Reading the Bible Through

Isaiah 5 - 7   The first part of this reminds me of the Song of Solomon until he says what he will do with the vineyard.  7:16, Before the boy knows how to  refuse the evil and choose the good. What does that mean? How do I always know which is which? How do I do it consistently? Paul says that he does the very things that he doesn't want to do. 

Isaiah 2 - 4   I find the prophets difficult reading. However, I do look forward to the day when we will not learn war anymore. In the meantime, we must not be pulled aside by the treasures of this earth, but keep our eyes on Jesus. 

  Song of Solomon 7 – 8 & Isaiah 1 I find the prophets difficult to read, but here, as we begin Isaiah, the people of Israel, and us by extension, are called to do right, not engage in ritual for it's own sake. 

  Song of Solomon 4-6

Song of Solomon 1 - 3   Song of Solomon audio dramatization I find the Song of Solomon or Song of Songs a beautiful piece of literature celebrating the sexual nature of humankind. 

Ecclesiastes 8 – 12  

Ecclesiastes 5 - 7   6 days behind. Better late than never.  Vanity of vanities. It is like chasing after the wind. 

Ecclesiastes 2 – 4   I'm almost 1 week behind. Ecclesiastes is my favorite book of the entire (Protestant) Bible. Our purpose is made clear in this book. I find that comforting. As a mental health professional, I also think each of us has to find our own purpose that fits into God's purpose. As I type, I remember my mother saying, as I dreamed of what I would be when I grow up, "Then be a good, Christian (fill in occupation)." To Everything There is a Season

Proverbs 30 - 31 & Ecclesiastes 1   As I finish Proverbs this evening, I am struck by how Proverbs started out talking about Wisdom as a woman. Today, Proverbs ended with showing the daily life/tasks of a woman who reveres the Lord: A wise woman. 

Proverbs 27 - 29  

Proverbs 24 - 26   The Power of Life and Death is in the tongue.

Proverbs 21 - 23   Choose between good or ill and you will see what will follow. 

Proverbs 16-20   I am surely struggling to keep up with daily readings. I'm not entirely sure why. I've been travelling. I'm tired and that puts my schedule off.                                   Which path to take? 

Proverbs 13 - 15  

Proverbs 10 - 12   I'm behind again.  I was away for the weekend.  Righteousness will prevail! 

Proverbs 7 - 9   Here we have a juxtaposition between Wisdom and Prostitution. I love that Wisdom is personified as woman. Not only a woman, but a Woman with God at the Beginning.  Who will you follow? Who will you call? 

Proverbs 4 - 6   Do not fall into the pit, but follow the light of the Lord.

Proverbs 1 - 3   Wisdom cries aloud in the street,      in the markets she raises her voice;

Psalms 148 – 150   And so we finish the Psalms!! What a beautiful book!! Praise the Lord  with all sorts of  instruments!!

Psalms 143 - 147   Praise HIM!!!

Psalms  140 -142   I got to wondering about the reason for putting oil on the head. A quick google search shows that nobody knows. Well to be more accurate, everybody knows, but it's for all different kinds of reasons ranging from signifying status/designation to a accepted part of daily hygiene. 

 Well, I'm almost a week behind again. I was getting up and doing this blog firs thing in the morning. Lately, I've been sleeping in a bit more.  I feel better, so I'll probably keep sleeping in. That means I'll need to find another time to do this. I haven't found a time yet. I've also been out of town over the past weekend that mixes up any schedule I might have.  Still here are more Psalms.  Psalms 137-139 By the Waters of Babylon

Psalms 134 - 136 Here we are told to bless the Lord. I think I ask the Lord to bless me. I hesitate as I write Lord. I think of ways He is not Lord of my life--things I want to hold unto.  His steadfast love endures forever. 

Psalms 131 - 133   Jesus, Help Us Live in Peace

Psalm 128-130 Once again, I am caught up. If you get behind, you can catch up. If you just want to jump in and join us here in the middle, please do!! I noticed that in this particular group of Psalms each is called a Song of Ascent. What does that mean? Nobody knows for sure it seems. Here is what Wikipedia says:  Song of Ascents  Waiting: 

Psalms 125 – 127   3 more beautiful Psalms!!

Psalms 120 - 122   Somewhere, some time ago, I heard that of the things the Bible tells us to pray for, one is the peace of Jerusalem. 

Psalms 117 – 119   Psalm 119 is the longest of the Psalms. To listen to it took about 16 minutes. To me, it is a beautiful testament to David's love for the Lord.  This is the Day that the Lord has Made                                                            Psalm 119:105

Psalms 114 – 116   The Sacrifice of Praise I've made it to Friday. To catch up, I'd need to be on Sunday. That's not for tonight, but, hopefully, I'll get caught up, and even ahead again soon. I hope I get ahead as I'm going out of town this weekend.  At least I've caught up to the correct month this evening, Lol!!

Psalms 111 - 113   I am catching up a few days. This reading was scheduled for Thursday, but I'm doing it on Sunday.  Praise Him, Praise Him!!

Psalm 108-110   As I read these, it seems to me that David was also a prophet as these writings sometimes tell of things to come. 

I am almost a week behind!! The Psalms aren't difficult!! What's gonna happen when I get to the prophets? I find them boring and hard to follow. The Psalms are beautiful!! Psalms 105 – 107   Praise the Lord and seek Him!! Go Down, Moses Alone With God Peace, Be Still!