Thursday 1 October 2015 will be someone's day of salvation. Are you prepared to stand before a thrice Holy Omniscient God and answer as to why He should let you enter into heaven, a place reserved for the redeemed? Have ALL your sins been forgiven? Have you received the gift of eternal life? Read your Bible to know God. Review the comments after you read the scriptures.

Lesson # 38 for the One Year Bible Class at VBC to be conducted 4 October 2015. We are entering the last quarter of the year, only 3 months till we get to start again in Genesis 1, so stay by the “Stuff” and finish the year. Soon the effort that you have expended and enjoyed will be the basis for the disciplined life of reading every day through the Bible from now to eternity. Congrats!

Mon-28-Isaiah 54:1-57:13, Ephesians 6:1-24, Psalm 70:1-5 & Proverbs 24:8. What promises did you see in chapter 54? Did chapter 55 change your concept of God’s mercy? How does the armor of God sustain you? Are you a mischievous person?

The Book of Philippians will focus on the Life we have in Christ and abiding Joy. We will be given instructions in Christian doctrines, made aware of spiritual problems and how to correct them. We will be encouraged to put Christ first in everyday living. Consider 1:21 as the key verse and note these key words: Day of Christ, rejoice, gospel, mind, love, Spirit, all and joy. Read and learn to be content in Christ for He is our sufficiency.

Tue-29-Isaiah57:14-59:21. Philippians 1:1-26, Psalm 71:1-24 & Proverbs 24:9-10. How is Elohim shown in chapter 57:15? Have the promises given at chapter 59 comforted you? Is your confidence increased by reading and believing Philippians? What attributes of God are given in the Psalm 71 today?

Wed-30-Isaiah 60:1-62:5, Philippians 1:27-2:18, Psalm 72:1-20 & Proverbs 24:11-12. Compare Isaiah 61:1- to Luke 4:18- to determine who is speaking. How may we have the mind of Christ today? How did Psalm 72 encourage you?

Thu-1-Isaiah 62:6-65:25, Philippians 2:19-3:4a, Psalm 73:1-28 & Proverbs 24:13-14. How did God express “lovingkindness” today? How may we be as co-laborers in the church today? What principle of encouragement did you gain from Palm 73?

Fri-2-Isaiah 66:1-24, Philippians 3:4b-21, Psalm 74:1-23 & Proverbs 24:15-16. Compare Isaiah 66 to the Book of the Revelation and consider how God will judge? How do you “press toward the mark” each day? How did you compare Psalm 74 to current events?

Jeremiah is referred to as the book of Judgment. Jeremiah, a son of Hilkiah a priest was promoted from the priesthood to that of a prophet by God to minister to Judah for about 50 years. King Manasseh, Josiah, Jehoiakim, Jehoichin and Zedekiah ruled in Jerusalem till the Babylonian captivity in 586. Contemporaries were Nahum, Zephaniah, Habakkuk, Daniel and Ezekiel.

Sat-3-Jeremiah 1:1-2:30, Philippians 4:1-23, Psalm 75:1-10 & Proverbs 24:17-20. What attributes of God Are recorded in Jeremiah? What did God promise the prophet that is for us today? How do you apply Philippians 4:4 daily? Who gives promotion?

The main theme of Colossians is 3:11 “Christ is all, and in all” for it is the person Jesus Christ that changes lives. Note some of the key words such as mystery, knowledge, wisdom, fullness, perfect, faith, body, love and prayer. You should see the true doctrine given; learn more about living and having fellowship as a Christian.

Sun-4-Jeremiah 2:31-4:18, Colossians 1:1-20, Psalm 76:1-12 & Proverbs 24:21-22. Why did God compare Judah to Israel for Jeremiah? What did God want to-do for Judah? What Truths and doctrines are shown in Colossians 1? Did you see the pre flood events in Psalm 76? How do we stay away from calamity?

Pray and be in agreement with God before you read to know God. Believe and heed what you read.