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Genesis 1:1-2:25 ~ Matthew 1:1-2:12 ~ Psalm 1:1-6 ~ Proverbs 1:1-6
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Old Testament - Happy New Year! Welcome to the beginning of our One Year Bible journey in 2012! Today we begin with the book of Genesis! Below is a fresco of "The Creation of Adam" by the Italian Renaissance painter Michelangelo, from the year 1510:
~Genesis~
Author: Moses
Date: 1420 or 1220 B.C.
Content: The book of Genesis was written to explain how everything began; in fact, the very title Genesis means “origin” or “beginning”. It explains that God created the universe, how man was created and placed in a perfect environment, how sin began, and how God provided salvation for lost man. The beginning of human history is described, the beginning of arts and crafts, how human languages began, and where the various nations came from. The focus then shifts to the beginning of the Hebrew people with Abraham, followed by the histories of Isaac, Jacob and his sons, and the book ends with Joseph in Egypt.
Theme: The main idea that runs through the book is that although God made everything good, man’s sin has spoiled it. God has not given up, but is now in search of man to save him. The overall control of God is stressed, and special attention is given to how God directs history for the good of his people and their salvation. (Above commentary is from Tyndale Publishers “The One Year Bible Companion” p. 1) A wonderful commentary on the book of Genesis by Bob Deffinbaugh is at this link. Below is more art from Michelangelo - this is a marble statue of Moses, the author of Genesis, made in the year 1515 in Italy:
Moses is the author/compiler of the first five books of the Old Testament, also known as the Pentateuch, or the books of the Law. It is believed that these five books were written by Moses during Israel's 40 years in the desert after the exodus from Egypt - which was likely between 1446 B.C. and 1406 B.C. The book of Genesis is foundational to understanding the rest of the Bible. It is a book of relationships - between God and his creation; between God and humans; and between humans themselves. In Genesis, God pledges his love and faithfulness to humans through covenants. It is a narrative that continually demonstrates faith.
In today's Genesis readings we read about the Creation account and Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. There is so much happening in today's readings, that this daily blog will not do it all justice... (I do hope you have the One Year Bible Companion book or another commentary to dive deeper in to today's readings - I'd type more but this post is already a bit long as you'll see below... :) The 6 days of creation have main 2 lines of thought by various scholars: 1. they were 6 literal 24 hour days or 2. they were 6 figurative days of an undefined timeframe, which could even be millions of years. Check out some great information on the Creation account in our Genesis readings today at bible.org at this link. Below is a wonderful piece of art from Pat Marvenko Smith titled "The Creation" - you'll note this piece shows all 6 days of creation and what was created on each day, going from the left to the right:
To order prints visit her "Revelation Illustrated" site.
Today we read this incredibly powerful verse in Genesis chapter 1 verse 27: "So God created people in his own image; God patterned them after himself; male and female he created them." Do you believe that you are made in the image of God? Is this a powerful thing to reflect upon? What might this mean for your life in this new year, knowing that you are made in the image of God? Does this give you a sense of possibility for your life? A sense that you are made for a great purpose in this life?
Chapter 2 verse 3 is beautiful: "And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the day when he rested from his work of creation." A day of rest. One day a week. If God did this, think we should too? :) 6 days of work and play and 1 day each week of resting in God. I confess I like the concept a lot more than I actually put it into practice. Perhaps this year can be a year of new beginnings where a Sabbath day of rest enters our lives each week? How are you doing on taking a Sabbath? I love this image below of God resting on the 7th day:
One quick note from our readings today about the location of the Garden of Eden. It is believed to have been near where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers meet, in what is now southern Iraq. Below is a very high level map:
Bible.org's commentary on today's readings in Genesis chapters 1 and 2 titled "The Meaning of Man: His Duty and His Delight" is at this link.
New Testament - Today we begin the gospel of Matthew! Below is Northern Renaissance painter Jan Sanders van Hemessen's "Jesus Summons Matthew to Leave the Tax Office" from the year 1536:
~Matthew~
Author: Matthew
Place: Perhaps Antioch
Date: A.D. 60-70
Content: Matthew was a tax collector, called by Jesus to follow him early in his public ministry; hence, he was an eyewitness of most of the events he describes. He begins with a detailed account of Jesus’ birth of the virgin Mary, his baptism, and temptation in the wilderness. Jesus came preaching the kingdom of God, entrance into which meant eternal life. One entered by repentance and faith. Matthew blocks the teaching of Jesus together into five discourses in which may be seen the ethics, the proclamation, the parables, the fellowship, and the consummation of the kingdom. Jesus’ death and resurrection end the Gospel with the command to go into all the world with the good news (gospel) of Jesus Christ.
Theme: Matthew’s main purpose in writing his Gospel is to show that Jesus fulfills the promise of God in the Old Testament. For this reason Jesus is introduced as a “descendant of King David and of Abraham,” and Matthew makes use of numerous Old Testament prophecies and quotations to explain Jesus’ life. Jesus came to be the Savior of the Jews, the Gentiles, and ultimately the world. The ethics required by members of God’s kingdom are found in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew chapters 5-7) where the world’s values are rejected and the Kingdom of God and his righteousness become supreme. (Above commentary is from Tyndale Publishers “The One Year Bible Companion” p. 21) A wonderful commentary on the book of Matthew by Daniel Wallace is at this link. Below is a painting (I absolutely love this painting!) titled "The Inspiration of St. Matthew" by the Baroque Italian artist Caravaggio, circa 1602:
In today's Matthew readings, we read the genealogy of Jesus. I know that genealogy's can sometimes seem a bit boring to read, but this one in Matthew is phenomenal! If you just finished reading the One Year Bible this past year, you will recognize many of these names. Or - let me encourage you to come back and read this genealogy again on January 1st of next year, if you are going through the entire Bible for your first time this year. This genealogy will amaze you. One of the interesting things to note in this genealogy is the mention of 5 women - Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. It was not the norm in the 1st century to list women in genealogies - only men were typically listed. At least 3 of these women were Gentiles (not Jewish) - Tamara, Rahab, and Ruth. Matthew was potentially trying to indicate to his Jewish readers that God's work in this world is not limited to the people of Israel - nor was God's work limited to men. The genealogy in Matthew is sometimes illustrated by a "Jesse Tree" showing the lineage of Jesus from Jesse, father of King David:
Chapter 1 verse 23 is certainly a huge prophecy from the Old Testament prophet Isaiah being fulfilled through the birth of Jesus: "Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and he will be called Immanuel (meaning, God is with us)." Jesus is God and came to literally be with us. To experience our human sufferings and temptations - and joys and triumphs. The importance of this birth of Immanuel cannot be overstated. God came to be with us in flesh and blood.
Chapter 2 verse 6 is very powerful in that last year's One Year Bible crew recently read about the prophet Micah's prophesying of Jesus being born in Bethlehem: "O Bethlehem of Judah, you are not just a lowly village in Judah, for a ruler will come from you who will be the shepherd for my people Israel." Here again you can see Matthew writing for his Jewish audience - quoting an Old Testament prophet and also focusing in on the town of "Bethlehem of Judah" - the City of David. This was to demonstrate again that Jesus was from the lineage of King David.
Verse 10 is a brief verse showing us the reaction of the magi in being led to Jesus: "When they saw the star, they were filled with joy!" The magi were also Gentiles and likely astrologers - following a star might lead one to think this... :) But no matter where they were from and what they believed prior, they were filled with joy at being led to the Messiah, Jesus. And they gave him gifts and worshipped him. And for us today - are we filled with joy in reading about the birth of Jesus? Do we realize what this meant back then - and still means today? That Immanuel was born - that God came to be with us. (Note that some Biblical scholars say that contrary to popular tradition, it is believed that the magi did not visit Jesus at the manger on the night of his birth, as did the shepherds, but that the magi came months later and visited him as "child" in his "house" - see verse 11.)
Bible.org's commentary on today's readings in Matthew titled "The Birth of Jesus" is at this link and "The Visit of the Wise Men" is at this link.
Psalms - Psalm 1 today begins the 150 Psalms of the Psalter! You'll note that in the One Year Bible we actually read through the Psalms twice during the course of the year. I think this is good because the Psalms have taken some time to really sink in for me personally. Once they sink in, they are phenomenal. I have a great friend who has shared with me that she "Prays the Psalms" every morning. I pray that during the course of this year you will have the experience of Praying the Psalms as you go through the One Year Bible. I do believe praying the Psalms can indeed renew our passion for God:
It is often said that in 65 of the books of the Bible God speaks to us, but in the Psalter, the book of Psalms, we have the opportunity to speak to God. And in all kinds of ways and with all kinds of emotions. The Psalms can help you learn to express in pray everything to God – what you are happy about and what is troubling you. The Psalms are religious poetry. The 150 Psalms are comprised of Laments, Confessions, Crys, Petitions, Praise, Reflection, Reports, History, Blessings, and Wisdom. The author of many of the Psalms was King David. The Psalms were compiled over centuries and reached this final form in approximately the third century B.C. The Psalms were prayed in the temple and have been prayed in churches for the past two thousand years. The Psalms were quoted by Jesus, including Psalm 22:1 when Jesus was on the cross: ""My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"" (see Matthew 27:46) It is thought that the book of Psalms is one of the two books of the Old Testament most frequently quotes in the New Testament – along with the book of Isaiah. See more commentary of the Psalms online at bible.org at this link. Martin Luther said this about the book of Psalms: "The Psalter is the favorite book of all the saints. Each person, whatever his circumstances may be, finds in the book psalms and words which are appropriate to the circumstances in which he finds himself and meet his needs as adequately as if they were composed exclusively for his sake, and in such a way that he himself could not improve on them nor find or desire any better psalms or words."
Today we read this reflection on the godly in Psalm 1 verse 2: "But they delight in doing everything the LORD wants; day and night they think about his law." How well does this verse ring true with your life today? Do you delight in being obedient to God? Do you think about God's Word, the Bible, day and night? Should you? In this new year, will you?
Bible.org's commentary on Psalm 1 is at this link.
Proverbs - The author of the majority of the Proverbs was King Solomon, the son of King David. This means that most of the Proverbs were written in the 10th century B.C. when Israel was a united kingdom. It may be that the Proverbs were not officially compiled together as a book until the 6th century B.C. Agur son of Jakeh, King Lemuel, and "wisemen" were the other authors of the Proverbs. Bob Deffinbaugh, Th.M., with bible.org has a wonderful Introduction to Proverbs at this link. Below is an image of King Solomon dictating his wise maxims, the Proverbs:
Today we read in Proverbs chapter 1 verses 2 through 4 a great overview of why we should read and study the Proverbs: "The purpose of these proverbs is to teach people wisdom and discipline, and to help them understand wise sayings. Through these proverbs, people will receive instruction in discipline, good conduct, and doing what is right, just, and fair. These proverbs will make the simpleminded clever. They will give knowledge and purpose to young people." Do you want wisdom? Do you want discipline in your life? Do you want to do what is right, just and fair? Do you want purpose for your life? Do you believe this journey through the Bible this year will move you forward in these areas? Will you cling to the wisdom of the Proverbs this year?
Worship God - I typically post up a worship video that relates to our daily readings on this section of the blog. Today, reading about God's creation of our world in Genesis reminded me of the Third Day & Caedmon's Call song, "God of Wonders." Here's a great live version of this song, introduced by Michael W. Smith, and then wrapped up with a beautiful version of "Agnus Dei," which I think ties in nicely our Matthew readings today as well. Enjoy, and don't be afraid to Worship God right now along with this video! (Watch for Steven Curtis Chapman worshiping in the audience near the end of the video too!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIYa8M4whGY
Do you personally know our God of Wonders? Click here to meet Him!
Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today: "So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." Genesis 1:27 NLT
Prayer Point: Based on Genesis 1:27 above, will you pray today for your family, co-workers/students, and others in your community that you will see the image of God in each of them them? Also, will you pray for those you know who are made in the image of God, and yet are not in a saving personal relationship with Jesus? Will you pray that they will come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior this year?
Comments from You and Question of the Day: As today is our first day together on the One Year Bible journey in 2012, I thought I'd post up a One Year Bible "roll-call." This is an opportunity for each of us to click on the "Comments" link below and let everyone know a few things about ourselves, as we'll be journeying through the Word together over the coming year. So here's the roll-call questions: 1. Have you read the entire Bible before? 2. What are you looking forward to about reading the entire Bible in 2012? 3. What's your favorite book or verse in the Bible? 4. What's a fun or interesting fact about yourself? 5. City and country you live in? (if you're comfortable sharing this - you don't need to.) 6. Do you have a blog or website link that you want to share with everyone? Thanks for participating in the roll-call! :) Also, what verses or insights stand out to you in today's readings? Please post up by clicking on the "Comments" link below!
God bless,
Mike
Wisdom or money can get you almost anything, but it's important to know that only wisdom can save your life. Notice the way God does things; then fall into line. Don't fight the ways of God, for who can straighten out what he has made crooked?
Enjoy prosperity while you can. But when hard times strike, realize that both come from God. That way you will realize that nothing is certain in this life. (Ecclesiastes 7:12-14)
A New Year that brings with it a New Beginning. Today we set out to begin the daunting task of reading through the entire Bible. For some this will be the first time and will bring with it tons of questions and probably comments like, “What does this all mean?” Some stories will be exciting and better than the entire series of The Godfather or more spectacular than Star Wars. There will also be plenty when you will think of giving up with a statement saying, “God, this is boring and besides, this makes no sense.”
From a veteran Read through the Bible Reader, may I encourage you to stay focused and read even when it seems like you are chewing wood. I began reading through the Word in 1987 and some of the “What in the world does this mean?” have just begun to be answered. Each and every time I go through I get a deeper understanding of the things I grasped at first and at each succeeding reading though and an a simple understanding of things I just had no clue about.
Genesis is the Book of Beginnings so let us come to this book leaving behind our preconceived understandings and ideas, our denominational glasses suspending our disbelief and unbelief believing that God’s Word will explain itself to us in the daylight of His Word.
Whom will he teach knowledge?
And whom will he make to understand the message?
Those just weaned from milk?
Those just drawn from the breasts?
For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept,
Line upon line, line upon line,
Here a little, there a little.”
For with stammering lips and another tongue
He will speak to this people
(Isaiah 28:9-11-NKJV)
In the Beginning is our chance to study God’s Principals and Patterns so that we can apply those patterns and principals to our lives.
Notice the way God does things; then fall into line. Don't fight the ways of God
Grace and peace to all in the New Year,
Ramona
Posted by: Ramona | December 31, 2011 at 07:43 PM
Mike!
May God shower many blessings on you in this New Year! I am excited to start one of the reading schedule/studies, I have not decided on which one yet. I am involved in Jail Ministry, in your opinion is there one that would work better with a group of people who is changing out often? And do you update them both with new content or only the one you are doing that year? Sounds like a busy project either way. I was looking for the small group material for 2012, and am having trouble locating it I did find the material for 2011, shall I go ahead and use that? I appreciate if you can reply! Looking forward to a New Year filled with all the Wonders of the Lord!
Best Reguards,
Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 31, 2011 at 07:49 PM
1. I had only read bits and pieces of the bible before.
2. ...hopefully I can manage to really read the whole bible
3. Umm... proverbs
4. Coffee addict. I would collapse without coffe for a day.
5. I live in Singapore
6. Nope.
Posted by: chew si hui | December 31, 2011 at 08:32 PM
i want to begin 2012 with God,i want to dedicate my 2012 to God, your blog has helped me in ways to better understand the Bible, it helped me focus my life through Jesus Christ. thank you mike for One Year Bible Blog, i now have reason to spend more my time wisely for God and lots of reasons to go with it as well,here's to another 365 days of our journey with God through Christ Jesus...and more and more 365 days. :) HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Posted by: mimi | January 01, 2012 at 01:42 AM
1. yes, I did the 90 day read thru once. I wanna take it slow this time. 2. Learning more about His word 3. That's hard. I love the book of Isaiah and the Colossians 4. I am still alive by the grace of God. I have a type of Cancer in which I should be gone but God is in Control 5. North Carolina, USA 6. www.foreverfitinmy40s.blogspot.com
Posted by: Tammy Wright | January 01, 2012 at 04:01 AM
1. I started your one year bible reading last year and really enjoyed it, but I got behind and never could get caught up, so here I am again this year to fulfill my challenge.
2. I'm looking forward to getting closer to my Savior God.
3. My favorite book is Psalms.
4. I have two wonderful grandchildren that I adore greatly and I also have an 88 year old Mother-in-law that is absolutely amazing in her faith and will power. She fell back in November and hadn't been able to get out of bed or walk and I'm very happy to say that due to her hard work and the Lord's help she is doing both and will be getting to go back to her home soon. Praise the Lord!!!
5. Lawton, United States
Posted by: Diana Rinehart | January 01, 2012 at 07:50 AM
Thank you so much for this! I am truly blessed by reading God's Word with you all. I have one question, you stated that in Genesis it was the beginning of arts and crafts... can you expand on that for me? Maybe I missed something along the lines while reading.
Posted by: Meg | January 01, 2012 at 08:31 AM
We pray for God's blessings in 2012 and continuation of this blog by Mike, a blessing to all.
1. This is my third year
2. I am praying for more understanding of God's word.
3. Psalm 23 - recites the verses in my heart when I am lost, scared, angry or uplifted.
4. I am still working on that.
5. USA
6. None
Posted by: Lily | January 01, 2012 at 09:40 AM
1. I read thru Bible with OYB in 2010; regretfully skipped last year
2. Looking forward to keeping God's word in my daily life
3. Book of Acts
4. I will be reading the OYB on my Kindle! :)
5. Northeast Ohio
6. None
I also thank you, Mike for this blog - it was key to my learning and completion of the Bible in 2010. I appreciate your dedication, time and effort!
Posted by: Hope | January 01, 2012 at 02:25 PM
1. Have you read the entire Bible before? I have tried but somehow fell behind in the readings...would like to be more committed this year
2. What are you looking forward to about reading the entire Bible in 2012? the Prophets, Revelations
3. What's your favorite book or verse in the Bible? Psalms
4. What's a fun or interesting fact about yourself? Today is my birthday
5. City and country you live in? Barbados
6. Do you have a blog or website link that you want to share with everyone? no
Posted by: Alli | January 01, 2012 at 02:42 PM
I am starting my second time for OYB
I am looking forward to deeper understanding of the Bible.
Favorite books: Isaiah and Psalms 139
Retired travel nurse, worked in many states.
Live in Northeast Ohio
No blog or website
Posted by: Anita | January 01, 2012 at 05:53 PM
I had never noticed how often Joseph had dreams of angels. Quite a revelation to me! As a a Christian of jewish background I have always been aware of the importance of angels. Nevertheless, Joseph must have had quite an experience
Also,it interesting to note that it is the man who should leave his father and his mother and become one flesh. Usually it is the woman who tries to become one flesh to keep the man! Maybe it would be wiser to do things God's way
Posted by: Carmen | January 01, 2012 at 08:21 PM
Hi my name is Maggie,
I have only read parts of the Bible.
I want to learn more and become the person I was meant to be.
Proverbs
I'm a wife, mother of two girls, I work full time and I also go to school full time, I will be the only one of six children that will have a college degree. I want my daughters to know that it is never to late to succeed in life. I'm 41 lol.
St Cloud Fl
no website sorry.
Posted by: Maggie Martinez | January 01, 2012 at 08:50 PM
Maggie, your life sounds lots like mine! I have read all parts of the bible, but like I am stating I have read in parts..its been a committment thing in past. Names DeeDee, and I am not new to the is site..have read off and on at different times with this blog site and Love it, love Mikes commentary..never straight through and daily at it..I want to constantly grow into the woman God wants and designs for me. I love Jer 29:11, but love Proverbs for all the wisdom!! I am a wife, mother of a boy and a girl, work full time and go to school full time, and I am the only one of my siblings to receive a college degree.-4 year..The same goes for me..I want my children to never give up on their dreams and keep the #1, number 1 which is our Saviour and Lord, Jesus Christ..Im 33..
Posted by: DeeDee | January 01, 2012 at 09:36 PM
My name is Mary. I made a late decision to do this study. But I did it.!
Posted by: Marykay | January 01, 2012 at 10:51 PM
My name is Pam. Yes, I have read through the Bible, but I really want to make it more of a consistent priority this year. I enjoy reading this blog!
I love the Psalms and am looking forward the most to studying them again.
I am a teacher at a Christian school and my husband and I have 3 children.
I live in the USA.
Blessings to all!
Posted by: Pam | January 01, 2012 at 11:10 PM
1. Third yr, started half way thru last year using your blog...love the companionship!
2. I rarely remember the daily reading a day or more later, but its the bread I need for the day I'm living to sustain me and remind me of the right perspective!
3. The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me (psalm something something)
4. Been a Christian since 2000, thankful His mercies are new every morning. I also love cheetos even though I teach health to Jr highers.
5. Oregon, USA
Posted by: Ms. M | January 01, 2012 at 11:26 PM
1. I've never read straight thru before but have been reading/studying the Bible in some form since childhood
2. I started reading this blog in July, 2011. Looking forward to completing reading the whole Bible in July 2012
3. I'm finding the major and minor prophets REALLY interesting. God is so consistent with his mercy and grace and justice and fairness. It stands out for me in a world that is rarely any of these things.
4. Computer Programming geek (hehe) that plays piano and writes music. Married with no children but have 2 very active Jack Russell Terriers.
5. Minneapolis, USA
Mike, I like how you tied today's readings in with some of the readings we just completed in December. The common theme of God's involvement in our world starting with its creation is awe inspiring. I'm so thankful for His love and unending faithfulness and grace.
Posted by: Cheryl | January 02, 2012 at 12:12 AM
1. Have you read the entire Bible before? I am familiar with the entire bible, but have never read it through just to read it through.
2. What are you looking forward to about reading the entire Bible in 2012? Accomplishing it. Saying that I have read the entire Bible, cover to cover. Becoming real with God and with myself. Developing a closer walk with God, His Son, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
3. What's your favorite book or verse in the Bible? The Gospel of John.
4. What's a fun or interesting fact about yourself? I'm still single after all these years. My dream was to be a wife and mother of 3 children. I'm 56 and it hasn't happened yet. I keep believing. But maybe God called me to be single.
5. City and country you live in? Edmond, OK, USA.
6. Do you have a blog or website link that you want to share with everyone? I'm on Facebook
Posted by: Christy L | January 02, 2012 at 07:30 AM
Mike,
I am beginning my 8th consecutive year of reading completely through the Bible and I have followed you and your calling here as well. God bless you and all of the 14000!
Michael in Katy, TX
Posted by: Michael Pankonien | January 02, 2012 at 11:54 AM
1. Yes, I have read the Bible through a couple of times before. Just finished up my first time with this blog and am really looking forward to starting this new year!
2. It's exciting and new each time I read the Bible; God seems to bring verses into my life just when I need them most. I can always count on finding brand new treasures that I somehow missed before and am also often reunited with familiar verses that are like old friends.
3. My favorite book is probably Psalms, as I can always find something there for whatever is going on in my life at any given time. As for a favorite verse, I'd have to say Philippians 4:13 ("I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.").
4. I am married to a wonderful Christian man and have two children who are 17 years apart in age. My son was only 5 years old when he became an uncle to his sister's youngest child. When that grandchild started kindergarten, my son was a sixth-grader in the same school; this resulted in some very interesting - and awkward - moments!
5. My home is in the green rolling hills of the Piedmont area of North Carolina, midway between the scenic majesty of the Great Smoky Mountains and the windswept beauty of the Outer Banks.
Posted by: Colleen Hatcher | January 02, 2012 at 09:14 PM
Hello, my name is Barbara. This is my third year with one year Bible journey. In 2011 God blessed my husband and I with two beautiful grandbabies and a son-in-law.
My home is in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
As I read His word, God brings verses to my life. I woke up one morning with this verse on my lips so I would have to say it is one of my favourites. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your way acknowledge Him and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6) I have a special book of wonderful scriptures that speak to me and I'm forever greatful for this Bible study.
Posted by: Barbara Leveille | January 03, 2012 at 07:17 AM
1. I have read the Bible entirely several times with Mike!
2. I always learn something new every year! I improve on doing God's will.
3. I especially love Psalms, Proverbs, Romans 8:28.
4. I just retired from 40 years of nursing.
5. I live in Albuquerque, NM USA
6. I get a daily encouragement from Believer's Remembrance.
Posted by: Alice | January 03, 2012 at 12:51 PM