For years now, between bible studies and whenever I have "extra time", I've been reading and blogging my way through the Old Testament chronologically. Following Hosea, I'm back in Isaiah.
...continue reading "Isaiah 28"Category: Repentance
The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges (Ch. 7-8)
A continued reading of the Christian classic. These are observation and personal reflections, not a review.
...continue reading "The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges (Ch. 7-8)"The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges (Ch. 4-6)
My reading of the classic Christian book continues. These are notes and thoughts as I read, not a formal review.
...continue reading "The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges (Ch. 4-6)"Hosea 14 (Hallelujah!)
In this final chapter of Hosea we can look forward with relief and humility towards God's loving restoration of the prodigal people.
...continue reading "Hosea 14 (Hallelujah!)"Hosea 5 (Israel and Judah)
In chapter 4, God indicted Israel, specifically the priest. Now comes the verdict.
...continue reading "Hosea 5 (Israel and Judah)"Hosea 2 (Israel)
Hosea has a wife and three kids that all tell the tales of an Israel who has forsaken God and God has disowned, while still giving His longsuffering hope for the future.
...continue reading "Hosea 2 (Israel)"II Chronicles 30 and 31 (Judah and Israel)
The reign of Hezekiah continues...
...continue reading "II Chronicles 30 and 31 (Judah and Israel)"II Chronicles 29 (Judah)
Chapter 29-31 are listed along with II Kings 18 and Psalm 48 in the Blue Letter Bible chronological list. In other lists I see II kings 18-20 included and Isaiah 36, so I'm curious how it's all going to fit together; but I have read that there are some questions about the chronology of Hezekiah's events.
...continue reading "II Chronicles 29 (Judah)"Amos 3 (Israel)
Amos started his book with high-level prophesies for Judah, Israel, and her neighbors. Now he transitions into a more detailed message.
...continue reading "Amos 3 (Israel)"Intro to Amos (Israel)
Following the Blue Letter Bible, I am pausing after Isaiah 8 (as well as after II Kings 16 and II Chronicles 28) and reading all 9 chapters in Amos. The shift is from Judah back to Israel and the rule of Jeroboam II.
...continue reading "Intro to Amos (Israel)"