to encourage you to think about God's word, then go through your day with the theme bobbing around in your mind. Verses after a comma are those of particular interest. There are corresponding devotional notes below which you can print off and include to further encourage you.
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Comparisons: Similarities and Contrasts
These brief comments are to extend the daily readings found in the Glen Park Gospel Church newsletter Green Leaf for May. We want you to "think on these things". There is so much in this world today that is ugly, dirty, frightening, horrifying and undesirable. Let's take up Paul's instruction and build His pattern for assurance, pleasantness, and enduement into our lives.
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you."
Philippians 4:8&9 (KJV)
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1. Daniel 2, v22 He knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with Him.
There are hidden things wherever we look. We are fearful of evil everywhere, without and within. What goes on out in our dark world fills us with apprehension, and the impressions of the world find a way in. Then there are hidden things within our hearts. He knows all these things. He Himself is light and dwells in light. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness cannot compete. Therefore, today walk in the light even as He is in the light and the blood of Jesus will cover all our sin, for all of today.
2. Deuteronomy 4:1-40, v9 & 23, 6:12, 8:11, 11:16, 12:19, 15:9.
We often say casually, 'Take care'. God said it first to His ancient people. As you work your way through this list, do not say, 'Oh! That was for them, I am not like that'. Translate this thought into modern living. Their situation and lifestyle was different, but the sentiment and principle is the same.
3. 1 Peter 4:1-8, v1 Christ has suffered in the flesh . . . whoever has suffered in the flesh
Jesus suffered in the flesh for our sin, and we too suffer in the flesh for our sin. Those under persecution suffer because the sins of others. Sometimes we suffer in our flesh for other causes than sin, for not all suffering is the result of sin. Whatever the cause, suffering is in the flesh. Suffering is a fiery trial. See v 12, and Peter's point is that fire is a cleansing fire, a refining fire. Are you suffering today? Make sure that you do not suffer in vain, but that you follow the instructions of Peter in this chapter.
4. Romans 10:1-15, v14&15 How shall they hear
An artist was invited to paint a picture of a decaying church. To everyone's surprise he painted a stately fashionable active building, well furnished and obviously well patronised. Just inside the door stood an offering box with a sign over it saying, "For Missions". And over the slot through which contributions were to be made was a huge cobweb.
Now, mission is the task of the Church. The Church that has a heart for the lost will be a Church that has a heart for missions. Missions interest is a litmus test of evangelical action. The mission of Jesus in His ministry was to seek and to save that which was lost. Luke 19:10. This passion he has passed on to us.
5. Malachi 3:14-18, v15&17 Evildoers not only prosper, but they put God to the test and they escape!
Or so it seems. As we look around the our society today it is evident to us that the media, many intellectuals and many leaders mock God, they despise His holiness and disregard His laws. And almost no one calls them meaningfully to account. Look again . Note v16 &17. God is recording and God is rewarding those whose lives please Him. On that day the distinction will be made, v18.
6. Psalm 42, v5 Why are you downcast . . . I shall praise Him.
Those who hunger and thirst after God ought to never be downcast, but we sometimes are. Are we not thoroughly convinced of His lovingkindness, and yet we at times cover our pillow with our tears. Here is one truth, all who live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. Here is another, tension and trouble lurk wherever we look. Tension brings about much soul sickness which is felt in our bodies. As the Psalmist says, 'As with a deadly wound in my bones', and all our enemies scream at us, 'Where is your God'. But there is something within us that holds on to Him. Why are you cast down, and why are you in turmoil within? I really do hope in my God and I will emerge from under all this. I will yet praise Him.
7. John 17:15 I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one.
Part of the plan and provision of Jesus for His people is that they should be kept from the evil one even though they are in the place of gravest danger. You are in the world, not of it. You are not isolated, you are being kept. Kept is a word that means being guarded as and where we are, taken care of for the intended purpose. As you go throughout this day meditate on this fact, and work in with it.
8. John 1:1-14, v11 He came to His own and his own people did not receive Him.
The voices of the prophets, the songs of the psalmists, the sacerdotal dress of the priesthood and the meaning of their ritual all pointed to the coming of an anointed one. But when He did come, only a handful recognised Him. What men saw many despised. The didn't want Him. So it is in the world today. Say, If Jesus came to your house today, would you recognise Him. Would you be so busy serving Him in your sphere of ministry that you did not have time to welcome Him?
9. 1 Timothy 6:1-16, v10&11 'Money is the root of all evil'
Thus the world glibly misquotes this verse. Do you know what is missing? 'Why, yes!' The word love, It is the love of money that is the root of all evil. Hey! Just a moment, what about someone who kills out of jealousy or anger. There are more passions at play than just avarice. A modern version will probably see you put right. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils, as the ESV has it. Our love for the possession of money can drive us to all kinds of wrong attitudes and actions. But as for you, O man of God, flee these. Pursue . . . love, love of God, love of His ways, love of His word, love of His will, love of His nature, and love of His people.
10. Philippians 2:12-14 Work our what God works in.
'Work out' comes from one Greek word meaning to bring to completion. 'Works in' is from two words saying God is the operative in our lives with that mighty power which makes things happen. It is a cooperative effort in that God provides the miracle working power and we willingly cooperate to make things happen.
11. Job 12, 7 The beasts, they will teach you. The birds, they will tell you.
Look at v14-25 and see that Job acknowledged the power of God. And yet in the opening verse Job laments that God once readily answered prayers, but he is now wondering what went wrong. Job complains, Even the ungodly are at rest. It seems that Job is not now in favour. Job appealed to the beasts and birds to confirm his fears. Let us be realistic. As we grow older and stronger in the Lord He sometimes puts us into a hard place. Be realistic. Has this not also happened to you, yet we know that in time God met Job again and He was stronger for it. Sometimes we just have to trust Him.
Oh, make me understand it, Help me to take it in, What it meant to Thee, the Holy One, To bear away my sin.
13. Psalm 34, v5 Those who look to him are radiant.
Sam Hadley in Down in Water Street tells of his conversion from a life dominated by alcohol. "That night", he testifies, "I went out and looked up at the stars and thanked God for their beauty. I had not seen them for ten years, a drunkard never looks up." Now here is something very wonderful. When a man is converted, not only does his outlook become an up look, but as we gaze upon the face of the Saviour, we become like Him. It should be possible to tell a Christian when spends time with his or her Lord by the radiance of his face. What dominates your life? If it is anger you will wear a scowl. If it worry your face will show a frown. If it is Jesus, you should demonstrate His loveliness. Think about your Lord all day!
14. Titus 3:1-7, v3 - 5 We were once foolish, but he saved us.
Can you find these words of our title line in the Bible text? This is the experience of all who come to Jesus by faith and look to the Lord in trust. This kind of foolishness is the experience of every person born into this world. Here is the expanded list of our foolishness, "disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another". Not everyone will exhibit all these characteristics all the time. But if we are honest they will be there in some measure or an other. How we bless the Lord for those words of our Salvation, "but God".
15. Matthew 14:21-34, v31 O you of little faith, why did you doubt?
If Peter had a little faith, then he should not doubt for he was still in a level of faith. Can doubt and faith coexist? Logically no. But it is educational to look at these two words. Little faith is from one Greek word that Strong says means incredulous, or, lacking in confidence. Doubt comes from a word meaning two, that is duplicate. Here then is the key. Peter was in two minds. He was unconvinced. He was as yet unconverted. Just before Jesus was taken to be crucified he said that Peter was even then still not fully committed to Him. The story is a demonstration of Peter in two minds. He was unstable. Is this you? Then make your full commitment to Jesus today.
16. Mark 9:14-27, 24 I believe, help my unbelief.
We have in this story and these words a similar situation to that of Peter. Faith is a noun, some thing. Belief is a verb, what we do. This man who brought his child to Jesus was very candid and Jesus did not rebuke him. He answered the need and the request in His healing action. Believe means to have faith in, in this instance the ability of Jesus. The second word unbelief has the meaning of faithlessness, or uncertainty, or distrust. The father knew Jesus could. His problem was whether Jesus would. He was living in a world of uncertainty. Which of us does not have this same problem at some point in our lives, especially in a time of great need?
17. James 1:17-27, v19 Stop and think.
"Quick to hear, slow to speak." The context is anger management for James adds "slow to anger". God recommends that we adopt a cool off period in our dealings with one another. When you feel hot under the collar, go for a walk and cool off. Many a marriage can be saved that way, neighbourly relations and friendships too. However the admonition is a good strategy for all of life. Often we sound off before we really know about what we are talking. No one knows everything. When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. Proverbs 10:19.
18. James 5:13-18, v16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth muchKJV.
This is the way the King James puts it. In days past the words used in this verse caused us to ponder because the verse seemed to debate the obvious, in that if the prayer is effectual why is it not availing, for effectual means effective. As it happens the words effectual and fervent both come from one Greek word that describes the kind of prayer being offered. The powerful prayer, or, the hard working prayer of a righteous person has a hard working result. The next verse tells us that it must be earnest. There is prayer and prayer. Small matters call for little prayers. Large issues call for serious prayer and emergencies call for desperate prayer. Develop your prayer life to meet every occasion and 'pray without ceasing', or pray on every occasion.
19. Nehemiah 4:9 We prayed to our God and set a guard as a protection against them day and night.
God expects us to be practical. God who is sovereign, guides His people in their service to Him, and their daily lives. He provides miraculously for their needs. But all this may not necessarily be automatic for neither is God or we automatons, just programmed machines. We are living beings made in God’s image for fellowship with Him, and all God's richest blessing normally flow in that relationship. He is our Father, we are His children As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him. Psalm 103:13. Intelligently do your part, and trustfully expect God to do His.
20. Matthew 6:19-34, v33 First up, best dressed.
With yesterday's meditation firmly in mind, we need to put a counterbalance in place in order that we get our priorities right. Richard DeHaan tells of a young man who received the Lord. When he went home he shared his fresh decision with his family. His father who was loving and well meaning gave him some advice. "Son", he said, "you are yet young and have to make your way in the world. You should go and get a good trade then later when you have established yourself, there will be plenty of time to think about religion." "Father", he replied respectfully, "my Saviour advises me very differently. He says, 'See ye first the kingdom of God'. and that is what I have done."
21. 2 Peter 1:12-21, v19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy.
How can a prophecy from the Lord be more sure? Is not the test of prophecy according to Deuteronomy 18:22 that if a prophets predistions do not happen as he says, that he is false. Does not the Lord confirm this in Isaiah 44:7. Peter tells us that he heard the voice of prophecy and it happened as it was foretold. This event is recorded by Dr. Luke in his gospel at 9:31. Peter heard the prophetic message that Jesus would die in Jerusalem. He a little later stood by and watched it happen. Could the word of prophecy be made more sure than that?
22. Titus 2:1-11, v4&6 Saving marriage in a day of selfishness and sensuality.
Here is the rub. "Train the young women to love their husbands and children" v4, and likewise,"urge the younger men to be self-controlled" v6. There is nothing more tragic than to see husband and wife drift apart and families fall apart when probably it all is avoidable. The key word here is 'train' which is translated from a word meaning to discipline to think and act soberly and in a similar way 'urge' is a command to admonish or exhort someone to be self controlled and sober minded, something men sorely need today. In a day of self seeking, it requires determination and discipline. It does not often just happen. Discipline needs encouragement. Encouragement presupposes an atmosphere of ongoing good relations. The apostle urges older women and men in leadership v3 & 7 to give a good example the young couples they know, keep in touch socially and take initiative when necessary.
23. Galatians 2:20 Paul's hidden answer to an evident problem.
Paul, in this chapter, tells his readers that strictly observing the Jewish law will cut no ice with God. Knowing a moral law does not make us perfect. In fact he says somewhere else that the law is given to show us that we are sinners needing to be saved from hell. We like him need to die to rule keeping and live to God.
The rule in our western world is different, it is the law of self sufficiency. We say or perhaps we think, "I'm doing OK most of the time. I am good enough. I am willing to take my chances". Now, nothing is further from the truth. Paul tells us that we like he, must be crucified with Christ by an act of faith in accepting His death as the penalty for our sins and then trusting Him to live in us by an attitude of faith all day, day by day, so that our life becomes fused with His life in all its attitudes and actions. That's what it is to be a child of God. Nothing else will do. But then nothing else is necessary. Read the verse again. Keep it in mind all day. It will work for you.
24. Psalm 32, v8 The Christian’s inner life.
It is the principle of verse 8 that is important. My Bible lists this psalm is a Maskil of David, so we know that it was written hundreds of years before Jesus lived and died. But had we opened our Bible this morning and found this psalm tucked away in a corner of the New Testament, we would have not trouble seeing it as a Christian confessing his sin to His Lord and finding the relief of forgiveness and then the joy of deliverance and renewed fellowship with Him. See 1 John 1:6-9.
Spurgeon says that v8 is the Lord speaking in answer to David's prayer. He says, 'The Lord himself deigns to teach his children to walk in the way of integrity. His holy word and the admonitions of the Holy Spirit are the directors of the believer's daily life'.(1) What a blessing!
25. Romans 5:1-11, v1 How to have peace with God
Jesus Christ died for us and when we trust in that death the Holy Spirit pours God's love into our hearts. Now Jesus did not die an horrible death to set himself up like an idol to be worshipped. He died because we were guilty sinners and the only way that we could have peace with God was for Jesus, God's guilt offering, to take our sin upon Himself. Because our guilt is cancelled when we accept His great gift two things happen: 1. We are declared to be righteous. 2. We are no longer enemies of God, but sons.
Jesus is the Prince of Peace whose kingdom is established in justice and righteousness. Therefore as the psalmist says 'Peace and righteousness kiss each other'.(2)
26. Genesis 7, v16 God's shut ins.
Are you one of God's shut ins? Although it meant salvation to Noah and his family, being shut into the confines of the ark must not have been a very comfortable experience. There would have been considerable noise and smell, constant motion, unending work, nagging memories of former days and a loss of freedom. No one chooses to be a shut in. Being shut in involves being separated from our former way of life to a confined environment for a particular reason. It can be illness or imprisonment, and it may seem like both. Mostly moral ties constrain us. Not all are involuntary. Some of these may be marriage, a legal contract, a required course of study. A literal rendering of 'And the Lord shut him in' is 'covered him round about'. So just remember when you are one of God's shut ins the Lord is covering you round about.
27. 2 Chronicles 7:11-22, v13 When I shut up the heavens . . .
Here is another form of shut in, the shut up. The Lord has shut up the heavens so that there is no rain to remind us of our ways. Remember, when we look up to the clouds, also to look within for the reason. We will quite possibly find that we have let our relationship with Him slip. Other things have become more important, and may be even taken His place in our affections and actions. Then look around for the answer. Verse 14 is well known and often quoted. Read it again. But don't stop there. Your confirmation is in verse 15.
28. Psalm 11, v4 When the Lord is not looking . . .
The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the earth and David reminds us that 'His eyes see'. There is nothing that He cannot see. He sees through stone walls and sees into stony hearts. There is no place and no thought that is hidden from Him. But when we get out of sorts with God, or if He is extending our faith relationship with Him, or if He is doing something that require His servants to trust Him implicitly, He sometimes closes His eyes for a short while and puts us to the test. At such times the answer for us is to walk humbly with our God. Even Jesus in His days on earth experienced times like this. "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" 'His eyelids test the children of men'.
29. Deuteronomy 17:14-20, v18&19.
The original scroll of the ancient Scriptures was deposited in the sanctuary under the strict custody of the priests. A second copy was deposited for greater security and reverence in a little chest beside the ark of the covenant, for there was nothing contained within the ark but the tables of stone (1 Kings 8:9). Each monarch, on his accession, was to be furnished with a true and faithful copy, which he was to keep constantly beside him, and daily peruse it, that his character and sentiments being cast into its sanctifying mould, he might discharge his royal functions in the spirit of faith and godliness, rightly in humility and love. Now what God required of Israel's ancient monarchs, He also expects of those who reign in life by one, Christ Jesus.(3)
30. Galatians 6:1-10, v2&5 Be one of God's burden bearers.
We are told to bear oneanother's burdens in v2, and in v5 we are instructed to bear our own burden in the KJV. If we dig a little deeper here is no confusion in these instructions. Modern translations use the word burden in v3 and the word load in v5. This distinction may seem a little trite until we discover that they are translations of two different words in the Greek.
In v2 the Greek word is 'baros', such as we find in the word barometer, it means heaviness. We are to share the heaviness of those who are feeling the weight of the way heavily upon them.
In v5 the Greek word is 'portion'. It is the cargo of a ship, the whole load. We are to take all that the Lord places upon us, the whole demand of our discipleship and not put it off onto others.
Let us seek to develop that strength of character that makes us a blessing in the fellowship, because 'the Lord is our strength and song. He has become our salvation'.(4)
31. Hebrews 7:23-28, v25 For ever and ever. He is our 'forever' God.
Because Jesus, our great priest forever v21, continues forever v24 He is able to save forever, those who draw near to God by Him, since he lives forever v25.
In v21 and v24 forever is from the word aeon, meaning the perpetuity of time - not subject to the limitations of space. In v 25, the word translates from two, eis and panteles, or going into completion, perfection. He is forever, thus He lives forever, to save forever. The redemption and the life that He offers His own is for ever and ever. Do you know Him? If not, why not trust Him right now?
ENDNOTES:
1 Spurgeon’s Treasury of David,’
2 Psalm 85:10.
3 Adapted from Albert Barnes Notes on the Bible.
4 Psalm 118:14.
The principal text quoted in theses pages, unless otherwise acknowledged, is that of the English Standard Bible.
It can be refreshing to model our prayers on those found in the Bible. It saves us from getting stuck in a prayer routine rut. In them you will find covenant, rejoicing, petition, praise, supplication, worship, and just plain conversation with God. What kind of prayer is today’s? What is significant about it and how does it relate to the circumstance of my own life? Does it show me more of my Saviour?
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This month we read through the two letters of Paul to the Thessalonians. They follow up after he was driven from their city with his teaching unfinished. As they are short, there is room to enrich them with some allied selections, including sometimes remembering previous readings. Can you identify the particular points in common? Our aim is to better understand this book. Enjoy your devotions!
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Isaiah in his prophecies painted a reasonably full picture of the nature and work of Jesus the Messiah. Our order includes: His titles, His mission and attributes. As you meditate on the verses given, read the context, identify and expand the theme. Keep your own running record to review the full picture. All references are for Isaiah. These are not all. There is much more, everywhere you care to look.
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Days of heaven on earth. Ending a terrible battle with the evil one and his minions, The Lord will return to redeem His own from persecution and the grave. He will establish a thousand year universal reign of peace in equity. His enemies will be made to submit. Finally there will be one decisive, abortive rebellion of evil before they are brought to judgement. These passages foretell or allude to this fast approaching time.
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John Stott has a book of devotional readings that deal with the principal epochs, events, themes, persons and teaching that guide us Through the Bible Through the Year ($22 at Koorong as of September 2015). He divides it into three fourteens, From Creation to Christmas; From Christmas to Pentecost and then Pentecost to the Revelation of Jesus. It nicely fits the calendar year. This month we join him at Moses and the Exodus. Start at page 53.
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In the daily readings we are working our way through the Old Testament toward Christmas following the pattern of John Stott’s devotional book, Through the Bible Through the Year available at Koorong for about $22. The 'p' number after each reference is the page number in that book which applies. (If you have the book, all you need is the p number)
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December‘s readings first complete our bird’s eye view of the Old Testament, and then cover the celebrations of the Saviour’s birth. They also provide us with the progression toward this great event and additionally God’s purposes, plans, preparation and prophecy concerning it. Enjoy your time in God’s word and in intercession over this Christmas season. Remember the pattern of John Stott’s devotional book, Through the Bible Through the Year is available at Koorong for about $22. The 'p' number after each reference is the page number in that book which applies. (If you have the book, all you need is the p number)
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