Day 249 of Let's Read the Bible - 1 Samuel 13, Job 20, Ezekiel 5
Today we read about Saul disobeying God and the Israelites having no weapons to fight the Philistines. Zophar replies to Job by telling him about the fate of the godless person. It is quite insulting to tell Job these things. Ezekiel is shown the fate of Jerusalem through the shaving of Ezekiel's hair and what happens to each portion of hair.
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Day 248 of Let's Read the Bible - 1 Samuel 12, Job 19, Ezekiel 4
Today we read about Samuel saying farewell to the Israelites and reminding them of God's works. Job responds to Bildad by asking them how long they will attack him. Ezekiel must build a model of Jerusalem to be sieged and the weight of their sin placed on him.
Day 247 of Let's Read the Bible - 1 Samuel 11, Job 18, Ezekiel 3
Today we read about Saul rescuing Jabesh Gilead and then being confirmed as king. Bildad responds to Job about his speeches and tells him the fate of evil people. Ezekiel eats a scroll and is tasked as a watchman.
Day 246 of Let's Read the Bible - 1 Samuel 10, Job 17, Ezekiel 2
Today we read about Saul being chosen as king of Israel as Samuel prophesied. Job writes about his life being over and his hope being gone. Ezekiel is called to be a prophet and speak the words of God without fear.
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Day 245 of Let's Read the Bible - 1 Samuel 9, Job 16, Ezekiel 1
Today we read about Samuel anointing Saul as the king of Israel. This is the Benjamite God has chosen to be king over Israel. Job replies to his friends about their terrible advice and criticisms of him. Ezekiel begins his book with a description of angels coming with the throne from Heaven.
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Day 244 of Let's Read the Bible - 1 Samuel 8, Job 15, Malachi 4
Today we read about Israel asking for a king and Samuel asking the Lord about it. The Lord tells Samuel that it is God they are refusing, not Samuel. Eliphaz speaks to Job about how much greater God is than any person. He tells Job his endeavor in making his case to God is pointless and unintelligent. Malachi completes his prophecy with God judging the evil people and maintaining His covenant with the faithful.
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Day 243 of Let's Read the Bible - 1 Samuel 7, Job 14, Malachi 3
Today we read about Israel coming back to God and destroying their foreign gods. God delivers the Philistines over to Israelites at Mizpah. Job continues to ask God to end his life and his suffering. Malachi writes about Israel breaking their covenant with God by withholding tithes and offerings. God is always faithful to those that are faithful to Him.
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Day 242 of Let's Read the Bible - 1 Samuel 6, Job 13, Malachi 2
Today we read about the Philistines returning the Ark of the Lord with a guilt offering of golden tumors and golden rats. Job reprimands his friends about what they are saying about the Lord and taking his own life into his hands before God. Malachi warns the priests that are meant to guide the people and warns against divorce and injustice.
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Day 241 of Let's Read the Bible - 1 Samuel 5, Job 12, Malachi 1
Today we read about the Ark of God causing devastation and disease in the Philistine cities. Jon replies to his friend about the ways of the Lord and understanding. Malachi begins his prophecy with Israel's doubt of God's love and God angry about Israel sacrificing blemished animals.
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Day 240 of Let's Read the Bible - 1 Samuel 4, Job 11, Zechariah 14
Today we read about God punishing the Eli's sons and Eli for their sins. The Israelites are overtaken by the Philistines. Job's friend Zophar responds to Job about the arrogance that Job speaks to God. Zechariah concludes his prophecy with the Lord coming and reigning over His people.
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Day 239 of Let's Read the Bible - 1 Samuel 3, Job 10, Zechariah 13
Today we read about the Lord calling Samuel and telling Samuel about the judgement coming to Eli's family. Job continues speaking about his hatred for his life. Zechariah writes about the Israelites being cleansed of sin and the shepherds being struck.
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Day 238 of Let's Read the Bible - 1 Samuel 2, Job 9, Zechariah 12
Today we read about Eli's sons being wicked and Samuel's parents visiting him every annual sacrifice. A prophet speaks about the future of Eli's household. Job replies to his friend by saying no human can argue against God. Job speaks of his desire for an intermediator. Zechariah writes about the destruction of Jerusalem's enemies and mourning for the one they pierced.
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Day 237 of Let's Read the Bible - 1 Samuel 1, Job 8, Zechariah 11
Today we read about Hannah giving birth to Samuel and dedicating him to the Lord. Job's friend Bildad responds to Job about God repaying for sins and that God is just. Zechariah speaks the words of the Lord about taking over as the shepherd of Israel and how the flock will detest God. The Lord finishes with the Lord prophesying about a shepherd that will rule over Israel that will not care for the flock.
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Day 236 of Let's Read the Bible - Ruth 4, Job 7, Zechariah 10
Today we read about Boaz being the guardian-redeemer for Naomi's family and taking Ruth as his wife. Job continues to respond to his friend and God about the futility and misery of his life. Zechariah continues his prophecy about the Lord taking care of Judah and restoring them as His people.
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Day 235 of Let's Read the Bible - Ruth 3, Job 6, Zechariah 9
Today we read about Ruth going to the threshing floor to find favor from Boaz as the family guardian-redeemer. Job responds to his friend's accusations of his wrongdoing. Zechariah writes the prophecy of judgement on Israel's enemies and the coming of the Zion's King.
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Day 233 of Let's Read the Bible - Ruth 1, Job 4, Zechariah 7
Today we read about Naomi and Ruth going back to the land of Naomi's ancestors. Job's friend Eliphaz lectures him on piety and righteousness. Zechariah speaks the Lord's words against feasting and fasting for themselves and rather they should be showing justice and mercy for the oppressed.
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Day 234 of Let's Read the Bible - Ruth 2, Job 5, Zechariah 8
Today we read about Ruth gleaning in the fields of Boaz and Boaz finding favor in her. Job's friend continues to lecture him about God and appealing his case to God. Zechariah continues sharing the word of the Lord and His promise to bless and restore Israel.
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Day 232 of Let's Read the Bible - Judges 21, Job 3, Zechariah 6
Today we read about the Israelites killing those at Jabesh Gilead for not assembling at Mizpah. The remnant of Benjamin is welcomed back into the tribes of Israel. Job curses the day he was born and says it would be better if he was never born. Zechariah sees the four spirits from heaven as chariots going throughout the whole world.
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Day 231 of Let's Read the Bible - Judges 20, Job 2, Zechariah 5
Today we read about the Israelites fighting against the Benjamites for the evil they committed against the Levite's wife. Job is attacked by Satan again, giving him sores from his head to his feet and his wife wants him to curse God. Job will not curse the Lord. Zechariah is shown a flying scroll and a woman in a basket that is wickedness.
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Day 230 of Let's Read the Bible - Judges 19, Job 1, Zechariah 4
Today we read about the Levite and his concubine that are attacked in Gibeah. The Levite sends a message to Israel about their wickedness. Job begins with a description of his character and God and Satan speaking about him. Job loses his worldly possessions and children. Zechariah is shown the golden lampstand and olive trees that predict Zerubbabel completing the Lord's house and those anointed to serve the Lord.
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Day 229 of Let's Read the Bible - Judges 18, Song of Songs 8, Zechariah 3
Today we read about the Danites traveling to Laish and taking this city. On the way, they take Micah's priest and his household gods also. Solomon finishes his songs with a description of the power of love and the adoration between the man and woman. Zechariah writes about Satan accusing Joshua, the High Priest, and God forgiving his sins and clothing him in cleanliness.
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Day 228 of Let's Read the Bible - Judges 17, Song of Songs 7, Zechariah 2
Today we read about Micah and the idol of silver that his mother made for him. Solomon writes about beauty of the female and she speaks of her love for him. Zechariah writes about angels of the Lord speaking and measuring Jerusalem.
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Day 227 of Let's Read the Bible - Judges 16, Song of Songs 6, Zechariah 1
Today we read about the story of Samson and Delilah and the revenge that Samson exacts on the Philistines. Solomon writes about the woman looking for her beloved man and the friends trying to help. Zechariah begins with calling Israel back to God and God shows him the vision of the future for Israel through horns and craftsmen.
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Day 226 of Let's Read the Bible - Judges 15, Song of Songs 5, Haggai 2
Today we read about Samson getting revenge on the Philistines. Solomon writes this part of Song of Songs about the woman opening up to the man and her love for him. The Lord makes a promise to bless His exiled people when they restore the house of the Lord and making Zerubbabel like His signet ring.
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Day 225 of Let's Read the Bible - Judges 14, Song of Songs 4, Haggai 1
Today we read about Samson's marriage and riddle that end in disaster. Solomon's song describes the man's love for the beauty of the woman. Haggai calls for Israel to rebuild the house of the Lord.
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