Thinking Theologian

Today’s Reading, Ecclesiastes 1-4 Title: We All Need Comfort Focal Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1 “Again, I observed all the acts of oppression being done under the sun.  Look at the tears of those who are oppressed; they have no one to comfort them.  Power is with those who oppress them; they have no one to comfort them.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Ecclesiastes 5-8

Today’s Reading, Proverbs 30-31 Title: Speak Up for Those In Need Focal Scripture: Proverbs 31:8-9 “Speak up for those who have no voice, for the justice of all who are dispossessed. Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Ecclesiastes 1-4

Today’s Reading, Proverbs 27-29 Title: Leadership Matters Focal Scripture: Proverbs 29:2 “When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, people groan.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Proverbs 30-31

Today’s Reading, Proverbs 24-26 Title: Examine Your Speech for Gossip Focal Scripture: Proverbs 26:20-22 “Without wood, fire goes out; without a gossip, conflict dies down. As charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife. A gossip’s words are like choice food that goes down to one’s innermost being.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Proverbs 27-29

Today’s Reading, Proverbs 22-23 Title: Make Good Friends Focal Scripture: Proverbs 22:24-25 “Don’t make friends with an angry person, and don’t be a companion of a hot-tempered one, or you will learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Proverbs 24-26

Today’s Reading, Proverbs 19-21 Title: The Lord Searches Us Focal Scripture: Proverbs 20:27 “The Lord’s lamp sheds light on a person’s life, searching the innermost parts.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Proverbs 22-23

Today’s Reading, Proverbs 16-18 Title: Joyful Hearts and Broken Spirits Focal Scripture: Proverbs 17:22 “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Proverbs 19-21

Today’s Reading, Proverbs 13-15 Title: Accountability Matters Focal Scripture: Proverbs 15:32 “Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Proverbs 16-18

Today’s Reading, Proverbs 10-12 Title: Our Speech Brings Life or Death Focal Scripture: Proverbs 10:11-12 “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.  Hatred stirs up conflicts, but love covers all offenses.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Proverbs 13-15

Today’s Reading, Proverbs 7-9 Title: Wisdom is Needed for Leadership Focal Scripture: Proverbs 8:15-17 “It is by me that kings reign and rulers enact just law; by me, princes lead, as do nobles and all righteous judges. I love those who love me, and those who search for me find me.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Proverbs 10-12

Today’s Reading, Proverbs 4-6 Title: Avoid the Path of the Wicked Focal Scripture: Proverbs 4:14-15 “Keep off the path of the wicked; don’t proceed on the way of evil ones.  Avoid it; don’t travel on it.  Turn away from it and pass it by.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Proverbs 7-9

Today’s Reading, Proverbs 1-3 Title: Be A Person Who is Upright Focal Scripture: Proverbs 3:31-32 “Don’t envy a violent man or choose any of his ways; for the devious are detestable to the Lord, but he is a friend to the upright.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Proverbs 4-6

Today’s Reading, Psalms 146-150 Title: The Lord Who is Worthy to be Praised Focal Scripture: Psalms 150:6 “Let everything that breathes praise the Lord.  Hallelujah!” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Proverbs 1-3

Today’s Reading, Psalms 140-145 Title: The Lord Who Hears Focal Scripture: Psalms 145:18-19 “The Lord is near all who call out to him, all who call out to him with integrity. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry for help and saves them.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 146-150

Today’s Reading, Psalms 133-139 Title: The Lord Who Knows Focal Scripture: Psalms 139:1-4 “Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I stand up; you understand my thoughts from far away. You observe my travels and my rest; you are aware of all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue, you know all about it, Lord.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 140-145

Today’s Reading, Psalms 126-132 Title: The Lord Who Forgives Focal Scripture: Psalms 130:3-4 “Lord, if you kept an account of iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that you may be revered.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 133-139

Today’s Reading, Psalms 120-125 Title: Where Does Your Help Come From? Focal Scripture: Psalms 121:1-2 “I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 126-132

Today’s Reading, Psalms 119 Title: Do You Love the Instruction of The Lord? Focal Scripture: Psalms 119:113-114 “I hate those who are double-minded, but I love your instruction. You are my shelter and my shield; I put my hope in your word.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 120-125

Today’s Reading, Psalms 115-118 Title: God is our rescue when we are suffering Focal Scripture: Psalms 116:7-8 “Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. For you, Lord, rescued me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.” Tomorrow, I plan on reading Psalms 119

Today’s Reading, Psalms 108-114 Title: Where Wisdom Begins Focal Scripture: Psalms 111:10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his instructions have good insight. His praise endures forever.” Tomorrow I plan on reading Psalms 115-118

Today’s Reading, Psalms 106-107 Title: What Would You Exchange the Glory of God For? Focal Scripture: Psalms 106:20-22 “They exchanged their glory for the image of a grass-eating ox. They forgot God their Savior, who did great things in Egypt, wondrous works in the land of Ham, awe-inspiring acts at the Red Sea.” Tomorrow I plan on reading Psalms 108-114

Today’s Reading, Psalms 103-105 Title: God Deals With Us Better Than We Deserve Focal Scripture: Psalms 103:10 “He has not dealt with us as our sins deserve or repaid us according to our iniquities.” Tomorrow I plan on reading Psalms 106-107

Today's Reading, Psalms 96-102 Title: Exalt the Mighty King Focal Scripture: Psalms 99:4-5 “The mighty King loves justice. You have established fairness; you have administered justice and righteousness in Jacob. Exalt the Lord our God; bow in worship at his footstool. He is holy.” Tomorrow I plan on Reading Psalms 103-105