Archive for Read Bible In a Year
Day 185: Love Like a Blazing Fire
The woman longs to be with her lover. She even wishes he were like a brother so she could kiss him openly without reprise.I really like verses 8:6-7. Her description of love, that love that lovers have is so beautifully written. If you’ve ever been in love and remember those days when you ache to [...]
Day 184: Where is My Beloved?
Chapters 4-6 are a continuation of the conversation between the man and woman who are in love and apparently planning to marry. The two seem to be looking for each other. Maybe in anticipation fo the marriage. He expresses his love for her. Out of wives and concubines, she is unique. Verses: Song of Solomon [...]
Day 183: Song of Solomon
Some translations title this book The Song of Songs. It is often attributed to Solomon but the origins are not totally clear. There are many ways of interpreting this book, but I take the approach of love poems. God has given us a beautiful gift in physical or erotic love and it is celebrated in [...]
Day 182: Keep His Commandments
Chapter 10 is focused on wisdom being greater than folly.In chapter 11, the writer returns to the meaninglessness of life. He tells the young man to cast off his anxiety because it’s all meaningless. The writer’s conclusion is this: to keep God’s commandments and fear Him because He will judge all alike. My impression is [...]
Day 181: Live Like It’s Your Last Day
Chapter 7 begins with wisdom sayings similar to Proverbs except with a definite turn toward the negative. The writer points out the meaninglessness of life. Chapter 8 is a call to obey the king so things will go well for you. Then, he tells us that we should enjoy life because sometimes the righteous receive [...]
Day 180: The Oppressed Have No Comfort
In chapter 4 the writer begins by telling us it’s better to not be born. He sees those being oppressed with no comfort and comes to this conclusion. I’ve never been oppressed–but I’ve known those who have. Each one said that they wished for death and that only God brought them through and made them [...]
Day 179: Ecclesiastes
Today we begin Ecclesiastes. This book is sometimes attributed to Solomon, but some say it may have some after the exile. Life is meaningless! That’s what the writer says. And, without God; without some guiding force greater than humanity–he’s right. Life would be meaningless. The sun would rise and set and we would come and [...]
Day 178: A Noble Wife
Psalm 31 is attributed to David and he is asking God to rescue him. The psalm refers to having a trap set for him, but he never doubts God. David knows that only God can rescue him, not any idols. I really like the last two verses of Psalm 62. God is strong and loving [...]
Day 177: Sayings of Agur
Psalm 30 is a song of thanksgiving and praise. The God on High rescued the writer from the depths and now he gives Him all the praise and glory. David asks God to lead him and seeks to take shelter in His wings in Psalm 61. Psalm 92 is a song of praise and exaltation. [...]
Day 176: Give God the Glory
In Psalm 29, David tells ‘the mighty ones’ to give God the glory and then describes this glory and strength using nature. In Psalm 60, the psalmist calls to God to stand with them for they cannot stand on their own. He acknowledges that without God they will fail but if God leads them, they [...]
Day 175: My Help Comes From the Lord
In Psalm 28, David tells God that if He doesn’t listen he, David, will be like one dragged to the pit. That doesn’t sound like a good place to be. He then asks God not to throw him away like the wicked. Psalm 59 is the cry of a man in a desperate situation. David [...]
Day 174: Reflection of the Heart
Today’s reading begins with a song of praise from David. In Psalm 27 he praises God for the salvation that He gives and the protection that He has given. In Psalm 58, David talks of the deceitfulness of the wicked and asks God to sweep them away. Psalm 89 begins with praise and them talks [...]
Day 173: Psalm 119
In the original Hebrew, this psalm is an acrostic. Each verse begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The psalm is primarily praise. It also lifts up the law or the Word of God and how important this is. ONe of my favorites is verse 105. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, [...]
Day 172: A Fool and His Folly
In Psalm 26, David asks God to look and him and see that he is blameless. That he walks in His ways. Psalm 57 finds David “in the midst of lions.” He calls to God for mercy and refuge. Psalm 88 is attributed to Heman the Ezrahite. He must’ve been in a dire situation and [...]
Day 171: Word’s of Gold From Solomon
In Psalm 25, David praises God for His mercy and forgiveness. In his fear, David turns to God for comfort and rescue in Psalm 56. Psalm 87 is a song telling of the glory of God’s city and of Zion. Psalm 118 is another beautiful psalm of thanksgiving and praise. Also, the psalmist asks God [...]
Day 170: Heaven and Earth Praise Him
In Psalm 24, David refers to a coming savior and the glory of God. Again, in Psalm 55, David is asking God to defend him. David asks for God to teach him His ways in Psalm 86. He also asks for mercy from God. Psalm 117 is awfully short but direct and to the point! [...]
Day 169: Psalm 23
Psalm 23. Read and enjoy! In Psalm 54, David asks God to rescue him–and he promises to make a sacrifice in return. Psalm 85 is a reminder of the mercy of God. The writer then asks for God to restore Israel. The writer of Psalm 116 describes how he asked God for mercy and He [...]
Day 168: Sayings of the Wise
Psalm 22 is another wonderful example of the range of emotions addressed in this book. David is crying out in his distress, yet at the same time reminding himself of how great God is. In Psalm 53, David seems to be looking forward to a time when God will restore Israel. Psalm 84 is a [...]
Day 167: David’s Praise
Psalm 21 is a wonderful psalm of praise and thanksgiving being lifted up by King David. Psalm 52 is referring to someone who betrayed David. God will bring down the deceitful one and raise up David like an olive tree. Psalm 83 is a call for God to rise up against the enemies of Israel. [...]
Day 166: Everlasting God
Psalm 20 is a blessing being offered to someone that the writer seems to care deeply for. In Psalm 51 David asks God’s forgiveness for sin. Specifically, he adultery with Bathsheba. The writer of Psalm 82 calls for God to bring judgement because all the earth is His. Psalm 113 is a wonderful psalm of [...]
