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EXODUS 30-31: In yesterday's reading in Exodus, we heard the instructions for consecrating the priests for their special work. PSALM 4: Psalm 4 is an evening hymn expressing our trust in God. LUKE 4b: Yesterday we heard about Jesus being tested by the devil, and today we will revisit the story of how Jesus was rejected in his hometown. When Jesus had finished reading from that special place in Isa...

EXODUS 29: In our reading in Exodus yesterday, we heard about the design of the altar for burnt offerings and the plans for the courtyard. The dimensions we heard the day before were for the sacred tent that was enclosed by the courtyard that we heard about yesterday. And we read about the fabulous garments for the priests, Aaron, and his sons. PSALM 3: As the title for today's Psalm says, this is...

EXODUS 27-28: Yesterday in Exodus, we heard the beginning plans given by God for the Tabernacle (or sacred tent) and the Arc of the Covenant, that was to become the focal point for the worship of God under the Covenant. The whole Tabernacle— and particularly the atonement cover on top of the Arc of the Covenant (called the Mercy Seat), symbolized that God was living among them. (Ex. 25:8) The whol...

EXODUS 25-26: Yesterday we read the commands for the Israelites to be good neighbors and to practice justice. And we heard the requirement for all Israelites to celebrate three festivals, and God gave promises of how He would bring them into the land. Then we read the story of how Moses led the people in accepting the covenant. Note how important the sacrificial blood was in this ceremony. The Isr...

EXODUS 23-24: Yesterday in Exodus we heard laws regarding the treatment of slaves, cases of personal injury, protection of private property, and social responsibility. Job 42: As we turn to the final chapter of Job, we have heard three chapters of God confronting Job. Today Job gives his final response, and we hear of God's blessings to him. Luke 2a: Yesterday in Luke, Mary visited Elizabeth, and...

In our reading in Exodus yesterday, we read about the awesome and fearful way the Lord revealed himself at Mount Sinai to the Israelites. (Remember that for when we come to Hebrews 13.) And God gave the 10 Commandments. JOB 41: In Job today, God continues to confront and challenge Job, asking questions revealing God's power compared to human weakness. A note about Leviathan in this chapter. Leviat...

EXODUS 19-20: Yesterday in Exodus, we heard of God satisfying the thirst of the Israelites by commanding Moses to hit a rock. Israel defeated the Amalekites. And Jethro brought Moses' wife and sons to him and stayed around long enough to give him good advice.   Note that in Hebrew, God often talks of _Himself_ in what we might term the royal fashion— as 'The Lord', and as 'He' or 'His' (instead of...

EXODUS 17-18: Yesterday in Exodus we heard the wonderful victory song of Moses. Then we heard how the people of Israel grumbled against Moses, Aaron, and most importantly, the Lord. Even about a simple command like the one about gathering manna, the people of Israel disobey repeatedly. They are not called stubborn for nothing. JOB 39: Job 39 is the continuation of God's harsh challenges to Job. 2P...

Day 38: What most people don't know about Bible translations Hi there, and welcome to this bonus podcast! I will be discussing the two main types of Bible translations I recommend for most people. As a Bible translator since 1983, I feel that most Christians in the USA are not given enough information about why Bible translations differ in wording, and which kinds of Bible translations will be bet...

EXODUS 15-16: Yesterday in our reading in Exodus, we heard that because of the Passover plague which killed Egypt's firstborn, God claimed the firstborn of Israel for all time to come. Then we heard of Pharaoh's final hardening of his heart, and the parting of the red sea. JOB 38: In the 6 chapters before this, Elihu has said that God uses multiple means of communication with humans. He maintained...

EXODUS 13-14: Yesterday In Exodus we heard of the final plague— the death of the firstborn, which happened at the first Passover. And we heard the rules for the Passover celebrations. Note how Christ is foreshadowed in the Passover lamb, including the detail that not a bone was to be broken. JOB 37: Today we read chapter 37 of Job, which is the conclusion of Elihu's speech. 2nd PETER 1: Yesterday...

EXODUS 11-12: Yesterday we heard of the plague against the livestock, the plague of boils, and the plague of hail. We are not told how much time there was in between each plague. It seems there was enough time for many Egyptians to buy more livestock before they were again decimated by the hail. Then we heard about the plague of locusts followed by the plague of darkness. I hope you noticed Who is...

EXODUS 9-10: The two chapters of Exodus we read yesterday included the story of Aaron's staff becoming a serpent, and the plagues of blood, frogs, gnats, and flies. Note verse that in our reading today: 9:19 GNT Now give orders for your livestock and everything else you have in the open to be put under shelter. Hail will fall on the people and animals left outside unprotected, and they will all di...

EXODUS 7-8: In yesterday's reading in Exodus, we heard of Moses and Aaron's first disastrous meeting with Pharaoh, and Pharaoh's retaliation against the Israelite people. God spoke with Moses again, reaffirming his promises and his covenant with the people of Israel. JOB 34: Today in chapter 34 of Job, we hear the third chapter of Elihu's six-chapter monologue. JAMES 3: Yesterday James warned that...

EXODUS 5-6: In Exodus so far we have heard that Moses accepted God's call, returned to Egypt with Aaron, and had a successful meeting with the leaders of the Israelite people. JOB 33: Today's chapter in Job is Elihu's second chapter of six in his speech. JAMES 2: Yesterday James told us to consider it a great joy when troubles come our way. Don't miss the reasoning he gives for this seeming contra...

EXODUS 3-4: In yesterday's beginning to Exodus, we heard of Moses' birth and his young adulthood in Egypt. He murdered a man and had to flee for his life, going to Midian. We also read of his helping the seven daughters of Reuel, a scene that I can't read without thinking of the Cecil B. DeMill movie. JOB 32: Job having finished his defense, Elihu takes the stage. HC Mears says, Eliphaz basically...

EXODUS 1: Yesterday we wrapped up Genesis with Jacob's very prophetic blessings for each of his sons. Then we heard of the conclusion after Jacob was buried, including the account of Joseph's death and his instruction about what to do with his bones. Exodus is clearly a continuation of the story of Genesis since the first word in the Hebrew text is 'And'. Tradition holds that Moses is the author....

GENESIS 49-50: In yesterday's reading in Genesis, Jacob blessed Pharaoh, Joseph led powerfully during the worst of the famine, and Jacob blessed Ephraim and Manasseh— putting the younger Ephraim above his older brother. (And if you remember Jacob's story, you'll know how he got that idea.) JOB 30: In the book of Job today, if you are following the GNT, this is the 2nd of Job's three chapters stati...

Welcome back for Day 29 in our reading plan. GENESIS 47-48: In yesterday's reading, Jacob arrived in Egypt with his family. Excluding more extended family, the whole group numbered 70 people at that time. JOB 29: Yesterday in Job 28, we heard the chapter in praise of God's wisdom. I think NLT is right attributing this to Job rather than to Zophar. Today Job speaks of his former blessings, in the f...

GENESIS 46: In yesterday's two chapters of Genesis, Joseph's brothers went back to Egypt with Joseph's younger brother, Benjamin. Joseph contrived a creative way to reveal his identity. When Pharaoh heard about Joseph's brothers, he helped provide for Jacob's family to come to Egypt. JOB 28: Today's chapter in Job and part of the previous chapter are assigned to Zophar in the GNT. NLT goes strictl...

GENESIS 44-45: Yesterday we heard of Joseph's brothers on their first and second trips to Egypt. At the end of chapter 43, Joseph's giving wine without limit might be considered as the typical generosity of a wealthy host. The GNT and NET say that Joseph's brothers became drunk. But under these circumstances, I very much doubt that his brothers would have allowed themselves to become drunk. I pref...

GENESIS 42-43: Yesterday in Genesis chapter 41, we heard of Pharaoh's dream, and what happened to Joseph as a result of his correctly telling the interpretation. Note also that Joseph was careful to give the glory to God for that interpretation. JOB 26: In yesterday's reading in Job chapter 25, Bildad only had a six verse response, because Job interrupted him with the speech we will read today. Bi...

Today I will do my best to convince you that the last 12 verses of Mark 16 shouldn't have brackets around them or footnotes that cast doubt on their authenticity. I believe that they are authentic Scripture inspired by God. Now, I try to stay away from saying anything controversial in the Daily Bible Reading Podcast series, and it kind of bothers me that here in this first Day 7 extra podcast of t...

GENESIS 41: In yesterday's reading in Genesis 40, Joseph interpreted two dreams. He said something quite significant: Interpreting dreams is God's business. JOB 25: Yesterday in Job chapter 24, Job said, Job 24:1 GNT Why doesn't God set a time for judging, a day of justice for those who serve him? And speaking of the helpless and downtrodden he said, 12 "In the cities the wounded and dying cry out...