January 1st One Year Bible Readings

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~ Click on this link for today's January 1st readings ~
Genesis 1:1-2:25 ~ Matthew 1:1-2:12
Psalm 1:1-6 ~ Proverbs 1:1-6

Old Testament - Welcome to the beginning of our One Year Bible journey in 2008! Today we begin 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.  Below is a modern day artist's creative overview of the book of Genesis:

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:

Art used by permission by Pat Marvenko Smith, copyright 1992.
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 2008, 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 2008 can be a year of new beginnings where a Sabbath day of rest enters our lives each week?  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 in 2007, you will recognize many of these names.  Or - let me encourage you to come back and read this genealogy again on January 1, 2009, if you are going through the entire Bible for your first time this year in 2008.  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 the 2007 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 2008, 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 in 2008 will move you forward in these areas?  Will you cling to the wisdom of the Proverbs this year?

Worship God:  Our Genesis readings today remind me of the wonderful worship song "Indescribable" by Chris Tomlin. Enjoy!

Do you know our indescribable God?  Click here for the description!

Please join me in memorizing a verse of Scripture today:
"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." Genesis 1:27 NIV

Comments from You and Question of the Day:  As today is our first day together on the One Year Bible journey in 2008, 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 2008?  3. What's your favorite book or verse in the Bible?  4. What's a fun or interesting fact about yourself?  5. 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

Comments

[nicole]

Just doing the role call late.
I started this back in October when we were reading Jeremiah. I am hoping to finish it out this year.
My favorite verse is Romans 12:12
Something interesting about me is that I am pregnant and am due any day now. So needless to say, if I miss a day or two on this, I won't be too hard on myself. My goal with this is to read the most I can and learn. I've never read the bible all the way thru.

[Chelsea]

Greetings!
My grandmother who passed away in 2006, in her obituary, it was mentioned that her personal success was being able to read through Bible 14 times prior to her death.

I'm now soon 21 years old, I anticipate to follow in her footsteps, to start reading Bible cover to cover.

1. Have you read the entire Bible before? Not yet.

2. What are you looking forward to about reading the entire Bible in 2008? To be able to quote Bible verses without paraphrasing and to be able to defend my faith.

3. What's your favorite book or verse in the Bible? Phil 4:6-7- Worry less, petition more to Christ Jesus that transcends everything.

4. What's a fun or interesting fact about yourself? I am a farmer's daughter in South Dakota that is third year student at private school.

[Linda]

1. I have read the Bible in academic study, however not like this. I started mid way through last year, but fell away as life took over. I am determined to get through it this year.

2. Getting revelation I don't have now. Last year i was able to use what i had read to minister to others so have experienced, first hand, how the Spirit hides the Word in my heart so it can be used later.

3. 1 Pet 3:1-4 - My marriage was renewed as I realized, through this passage, the true meaning of working out "my own salvation with fear and trembling. (Phil 2:12)"

4. I minister to children on Wednesday nights and learn something new from them every week that strengthens my faith in the Lord.

5. I have a MySpace, but I am transferring over the month or so to Shoutlife: http://www.shoutlife.com/LindaWhitesell

This is a great blog. It's my prayer that it helps me to stay on track through the year. I'm going to do like one other person who posted above and set it as my home page.

[Karen]

1. No. Have tried last year, but did not complete it.
2. To fulfill my yearly commitment that i always fail doing. Pray for me.
3.Mat 6:33
4.Like art and Craft, to exited on making projects and never complete it. Mother of 2, like beety boop cartoon, like fruit called "sawo"(available only in my country) and japanese food and ice cream.

[Bill]

NEW TESTAMENT ( Book of Matthew )

The late Dr. John R. Rice wrote a set of Bible commentaries to which he gave titles according to what he saw as the main theme of those books. His commentary on the Book of Matthew was entitled " King of The Jews." This of course points to Jesus Christ being of the royal lineage of the House of David and the heir to the throne of Israel. Jesus is called the " son of David " ten times in the gospel of Matthew.

The geneology in Matthew is different from the geneology in Luke because it is actually the geneology of Joseph, the husband of Mary who was the mother of Jesus ( Matthew 1:16 ). The geneology in Luke is Mary's family tree. Both Mary and Joseph were of the House of David. Jesus' family tree included many sinners, including the harlot Rahab ( Joshua 2:1,3 and 6:17, 23, 25 ), the adulteress Bathsheba ( 2 Samuel 11:3 ) and also some of the most wicked kings in the history of Judah. However, these are the very kinds of people that Jesus came to save. To the self-righteous Jewish religious leaders of His time Christ had declared, " Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him " - Matthew 21:31-32 ( kjv ). Matthew himself being a publican or a tax collector and despised by the Jews must have been relieved and overjoyed to hear that good news.

I must disagree with those who say that the magi or wise men were astrologers. I cannot see God honoring a practice which He has clearly condemned in His Law. I believe that they were Persians who were quite familiar with the messianic prophecies of the Hebrew Scriptures and also the history of the Jews during their 70 year period of exile from the land while in Babylon and Persia. The Persian kings chronicled everything ( Esther 2:23; 6:1 and 10:2 ). Surely the magi, if that is a proper term for them, must have known, for example, of the prophet Daniel who was exalted by King Nebuchadnezzar above all the wise men of Babylon ( Daniel 2:48 ) because he was able to interpret the king's dream when the astrologers in the kingdom could not ( Daniel 4:6 ). There is nothing in the gospels that suggest that anyone other than the wise men saw this star in the east. Even King Herod did not acknowledge seeing it and had to ask the wise men what time the star had appeared ( Matthew 1:7 ). It is not mentioned that the shepherds watching their flocks in the field by night saw the star either. A different sign was given to them ( Luke 2:12 ). I believe that star in the east was a sign in heaven given exclusively to the wise men by God.

Wise Men STILL Seek Him

I hope everyone had a blessed Christmas :)

PSALM 1:1-6

After I first got saved I attended a weekly Bible study where we sang accapella from the Book of Psalms without musical instruments in accompaniament. One person in the group led the singing and the rest followed his lead. I was amazed at how well it went considering that there was no set musical arrangement. I have never prayed the pslams but I believe that my prayers have been somewhat influenced by them after reading them for so many years. Reading Pslams does help get my mind in a spirit of worship.

QUESTIONS: 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 2008, will you?

I can honestly say that I do meditate on it day and night though and also that I do delight in the Word of God inwardly. Unfortunately I'm sure that isn't always manifested outwardly. Too often the old carnal sin nature rears it's ugly head but I am praying that I will do better in 2008. I can definitely relate to what the Apostle Paul said:

" For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members."

- Romans 7:22-23 ( kjv )

PROVERBS 1:1-6

What makes the Book of Proverbs so great to me and so valuable is the practical advice and spiritual counsel that it gives regarding human relations, money matters and almost everything else that pertains to everyday living. It has been my habit for several years to read one chapter of Proverbs each day. Since most of the time there are 31 days in a month and 31 chapters it works out perfectly that way. In months when there are only 30 days I read two chapters on the 30th of that month.

QUESTIONS: 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 in 2008 will move you forward in these areas? Will you cling to the wisdom of the Proverbs this year?

Of course I do want all of those things. I know that reading the Book of Proverbs, as well as the whole counsel of God's Word, has made a difference in how I look at things as opposed to the worldly perspective which foolishly excludes the wisdom of God. I will certainly continue in God's Word in 2008. By clinging to the Lord Jesus Himself I am clinging to Him in whom the Scripture says "... are hid all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge " ( Colossians 2:2-3 ).

[Bill]

COMMENTS FROM YOU AND QUESTION OF THE DAY: "...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 2008? 3. What's your favorite book or verse in the Bible? 4. What's a fun or interesting fact about yourself? 5. Do you have a blog or website link that you want to share with everyone?..."

Roll-call answers:

1. Yes, several times.

2. New insights and a deeper understanding. Every time I have gone through the Bible I have not been disappointed.

3. It is hard to say that any one book is my favorite. The toughest to read are the sections with the long geneologies and measurements but I have found that even those should not be overlooked or ignored. The Book of Revelation never ceases to fascinate me and my interest in Bible prophecy is what led me to salvation by faith in Jesus Christ.

4. That is a hard question to answer. I really don't know. Sorry...lol :)

5. For news that should be of interest to Christians I would highly recommend:

WorldNetDaily at http://www.worldnetdaily.com/

OneNewsNow.com at http://www.onenewsnow.com/index.php

[Greg]

Mike thanks so much for what you do here!

1. Have you read the entire Bible before?
Nope!
2. What are you looking forward to about reading the entire Bible in 2008?
Getting to know it/improving my faith/understanding
3. What's your favorite book or verse in the Bible?
Don't have one yet
4. What's a fun or interesting fact about yourself?
Just got saved a couple months ago after being raised as a Christian Scientist.
5. Do you have a blog or website link that you want to share with everyone?
Wulp, if you're in UT and looking for an amazing church to check out, this is the one I go to www.experiencetherock.com

[ellen]

COMMENTS FROM YOU AND QUESTION OF THE DAY: "...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 2008? 3. What's your favorite book or verse in the Bible? 4. What's a fun or interesting fact about yourself? 5. Do you have a blog or website link that you want to share with everyone?..."
Hi!,
I found this site while I was looking for a year through the bible list for my brother. I love it and the commentary.
1. I have started reading through the bible many times and have never succeded daily for a year. This is the year. I have read all of proverbs in a month and psalms in a month several times.
2. I am looking forward to gaining God's wisdom, and to entering into a new land, the promised land. No more going around that mountain.
3. My favorite book is all of proverbs, but I hope to be learning alot about Joshua this year.
4. I am a school based speech pathologist, and just recently adopted 3 rescue kitties, who have introduced me to the joys of ringworm.
5. I am not technical enough to have a blog or website yet. but enjoy people who are!

[Debbie]

I had try another site for the read the bible in one year. It didn't work out I had to put a password in everytime and it did't work some of the time. Anyway I was saved at the age of 9. Iam now 48 been in church all my life. Never read the Bible all the way. Feel God has really called me to do this. I don't understand right now I know there a reason somewhere in my life that I feel the need to take time each day to read. I think today we go to church go home and think thats all we need. We don't understad just like food for our body, we need food for our minds. And to also reach others for the kingdom. May God bless all.

[Debbie]

I had try another site for the read the bible in one year. It didn't work out I had to put a password in everytime and it did't work some of the time. Anyway I was saved at the age of 9. Iam now 48 been in church all my life. Never read the Bible all the way. Feel God has really called me to do this. I don't understand right now I know there a reason somewhere in my life that I feel the need to take time each day to read. I think today we go to church go home and think thats all we need. We don't understad just like food for our body, we need food for our minds. And to also reach others for the kingdom. May God bless all.

[Barbara]

Hello, This is my first here. I tried to start last year but for some reason I always had some excuse. This year I hope to start and finish.
1. Have you read the entire Bible before? No 2. What are you looking forward to about reading the entire Bible in 2008? I am looking forward to make a "connection" with God. 3. What's your favorite book or verse in the Bible? Genesis 4. What's a fun or interesting fact about yourself? I write in several genre's for the past thirty years but have never shown them to anyone.5. Do you have a blog or website link that you want to share with everyone? I hope to have a blog soon.

[Melissa]

1. Have you read the entire Bible before?
-2/3 of it...all of new testament, up to not including psalms in old testament.
2. What are you looking forward to about reading the entire Bible in 2008?
-growing closer to GOD
3. What's your favorite book or verse in the Bible?
-1 John 4:19
4. What's a fun or interesting fact about yourself?
-30 yrs old, mother of 4 boys,been saved for almost 2 yrs, Love Jesus!
5. Do you have a blog or website link that you want to share with everyone?
-nope!

[Nathalie]

1. Have you read the entire Bible before?
i tend to read parts of the bible..tried last year on OYB but couldnt finish.i pray that this year i will keep the commitment by god's grace
2. What are you looking forward to about reading the entire Bible in 2008?
having a friend and a guide in my daily life, God's word.being closer to Jesus. having a better life, because god's word brings joy to my heart, and wisdom..my days are better, i am happier, focused, and peaceful when i read the word daily.
3. What's your favorite book or verse in the Bible?
i am fascinated by Genesis 1, and John 1. i also read in the psalms and Isaiah a lot..
4. What's a fun or interesting fact about yourself?
im 26, have been saved for 3 years..i write a lot, and i have written in these past 3 years about my walk with God in around 30 copybooks..:)lol

[Wendy]

I have not read the Bible through yet. Have tried several times.....God has to be my priority this year!
I am looking forward to learning about my creator.
I don't have a favorite Book yet.
I have been saved for many years but just recently gotten back into a Church, which most of the ones I have gone to are just "preaching" not teaching. Looking forward to 2008's readings.

[vanessa]

1. Yes, 3-4X. It's been several years, though.
2. Getting more of a foundation in the Word
3. Romans or Isaiah
4. I love bungee jumping
5. Nope!

*gotta get caught up!*