Read the Bible for One Year

Introduction
This is a challenge for those who want to read the Bible for one year and continue reading it after one year. If you want to accept this challenge then please share your code with me.

Today’s scripture reading for September 07.
Isaiah 5,6
Psalm 105:23-36
Proverbs 6
1 Corinthians 15:29-58

If you wish to discuss what you have read that is fine as well.

God bless ya’ll and don’t give up hope. Keep up the fight and know that our redeemer lives.

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Brother, I’m definitely on board! :+1: Anything to get me in the Word even more is great! Thanks for starting this challenge! God bless you, Brother! :smiling_face:

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September 08, 2024 Sunday

Isaiah 7,8
Psalm 105:37-45
Proverbs 8
1 Corinthians 16

God bless ya’ll and don’t give up hope. Keep up the fight and know that our redeemer lives.

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I’m in! I missed the first day though

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Completed today’s daily reading! I especially enjoyed reading in Proverbs 8 about wisdom.

@MrSam105 Hey! :smiley: I’m glad you joined us!

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September 09, 2024 Monday

Isaiah 9,10
Psalm 106:1-5
Proverbs 9
2 Corinthians 1

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Romans 8:1(KJV)

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September 09, 2024 Monday

Isaiah 9 begins with what may be the conclusion of the previous chapter. Isaiah 8 ended with the description of the darkness experienced by those in Israel who reject the Lord. The prophet describes a day in Israel’s far future when the gloom will lift and glory will return. A child will become king of Israel, but He will also be the Everlasting Father who will rule forever. However, In Isaiah’s time, the Lord will judge Israel with destruction from other nations. The following chapter pronounces disaster for the people who persist in sin.

Isaiah 10 follows prophecies about God’s judgment on Israel for the nation’s sins. It begins pronouncing sorrow for those who oppress the poor and needy. He also declares woe on the Assyrians, whom the Lord is using to judge His people Israel. Soon, the Lord will direct His anger against the Assyrians for the arrogance of their king. He will burn them down as a forest. A remnant of Israel will survive the Assyrian judgment and trust the Lord again. His anger will turn from Israel to Assyria. The Assyrian oppression of Israel will be ended.

Psalm 106:1-5
None of our sins or sufferings should prevent our ascribing glory and praise to the Lord. The more unworthy we are, the more is his kindness to be admired. And those who depend on the Redeemer’s righteousness will endeavour to copy his example, and by word and deed to show forth his praise.

Proverbs 9
The purpose of chapter 9 is to persuade you to choose wisdom and so to choose life, to accept God’s invitation; and to turn down flat, that from the devil. Thus, you get: The wholesome invitation of Queen Wisdom (9:1–12) The fatal invitation of the woman Folly (9:13–18)

2 Corinthians 1
Those comforted by God can respond by giving comfort to each other. Paul connects Christian suffering to Christ’s suffering and connects comfort from God in that suffering to the comfort Christ received, as well. The Corinthians seem to have been aware of Paul’s most recent experience of suffering for Christ’s sake.

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September 10, 2024 Tuesday

Isaiah 11,12
Psalm 106:6-18
Proverbs 10
2 Corinthians 2

Romans 5:8 (KJV) But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

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September 10, 2024 Tuesday

Isaiah 11 predicts a time when the world will be totally immersed in the knowledge of God. As the waters cover the sea, so shall the knowledge of God cover the earth. This all encompassing, inescapable knowledge of God will bring a complete and lasting peace.

Isaiah 12 In this chapter Isaiah promises that on that day, Israel will direct their attention to the Lord and thank Him for all He has done for them. They will acknowledge that He was rightfully angry with them. But they will also thank Him for restraining His anger and mercifully giving them comfort (Isaiah 12:1).

Psalm 106:6-18 focuses on Israel’s past sins and the need for God’s mercy:

Psalm 106:6-7
Confesses Israel’s guilt in the past and present, including the sins committed by their fathers

Psalm 106:8-12
Discusses God’s mercy and salvation of rebellious Israel, including the drying up of the Red Sea

Psalm 106:13-15
Discusses how God gave Israel leanness of soul because of their sins, and how they soon forgot His works

Psalm 106:18
States that something was counted as righteousness for all generations to come

Psalm 106 is a psalm of historical recital that highlights the need for repentance and forgiveness. It can be a reminder of our sins, the sins of our land, and the sins of our fathers, and that we should be humbled before God while still hoping for mercy.

Proverbs 10
The proverbs of chapter 10 are mostly aimed at comparing the consequences one can expect from leading a righteous life as opposed to leading a wicked life. The comparison term “but” is repeated in almost every verse.

These wise comments begin with a summary of how righteousness and evil result in different reputations (Proverbs 10:1–7).

Those who participate in godly wisdom have a better likelihood of success. They are less likely to invite revenge, punishment, or judgment because of their actions (Proverbs 10:8–19).

Those who learn godliness, and pass it along to others, can give valuable advice. In contrast, those who sneer at truth lead other people into disaster (Proverbs 10:20–32)

2 Corinthians 2: In this chapter, Paul explains the reason he delayed his return to Corinth from Macedonia. His first visit had ended painfully. An influential man in Corinth had apparently challenged Paul, perhaps about his authority over the church as a true apostle of Jesus. Paul left. He knew that if he returned as scheduled, it would create another painful visit.

Paul did not know if the rest of the church would side with the man who had sinfully rejected his authority or would side with him and correct the man with some form of discipline. So Paul stayed away until he could find out. He did not want to cause the Corinthians pain or for them to cause him pain, at least not until it was necessary. Instead, he wrote a painful letter to them in great sadness and distress, describing what they must do to make things right (2 Corinthians 2:1–4).

It becomes clear that the Corinthians did, in fact, side with Paul and against the man. The man’s sin in rejecting God’s authority through Paul was significant. They punished him, and he repented in sorrow. Some interpreters suggest the term used here might be better rendered as saying the church “scolded” or “reprimanded” the man. Paul urges them now to end the punishment, to forgive and comfort the man, and to reaffirm their love for him. Paul insists that forgiveness must happen in each direction in order to keep them from being tricked by Satan (2 Corinthians 2:5–11).

Paul briefly resumes the story of why he was delayed in returning to them. He sent the agonized letter to them with his co-worker Titus. They planned to meet up in Troas, so Titus could describe to Paul whether the Corinthians were with him or against him. Paul found an open door to the gospel in Troas, but he did not find Titus. Since his spirit was not at rest, he returned to Macedonia (2 Corinthians 2:12–13).

Paul suddenly breaks off the story to describe how Christians are like captives of a Roman general carrying incense in a victory parade through Rome. Christians, metaphorically, are “the aroma of Christ.” Those watching a Roman victory parade would interpret the incense differently, depending on whether they saw it as victory or defeat. In the same way, the “aroma” of Christ’s influence smells of death to those headed for eternal death in unbelief, and smells of life to those being saved by forgiveness of sin through faith in Christ.

Paul insists that only those who are truly Christians are sufficient to carry the aroma of Christ. He insists he and his co-workers are not false apostles, but sincere and truthful men sent by God to deliver His message (2 Corinthians 2:14–17).

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Sorry I’m late. I did read yesterday’s, and today’s reading. There was a lot of good stuff in both yesterday and today’s readings! I’ll mention a few from today that stuck out at me:

Psalm 106::15
And He gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.

This reminded me of how many times God allows us to do what we want, but many times by choosing our will over His will, it usually ends in our own hurt.

Isaiah 12:1-2
When I read these verses, I can’t help but think of how Jesus bore our sins on the cross for us, that we might have peace with God, like it says in Isaiah 53:5!

2 Corinthians 2:11
Paul speaks of us not being ignorant of satan’s devices, and it’s a reminder to me to be vigilant in my life, and on the lookout for areas where he may try to gain a foothold. As Paul warns elsewhere in Scripture about not giving a place to the devil.

God Bless You In Your Fight!

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September 11, 2024 Wednesday

Isaiah 13,14
Psalm 106:19-23
Proverbs 11
2 Corinthians 3

Ephesians 4:32 (KJV) And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

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Hi guys, just joined so will start reading today!

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I’m planning to pick one from each set to start with.

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@Jasonforwin Hey! :smiley: Glad you joined us! :raised_hands:

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September 11, 2024 Wednesday

Isaiah 13
The prophesied destruction of Babylon in Isaiah 13 symbolizes what will happen to those who fight against the people of God and those whose hearts are set upon the things of the world instead of the things of God.

Isaiah 14
A settlement in the land of promise is of God’s mercy. Let the church receive those whom God receives. God’s people, wherever their lot is cast, should endeavour to recommend religion by a right and winning conversation. Those that would not be reconciled to them, should be humbled by them.

Psalm 106:19-23
What is our takeaway from this text? They made a calf in Horeb and worshiped a metal image. They exchanged the glory of God for the image of an ox that eats grass. They forgot God, their Savior,who had done great things in Egypt, wondrous works in the land of Ham, and awesome deeds by the Red Sea.

2 Corinthians 3
Paul compares the new covenant of salvation by faith in Christ through God’s grace with the old covenant between God and Israel. He describes that old covenant as a ministry of death carved in letters on stone. It came with true glory. It was God’s revelation of Himself, after all, to the Israelites.

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Finished my reading for today, as well! I think my favorite verses from tonight were 2 Corinthians 3:17, and Psalm 106:23. I liked the reminder of the freedom and the liberty we have in Christ in 2 Corinthians! In Psalms 106:23, I liked how Moses pleaded for the people of Israel when coming before God. So many times, we think, “Whatever will be, will be.” But God is touched by our prayers many times, and He often will change the course of things due to our prayer for mercy (like in the case of Hezekiah, for example). Our prayers are important, and they do change things!

In Isaiah when he talked about lucifer, and his heart being filled with pride, it was a reminder of how destructive pride can be. Now I think a lot of times how pride is destructive to other people; but pride is self-destructive in nature. It reminded me of Proverbs 15:32, “He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.” Which leads me back to a verse from Proverbs 11:2, “When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.” When we let go of our pride, and submit to God’s wisdom, it’s not only a help to our souls, but it’s a narrow escape from our own self-destruction.

God Bless You In Your Fight!

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Isaiah 12:3 “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation”

I think sometimes how much of a blessing it is to be able to do that. I feel like this forum gives us the opportunity to demonstrate that while Christians still struggle, we have a source of hope and a way out of despair. It isn’t about how great we are, it’s about how great He is.

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September 12, 2024 Thursday

Isaiah 15,16
Psalm 106:24-31
Proverbs 12
2 Corinthians 4

James 1:5 (KJV) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

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September 12, 2024 Thursday

Isaiah 15
In Isaiah 15, the prophet Isaiah speaks of the impending judgment on Moab, a region situated just east of the Jordan River and the Dead Sea. The cities of Moab, such as Ar and Kir, are facing destruction at night. God’s judgment on Moab is a reflection of His response to their wickedness and disobedience.
There when one day be a Judgment upon this earth by Jesus Christ. In Revelation 20:11,12 it says, And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.

Isaiah 16
Chapter 16 finds the Moabite refugees in Sela. They ask Judah for shelter. Isaiah points to the pride and arrogance of Moab about their wealth that can be taken away in a single night. He calls everyone to mourn with him for the loss of the grape harvest and its products in Moab.
Some people have pride that holds them back from being a Christian. Some have wealth that they do not tithe to God. Every could be taken away in a single night. You can believe this or not but some Christians don’t take time to shelter the homeless. In Matthew 6:19-21 it says, "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will heart be also.

Psalm 106:24-31
Israel’s murmuring, joining Baal-peor, and quarreling with Moses.
We Christians sometimes murmur, we sometimes put thing that belong to God over Him. We Christians sometimes get angry at God when we shouldn’t have.

2 Corinthians 4
In 2 Corinthians 4, Paul talks about the light of the gospel (2 Corinthians 4:1-6). He explains that, as Christians, we are to proclaim the light – that light being Jesus. Jesus allows us to see and know the glory of God (2 Corinthians 4:6). We are to proclaim the light of Jesus in the darkness of this broken world.

God bless y’all and don’t give up hope. Keep Fighting and know that our redeemer lives. Amen.

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Finished today’s Bible Reading.

My favorite verses that I read tonight is one that has been a help to me in my life! And that is 2 Corinthians 4:8-10
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.

Sidenote: Proverbs 12:18 is a verse that I actually can remember, because it was in an episode of VeggieTales that I watched as a kid :man_facepalming: :smile: , so I did get something out of watching it!

God Bless You In Your Fight!

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