The Bigger Picture Romans 11:25~36
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I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.
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And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: "The deliverer will come from Zion; he will turn godlessness away from Jacob.
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And this is my covenant with them when I take away their sins."
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As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies on your account; but as far as election is concerned, they are loved on account of the patriarchs,
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for God's gifts and his call are irrevocable.
30
Just as you who were at one time disobedient to God have now received mercy as a result of their disobedience,
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so they too have now become disobedient in order that they too may now receive mercy as a result of God's mercy to you.
32
For God has bound all men over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all.
33
Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!
34
"Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?"
35
"Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him?"
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For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.
Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION ®. NIV ®. COPYRIGHT ⓒ 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
The Unfathomable Mercy (11:25-32)
Just as God had mercy on the Gentiles, He will again have mercy on the rebellious Israelites. There is a future for Israel if it does not persist in unbelief, for God’s hardening of their hearts is only “in part” (v. 25). Although what Paul means by “all Israel” is debatable, it is certain that God has not abandoned His people for His gift and call are irrevocable (v. 29). We were once rebellious but found mercy in God’s eyes; so too will the Israelites?no one deserves God’s mercy, but He will have mercy on all, both Gentiles and Israelites (v. 32). God knows our wicked hearts, and He knows how depraved we are. His mercy is a free gift for us, not something that we have earned. We cannot do anything good without God’s mercy; we must constantly rely on Him, for He alone is our hope and goodness.
God’s Mysterious Ways (11:33-36)
God’s thoughts and ways are higher than ours (Isa. 55: 9). Although some mysteries are revealed, we certainly cannot fathom the profound reality of God’s mysterious thoughts. Paul concludes his thoughts regarding the relationship between the Jews and the Gentiles with a joyful exclamation of praise: how rich and deep are the wisdom and knowledge of God (v. 33)! Paul is not expressing frustration. Rather, he is humbly acknowledging that human knowledge is myopic; at the same time, he is expressing thanks to God for revealing some of His truths to humanity. This should be our attitude as well. We have confidence and assurance that God Himself first chose to reveal Himself to us; we ought to be faithful stewards of His revelation. We must also remember that not all of the mystery is revealed to us, and His wisdom is unfathomable.
- God’s mercy is a free gift. Do you freely show mercy and kindness to your fellow brothers and sisters and towards outsiders?
- Do you listen to God’s voice when you pray, or do you insist on your own ways with God, hoping that He will listen to your list of wishes? Do you trust that His ways are higher than our ways?
Almighty God, I know Your ways are higher than my ways, but so many times I rely on my own wisdom and knowledge. Give me Your heavenly wisdom, and help me rely on You. Thank You for Your free gift of mercy. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Living Life - Leviticus 19:23-37
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You will find a video you can watch of today's word. Or, you can read. Remember to journal on your reflections, questions and seek God for what He is trying to say to you today.
You will find a video you can watch of today's word. Or, you can read. Remember to journal on your reflections, questions and seek God for what He is trying to say to you today.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
April 2011 Bible Reading Plan
Through the Bible in One Year: April 2011 Bible Reading
On Your Own
-Pray. Take this time to pray for this time of hearing God speak through the living Word of God.
-Read. Underline, highlight or take note of any words, phrases, verses that stand out or confuse you. You will eventually develop your own way.
-Ask yourself these three questions as you read through the text. You may have to read the text a few times.
o What does the passage say? Read it at least once and, if necessary, compare different translations.[1]
o What does it mean? What did it mean to the person who first wrote it and those who first read [and heard] it? Extra reading (like commentaries or articles on this text) may help here. Write down questions, items to note, etc.
o How does it apply to me, my family, my [school] or work, my neighbors, the society around me? …It is when we see the relevance to our own lives that Bible reading becomes so exciting and we become conscious that we are hearing God’s voice? Think also about the words, phrases that really stood out to you. Why do you think they stood out? Is God saying something to you?
**Sundays will be a day of rest as you hear the Word of God by Pastor Rana or Pastor Paul. However, please think about the Word that day as you worship Him!
April 1: Ruth 1-4
April 2: 1 Samuel 1-4
SUNDAY
April 4: 1 Samuel 5-8
April 5: 1 Samuel 9-12
April 6: 1 Samuel 13-16
April 7: 1 Samuel 17-19
April 8: 1 Samuel 20-23
April 9: 1 Samuel 24-27
SUNDAY
April 11: 1 Samuel 28-31
April 12: 2 Samuel 1-3
April 13: 2 Samuel 4-5
April 14: 2 Samuel 6-9
April 15: 2 Samuel 10-13
April 16: 2 Samuel 14-17
SUNDAY
April 18: 2 Samuel 18-20
April 19: 2 Samuel 21-24
April 20: 1 Kings 1-3
April 21: 1 Kings 4-7
April 22: 1 Kings 8-10
April 23: 1 Kings 11-14
SUNDAY
April 25: 1 Kings 15-18
April 26: 1 Kings 19-22
April 27: 2 Kings 1-3
April 28: 2 Kings 4-7
April 29: 2 Kings 8-11
April 30: 2 Kings 12-14
On Your Own
-Pray. Take this time to pray for this time of hearing God speak through the living Word of God.
-Read. Underline, highlight or take note of any words, phrases, verses that stand out or confuse you. You will eventually develop your own way.
-Ask yourself these three questions as you read through the text. You may have to read the text a few times.
o What does the passage say? Read it at least once and, if necessary, compare different translations.[1]
o What does it mean? What did it mean to the person who first wrote it and those who first read [and heard] it? Extra reading (like commentaries or articles on this text) may help here. Write down questions, items to note, etc.
o How does it apply to me, my family, my [school] or work, my neighbors, the society around me? …It is when we see the relevance to our own lives that Bible reading becomes so exciting and we become conscious that we are hearing God’s voice? Think also about the words, phrases that really stood out to you. Why do you think they stood out? Is God saying something to you?
**Sundays will be a day of rest as you hear the Word of God by Pastor Rana or Pastor Paul. However, please think about the Word that day as you worship Him!
April 1: Ruth 1-4
April 2: 1 Samuel 1-4
SUNDAY
April 4: 1 Samuel 5-8
April 5: 1 Samuel 9-12
April 6: 1 Samuel 13-16
April 7: 1 Samuel 17-19
April 8: 1 Samuel 20-23
April 9: 1 Samuel 24-27
SUNDAY
April 11: 1 Samuel 28-31
April 12: 2 Samuel 1-3
April 13: 2 Samuel 4-5
April 14: 2 Samuel 6-9
April 15: 2 Samuel 10-13
April 16: 2 Samuel 14-17
SUNDAY
April 18: 2 Samuel 18-20
April 19: 2 Samuel 21-24
April 20: 1 Kings 1-3
April 21: 1 Kings 4-7
April 22: 1 Kings 8-10
April 23: 1 Kings 11-14
SUNDAY
April 25: 1 Kings 15-18
April 26: 1 Kings 19-22
April 27: 2 Kings 1-3
April 28: 2 Kings 4-7
April 29: 2 Kings 8-11
April 30: 2 Kings 12-14
Monday, February 28, 2011
March 2011 Bible Reading Plan
Through the Bible in One Year: March 2011 Bible Reading
We will be reading the Bible once through this year. Below you will find a reading schedule for Monday-Saturday.
On Your Own
-Pray. Take this time to pray for this time of hearing God speak through the living Word of God.
-Read. Underline, highlight or take note of any words, phrases, verses that stand out or confuse you. You will eventually develop your own way.
-Ask yourself these three questions as you read through the text. You may have to read the text a few times.
o What does the passage say? Read it at least once and, if necessary, compare different translations.[1]
o What does it mean? What did it mean to the person who first wrote it and those who first read [and heard] it? Extra reading (like commentaries or articles on this text) may help here. Write down questions, items to note, etc.
o How does it apply to me, my family, my [school] or work, my neighbors, the society around me? …It is when we see the relevance to our own lives that Bible reading becomes so exciting and we become conscious that we are hearing God’s voice? Think also about the words, phrases that really stood out to you. Why do you think they stood out? Is God saying something to you?
**Sundays will be a day of rest as you hear the Word of God by Pastor Rana or Pastor Paul. However, please think about the Word that day as you worship Him!
March 1: Numbers 16-19
March 2: Numbers 20-23
March 3: Numbers 24-26
March 4: Numbers 27-29
March 5: Numbers 30-33
SUNDAY
March 7: Numbers 34-36
March 8: Deuteronomy 1-4
March 9: Deuteronomy 5-8
March 10: Deuteronomy 9-12
March 11: Deuteronomy 13-16
March 12: Deuteronomy 17-19
SUNDAY
March 14: Deuteronomy 20-24
March 15: Deuteronomy 25-28
March 16: Deuteronomy 29-32
March 17: Deuteronomy 33-34
March 18: Joshua 1-3
March 19: Joshua 4-7
SUNDAY
March 21: Joshua 8-11
March 22: Joshua 12-16
March 23: Joshua 17-20
March 24: Joshua 21-24
March 25: Judges 1-2
March 26: Judges 3-5
SUNDAY
March 28: Judges 6-9
March 29: Judges 10-13
March 30: Judges 14-17
March 31: Judges 18-21
We will be reading the Bible once through this year. Below you will find a reading schedule for Monday-Saturday.
On Your Own
-Pray. Take this time to pray for this time of hearing God speak through the living Word of God.
-Read. Underline, highlight or take note of any words, phrases, verses that stand out or confuse you. You will eventually develop your own way.
-Ask yourself these three questions as you read through the text. You may have to read the text a few times.
o What does the passage say? Read it at least once and, if necessary, compare different translations.[1]
o What does it mean? What did it mean to the person who first wrote it and those who first read [and heard] it? Extra reading (like commentaries or articles on this text) may help here. Write down questions, items to note, etc.
o How does it apply to me, my family, my [school] or work, my neighbors, the society around me? …It is when we see the relevance to our own lives that Bible reading becomes so exciting and we become conscious that we are hearing God’s voice? Think also about the words, phrases that really stood out to you. Why do you think they stood out? Is God saying something to you?
**Sundays will be a day of rest as you hear the Word of God by Pastor Rana or Pastor Paul. However, please think about the Word that day as you worship Him!
March 1: Numbers 16-19
March 2: Numbers 20-23
March 3: Numbers 24-26
March 4: Numbers 27-29
March 5: Numbers 30-33
SUNDAY
March 7: Numbers 34-36
March 8: Deuteronomy 1-4
March 9: Deuteronomy 5-8
March 10: Deuteronomy 9-12
March 11: Deuteronomy 13-16
March 12: Deuteronomy 17-19
SUNDAY
March 14: Deuteronomy 20-24
March 15: Deuteronomy 25-28
March 16: Deuteronomy 29-32
March 17: Deuteronomy 33-34
March 18: Joshua 1-3
March 19: Joshua 4-7
SUNDAY
March 21: Joshua 8-11
March 22: Joshua 12-16
March 23: Joshua 17-20
March 24: Joshua 21-24
March 25: Judges 1-2
March 26: Judges 3-5
SUNDAY
March 28: Judges 6-9
March 29: Judges 10-13
March 30: Judges 14-17
March 31: Judges 18-21
Monday, January 31, 2011
February 2011 Bible Reading (Plan 1: Multiple Books)
Through the Bible in One Year: February 2011 Bible Reading
We will be reading the Bible once through this year. Below you will find a reading schedule for Monday-Saturday.
On Your Own
-Pray. Take this time to pray for this time of hearing God speak through the living Word of God.
-Read. Underline, highlight or take note of any words, phrases, verses that stand out or confuse you. You will eventually develop your own way.
-Ask yourself these three questions as you read through the text. You may have to read the text a few times.
o What does the passage say? Read it at least once and, if necessary, compare different translations.[1]
o What does it mean? What did it mean to the person who first wrote it and those who first read [and heard] it? Extra reading (like commentaries or articles on this text) may help here. Write down questions, items to note, etc.
o How does it apply to me, my family, my [school] or work, my neighbors, the society around me? …It is when we see the relevance to our own lives that Bible reading becomes so exciting and we become conscious that we are hearing God’s voice? Think also about the words, phrases that really stood out to you. Why do you think they stood out? Is God saying something to you?
**Sundays will be a day of rest as you hear the Word of God by Pastor Rana or Pastor Paul. However, please think about the Word that day as you worship Him!
February 1: Isaiah 18-26
February 2: Romans 7-10
February 3: Matthew 11-13
February 4: Genesis 16-21
February 5: Joshua 21-24
SUNDAY
February 7: Psalms 12-15
February 8: Job 9-10
February 9: Isaiah 27-33
February 10: Romans 11-13
February 11: Matthew 14-17
February 12: Genesis 22-26
SUNDAY
February 14:Judges 1-6 (History)
February 15: Psalms 16-19
February 16: Job 11-13
February 17: Isaiah 34-39
February 18: Romans 14-16
February 19:RETREAT
SUNDAY
February 21: RETREAT
February 22: Matthew 18-22
February 23: Genesis 27-31
February 24: Judges 7-11
February 25: Psalms 20-23
February 26: Job 14-16
SUNDAY
February 28: Isaiah 40-44
We will be reading the Bible once through this year. Below you will find a reading schedule for Monday-Saturday.
On Your Own
-Pray. Take this time to pray for this time of hearing God speak through the living Word of God.
-Read. Underline, highlight or take note of any words, phrases, verses that stand out or confuse you. You will eventually develop your own way.
-Ask yourself these three questions as you read through the text. You may have to read the text a few times.
o What does the passage say? Read it at least once and, if necessary, compare different translations.[1]
o What does it mean? What did it mean to the person who first wrote it and those who first read [and heard] it? Extra reading (like commentaries or articles on this text) may help here. Write down questions, items to note, etc.
o How does it apply to me, my family, my [school] or work, my neighbors, the society around me? …It is when we see the relevance to our own lives that Bible reading becomes so exciting and we become conscious that we are hearing God’s voice? Think also about the words, phrases that really stood out to you. Why do you think they stood out? Is God saying something to you?
**Sundays will be a day of rest as you hear the Word of God by Pastor Rana or Pastor Paul. However, please think about the Word that day as you worship Him!
February 1: Isaiah 18-26
February 2: Romans 7-10
February 3: Matthew 11-13
February 4: Genesis 16-21
February 5: Joshua 21-24
SUNDAY
February 7: Psalms 12-15
February 8: Job 9-10
February 9: Isaiah 27-33
February 10: Romans 11-13
February 11: Matthew 14-17
February 12: Genesis 22-26
SUNDAY
February 14:Judges 1-6 (History)
February 15: Psalms 16-19
February 16: Job 11-13
February 17: Isaiah 34-39
February 18: Romans 14-16
February 19:RETREAT
SUNDAY
February 21: RETREAT
February 22: Matthew 18-22
February 23: Genesis 27-31
February 24: Judges 7-11
February 25: Psalms 20-23
February 26: Job 14-16
SUNDAY
February 28: Isaiah 40-44
February 2011 Bible Reading (Plan 2: Single Book)
Through the Bible in One Year: February 2011 Bible Reading
We will be reading the Bible once through this year. Below you will find a reading schedule for Monday-Saturday.
On Your Own
-Pray. Take this time to pray for this time of hearing God speak through the living Word of God.
-Read. Underline, highlight or take note of any words, phrases, verses that stand out or confuse you. You will eventually develop your own way.
-Ask yourself these three questions as you read through the text. You may have to read the text a few times.
o What does the passage say? Read it at least once and, if necessary, compare different translations.[1]
o What does it mean? What did it mean to the person who first wrote it and those who first read [and heard] it? Extra reading (like commentaries or articles on this text) may help here. Write down questions, items to note, etc.
o How does it apply to me, my family, my [school] or work, my neighbors, the society around me? …It is when we see the relevance to our own lives that Bible reading becomes so exciting and we become conscious that we are hearing God’s voice? Think also about the words, phrases that really stood out to you. Why do you think they stood out? Is God saying something to you?
**Sundays will be a day of rest as you hear the Word of God by Pastor Rana or Pastor Paul. However, please think about the Word that day as you worship Him!
February 1: Genesis 46-49
February 2: Genesis 50; Exodus 1-3
February 3: Exodus 4-8
February 4: Exodus 9-13
February 5: Exodus 14-16
SUNDAY
February 7: Exodus 17-22
February 8: Exodus 23-26
February 9: Exodus 27-31
February 10: Exodus 32-34
February 11: Exodus 35-37
February 12: Exodus 38-40
SUNDAY
February 14:Leviticus 1-5
February 15: Leviticus 6-9
February 16: Leviticus 10-14
February 17: Leviticus 15-19
February 18: Leviticus 20-23
February 19:RETREAT
SUNDAY
February 21: RETREAT
February 22: Leviticus 24-27
February 23: Numbers 1-4
February 24: Numbers 5-6
February 25: Numbers 7-8
February 26: Numbers 9-11
SUNDAY
February 28: Numbers 12-15
We will be reading the Bible once through this year. Below you will find a reading schedule for Monday-Saturday.
On Your Own
-Pray. Take this time to pray for this time of hearing God speak through the living Word of God.
-Read. Underline, highlight or take note of any words, phrases, verses that stand out or confuse you. You will eventually develop your own way.
-Ask yourself these three questions as you read through the text. You may have to read the text a few times.
o What does the passage say? Read it at least once and, if necessary, compare different translations.[1]
o What does it mean? What did it mean to the person who first wrote it and those who first read [and heard] it? Extra reading (like commentaries or articles on this text) may help here. Write down questions, items to note, etc.
o How does it apply to me, my family, my [school] or work, my neighbors, the society around me? …It is when we see the relevance to our own lives that Bible reading becomes so exciting and we become conscious that we are hearing God’s voice? Think also about the words, phrases that really stood out to you. Why do you think they stood out? Is God saying something to you?
**Sundays will be a day of rest as you hear the Word of God by Pastor Rana or Pastor Paul. However, please think about the Word that day as you worship Him!
February 1: Genesis 46-49
February 2: Genesis 50; Exodus 1-3
February 3: Exodus 4-8
February 4: Exodus 9-13
February 5: Exodus 14-16
SUNDAY
February 7: Exodus 17-22
February 8: Exodus 23-26
February 9: Exodus 27-31
February 10: Exodus 32-34
February 11: Exodus 35-37
February 12: Exodus 38-40
SUNDAY
February 14:Leviticus 1-5
February 15: Leviticus 6-9
February 16: Leviticus 10-14
February 17: Leviticus 15-19
February 18: Leviticus 20-23
February 19:RETREAT
SUNDAY
February 21: RETREAT
February 22: Leviticus 24-27
February 23: Numbers 1-4
February 24: Numbers 5-6
February 25: Numbers 7-8
February 26: Numbers 9-11
SUNDAY
February 28: Numbers 12-15
Saturday, January 8, 2011
January 2010 Bible Reading (Plan 2: Single Book)
Through the Bible in One Year: January 2010 Bible Reading
We will be reading the Bible once through this year. Below you will find a reading schedule for Monday-Saturday. We'll see how this schedule goes for January and adjust accordingly.
On Your Own
-Pray. Take this time to pray for this time of hearing God speak through the living Word of God.
-Read. Underline, highlight or take note of any words, phrases, verses that stand out or confuse you. You will eventually develop your own way.
-Ask yourself these three questions as you read through the text. You may have to read the text a few times.
o What does the passage say? Read it at least once and, if necessary, compare different translations.[1]
o What does it mean? What did it mean to the person who first wrote it and those who first read [and heard] it? Extra reading (like commentaries or articles on this text) may help here. Write down questions, items to note, etc.
o How does it apply to me, my family, my [school] or work, my neighbors, the society around me? …It is when we see the relevance to our own lives that Bible reading becomes so exciting and we become conscious that we are hearing God’s voice? Think also about the words, phrases that really stood out to you. Why do you think they stood out? Is God saying something to you?
**Sundays will be a day of rest as you hear the Word of God by Pastor Rana or Pastor Paul. However, please think about the Word that day as you worship Him!
(Plan 1: Multiple Books)
January 1: Matthew 1-2 (Gospels)
SUNDAY
January 3: Genesis 1-4 (Law)
January 4: Joshua 1-6 (History)
January 5: Psalms 1-2 (Psalms)
January 6: Job 1-2 (Poetry)
January 7: Isaiah 1-6 (Prophecy)
January 8: Romans 1-2 (Epistles)
SUNDAY
(Plan 2: BEGIN SINGLE BOOK READING HERE)
January 10: Matthew 3-6
January 11: Matthew 7-10
January 12: Matthew 11-13
January 13: Matthew 14-16
January 14: Matthew 17-19
January 15: Matthew 20-22
SUNDAY
January 17: Matthew 23-25
January 18: Matthew 26-28
January 19: Genesis 5-7
January 20: Genesis 8-11
January 21: Genesis 12-17
January 22: Genesis 18-20
SUNDAY
January 24: Genesis 21-24
January 25: Genesis 25-28
January 26: Genesis 29-31
January 27: Genesis 32-35
January 28: Genesis 36-38
January 29: Genesis 39-42
SUNDAY
January 31: Genesis 43-45
We will be reading the Bible once through this year. Below you will find a reading schedule for Monday-Saturday. We'll see how this schedule goes for January and adjust accordingly.
On Your Own
-Pray. Take this time to pray for this time of hearing God speak through the living Word of God.
-Read. Underline, highlight or take note of any words, phrases, verses that stand out or confuse you. You will eventually develop your own way.
-Ask yourself these three questions as you read through the text. You may have to read the text a few times.
o What does the passage say? Read it at least once and, if necessary, compare different translations.[1]
o What does it mean? What did it mean to the person who first wrote it and those who first read [and heard] it? Extra reading (like commentaries or articles on this text) may help here. Write down questions, items to note, etc.
o How does it apply to me, my family, my [school] or work, my neighbors, the society around me? …It is when we see the relevance to our own lives that Bible reading becomes so exciting and we become conscious that we are hearing God’s voice? Think also about the words, phrases that really stood out to you. Why do you think they stood out? Is God saying something to you?
**Sundays will be a day of rest as you hear the Word of God by Pastor Rana or Pastor Paul. However, please think about the Word that day as you worship Him!
(Plan 1: Multiple Books)
January 1: Matthew 1-2 (Gospels)
SUNDAY
January 3: Genesis 1-4 (Law)
January 4: Joshua 1-6 (History)
January 5: Psalms 1-2 (Psalms)
January 6: Job 1-2 (Poetry)
January 7: Isaiah 1-6 (Prophecy)
January 8: Romans 1-2 (Epistles)
SUNDAY
(Plan 2: BEGIN SINGLE BOOK READING HERE)
January 10: Matthew 3-6
January 11: Matthew 7-10
January 12: Matthew 11-13
January 13: Matthew 14-16
January 14: Matthew 17-19
January 15: Matthew 20-22
SUNDAY
January 17: Matthew 23-25
January 18: Matthew 26-28
January 19: Genesis 5-7
January 20: Genesis 8-11
January 21: Genesis 12-17
January 22: Genesis 18-20
SUNDAY
January 24: Genesis 21-24
January 25: Genesis 25-28
January 26: Genesis 29-31
January 27: Genesis 32-35
January 28: Genesis 36-38
January 29: Genesis 39-42
SUNDAY
January 31: Genesis 43-45
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