Those following the two-year Bible reading plan with me will begin reading the book of Lamentations tomorrow, August 24. (Link to the Two-Year Bible Reading Plan Bookmarks)
It is generally understood by Biblical scholars that Jeremiah wrote the book of Lamentations. He was grieving and heartbroken over the downfall of Jerusalem and the depths of sin and depravity that had fallen on the Jewish people.
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Those following the two-year Bible reading plan with me will begin reading the book of Jeremiah, July 5. (Link to the Two-Year Bible Reading Plan Bookmarks)
Jeremiah is known as the weeping prophet. His ministry began at a young age during the reign of King Josiah of Judah. The people had become callous and corrupt as they turned away from God to worship idols. God gave Jeremiah many prophetic warning to give to the people but they would not listen. Jeremiah grieved as again and again he warned the people of their impending doom if they didn’t repent, but his words continually fell on deaf ears. Continue reading →
Those following the two-year Bible reading plan with me will begin reading the book of Isaiah May 4. (Link to the Two-Year Bible Reading Plan Bookmarks)
Isaiah was a prophet for 60 years or more during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Isaiah’s messages addressed many issues the nation of Judah faced with many serious warnings as well as messages of hope. Continue reading →
Those following the two-year Bible reading plan with me will begin reading the book of Song of Solomon April 26. (Link to the Two-Year Bible Reading Plan Bookmarks)
This book is called Song of Solomon or Song of Songs depending on your Bible translation. It is a love poem written by King Solomon. This book validates the honorable role of physical attraction and sex within the context of marriage as was God’s original plan for us.
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Those following the two-year Bible reading plan with me will begin reading the book of Ecclesiastes tomorrow, April 14. (Link to the Two-Year Bible Reading Plan Bookmarks)
Ecclesiastes was written by Solomon in his later years. Solomon’s early years as king of Israel were glorious, but eventually his foreign wives led him downhill. Much of the book of Ecclesiastes reflects a heavy heart of discouragement as he reflects on the meaning of life. He ultimately acknowledges that wealth and power are meaningless and that obedience to God and loving him are what gives life meaning.
