New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church's 365 Day Bible Program 'Rooted in the Bible'

Rooted in the Bible

Read the Bible Through in One Year

This structured program helps members read the Bible through in one year, and provides a means to ask questions on the readings and receive answers.

Participation is simple:

We are using the The NIV Daily Bible--The Complete NIV in 365 Daily Readings available at church, which has the readings already divided up by day.

The day's reading and Pastor Bauer's synopsis are listed below.

When you encounter sections where you have questions, use the form below to eMail Pastor. Once answered, the question and response will be displayed here, as well as eMailed to those who have signed up for this service.

Day 248 -- September 5

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 8:11-10:19

Many Jews in the days of Jesus stumbled over Jesus and fell. Jesus was for them A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall. (Is. 8:14)

Millions of Americans dial their 1-900 numbers to talk to a fortuneteller, or tune in to see a man who claims to be in contact with their dead relative. God says, Dont do this. (Is. 8:19)

Galilee of the Gentiles was honored because that is where Jesus grew up and conducted a large part of his ministry. (Is. 9:1)

Isaiah clearly speaks of the coming Christ, what he will do and what it will mean for us.

Following on the heels of Gods gracious promise, you find God clearly talking about using one nation (Assyria) to punish another (Israel).

New Testament Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Paul holds up the Macedonian congregations as examples. The Macedonian congregations were generous in their giving for the purpose of helping the Jews in Jerusalem who were suffering from a famine.

All Christian giving is done in light of the fact that Jesus became poor to make us rich.

Evidently, the effort to support those suffering in Jerusalem got off to a good start in Corinth, but then stalled and still needed to be completed.

Psalm/Proverb Reading: Proverbs 21:27-22:6

21:31 would be a good passage for America to remember. We have the horses made of steel and the advanced gadgetry of war. However, the Lord determines who will win the victory.

Solomon, when speaking about a good name, points out the importance of keeping the 8th Commandment.

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