Readings for 9,10 November & comments

The Bible readings for Friday 9 and Saturday 10 November are -- 1 Samuel 1:1-2:36; Ps 61:1-8; Pro 13:21-22; Jn 2:1-25.
Any comments? Feel free to share them here.

Ps John has a comment on Jesus cleansing the temple (Jn 2).
Ps John has an overview of 1&2 Samuel (as per sermon on 25.11.07pm).

Readings for 28,29 September & comments

The Bible readings for Friday 28 and Saturday 29 September are --Josh 13:1-14:15; Ps 50:16-23; Pro 12:4-5; Lk 16:1-18.
Please leave your comments any time.

A quote from Leon Morris on the parable of the dishonest steward (Lk 16).

Readings for 22,23 September & comments

The Bible readings for Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September are -- Joshua 7:1-8:35; Ps 49:16-20; Pro 11:27-29; Lk 14:7-24.
Feel free to leave a comment any time on any of these passages.

Ps John has a comment about sinfulness based on the story of Achan.
Ps John has a comment on materialism from 3 of the readings.

Readings for 20,21 September & comments

The Bible readings for Thursday 20 and Friday 21 September are -- Joshua 4:1-6:27; Ps 49:10-15; Pro 11:24-26; Lk 13:22-14:6.
Please leave your comments any time.

Ps John has comments on wealth and happiness (on Ps and Pro readings).

Readings for 14,15 September & comments

The Bible readings for Friday 14 and Saturday 15 September are -- Deut 31:30-32:52; Ps 48:1-7; Pro 11:16-18; Lk 12:22-40.
Feel free to share your comments any time.

Gordon's comments in 16 September bulletin on Lk 12:27-31 and materialism.
Ps John suggests "striving" rather than "seeking" in Lk 12:29-31.
Ps John has a comment on Deut 32 about responding to God with rebelliousness.

Readings for 12,13 September & comments

The Bible readings for Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 September are -- Deut 31:1-29; Ps 47:1-9; Pro 11:14-15; Lk 12:1-21.
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Ps John has a comment on Lk 12:13-21 on greed.

Readings for 28,29 July & comments

The Bible readings for Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July are -- Num 26:23-65; Ps 37:14-20; Pro 8:34-36; Lk 1:57-80.
Please feel free to leave a comment any time.

Ps John has a comment on Ps 37:16.

Readings for 24,25 July & comments

The Bible readings for Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 July are -- Num 23:1-24:25; Ps 37:1-6; Pro 8:30-31; Lk 1:1-23.
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Gordon's comment on Ps 37:1-6 as in bulletin on Sun 29/7/07.
John has provided an overview of Luke (as per sermon on 5/8/07 am).

Readings for 22,23 July & comments

The Bible readings for Sunday 22 and Monday 23 July are -- Num 21:10-22:41; Ps 36:7-12; Pro 8:27-29; Mk 16:1-20.
Please feel free to leave a comment anytime.

Gordon's comment on Ps 36:7-9 as in bulletin of Sun 22/7/07.
John has a comment on the story of Balaam, including 3 warnings for us.

10,11 Mar -- Want More Money?

Readings for Sat 10 and Sun 11 March are -- Gen 26:12-27:29; Ps 9:7-12; Prov 2:9-10; Mt 10:1-20.

Isn't God gracious! The other day we had the story of Isaac trying to deceive Abimelech out of fear and a lack of faith. Yet straight after that we find: "The LORD blessed him, and the man became rich and kept getting richer until he was very wealthy." (Gen 26:12-13) But all is not so rosy when it comes to relationships. Things are very tense with Abimelech. And closer to home, the Hittite wives of Esau (whom Isaac favoured) "made life bitter for Isaac and Rebekah." (Gen 26:35).

The unhealthy state of family relationships is further evident in the intrigue, favouritism and divided loyalties in the blessing stories (in chapter 27). The startling impression is that everyone seems to be taking things into their own hands rather than seeking God's will and trusting him.

Material wealth doesn't guarantee happy family relationships. In fact, it often seems to lead to strained family relationships. What would you rather have? Seeking first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness is the way to go. All sorts of other wonderful blessings then follow.