01 Feb 2021

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 *Day 32/365 (Feb 1) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*THE TEN COMMANDMENTS*

Moses prepares Israel to meet with God - Exodus 19:9-15

Moses holds Israel back from the Mount - Exo.19:16-25

Ten Commandments given - Exo.20:1-17

The people tremble - Exo.20:18-21

Instructions for altar - Exo.20:22-26

*Various laws given:*

Masters and servants - Exo.21:1-11

Injuries to persons - Exo.21:12-36

*A thought*:

The Ten Commandments are God's moral guidelines for all people in all generations. If God wanted us to live in moral uncertainty, He would have given us Ten Suggestions, not Ten Commandments!

*Week #5 Memory Verse*: 

Ephesians 1:4

_For He chose us in Christ before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight_

31 Jan 2021

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 *Day 31/365 (Jan 31) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*INTO THE WILDERNESS*

To the desert of Shur - Exodus 15:22

From Shur to Marah - Exo.15:23-26, Numbers 33:8

From Marah to Elim - Exo.15:27, Num.33:9

From Elim to desert of Sin - Exo.16:1, Num.33:10-11

Manna and Quail - Exo.16:2-22, 31-36

Law of the Sabbath - Exo.16:23-30

From wilderness of Sin to Rephidim - Exo.17:1, Num.33:12-14

Water from rock on Mt.Horeb - Exo.17:2-7

Conflict with Amalekites - Exo.17:8-16

Relatives visit Moses - Exo.18:1-27

From Rephidim to Sinai - Exo.19:1-2, Num.33:15

Giving of the Law: Covenant reviewed and preliminary instructions - Exo.19:3-8

*A thought*:

Have you ever considered why it is that God allows us to go through bad days as well as good ones? Because we can learn things through adversity that we would never learn through prosperity.

*Week #5 Memory Verse*: 

Ephesians 1:4

_For He chose us in Christ before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight_

30 Jan 2021

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 *Day 30/365 (Jan 30) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*CROSSING THE RED SEA*

Passover instructions - Exodus 13:1-19

From Succoth to Etham - Exo.13:20, Numbers 33:6

Pillar of fire 🔥 and cloud ☁ - Exo.13:21-22

From Etham to Pi Hahiroth - Exo.14:1-2, Num.33:7

Pharaoh pursues - Exo.14:3-20

Crossing the Red sea - Exo.14:21-31

Song 🎶 of victory ✌ - Exo.15:1-21

*A thought*:

Has God placed you in a wilderness at this particular time? If so, then He has done it in order to teach you the important lesson of dependency. Will you learn it quickly? Remember this, God will have you dependent on no one but Himself!

*Week #5 Memory Verse*: 

Ephesians 1:4

_For He chose us in Christ before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight_

29 Jan 2021

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 *Day 29/365 (Jan 29) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*THE PASSOVER*

Plague no.10 - Killing of first born: warning - Exodus 11:1-8

Pharaoh cancels negotiations - Exo.10:28-29

Pharaoh's heart hardened - Exo.11:9-10

The Passover - Exo.12:1-30

Egyptians demand immediate departure - Exo.12:31-36

Deliverance begins - Exo.12:40-42, Numbers 33:1-4

*THE EXODUS (apprx. 1462 B.C.)*

From Rameses to Succoth - Exo.12:37-39, 43-51, Num.33:5

*A thought*:

The greatest celebration in the life of Israel is the Passover festival. They rejoice with great gladness as they remember their deliverance from Egypt. You have experienced a greater deliverance. Does it cause your heart to rejoice? Thanks be to God for our Passover lamb - Jesus Christ. 

*Week #5 Memory Verse*: 

Ephesians 1:4

_For He chose us in Christ before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight_

28 Jan 2021

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 *Day 28/365 (Jan 28) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*GOD CONTINUOUS THE PLAGUES*

*THE TEN PLAGUES (continued)*

(3) Gnats - Exodus 8:16-19

(4) Flies - Exo.8:20-32

(5) Death of livestock - Exo.9:1-7

(6) Boils - Exo.9:8-12

(7) Hail - Exo.9:13-35

(8) Locusts - Exo.10:1-20

(9) Darkness - Exo.10:21-27

*A thought*:

The more we resist God's Word and the more we refuse to do the divine bidding, the harder and more stubborn our hearts become. The tragedy is that, when we insist on having our own way, God may let us have it. 

*Week #4 Memory Verse*: 

Philippians 1:6 (your last chance to memorize this very encouraging verse before we move on to Week #5)

_Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ_

27 Jan 2021

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 *Day 27/365 (Jan 27) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*MOSES BECOMES LEADER*

Moses returns to Egypt and meets the people - Exodus 4:19-31

Moses contends with Pharaoh - Exo.5:1-23

Final instructions to Moses - Exo.6:1-13, 26-30, 7:1-6

First meeting with Pharaoh - Exo.7:7-13

*THE TEN PLAGUES*

(1) Rivers turned to blood - Exo.7:14-25

(2) Frogs - Exo.8:1-15

*A thought*:

If we're to be successful in this life, then we must regard this as a central truth: There are no detours around God's will, and anything short of total obedience to God is disobedience.

*Week #4 Memory Verse*: 

Philippians 1:6

_Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ_

26 Jan 2021

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 _*Day 26/365 (Jan 26) PORTIONS TO READ* 

*The birth and commission of Moses*_

Population of Israel grows - Genesis 47:27, Exodus 1:7

 Egypt's oppression of Israel - Exo.1:8-14

Moses' early days - Numbers 26:59, Exo.6:20

 Death of Israel's baby boys decreed - Exo.1:15-22

 Birth of Aaron - I Chronicles 23:13

Birth of Moses - Exo.2:1-10

Aaron's family - Exo.6:23, Numb.26:60, I Chro.6:49 

Moses flees to Midian - Exo.2:11-22

Moses' sons - I Chro.23:14-15 

Birth of Phinehas - Exo.6:25

God hears Israel's cries - Exo.2:23-25

 Moses and the burning bush - Exo.3:1-22 

Signs for Moses - Exo.4:1-18

*A thought*:

No one can do God's work effectively in this world until they have graduated from His "School of Patience". And patience, according to one definition, is "the ability to count down before blasting off". You want to blast off and zoom ahead in life? Now you know what to do.

*Week #4 Memory Verse*:

Philippians 1:6

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

25 Jan 2021

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 *Day 25/365 (Jan 25) portions to read:*

*JOSEPH'S BROTHERS TRAVEL TO EGYPT*

Jacob speaks to his 12 sons - Genesis 49:1-32

Death of Jacob - Gen.49:33

Burial of Jacob - Gen.50:1-14

Joseph reassures his brothers - Gen.50:15-21

Judah's descendants thru Perez and Zerah - Ruth 4:18, I Chronicles 2:5-8

Joseph's latter days - Gen.50:22-23

Joseph's last words - Gen.50:24-25

Death of Joseph and his brothers - Gen.50:26, Exodus 1:6

*A thought:*

God does not promise us a life from difficulties or dangers. He does, however, promise us that, in all situations and problems, His wisdom will be at work to turn the dross (waste) into purest gold.  

*Week #4 memory verse:*

Philippians 1:6

24 Jan 2021

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 *Day 24/365 (Jan 24) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*PROVISION INSTEAD OF FAMINE*

Joseph reunited with his brothers - Genesis 43:15-34, 44:1-34, 45:1-15

Jacob hears good news & goes to Egypt - Gen.45:16-28, 46:1-7

Summary of those who went to Egypt - Gen.46:8-27, Exodus 1:1-5

Joseph's family settle in Egypt - Gen.46:28-34, 47:1-12

Joseph's wise leadership continues - Gen.47:13-26

Jacob's last days - Gen.47:28-31

Jacob's blessing - Gen.48:1-22

*A thought*:

Few people can be rejected, insulted, slandered and vilified without carrying a grudge and harbouring hatred in their hearts - but it's possible. Joseph did it. Jesus did it. And, in God's strength, so can you.

*Week #4 Memory Verse*: 

Philippians 1:6

_Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ_

23 Jan 2021

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 *Day 23/365 (Jan 23) portions to read*:

*JOSEPH'S BROTHERS TRAVEL TO EGYPT*

Joseph marries Asenath - Genesis 41:45

The seven years of plenty - Gen.41:46-49

Joseph's sons born - Gen.41:50-52

Judah and Tamar - Gen.38:6-26

Birth of Perez and Zerah - Gen.38:27-30, I Chronicles 2:4

The seven years of famine - Gen.41:53-57

Joseph's brothers first journey to Egypt - Gen.42:1-28

Their report to Jacob - Gen.42:29-38

Jacob sends them to Egypt again - Gen.43:1-14

*A thought*:

Take care not to interpret the days of obscurity and isolation as meaningless and unimportant. It is there that God prepares His servants for the spiritual challenges that lie ahead. Anybody feels under 'preparation' at the moment? Blessed are you! 😇

*Week #4 memory verse*:

Philippians 1:6

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.

22 Jan 2021

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 *Day 22/365 (Jan 22) portions to read:*

*THE ASCENT OF JOSEPH*

Joseph's early days in Egypt - Genesis 39:2-6

Joseph flees from committing adultery - Gen.39:7-19

Joseph put in jail - Gen.39:20-23

Sons of Levi - Exodus 6:16, Numbers 3:17, I Chronicles 6:1&16

Joseph interprets dream - Gen.40:1-23

Death of Isaac - Gen.35:28-29

Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams - Gen.41:1-37

Joseph made Governor of Egypt - Gen.41:38-44

*A thought:*

God has a marvellous and brilliant way of camouflaging opportunities to look like difficulties. Hundreds of Bible characters, including Joseph, discovered this. Have you? 

*Week #4 memory verse:*

Philippians 1:6 (how will you summarize this beautiful verse in 3 words - each starting with 'C'?)

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.

21 Jan 2021

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 *Day 21/365 (Jan 21) portions to read:*

*THE SELLING OF JOSEPH*

Jacob's sons take revenge - Genesis 34:13-31

Jacob's return to Bethel - Gen.35:1-9, 11-15

Death of Rachel at Benjamin's birth - Gen.35:16-19, 48:7, 35:20-22

Jacob's return to Hebron- Gen.35:27, 37:1 

Joseph's early days and dreams - Gen.37:2-11

His brother's conspiracy - Gen.37:12-35

Joseph sold into Egypt - Gen.37:36, 39:1

Judah's first three sons - Gen.38:1-5, I Chro.2:3

*A thought:*

Some use unpleasant situations and difficulties as an excuse for becoming bitter and hostile. But God intends that life's trials should make us better - not bitter. How are you reacting to what is happening in your life at the moment - with despair or delight?

Week #3 memory verse: *(your last opportunity to memorize this definition of FAITH 'cos tomorrow we'll move on to Week #4 memory verse)*

Hebrew 11:1

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

20 Jan 2021

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 *Day 20/365 (Jan 20) portions to read:*

*JACOB CHANGES NAME*

Jacob's departure from Laban continued - Genesis 31:33-55

Jacob's apprehension before his reunion with Esau - Gen.32:1-23

Jacob wrestles with Angel - Gen.32:24-32

Jacob's name changed - Gen.35:10 (Do you know the meanings of 'Jacob' and 'Israel'? Most of the Bibles give the meanings in the footnote)

Jacob meets Esau - Gen.33:1-16

Jacob's return to Shechem - Gen.33:17-20

Dina's defilement - Gen.34:1-12

*A thought:*

Have you ever stopped everything and said this one thing to God - your name? Jacob was a schemer, a trickster, a deceiver. And you? What is your name? Ego? Bulldozer? Fear? Bitter? Regret? Self-pity? Loser? A new name doesn't come until we say the old one. In other words, confession is catharsis! (Catharsis means purification or purgation of emotions)

*Week #3 memory verse:*

Hebrew 11:1

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

19 Jan 2021

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 *Day 19/365 (Jan 19) portions to read:*

*ESAU'S HISTORY*

Esau marries Mahalath - Genesis 28:6-9

Esau's marriages and descendants - Gen.36:1-30, I Chronicles 1:35-42

Kings of Edom: Bela, first King - Gen.36:31-33, I Chro. 1:43-44

Other kings - Gen.36:34-39, I Chro. 1:45-50

Chiefs of Edom - Gen.36:40-43, I Chro. 1:51-54

Jacob's departure from Laban - Gen.31:17-32

*A thought:*

God often accomplishes His purposes with us despite our waywardness and stubbornness. But how much grief we would spare ourselves if we would learn to wait on God and follow His words!

*Week #3 memory verse:*

Hebrew 11:1

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

18 Jan 2021

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 *Day 18/365 (Jan 18) portions to read:*

*JACOB'S HISTORY*

Jacob sent to Laban's house - Genesis 28:1-5s

Jacob's dream at Bethel - Gen.28:10-22

Arrives in Haran - Gen.29:1-14

Works 7 years to get Rachel - Gen.29:15-20

Marriage to Leah & then to Rachel - Gen.29:21-30

12 children born while working for Laban - Gen.29:31 to Gen.30:24 

Jacob's closing days with Laban - Gen.30:25-43, 31:1-16

*A thought:*

Have you heard of the"Laban Principle"? It says that those who scheme to have their own way, as opposed to God's way, often have a head-on collision with someone who is their equal as a schemer.

*Week #3 memory verse:*

Hebrew 11:1

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

17 Jan 2021

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 *Day 17/365 (Jan 17) portions to read:*

*INCIDENT'S IN ISAAC LIFE*

Sale of birthright - Genesis 25:27-34

Esau marries two Canaanite women - Gen.26:34-35

Famine and covenant renewal - Gen.26:1-5

Issac lies about Rebekah - Gen.26:6-10

Isaac's success at Gerar - Gen.26:11-16

Issac, the well-digger - Gen.26:17-22

Issac makes altar at Beersheba - Gen.26:23-25

Isaac's truce with Abimelech - Gen.26:26-33

Jacob obtains Esau's blessing - Gen.27:1-46

*A thought:*

When we lean upon our own reason rather than on God's clear demands, we run counter to the design of the universe. The theory that the end justifies the means maybe part of man's order, but it is not part of the eternal scheme.

*Week #3 memory verse:*

Hebrew 11:1

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

16 Jan 2021

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 *Day 16/365 (Jan 16) portions to read:*

*THE DEATH OF ABRAHAM*

Issac marries Rebekah - Genesis 24:1-67, 25:20

Abraham's children by marriage to Keturah - Gen.25:1-4, I Chronicles 1:32-33

Issac, heir of all things - Gen.25:5-6

Death of Abraham - Gen.25:7-10

Death of Shem - Gen.11:11

Issac blessed - Gen.25:11

Ishmael and his descendants - Gen.25:12-18, I Chro.1:28-29

Birth of Esau and Jacob - Gen.25:19, 21-26

Death of Eber - Gen.11:17

*A thought:*

No matter how effective and important a man maybe, his time and work on this earth are limited. How gratifying, therefore, to know that though God buries His workman, He always carries on His work!

*Week #3 memory verse:*

Hebrew 11:1

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

15 Jan 2021

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 *Day 15/365 (Jan 15) portions to read:*

*INCIDENTS IN ABRAHAM'S LIFE*

Lot's daughters give birth to sons - Genesis 19:30-38

Birth of Issac - Gen.21:1-7, I Chronicles 1:34

Conflict of Issac and Ishmael - Gen.21:8-21

Death of Shelah - Gen.11:15

Ishmael's children - Gen.25:12-16, I Chro. 1:29-31

Abimelech's covenant with Abraham - Gen.21:22-34

Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac - Gen.22:1-19

Abraham learns of Nahor's family - Gen.22:20-24

Death of Sarah - Gen.23:1-20

*A thought:*

Faith never quibbles at God's demands, even though those demands sometimes go against reason. But what is faith? No greater definition of faith has ever been given than that contained in the simple acrostic: Forsaking All I Trust Him 😊 

*Week #3 memory verse:*

Hebrew 11:1

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

14 Jan 2021

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 *Day 14 /365 (Jan 14) Portions to read:*

*THE BIRTH OF A NATION*

The Lord appears to Abraham and Sarah is promised a son - Genesis 18:1-15

God reveals to Abraham the impending destruction of Sodom - Gen.18:16-22

Abraham's intercession (prayer) for Sodom - Gen.18:23-33

Angels warn Lot - Gen.19:1-22

Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and Lot's wife - Gen.19:23-28

Abraham's prayer for Lot answered - Gen.19:29

Abraham's later years: Lies to Abimelech - Gen.20:1-18

*A thought:*

How do God-believers react in times of emergency or great crisis? They react, as did Abraham, by turning to God in fervent, believing prayer. Life's best outlook is a prayerful uplook! 😊 

*Week #2 memory verse:*

Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for the good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.

13 Jan 2021

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 *Day 13/365 (Jan 13) PORTIONS TO READ:*

*THE ABRAHAMIC COVENANT*

Abram rescues Lot - Genesis 14:1-16

Abram with the King of Sodom - Gen.14:17, 21-24

Melchizedek blesses Abram - Gen.14:18-20

God's covenant with Abram - Gen.15:1-21

Hagar and Ishmael - Gen.16:1-16

Death of Arphaxad - Gen.11:13

Abram becomes Abraham *(meaning 'father of many')* - Gen.17:1-8

Circumcision, a sign - Gen.17:9-14

Son promised and Sarai becomes Sarah - Gen.17:15-19

Ishmael's destiny foretold - Gen.17:20-27

*A thought:*

When God wants to turn a situation from despair to delight, all He has to do is breathe into it. The aspirate sound (the letter 'h') is inserted in Abram's and Sarai's names, thus indicating that the breath of God was at work. He does the same with the word 'impossible'. He breathes into it and it becomes 'Him-possible'

*Week #2 memory verse:*

Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

12 Jan 2021

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 *Day 12/365 (Jan 12) PORTIONS TO READ:*

*God calls Abraham*

(We're back to Genesis... where we left... Someone said you can divide the Bible into 2 parts - Genesis 1-11 chapters make up the first part; Genesis 12 to end of the Bible make up the second part. Any idea why?)

Abram travels from Ur to Haran - Genesis 12:1-3, 11:31

Death of Terah - Gen.11:32

On to Canaan - Gen.12:4-9

Trip to Egypt - Gen.12:10-20

Arrives back in Bethel - Gen.13:1-4

Abram and Lot separate - Gen.13:5-13

Covenant renewed - Gen.13:14-17

Abram goes to Hebron - Gen.13:18

*A thought:*

The life of faith, though intriguing and exciting, is never without its periods of testing. Are you in such a period at this moment? Then take heart 👍 God tests in order to entrust 

*Week #2 Memory verse:*

Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

11 Jan 2021

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 *Day 11/365 (Jan 11) PORTIONS TO READ:*

*God answers Job*

Elihu observes the power of God - Job 37:1-13

Job required to explain the works of nature - Job 37:14-20

God is great and is to be feared - Job 37:21-24

God calls upon Job to answer - Job 38:1-41; Job 39:1-30

Job humbles himself before God - Job 40:1-5

The Lord reasons with Job and shows His power - Job 40:6-24; Job 41:1-34

Job humbly submits to God - Job 42:1-6

Job prays (intercedes) for his friends - Job 42:7-10a

Job's renewed blessings - Job 42:10b-17

*A thought:*

God often deals with our problems and difficulties, not by removing them, but by giving us a greater vision of Himself. This may not remove the irritating circumstances, but it deepens our conviction that God knows what He is doing 😇 

*Week #2 Memory verse:*

Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

10 Jan 2021

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 *Day 10/365 (Jan 10) PORTIONS TO READ:*

*Elihu's perspective*

Job declares his uprightness - Job 31:1-40

Elihu is displeased at the dispute - Job 32:1-22

Elihu offers to reason with Job and asks for his attention - Job 33:1-33

Elihu accuses Job of charging God with injustice and reproves (tries to correct) him - Job 34:1-37

Elihu speaks of man's conduct and reproves Job's impatience - Job 35:1-16

Elihu desires Job's attention and counsels him - Job 36:1-33

*A thought:*

The best time to learn the art of navigation is not when you are in a storm, prior to it. How would you cope with a Job-sized problem? 

*Week #2 memory verse:*

Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

09 Jan 2021

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 *Day 9/365 (Jan 9) PORTIONS TO READ*:

*_Job defends himself_*

Wickedness often unpunished -Job 24:1-17

Judgments for the wicked - Job 24:18-25

Bildad shows that man cannot be justified before God - Job 25:1-6

Job reproves Bildad - Job 26:1-14

Job protests his sincerity - Job 27:1-23

Job continues his discourse on worldly wealth, wisdom and laments about himself - Job

28:1-28; Job 29:1-25

Job's honour is turned into contempt - Job 30:1-14

Job, a burden to himself - Job 30:15-31

*A thought*:

Why do bad things happen to good people? If you've often pondered that problem,

you're not alone. There is only one answer: God allows bad things to happen to His people

only if He sees a way of turning the bad into a greater good.

*Week#2 Memory Verse*:

Romans 8:28 (This is too good!)

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are

the called according to his purpose.

08 Jan 2021

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 *Day 8/365 (Jan 8) PORTIONS TO READ:*

*Job stands accused*

Job complains of unkind treatment - Job 19:1-22

Job's belief in the resurrection - Job 19:23-29

Zophar reproves Job - Job 20:1-29

Job earnestly asks for attention and describes God's providence - Job 21:1-34

*Third round of speeches:*

Eliphaz reproves Job - Job 22:1-30

Job complains that God has withdrawn - Job 23:1-17

*A thought:*

Life makes sense ONLY when we learn to see it from God's point of view. This is what turned the tide for Job, and this is what will turn the tide for you. Is life unfair to you? Then look at it from God's perspective 😇 Now what do you see? 

*Week #2 Memory verse:*

Romans 8:28

And we know that all things works together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

 (is this anyone else's favourite verse?!) 😊

07 Jan 2021

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 *Day 7/365 (Jan 7) Bible portions to read:*

*The story of Job continues*

Job reproves his friends - Job 13:1-28

Job speaks of man's life, death and sin - Job 14:1-22

*Second round of speeches:*

Eliphaz reproves Job - Job 15:1-35

Job reproves his friends - Job 16:1-22

Job appeals to God - Job 17:1-16

Bildad reproves Job - Job 18:1-21

*A thought:*

Many in today's Church follow the pattern of Job's counsellors - giving advice before making sure they understand the problem. Never try to win a person to your point of view until you're sure you understand theirs.

*Week #1 Memory Verse:* (Last opportunity to memorize 😊 )

 Colossians 1:16-17

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

06 Jan 2021

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 *DAY 6/365 (Jan 6)*

*PORTIONS TO READ:*

*Job's friends*

Job's troubles - Job 7:1-21

Bildad reproves Job - Job 8:1-22

Job acknowledges God's justice - Job 9:1-35

 *reprove means "express disapproval"*

Job complains of hardships - Job 10:1-7

Job pleads with God as his Maker - Job 10:8-22

Zophar reproves Job - Job 11:1-20

Job reproves his friends - Job 12:1-25

*A thought:*

It is not sinful or 'unspiritual' to acknowledge one's confusion in the presence of sickness, distress or suffering. Emotions that are not faced cause trouble. You don't have to agree with them, but you do have to face them in God's strength 👍 

*Week #1 Memory Verse:*

 Colossians 1:16-17

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers; all things were created by him, and for him. And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

05 Jan 2021

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 *Day 5/365 (Jan 5) PORTIONS TO READ*

*JOB'S AFFLICTION*

Introduction:

The book of Job discusses undeserved suffering (i.e. why bad things happen to good people). Job's friends insisted he was suffering as punishment for his sin. But Job defended himself by insisting that he had done nothing seriously wrong. Then why did he suffer? No simple solution is given to the problem of suffering. Job finally admitted that God is too great and wonderful for us to understand. Even after losing everything he owned and suffering from a terrible sickness, Job still loved and trusted God. That's a great example for us. When things go wrong, let us not question God, instead trust Him and accept His perfect will. What a faithful God we have!

Prologue/Intro to the godly character of Job - Job 1:1-5

Job's first test - Job 1:6-22

Job's second test - Job 2:1-10

Job's three friends - Job 2:11-13

Job speaks out his disappointment & complaints - Job 3:1-26

Job's friend, Eliphaz presents his reasoning abt Job's suffering - Job - chapters 4&5

Job justifies his complaints - Job 6:1-7

 He Wishes for death- Job 6:8-13

B reproves his friends- Job 6:14-30

*Week#1 Memory Verse:*

 Colossians 1:16-17

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers; all things were created by him and for him. And he is before all things and by him all things consists.

04 Jan 2021

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 *Day 4/365 (Jan 4) PORTIONS TO READ*

*From the Flood to the Patriarch*

Noah's descendants-Genesis 9:18-20, 10:1-32, I Chronicle 1:5-27

Noah's vineyard and drunkness-Gen.9:20-21

Curse of Ham-Gen.9:22-27

Death of Noah-Gen.9:28-29

Tower of Babel- Gen.11:1-9

Shem to Abram- Gen. 11:10-26

Abram's family-Gen.11:27-30

*A thought:*

Genealogy could read as census, dull and uninteresting but it is a lesson in how God pays attention to details. He is concerned not only about the general features of your life, but every detail of it. Remember that the next time you feel God doesn't care.

*Week#1 Memory Verse:*

Colossians 1:16-17

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him. And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

03 Jan 2021

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 *Bible 3/365 (Jan 3) Portions to read:*

*THE STORY OF THE FLOOD*

Corrupt civilization - Genesis 6:1-7, 11-12

Instructions for building the ark - Gen.6:8, 13-21

Birth of Noah's sons - Gen.5:32, 6:9-10, I Chronicles 1:4

Death of Lamech

Gen.5:30-31

Death of Methuselah

Gen.5:26-27

Entering the ark

Gen.6:22, 7:1-9

The flood: rain falls - Gen.7:10-24

The flood: rain stops - Gen.8:1-19

God's rainbow covenant - Gen.8:20-22,9:1-17

*A thought:*

God took Noah into the flood and He also brought him out of it. Similarly, God has not brought you to this point in your life to abandon you. Whatever the problems you face at this moment - GOD WILL BRING YOU THROUGH 👍 

*This week's memory verse:* Colossians 1:16-17

02 Jan 2021

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 *Bible 2/365 portions to read:*

The temptation and fall - Genesis 3:1-7

God's judgment and curse - Gen.3:8-19

Expulsion from Eden - Gen.3:21-24

The story of Cain and Abel - Gen.4:1-15

Seth and his descendants - I Chronicles 1:1, Gen.4:25-26, 5:3, 4:26, 5:6&9, I Chro.1:2, Gen.5:12,15&18

Cain and his descendants - Gen.4:16-24

Adam's descendents continued - I Chronicles 1:3, Gen.5:21&25, 5:4-5, 5:22-24, 5:7-8, 5:28-29, 5:10-11, 5:13-14, 5:16-17, 5:19-20

*A thought:*

Satan has a well worked-out strategy with which he tempts humanity. He appeals (1) to the lust of the flesh, (2) to the lust of the eyes and (3) to the pride of life. Are you able to discern this strategy at work in your life? And are you overcoming it? Try purity and humility! 

*Week #1 memory verse:*

 Colossians 1:16-17

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 *Bible 1/365:*

We'll be starting in Genesis ...

The book of Genesis records the origins of both sacred and secular history. Commencing 2021 with the book of beginnings can be a new beginning in our lives of a deeper love for the Lord and His Word. The first 2000 years of history are contained in the first 11 chapters and are characterized by 4 major & significant events: Creation (origin of all things), Corruption (Sin of Adam & Eve), Condemnation (Flood during Noah's time) and Confusion (Tower of Babel and multicultural world)

*Bible 1/365 portions to read:*

The pre-existent Christ - John 1:1-2

The creation declaration - Psalms 90:2

The origin of creation - Genesis 1:1

Satan cast out of heaven - Isaiah 14:12-17, Ezekiel 28:13-19The judgment of creation - Gen.1:2a

Creation for habitation - Isa.45:18

Six days of creation:

Days 1&2 - Gen.1:2b-8

Day 3 - Gen.2:5-6, 1:9-13

Days 4,5&6 - Gen.1:14-26, 2:7

Creation of man in detail - Gen.5:1, 1:27

Creation of the woman - Gen.2:18-25

Names given - Gen.5:2, 3:20

Man's dominion over creation - Gen.1:28-30

Creation completed - Gen.1:31, 2:1 & John 1:3

Day 7 established - Gen.2:2-3, Exodus 20:11

The garden of Eden - Gen.2:8-17

*A thought:*

If, as the Bible teaches, man is the only being in creation who bears the "image" of God, then ask yourself today: How much of God's image is reflected in me?

*Week #1 memory verse:* Colossians 1:16-17