Tag Archives: 07/09/14 Bible Study

July 10, 2014 Bible Study

For today, One Year Bible Online links here.

DSCN5964

Proverbs 18:23-24

    Most “friends” are unreliable and anyone who has too many of them will come to ruin. However, there are people who will be a friend who is closer than family. When you find the latter, treasure them.

DSCN5965

Psalm 8:1-9

    Whenever I read this psalm I am reminded of how majestic the night sky is…and whenever I look at the night sky I am reminded of this psalm. When I see the night sky I think of God’s glory and majesty. In the wonderful universe which God created, mankind is insignificant and small. Yet God gave them charge over His creation. God’s majesty fills the earth and we can witness it wherever we look.

DSCN5966

Acts 27:21-44

    The ship transporting Paul was driven before the storm for two weeks to the point where those on the ship had given up hope of surviving. Paul addressed to crew and passengers telling them that he had warned them against setting sail. Then he told them that they would all survive, although the ship would be wrecked. A short time later, Paul warned the soldiers not to let the sailors abandon ship. As we read this passage, we see the hand of God in preserving the life of those on the ship. Let us remember that when things seem hopeless, God is still there for us. He will bring us through as long as we trust in Him.

DSCN5955

1 Chronicles 9-10:14

    Today’s passage finishes up the genealogies by recounting some of the people who returned to the land of Israel after the Babylonian Exile. It then begins telling the story of the kingdom of Israel with the account of Saul’s death. We are reminded that for all of the great things he accomplished Saul died because he was unfaithful to God. The passage takes special note of the fact that he consulted a medium rather than seeking God’s guidance. This is a reminder that we should seek God’s guidance for the important decisions in our lives and be careful not to base those decisions on the advice of those who do not honour Him.

July 9, 2014 Bible Study — Be Wary of the Judgement of Experts

For today, One Year Bible Online links here.

DSCN5956

Proverbs 18:22

    This proverb is indeed true. God showed His favor on me when He brought my (now) wife into my life. She is truly a great treasure.

DSCN5958

Psalm 7:1-17

    I will not claim the innocence which the psalmist here proclaims for himself, but I will repent of the wickedness I have done. God will end the evil of those who are wicked and He will defend the righteous. The wicked plan to do evil to others, but that evil will rebound and catch them. God is just and will bring about the downfall of those who do not repent of their evil ways.

DSCN5959

Acts 27:1-20

    Paul warned those in charge of transporting him to Rome that if they continued there would be trouble. However, since the port they were in at the time was a poor place for a ship to spend the winter, the captain and the owner of the ship wanted to travel onward to a better harbor a short distance away. The Roman officer in charge of transporting Paul chose to listen to these experts instead of Paul. This lead to avoidable perils for those traveling with Paul.
    I am generally in favor of listening to the opinions of experts over those with limited experience in a particular field. However, it is a mistake to only listen to those same experts. The experts may have goals and agendas which warp their judgement. In this case Paul’s judgement, that of someone whose only experience was sailing on his previous journeys, proved better than that of those who made their living by sailing. Yet despite this, God used the mistake to further His plans.

DSCN5957

1 Chronicles 7-8:40

    Today’s passage continues with the genealogy. I am sure there are spiritual lessons in this passage, but none which the Spirit is showing me today.