Sunday 31 December 2017, hopefully you have read your One Year Bible cover to cover, Genesis through Revelations, to know God. Of all the near 8000 page hits since inception of this blog hopefully you are one of those that believed God and received His eternal gift of salvation.

I hope you will discipline yourself to read the One Year Bible in 2018. The on-line Bible is available if you do not have a Bible. Meet God early each day to be refreshed in His Truth, have your sins forgiven, receive instructions for each day, enjoy His mercy and walk in His grace for His glory. I guarantee you that as you by faith OBEY God's Word your joy will be full.

We will not have our 365 class at our church this year so there will be no lessons to follow. I plan to write each week some of my observations that I gain because I have read my Bible. I started reading my One Year Bible in 1996 and have been blessed to read it every day since. My wife and I started reading TOGETHER  when we move to Texas Jan 2000 and by God's grace read this morning finishing 2017.

Each of us can do what we want to do. Each of us will be drawn to obey the Holy Spirit--IF we are sons of God. The LORD of hosts, The Lord Jesus Christ and The Holy Spirit agree and they are always in agreement with the written Word as recorded in the King James Version of The Holy Bible.

My sincerest desire is that all of you come to the sure knowledge of salvation, redemption, forgiveness of ALL sins, born again into the family of God. You can read my testimony in the blog of how God used people to share the gospel with me in 1977.

Read John 1:1-14, SELAH, read John 3:1-36, and admit to God your revealed condition before The thrice HOLY God. Look at Ephesians 2:8-10 and the II Corinthians 5:17-21 and admit to yourself that you are lost or saved. If lost, cry out unto The LORD of Lords, confess your are lost and that you want God to save you by the shed blood of The Lord Jesus, taking your sins away and giving to you the righteousness of Jesus Christ, a free gift because you believe and have by faith asked for forgiveness. Re-look/read John 1:12      GOD loves you  Please let me know if and when you get saved.

Here w are Wednesday 13 December 2017 waiting for the shout and command to come up to be with the Lord Jesus Christ. It will be a SIGHT to see the graves open and those that are asleep in Jesus come up and out of the grave to be with Him in the air. Maranatha! Where will you be a 1 minuet later - a day - 100 years from the rapture? Hebrews 9:27. James 4:17. John 3;12. John 3:16, 36. You are either in/on the Lord Jesus Christ or off/out of the will of God and separated for ever from GOD.

This is the last lesson for the 2017 for our Sunday School Class at Victory Baptist Church, Weatherford, Texas. We started reading the One Year Bible 1 January and have read each day to know God. Hopefully you have been reading the on-line Bible also to know God.

Lesson # 51 One Year 365 Bible Class (read 11-17 Dec)          VBC        17 December 2017

This will be our last class together for 2017. I pray you remember our goals we started with 1 January. You said you would “strive” to read your Bible every day of the year, you would write out your salvation testimony and practice writing your prayers using God’s proper names, titles attributes and traits.  Get it done, Psalm 119:165.

You are now better prepared to serve in our church  because you have “disciplined “ yourself to read, and to hear and obey the LORD’s Word, ways, commandments, statues, precepts, law, testimonies, righteous judgments and sayings. If you are not right with God (James 4:17), get right, then be right, know right, do right and don’t quit.

You need to complete reading the last of the Old Testament Prophets letters, Psalms, Proverbs and the Revelation of The Lord Jesus Christ. Continue to look for God’s attributes, his names, promises that are applicable for you today, admonitions to avoid sin (s) and the path made plain as per John 3:12. Consider Amos 3:3 and 5:4-8.

Hopefully you gained an appreciation for obedience as you read Jonah. Perhaps you have decided that even when you are overtaken by a fault, caught and chastised, that you will “yet look again toward thy holy temple” Jonah 2:4b. Revelation 5 makes plain “who is worthy to open the book and to lose the seals thereof” so that we may say Amen. Psalm 133 provides encouragement to keep on being thankful and grateful.

As you read Micah on 15 December you were reminded of God’s holiness and the sinfulness of all men. Every man has the choice to make and that is to either follow The LORD or a god of their own imagination. The man that sat on the white horse in Revelation 6 was not the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed are those who will believe the gospel and “we” will wear white robes.

Look at Micah 5 for the prophecy of the birthplace of ruler in Israel. Make Micah 6:8 a pattern for the rest of your life. Look forward to that Day when God will bring you forth to the light so that you may behold his righteousness. Rejoice as you read Revelation 7 knowing where you will be when this grand event will take place. Take time to read Psalm 135, Selah, and then bless the LORD. Believe that every word of God is pure.

Nahum is the history of Nineveh. Pay attention to God’s warnings not heeded and allow this to temper your obedience to His Commands. How is your “fear of God” impacted because you have read today?  Woe, woe, woe is pending those of unbelief. Be persuaded to win the lost at any cost. Read and re-read Psalm 136, then give thanks. **Take time to make Proverbs 30:7-9 as your stewardship guide / checkbook verse.

Habakkuk is applicable today if one is concerned for his nation. How do you pray for your people? There is hope for us when we hear, believe and obey God and then be just and live by faith. Pray verse 3:1-2 with tears and righteous hope. Read and believe 3:17-19 and live like you are a son of God. Allow Revelation 9 to impress you with the deceitfulness of sin and the stronghold Satan has on unbelievers, yet it is the LORD who opens and closes the bottomless pit. What song are you singing today?

Zephaniah records that God will and has judged all men, judged all families and all nations, then read 1:14-18. Look carefully at 2:3 before you read 3:5-8. Now rejoice by reading 3:9-20 and be thankful for God’s mercy and provisions. Our work as ministers of reconciliation is not over, so be busy about our Father’s business. Appreciate Psalm 138:2b as you read the Word to know God. Consider the “promise” at verse 8 when you are overcome and in doubt.

Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi are the prophets God provided to the Jews as they returned to Jerusalem after their 70 years of captivity. All men are warned to “consider your ways” when establishing priorities for daily life. Is the LORD preeminent in your life? Revelation 11 shows the activities of the two witnesses that are to occur in the midst of the seven years of the tribulation what attributes of God did you see today? God is shown to be Omniscient in Psalm 139 and believers will call for the LORD to make verses 23-24 real and true each day. Read your Bible to know God.

Thanks for sharing your time with us this year in our class. We pray that you have been blessed as you made the LORD your Lord each day because you read your Bible to know Him. We pray as you return to your regular class Sunday 7 January 2018 that you will be fruitful and participate by encouraging others to read their Bible to know God


I PLAN TO CONTINUE TO READ THROUGH MY ONE YEAR BIBLE - WILL YOU MAKE A COMMITMENT TO READ EVEY DAY IN 2018?

I hope you all from  Australia, Belarus, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Latvia, Malaysia, Netherlands,  Panama, Philippians, Poland, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Turks and Caicos Islands,Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam, will make this your page of joy and hope.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. May God get your attention to the eternal point of The HOLY SPIRIT drawing you to The Father in the name of the only begotten Son, Jesus so that you will hear and believe the gospel, Jesus saves, you are a sinner and you must be born again. Please read John 3:1-36.

Yea for Tuesday 5 December 2017. This could be the day that the graves will be opened and the dead/asleep in Jesus will be resurrected and THEN we who have been redeemed will be called up in the air with them and we will be with the Lord Jesus Christ forever. O what a DAY! Are you prepared to meet God today? There are two kinds of people either saved (saint) of lost (ain't- unbelievers). Please read the Bible to know God. Read the on-line Bible at the blog each day before you consider the lesson comments.  I hope you are my brother, a believer, born again, redeemed and on your way to heaven, forgiven in the hand of Almighty God child of The King of kings.

Lesson # 50 One Year 365 Bible Class (read 4-10 Dec)   VBC 10 December 2017

Congrats!  We are near the end of 2017. 

Mon 4 Daniel 11:35-12:13;1st John 4:1-21;Psalm 123:1-4; Proverbs 29:2-4;How does God's description of Satan help you in facing adversity? What did Daniel learn about the time of tribulation? How do you apply the instruction given in John 4? Did the Psalm make you feel guilty? Is the proverb applicable today?

As we read Hosea, know that he was first of the 12 Minor Prophets and he was a prophet unto the Northern kingdom following Elijah, Elisha, Jonah and Amos. We will read about Israel's' idolatry, wickedness, captivity and the future restoration. God hates sin but loves sinners. How did God use Hosea's family life to show Israel's sin? 

Tue 5  Hosea 1:1-3:5;1st John 5:1-21; Psalm 124:1-8;Proverbs 29:5-8;Is it always easy to obey God? How is this similar to the parable of the prodigal son? Do you believe john v5:5? Did you see eternal security at v11? How do you praise God because of Psalm 124:8? Why do you sing after reading the proverb?

Wed 6 Hosea 4:1-5:15; 2nd John 1:1-13; Psalm 125:1-5; Proverbs 29:9-11;How does Hosea 4:6 apply to "us/USA" today? What attribute of God is shown at v5:15? What restriction did you note in 2ndJohn? How do you pray for others using Psalm v4? How may the wicked influence our lifestyle?

Thu 7 Hosea 6:1-9:17; 3rd John 1:1-14; Psalm 126:1-6; Proverbs 29:12-14; What did God discover in Ephraim? What did you learn about God at v8:14? How did God use John to instruct the church? How is stewardship shown in the psalm? How does God judge the king?

Fri 8  Hosea 10:1-14:9; Jude 1:1-25;Psalm 127:1-5;Proverbs 29:15-17;How does Hosea 10:12 influence your conduct? How does God judge Israel in chapter 12? How is Jehovah shown in chapter 13? Why did Jude want his people to earnestly contend for the faith? Do you believe Psalm 127? Do you enjoy rest and peace in your soul?

The Minor Prophets were designated minor due to the length of the writings. Look to see how the Gentiles are included with the Jews. Look for the Gospel to be presented. Be aware of the signs indicating David's rule, repentance offered to a sinful nation, and announcements of the birth of Jesus.  When you read the Revelation of Jesus Christ focus on Him and not just His. Practice praying back the Psalms and Proverbs.

Sat 9 Joel 1:1-3:21; Revelation 1:1-20; Psalm 128:1-6; Proverbs 29:18; How does v15 cause you to tremble? How do you see John 3 similar to chapter 2? Who is in the valley of decisions? What promise did you note in chapter 1 of The Revelation? What promise is similar in Psalm 128? What truth is verified in the proverb for today?

Sun 10 Amos: 1:1-3:15; Revelation 2:1-17; Psalm129:1-8; Proverbs 29:19-20; How does God measure transgressions? How does v3:2 of Amos catch your attention? What attributes of God are shown in Revelation chapter 2? What truth is given in Psalm 129:4? What is the result of speaking before thinking?

If you will read my testimony at the blog site and follow the scriptures you will know God's Word, will and way of salvation for yourself. I sincerely pray for your salvation.

Tuesday 28 November 2017. Thanksgiving is past and  Friday will be here soon and then Sunday. What are you looking for today? What did you learn about God yesterday? Did you read the on-line One Year Bible to Know God? Hope that you will appreciate the Bible and consider the Word of God as your necessary bread of life.

For those of you from the 31 different Nations, thanks for making a page hit on this blog. My desire is that you will read the One Year Bible (on-line) to know God, believe what you read about sin, The Saviour and salvation. John 3:16 is direct and makes it plain- YOU must be born again.

John 3:12 challenges all to pay attention to things about you. John 3:36 leaves No Doubt, you are saved or lost right NOW. You have a choice. For assurance that God is true and wants all men to be saved please read my testimony at the blog. Read the Bible then consider the class notes for this week. Thanks. Hope to see you in Heaven.

Lesson # 49 One Year 365 Bible Class (read 27 Nov-3 Dec)       VBC      3 December 2017

Congrats! For all of you that read your Bible to know God.

Mon  27  Daniel 4:1-37; 2nd Peter 1:1-21; Psalm 119:96-112; Proverbs 28:17-18; Why was this written in Aramaic? What names of God did you discover today?  Because you read Peters letter how have you added to your faith? How was the triunity of God shown today?  Do you boldly state Psalm 119:102? How ought the saved to walk?

Tue  28  Daniel 5:1-31; 2nd Peter 2:1-22; Psalm 119:113-131; Proverbs 28:19-20; What did you learn about man and how are we different from God? What does God hate? How did Peter record the acts of lost man to a dog? How were you warned by 2Peter 2:3? What is similar about Psalm 119:90, 121-122 & 132? How is stewardship shown in the proverb for today?

Wed 29 Daniel 6:1-28; 2nd Peter 3:1-18; Psalm 119:132-155; Proverbs 28:21-22; How may blessings/promotions from God cause people to hate you? How did God favor Daniel? How does Psalm 119:8-12 relate to Peter's admonition of remembrance? Does your zeal for the LORD and His Word consume you?  How is your eye?

NOTE** 1st John is written to the believer. This letter was an encouragement to believers to remember Jesus as God. Learn from the warnings about people you encounter. Note the similarity with 2Corninthians 5:17-21.  Note what you learn and know from these verses.

Thu 30 Daniel 7:1-28; 1st John 1:1-10; Psalm 119:156-176; Proverbs 28:23-24; How has God used Daniel's vision of these beasts to impacted your faith? How many times have you used 1stJohn to get right with God since you have been saved? How do you express your longing for God’s salvation? How do you rebuke another believer?

Fri  1Dec  Daniel 8:1-27; 1st John 2:1-17; Psalm 120:1-7; Proverbs 28:25-26; Why did God record this dream of Daniel? How did you gain confidence in your eternal security by reading 1stJohn? Who is the psalmist praying for in v2? Who do you trust?

PAUSE ** CONSIDER ** What attributes of God are you seeking to find this week as you read to know God? Consider How God used Daniel to interpret dreams of men and how angels interpreted dreams for Daniel.  Focus on God as you read about the beasts, Belshazzar, Darius and Cyrus.  Why do you obey God and God's Word?

Sat 2 Daniel 9:1-10:21; 1stJohn 2:18-3:6; Psalm 121:1-8; Proverbs 28:27-28; How do you pray after you read v9:3-23? What did you learn about your lifestyle from v10:11-15? What promises did you gain in John's letter and the psalm? Does the proverb impact your attitude about stewardship today? 

Sun 3 Daniel 11:1-34; 1st John 3:7-24; Psalm122:1-9; Proverbs29:1; How is the vile person of Daniel v21 showing himself today? How does v17 of John impact your stewardship? How do you pray in agreement with Psalm 122? How do you respond to reproof from God and also from man?

Monday 20 November 2017 and blessed because I know that the most high God whose name is Jehovah loves me, loves you and so loved the WORLD that Her gave His only begotten Son that we might be saved. Read John 3:1-36, John 1:1-14; Romans 5:8; 6:23 and 10:9-15. Read/hear, believe, confess, repent, and call unto salvation and be assured God will receive you and be thankful.

Where ever you are I hope that you and your family are together and able to enjoy the provisions from the LORD and celebrate a Happy Day of giving Thanks. God bless you all.

Thanks for checking the blog. Please read your Bible or the on-line One Year Bible daily before you consider my class comments. Read your Bible to KNOW God.

Lesson # 48  One Year 365 Bible Class  (read 20-26 Nov)   VBC    26 November 2017 

Mon-20-Ezekiel 40:28-41:26, James 4:1-17, Psalm 118:19-29 & Proverbs 28:3-5. One day the temple in Jerusalem will be rebuilt and then destroyed again by man. One day the temple will be rebuilt and the LORD will be there. One day and for a thousand years! Read and learn to pray. Is your heart purified? Allow James 4:17 to direct your life. Give thanks 

Tue-21-Ezekiel 42:1-43:27, James 5:1-20, Psalm 119:1-16 & Proverbs 28:6-7. One Day the glory of the LORD God will enter Jerusalem! One Day the prophecies will be fulfilled just as they were spoken to Ezekiel. Learn what the Lord Sabaoth means to believers. Believe the effectual prayers availeth much when the conditions for praying are met. Learn and enjoy the words used by God to describe God's promises for hearers and believers.

Wed-22-Ezekiel 44:1-45:12, 1^st Peter 1:1-12, Psalm 119:17-32 & Proverbs 28:8-10. Receive Ezekiel 44:5 as if were spoken directly to you and seek to know God. As you read learn the difference between the holy and the profane. Jerusalem and the associated land belong to the Jews as it was promised to Moses and the seed of Abraham. Peter is inspired to pen his letter to the scattered Jews causing them to remember what the LORD had done for them and what He had promised. Believe God in spite of circumstances. We all need to consider Psalm 119:17-19 in the good and bad times. Be careful in your conversation every day.

When you start a new Book or a Prophet's letter ask to whom is this written, what did it require of them, if and or how does this apply to me today, what attributes of God are plain, is there a sin to avoid or a promise to claim. Read your Bible to know God. Get right so that you may enter into the throne room of God.

According to the Prophets; Isaiah stressed the Glorious Throne of Jehovah the Holy One; Jeremiah focused on the Book of Judgment and the Mourning over Afflictions in Lamentations, while Ezekiel recorded The Glory of the Lord so that  “They shall know that I Am the LORD. We will find in Daniel That God rules the world. 

Thu-23-Ezekiel 45:13-46:24, 1^st Peter 1:13 -2:10, Psalm 119:33-48 & Proverbs 28:11.Look for the attributes of God and apply them to the stewardship in your family. Accept and practice God's call for holiness. Compare the synonyms in Psalm 119 that describe the Word.

Fri-24-Ezekiel 47:1-48:35,1^st Peter 2:11-3:7, Psalm 119:49-64 & Proverbs 28:12-13. The land that the LORD promised to the Jews in the beginning is described and measured. Attend to the admonition of Peter concerning those things we should abstain from in our lives. We are to be examples of God's love. Have you said Psalm 119:54-60 back to God?

According to Jensen's Survey of the Old Testament, p379, Daniel is an apocalyptic book, the only Old Testament book so classified '5. Revelation is the one New Testament Apocalypse '6. The word apocalypse in its Greek form is translated as “revelation” in Revelation1:1. Apocalypse is a revelation, an unveiling. Those purposes concern particularly world events leading up to the Messianic Kingdom and consummation of things in the end of the world. The manner in which these events are unveiled is mainly by visions, where imagery and symbolism appear throughout. In Daniel the word “vision” appears twenty-two times; and “visions,” ten times. Consider the key verse to be 4:17 and “dream” as a key word.

Sat-25-Daniel 1:1-2:23, 1^st Peter 3:8-4:6, Psalm 119:65-80 & Proverbs 28:14. What example  of faith did Daniel say and live out before his captors and his family? How did the LORD show his approval of Daniel? Did you compare Daniel's testimony to Peter's instruction to the Jews as given in chapter 3? Are you happy? 

Sun-26-Daniel 2:24-3:30. 1^st Peter 4:7-5:14, Psalm 119:81-96 & Proverbs 28:15-16. What attributes of God did Daniel express to the King concerning his dream? What faith principle did the three Hebrews demonstrate by not bowing to the image? How is 1^st Peter 4:7 similar to what was facing the Jews before the  burning fiery furnace? What is unusual about Psalm 119:90-91?How may a man prolong his days?

Tuesday 14 November 2017 and I have been in several days of medical and dental events and have fallen behind, please forgive me. Today is the best day I've had since 6 Nov.  Hopefully my absence has not hindered you in your pursuit of knowledge of God by reading YOUR BIBLE EVERY DAY TO KNOW HIM. I have posted the reading and lessons for you up to Sunday 19 November. Again I strongly urge you to read the Bible reading every day before striving with the lessons.

The WHOLE purpose of this blog is to challenge you to a disciplined life of reading to know God. The result desired is that you see yourself undone before the thrice holy God, you confess your sin of unbelief, repent from self unto God,  see the provision of salvation in Jesus Christ as Lord and ask for God's favor in salvation. II Corinthians 5:17-21, John 1:1-12, 3:1-36 and Ephesians 2:8-10. Thank you for hearing this warning for each of us will be with God 100 years from NOW  or you will be in hell away from God for ever.

Lesson # 46     One Year 365 Bible Class (read 6-12 Nov)    VBC    12 November  2017

+Happy Veterans Day to all who have served. Thanks to you and your family for your sacrifice. Lest we forget a soldier walks with death as his partner.

Have you updated your stewardship plan for 2017/18? What do you expect to learn this week from the stewardship preaching?       .

As you read this week consider the instructions given in Hebrews for the Jewish Christians is appropriate for those in Ezekiel. What did you learn about the LORD that solidifies your concept of Jesus as the promised Messiah for the Jews?

Mon 6-Ezekiel 14:12-16:42, Hebrews 7:18-28, Psalm 106:1-12 & Proverbs 27:4-6. What caused the LORD to declare that Noah, Daniel and Job could not have saved Jerusalem? What “better testament” is available for men today? Do you have friend that will wound you?

Tue 7-Ezekiel 16:43-17:24, Hebrews 8:1-13, Psalm 106:13-31 & Proverbs 27:7-9. How and why did the LORD confront Judah in chapter 16 calling her the sister of Sodom and Samaria?   What did you gain from Hebrews 8? What did God do in Psalm 106: 8-15?

Wed 8-Ezekiel18:1-19:14, Hebrews9:1-10, Psalm 106:32-48 & Proverbs 27:10. How is a just man described in Ezekiel18? What counsel did the LORD give Israel concerning sin? Why were the Hebrew Christians reminded of the tabernacle, the furniture and the cherubim?

Thu 9-Ezekiel 20:1-49, Hebrews 9:11-28, Psalm 107:1-43 & Proverbs 27:11. What attribute of God is shown at 20:14, 17 & 44? How did the death of Christ rescue people who lived and died before his birth? What did you learn about yourself at verses 9:24-26 and verses 27-28 when read as complete sentences? What phrase is repeated in Psalm 107?

Fri 10-Ezekiel 21:1-22:31, Hebrews 10:1-17, Psalm 108:1-13 & Proverbs 27:12. What attributes of the LORD did you find in Ezekiel 22? What hope is there for those who do not believe Hebrews 10:4 & 9-12? Is your heart fixed?  Are you a prudent believer?

Sat 11-Ezekiel 23:1-49, Hebrews 10:18-39, Psalm 109:1-31 & Proverbs 27:13. How did God describe Jerusalem today?  ; Why did God record this ugly genealogy? What did you learn about God and yourself from v35, 38 & 49?        Have you made prayers like Psalm 109?  How do you pray back v21-27? Proverbs 27:13; look at v12-14 for context.

What should be our conversation / lifestyle based on Hebrews 10:23-25?

Sun 12-Ezekiel 24:1-26:21, Hebrews 11:1-16, Psalm 110:1-7 & Proverbs 27:14. What did you learn from the object lesson in the parable? Will/can God use you as a sign today to the world? What attribute of God did you see in chapter 25? What did God promise in chapter 26?  Hebrews 11:1-16; Can a person have understanding without faith? Does God consider you diligent in seeking Him?                    Take time to connect Psalm 110 with Matthew 22:41-45, Revelation 20:1-7, Hebrews 5-8 and Revelation 19:11-21 to better understand the work of Christ then and in the future. How does Psalm 110support Hebrews?

***** PLEASE read each day from the on-line Bible before the lesson.

Lesson # 47 One Year 365 Bible Class (read 13-19 Nov)  VBC         19 November 2017

Mon 13 Ezekiel 27:1-28:26; What attribute of God did you learn from v2 & 32? How does Proverbs 6:16-19 compare to chapter 28? Hebrews 11:17-31; How does v19 impact your concept of God? Psalm 111:1-10; How does v4 &10 impact your prayers? Proverbs 27:15-16; How does this relate to stewardship?

Tue 14 Ezekiel 29:1-30:26; What attribute of God is given in v29:3 & 10Why did God judge Egypt? Hebrews 11:32-12:13; Why did so many suffer? How is Jesus described in chapter 12? Psalm112:1-10; What conditions are associated with the promises? Proverbs 27:17; How do your friends sharpen you for the ministry?

Wed 15 Ezekiel 31:1-32:32; What did you learn about God from v31:1 & 32:1? Hebrews 12:14-29; What is significant about v24?  Psalm113:1-114:8; How long ought men to praise God? How often do you tremble at the presence of the LORD? Proverbs 27:18-20: Did these verses impact you stewardship concept?

Thu 16 Ezekiel 33:1- 34:31; Does God consider you an able/qualified watchman? How is God shown as not having respect of persons? What promise did The Lord GOD make in chapter 34?  Hebrews 13:1-25; How is your hospitality? What promise did you learn today? What attributes of God did you note at v 20-21?  Psalm115:1-18; Have you evaluated your trust items because of this psalm?  Proverbs 27:21-22; How does this impact your conversation?

James will cause us to consider our faith as we face our trials. James was half brother to Jesus, converted after the death/resurrection of Jesus and was one of the leaders in the Jerusalem church. Some have suggested James to be a practical guide to Christian’s life and conduct (Jensen's Survey of the New Testament, pg427). Look for how faith is at work, 1:22 & 2:26.

Fri 17 Ezekiel 35:1-36:38; James 1:1-18; How do you practice v5?  How is LSD described in these verses?  Psalm 116:1-19; Why do you love the LORD?  Proverbs 27:23-27; Does God consider you to be diligent in your stewardship?

Thanksgiving Day will be later this year on Thursday the 23th. Spend some time and prepare a list of your blessings that God has bestowed on you and your family since last year.  List them in columns as "yesterday", "last week", "last month" and even since the day you were born again into the family of God, then count your blessings and name them 1 by1. Take time to be grateful as you practice stewardship. Bless someone who you think does not deserve to be blessed.         Read to know God.

Sat 18 Ezekiel 37:1-38:23; How is God's grace manifested in this chapter? What promise did God make using the stick parable? How does chapter 38 compare to Revelation 20:7-10? How did God describe himself at v18-23? James 1:19-2:17; How does v25 direct your conversation? How do you practice chapter 2 in church each Sunday? Psalm 117:1-2; Why do you praise The LORD? Proverbs 28:1; How are you bold as a lion?

Sun 19 Ezekiel 39:1-40:27; How did you see God preparing for Israel's restoration? Has God's glory returned to earth? What attribute of God did you note today? James 2:18-3:18; How is v2:17-20 misunderstood? How do you pursue wisdom? Psalm118:1-18; What fact and promise did you gain today? Proverbs 28:2; How do you impact decisions of others?

Wednesday 1 November 2017. There are only 2 months remaining in this year and you have rejected the gift of forgiveness from Almighty God for the last 10 months. O that you might realize that you are appointed for death and separation from light, glory, peace and eternal life with GOD. You must be born again according to the scriptures.

Read John 3:1-36. You do not have a guarantee that you will live until 23:59:59 December 31. This is the day for salvation. My wife and I were born again 30 October 1977. Look at my personal testimony in the blog and read the scriptures that the Lord Jesus Christ caused men to use/share with me about sin and salvation. These verses will show you the way to eternal life if you read, believe and the Holy Spirit points you to God The Father so that you may be reconciled to God The Father through Jesus Christ The Son  -->> II Corinthians 5:17-21.

Read the Daily Bible readings FIRST then consider the comments given by the lesson.

Lesson # 45  One Year 365 Bible Class  (read 30 Oct-5 Nov) VBC    5 November 2017

Mon 30-  lamentations 2:20-3:66; Hebrews 1:1-14; Psalm 102:1-28; Proverbs 26:21-22; What did you learn from the man that hath seen affliction? Has your concept of God been refined because of reading today? What does God love and hate? What is common in Hebrews and Lamentations? What obstacle(s) to prayer did you overcome this week? Does gossip impact your appetite?

Tue 31-Lamentations 4:1-5:22; Hebrews 2:1-18; Psalm 103:1-22; Proverbs 26:23; When you consider the anger of the LORD what do you pray? How did Lamentations impact your praying? What impact did Hebrews 2:3 have on your conscience? How did Psalm 103 impact your concept of God?

Wed 1 Nov-  Ezekiel 1:1-3:15; Hebrews 3:1-19; Psalm 104:1-24; Proverbs 26:24-26; How did the LORD get Ezekiel’s attention? Is this a John 3:12 type experience? Did you see the Trinity in chapter 2? How is Hebrews 12:1 shown in Ezekiel? Does Hebrews 3:1 describe you? Why did God sware in his wrath? Did you find Psalm 104 to be a Psalm of Adoration and Praise? How can you avoid the person described in the Proverb today? 

Thu 2- Ezekiel 3:16-6:14; Hebrews 4:1-16; Psalm 104:25-35; Proverbs 26:27; As a steward, what is your duty as a watchman? How have you used object lessons to share the Truth of God? How and why do people lose a promise of God? Do you enjoy God’s rest? How long will the glory of the LORD endure? Be careful around pits and stones.

Fri 3- Ezekiel 7:1-9:11; Hebrews5:1-14; Psalm 105:1:15; Proverbs 26:28; Do you believe and trust what you read in the Bible? Do you fear God? Did the Jews fear God? As a priest of God how do you demonstrate your obedience? How does Psalm 105:1 cover this week's reading? What will ruin you?

** When you recall what God did for Saul of Tarsus take time to be thankful that He has done the same for you and for every believer. How did you demonstrate God's gift traits this week? How has your stewardship changed because of reading to know God? 

Sat 4-Ezekiel 10:1-11:25; What attribute of God did you discover at 8:4; 9:3; 10:4, 18, 22 & 23? Hebrews 6:1-20; How does this affect our church today?  Psalm105:16-38; What attributes of God did you learn from this history lesson?  Proverbs 27:1-2; How do you practice this admonition?

Sun 5- Ezekiel 12:1-14:11; What warning, admonition and promise did God give in chapter 12?   Hebrews 7:1-17; How are you connected to the order of Melchisedec? Psalm 105:39-45; What prayer principal did you learn? Proverbs 27:3; What aspect of stewardship is shown in this verse?

Stewardship is the acts of obedience believers practice according to the scriptures being profitable, fruitful and multiplying. Use all that God has given you for His glory.

Tuesday 24 October 2017. Hope you are reading the Bible to know God. There are pagehits from people from 31 different nations. Pray with us that more than 1% of these hits cause that person to believe God unto salvation. PLEASE read the daily On-Line Bible reading before you read the daily comments that I have prepared. Read the verses out loud and when possible read with your Bible reading friend so that you touch the page, see the words, say the words, hear the words and think as you read and the Holy Spirit will cause you to see Truth.

Lesson # 44     One Year 365 Bible Class (read 23-29 Oct)  VBC                29 October 2017

Mon- 23 Jeremiah 42:1-44:23; What principal of missions did you learn from v42:3? How does chapter 43 impact your concept of God? What names of God did you note in chapter 44?  2Timothy 2:1-21; Why should God consider you to be a "good soldier"?  Psalm92:1-93:5; What do you give thanks for each day? How does Psalm 93 impact your concept of God? Proverbs 26:3-5; What do you share with lost people?

Tue- 24 Jeremiah 44:24-47:7; How does chapter 44 shock your concept of God and His compassion? What "snapshot" did you make of God in chapter 45? What did you learn about the attributes of God in chapter 46? What does 47:6 imply? 2Timothy 2:22-3:17; Because of chapter 2 how has your "conversation" be changed? How have verses3:16-17impacted your life? Psalm 94:1-23; What question s did God ask of His people?  Proverbs 26:6-8; How is this similar to Psalm 1?

Wed- 25 Jeremiah 48:1-49:22; What names did God choose to describe Himself in chapter 48? What is the future for backsliders? 2Timothy 4:1-22; Have you heard and accepted the challenge that was given to Timothy? Who is depending on you to be trustworthy and dependable? Psalm 95:1-96:13; What responsibility is given to the believer in Psalm 95? How is 96:3 linked to stewardship? Proverbs 26:9-12; How does this relate to stewardship?

Thu- 26 Jeremiah 49:23-50:46; What attributes of God are recorded in chapter 49? What stewardship principals are demonstrated in chapter 49? Titus 1:1-16 Why did God cause Paul to leave Titus in Crete? Psalm 97:1-98:9; What promise did you learn in v97:10? What song ought we to sing?  Proverbs26:13-16; How does a slothful person win your sympathy?

Fri- 27 Jeremiah 51:1-53; What promise/ prophecy did God make today? What aspect of God did you learn today that applies to your life? Titus 2:1-15; What admonitions did God give Titus? Psalm 99:1-9; How do you practice v5 & 9 in your conversation? Proverbs 26:17; What might happen when you abuse a dog?

Sat- 28 Jeremiah 51:54-52:34; Compare Jeremiah chapter 39 with 2^nd Kings 24:18-25:21 and Jeremiah 52 to see how these are linked to the book of Lamentations. Where is the Ark of the Covenant?   Titus 3:1-15; Psalm 100:1-5; Proverbs 26:18-19; How are heirs and the remnant cared for by God?

Sun- 29 Lamentations 1:1-2:19 is a song of sorrow penned by Jerermiah. How does verse 2:9 impact your concept of God and also show the sin cycle? ; Philemon 1:1-25 how do describe the purpose and intent of this letter? ; Psalm 101:1-8; Proverbs 26:20;  Why did Jerusalem fall?  What is your part of Philemon?  What attributes of God did you see in the psalm and proverbs?

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 Addendum to lesson # 44

FACT: What God did for Saul of Tarsus He has done for every believer.  Saul sold out unto his SAVIOUR.  How is the stewardship of your talents?                  Paul was imprisoned A.D.58-62. He penned the four prison epistles and was released 62-66. He visited some churches and then pens 1Timothy and Titus. He was imprisoned again in 67 and wrote his farewell in 2Timothy emphasizing endurance and separation in the Ministry (4:2).

Titus, a gentile convert, travelled with Paul and Barnabas and served at Corinth, Crete and Dalmatia. In his ministry he was to makes much of Adorning the Doctrine of God (3:8). By reading we learn how to be and see an orderly Church (1:5); How to recognize a sound Church (2:1) and how to be in and a part of a practicing Church (3:1).

Philemon, Concerning a Runaway Slave, page 645 Halley's Bible Handbook; "The Object of the letter was to intercede with Philemon to forgive the runaway slave, and receive him as a Christian brother, Paul himself offering to repay the stolen money.  The Letter is a perfect gem for its Courtesy, Tact, Delicacy and Generosity, climaxing with its tender appeal to Philemon to receive Onesimus "as you would receive me"(17).

Hebrews, notes taken from What the Bible is all About, The Living Bible Edition, by Henrietta C. Mears; Chapter 46, page 505; Understanding Hebrews; Hebrews portrays Jesus Christ, Our Intercessor at The Throne "The author of the letter to the Hebrews is unknown.Many speculate, but there is no certainty. Hebrews is attributed to Paul, and although many question his authorship, there is abundance of evidence in his favor.  The book has been called the fifth Gospel. The four describe Christ's ministry on earth; this one describes his ministry in heaven at God's right hand.  The glories or our Saviour are exhibited in this letter. Our eye is fixed on Jesus, our leader and instructor (12:2). He is set before us crowned now by God with glory and honor (2:9). This book was written, first of all, to Jewish Christians, probably of Jerusalem, who were wavering in their faith. Because of the taunts and jeers of their persecutors, the Jewish Christians were beginning to think they had lost everything--by accepting Christianity. The writer proved that they had only lost the shadow to be given the substance (Jesus Christ). They were undervaluing their privileges in Christ and engaging in self-pity and discouragement  and they were in danger of even giving up their faith (5:11)

                Copied from Jensen's Survey of The Old Testament; Lamentations: Mourning over Affliction. Chapter 22, page 351, “The fall of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. is the historical event common to the books of Jeremiah and Lamentations.  Jeremiah prophesies and anticipates the fall, and lamentations looks back at the holocaust utter distress."  Book of Jeremiah/Warning>Fall of Jerusalem 586 B.C. "Knowing from his prophecies how Jeremiah wept over his people before judgment fell, it is not difficult for us to imagine the depths to which his soul sank in utter grief as he watched the holy city burning and his people being ravished.  Lamentations reveals something of the pathos of that experience."

                Jensen's Survey of The Old Testament at page 362, a part of chapter 23 Ezekiel: The Glory of the Lord.  D. in Exile “When Ezekiel was about eighteen years old (605 B.C.), the Babylonians (also known as Chaldeans) made their first invasion into Judea, carrying away some captives, among whom was Daniel (see Map). Eight years later (597B.C.) they came again, and this time Ezekiel was among the captives, which comprised the upper classes of Judah.  Read 2Kings 24:10-17 for the historical record of this (cf, Ezekiel 12; 33:21).  Some of the exiles were incarcerated; others were made slaves; many were allowed to settle down in their own homes in various settlements of exiles ( cf, Jer 29:1-7); Ezra 2:59; Neh 7:61).  It was divine providence that Ezekiel was among those granted such liberties.  His home was in Tel-abib(Ezek 3:15), a principal colony of exiles near the fabulous city of Babylon.  Tel-abib was located by the canal Chebar ("Grand Canal") which flowed from the Euphrates fork above Babylon through Nippur, winding back into the Euphrates near Erech.2 (CF !:1,3; Psalm 137:1). Ezekiel's home was a meeting place where the Jewish elders often came to consult with him (8:1,14:1;20:1). It may be that his home was open to any of the exiles who wanted spiritual help."
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Tuesday 17 October 2017, yea God bless all who seek Him early while He may be found. If you are not a child of the LORD God Almighty then John 3:36 is a dramatic truth in your life today. Hope you are reading the On-Line Bible at the blog and are current in your daily reading through the Bible to know God. When you have read your Bible then consider the comments given in our weekly lesson. Read the Bible FIRST.

Lesson # 43         One Year 365 Bible Class (read16-22 Oct)               VBC        22 October 2017

**1Timothy will focus on Godliness and Pastoral Care (6:20). Timothy was half Jew probably converted, circumcised and called at Derbe (Acts 14:6-7, 20-21, Acts 16:1-5). He served with Paul at Corinth and Ephesus.

Mon- 16 Jeremiah 28:1-29:32; How does v1-2 affect your concept of God? What attributes of God did you see? How does v28:11-14 give you comfort?  1Timothy 1:1-20; When did you write a letter like this to your son? If not why not? Psalm 86:1-17; How does this psalm show adoration of God? Proverbs25:17; How does this relate to Psalm 1?

Tue- 17 Jeremiah 30:1-31:26; As you read chapter 30 how do you visualize The LORD? What promises are given in this reading? What prophecy did you see in chapter 31? How do you "hear" the word of the LORD? 1Timothy2:1-15; How are you edified by reading today? What lifestyle is suggested for believers? Psalm 87:1-7; What attribute of God did you focus on in this psalm? Proverbs 25:18-19; Where is your confidence? Whom do you trust to deliver you?

Wed- 18 Jeremiah 31:27-32:44; What prophecy and history did you learn in chapter 31? What prayer example did you learn in chapter 32 AND have you used it to pray today? What is God's plan for his people? 1Timothy3:1-16; How is Timothy's admonishment applicable to you today?  Psalm 88:1-18; How does this confession affect your prayer? Proverbs25:20-22;how is benevolence in our stewardship?

Thu- 19 Jeremiah 33:1-34:22; What attribute of God is shown in v1? What is the condition involved in the promise of v2-3? Who is described at v15? How is God affected by his covenant(s)? 1Timothy 4:1-16; How is this appropriate to us today? How critical is doctrine?  Psalm 89:1-13; How do you "greatly fear the LORD" in the assembly? Proverbs25:23-24; When is a wide house not an asset?

Fri- 20 Jeremiah 35:1-36:32; Has your father charged you to be right-do right and not quit? What "picture" of God did you see at v35:17-19? How is 2Timothy 3:16-17 shown in these chapters? 1Timothy 5:1-25; What principals of courtesy and stewardship are given in this chapter? Psalm 89:14-37; If we walk in the light of His countenance what do we enjoy? Proverbs 25:25-27; Now, how ought we to act?

            Paul was imprisoned A.D.58-62-penned the four prison epistles; released 62-66, pens 1Timothy and Titus; imprisoned again in 67, pens 2Timothy as his farewell. What God did for Saul of Tarsus He has done for every believer.  Saul sold out unto his SAVIOUR. How is the stewardship of your talents?

Sat- 21 Jeremiah 37:1-38:28; What about the Jews, yourself and God did you learn from v37:2? How did God show Himself in chapter 38? 1Timothy 6:1-21; What stewardship principal is demonstrated today? Psalm89:38-52; Proverbs 25:28; How do you measure the rule over your spirit?

Sun- 22 Jeremiah 39:1-41:18; What did God do in chapter 39? What is "odd" about v 40:2? 2Timothy 1:1-18; What Truth and Principal did you see in v1? What promise does Paul remind Timothy and us to recall? Psalm 90:1-91:16; Proverbs 26:1-2; Did you get what you deserve today?

            **2Timothy will emphasize Endurance and Separation in the Ministry (4:2)

There are people from 31 different nations that have made page hits on this blog, hopefully 1% or more will be saved, Thanks be to God.

Tuesday 10 October 2017 and waiting for the trump to sound and the graves to open and for all of us who are saved to meet The Lord in the air, Maranataha! It could be today. Are you prepared for that heavenly experience? Ye must be born again or you may die twice. Read the Bible to know God and His truth about the gift of eternal life. Consider Romans 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, 10:1-13 and Ephesians 2:8-10, believe what you have seen, read and do what the scriptures say unto salvation.

Lesson # 42 for the One Year 365 Bible Class  (read 9-15 Oct)  at VBC to be held 15 October

2017.Mon- 9 Jeremiah 12:1-14:10; What attributes of God did you see again today? Why did Jeremiah weep at v13:17? What deadline did God declare today? 1Thessalonians 1:1-2:8; What are we to be thankful for today? How do you respond to exhortation? Psalm 79:1-13; What attribute of God did you read about today? Proverbs 24:30-34; What instruction did you receive because you read today?

Tue- 10 Jeremiah 14:11-16:15; Who are we not to pray for and why? What did God note about the life of Moses and Samuel? How does God provide for those in captivity? What is significant about the "IF" at v15:19? Why did God pronounce a great evil against His people? 1Thessaloians 2:9-3:13; How does the conduct of others impact our beliefs? Is your heart established?  Psalm 80:1-19; How often do you pray this psalm back to God? Proverbs 25:1-15; What are we to do with our silver? How does God get glory by concealing things from His people?

Wed- 11 Jeremiah 16:16-18:23; What attribute of God did you discover this day? What promise (Psm1) did you revisit today? How do we comply with the restrictions of God given in chapter 17 today? What happens when men forget God? 1Thessalouians4:1-5:3; What is the will of God for your life today? When should you and how do you comfort others?  Psalm 81:1-16; Can anyone walk in His way that does not hear His voice? Proverbs 25:6-7; wait to be seated.

Thu- 12 Jeremiah 19:1-21:14; What did you see and learn from this object lesson directed by God? Do we get frustrated because we watch others and not God, why? What attribute(s) of God did you learn in chapter 21? 1Thessalonians 5:4-28; What facts did you learn about The Lord Jesus Christ today? Until Jesus comes how are we to be and do? Psalm 82:1-8; How is "That Day" described today? Proverbs 25:8-10; How are we to act in trials?

Fri-13 Jeremiah 22:1-23:20; How is judgment related to righteousness when directed by God and when directed by man/government? What is the cost of disobedience? How do these prophecies impact your concept of God?  When will chapter 23 come to pass? How does v20 shape the fear factor in your concept of God? 2Thessalonians 1:-12; How does patience impact your faith? Do these verses describe the rapture or the revelation of Jesus Christ?  Psalm 83:1-18; How did the psalmist recall the history of God is his prayer as he extolled and glorified God? Proverbs 25:11-14; How do you respond to reproof? Are you considered a faithful messenger of/for God by God?

How did you magnify The Lord Jesus Christ in your daily conversation these last 7 days? Can we please God if or when Christ is not our life, our pattern, our goal and our sufficiency? Did you read and then believe God. What goal, hope, dream and prayer came to pass because you read these last few days? What are your expectations?

Sat- 14 Jeremiah 23:21-25:38; How can you know who is speaking the Truth? How do you determine what is very good and that that is naughty? What attributes of God did you see in chapter 24? What flexibility did God allow for Jeremiah in chapter 25? How did these verses impact your concept of God? 2Thessalonians 2:1-17; How do you share v3-7? How do you comfort yourself?  Psalm 84:1-12; How does v8 get into your prayers? Proverbs 25:15; Who are you forbearing with today?

Sun-15 Jeremiah 26:1-27:22; What happened at Shiloh? How does v26:13 impact your concept of God? How is God's testimony involved in chapter 27? 2Thessalonians 3:1-18; How ought we to pray for the pastors/teachers? Psalm 85:1-13; How/why is v8 critical to praying and living for God? Proverbs25:16; How is this a part of stewardship?

Read the Bible on-line to be current day by day. Read the Bible first before you consider my comments. Allow The Holy Spirit to illume the scriptures and woo you to GOD The Father so that The Lord Jesus Christ may be magnified to you for salvation-reconciliation and eternal life.

Monday 2 October 2017 and we are still waiting for the shout. Where will you be in 100 hours, days or years? What you say to GOD when He ask you "why should I let you into heaven"? You must be born again. If you want to know how to respond go to the blog and read my testimony on what The LORD did for me through men as they shared the gospel to me for the first time. Read John 3:1-36.

The lesson below will be used on Sunday 8 October in our church Sunday School's class to stimulate our people to consider what they have read and discuss what they have learned.

Lesson # 41                    One Year 365 Bible Class   (read2-8 Oct)                            VBC                                       8 October 2017   

Mon- 2 Isaiah 66:1-24; How does God describe God? How do you see His attributes in the reading and in your life?  Philippians 3:4-2; Have you written out your "Personal Testimony"? Husbands, men have you said v17 to your family? Don't go to the church, get right at home FIRST, then tell someone else. Psalms 74:1-123; When you pray how often do you adore God before you confess your sins?  Proverbs 24:15-16; All will fall. Who will pick you up?

                 Jeremiah; Halley's Bible Handbook, Classic Edition, pg 307, God's Final Effort to Save Jerusalem. Jeremiah lived about a hundred years after Isaiah. Isaiah had saved Jerusalem from Assyria. Jeremiah tried to save it from Babylon, but failed.  "Jeremiah was called to the prophetic office (626B.C.); Jerusalem was partly destroyed (606), further devastated (597); finally burned and desolated (586).  Jeremiah lived through these terrible forty years, "the close of the monarchy," "the death agony of a nation"; a pathetic , lonely figure, God's last measure to the Holy City which had become hopelessly and fanatically attached to Idols; carelessly crying that if they would repent God would save them from Babylon.  Thus, as Assyria had been the background of Isaiah's ministry, so Babylon was the background of Jeremiah's ministry."

Tue- 3 Jeremiah 1:1-2:30; What traits, attributes and promises of God did you see today?  How is John 3:12 demonstrated today? What evils have you committed today? Philippians 4:1-23; What advice did you take away from these verses? Psalm 75:1-10; How is stewardship described today? Proverbs 24:17-20; How is Psalm 73 & 37 shown today? What promise did God make to the lost man?

Wed- 4 Jeremiah 2:31-4:18; How did Judah forget God? How does this impact your concept of God? What promises did God offer? What conditions did God outline to be followed? Colossians 1:-19; Have you ever written a letter like this? If not, why not? Have you prayed this as a prayer to your Lord? Psalm 76:1-12; How does this remind you of Noah? What present(s) have you brought to God? Proverbs 24:21-22; How ought man to mind his business?

                 Colossians is one of the four epistles penned by Paul while in prison and the accepted theme is given at verse 3:11 "Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all." Some key words are: mystery, knowledge, wisdom, fulness, perfect, all, faith, body, love and prayer. Consider v2:20 and 3:1 and meditate on these facts.

Thu- 5 Jeremiah 4:19-6:14; How does what you hear bother you that you pray as did Jeremiah? What impact did v5:30 have on your prayer life? How did God describe His feelings at v6:9-14? Colossians 1:20-2:7; What favor did Jesus do for you? Is v2:6-7 so in your life? Psalm 77:1-20; Do you read, stop, pause and re-read when you see Selah? Proverbs 24:23-25; Do you have these things in your daily life?

Fri-6 Jeremiah 6:15-8:7; When was the last time you were ashamed and blushed because of your sins? How have you amended your ways because you have read to know God? How sad to you are v7:16 and v23-24? Colossians 2:8-23; What protects you from being spoiled by vain deceit? How did the operation of God changed your life? Psalm 78:1-25; What did your father tell you about God? What have you told others about God and His ways? Proverbs 24:26; How do you respond to this directive?

How do we / can we or may we magnify The Lord Jesus Christ in and by our daily conversation? How can any believer please God when Christ is not our life, our pattern, our goal and our sufficiency? Read and believe God. What are your goalsl /hopes  and dreams? How has your reading impacted your prayer life? What have you prayed?

Sat- 7 Jeremiah 8:8-9:26; How did you see the similarity of Revelation 3:14-22 today? How many "woes" did you say/see today? What promise did you hear at v9:15-16? What admonition did you learn from v9:23-26?  Colossians 3:1-17; How did this support 2Corinthians 5:17-21?  Psalm 78:26-58; How does the heart dictate the conduct of man?  Proverbs 24:27; How does this teach stewardship?

Sun-8 Jeremiah 10:1-11:23; How does hearing or not hearing and not obeying impact our conduct before man and God? How did you see Isaiah 59:1-2 today? What attribute of God is shown at v11:20? Colossians 3:18-4:18; Do these verses apply only to parents? How is your vocation shown at v4:17? Psalm 78:59-72; How does God show "tough love" to His children? How do you apply v72 in your life? Proverbs 24:28-29; Why and when do we forgive?

**** Christ first coming to earth was a crucial event in the world history; His second coming will be a climatic event. He came the first time to die and be raised to life.  When He comes again, it will be to gather to Himself those saved by His death.  Paul sums up all the joys and glories of this ingathering by saying simply, "And thus shall we be with the Lord (1Thess.4:17).  It had to be a thrilling experience for the apostle to write the Thessalonians letters' and share such a message.    1Thessalonians: The Lord Jesus is coming again.   2Thessalonians: He has not come yet.           Copied from chapter 17 The Thessalonians Epistles, Jensen's Survey of the New Testament, pg143

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Monday 25 September 2017 and we are still waiting for the shout. If you have not been born again and the shout had occurred this morning you would have been "left behind" and you may very well spend the rest of your natural and supernatural life -eternity away from GOD.

Please read the Bible to see what The LORD says about the second birth. Read John 3:1-36. Believe what YOU READ, admit your "LOST" condition, trust God to be truthful and accept the free gift of eternal life, forgiveness of all sins and prepare to meet GOD. The "on-line" Bible is at the blog site and you can read these scriptures. READ the Bible to know God.

Consider these lessons to cause you to consider the Lord Jesus Christ  making reconciliation for you with The Father as recorded at II Corinthians 5:17-21.  Lesson # 40  One Year 365 Bible Class (read 25 Sep-1 Oct) to be conducted at  VBC 1 October 2017.

Mon- 25 Isaiah 45:11-48:11; How were you reassured that God is true? What challenge did God give in chapter 46? How did you respond to 48:11? Ephesians 4:1-16; What is your vocation? How is v11-13 affecting your life today? Psalm 68:19-35; What did Elohim put on you today? Proverbs 24:3-4; Will this keep you from building on the sand?

Tue- 26 Isaiah48:12-50:11; Is 48:12 a command? How did you see God's redemption provided in your reading today? How is John 10 similar to chapter 49?   Ephesians 4:17-32; Why are the "saved" to not walk in the vanity of their mind? How is repentance similar to putting off and putting on?  Psalm 69:1-14; When you are overcome do you mimic this prayer? Proverbs 24:5; How is your training program for mental fitness?

Wed-27 Isaiah 51:1-53:12; What promise(s) did you gain today? Who did you discover in chapter 53? How did God show His grace and compassion today? Ephesians 5:1-33; Why is grace essential to following Christ? Does v6-21guide your daily decisions? Psalm 69:15-36; How is v36 a promise?  Proverbs 24:6-7; How do you choose your counselors? Are you willing to separate from those who believe differently than yourself?

Thu- 28 Isaiah 54:1-57:14; What did you learn/apply to your conservation because of 54:2-3? What promise/condition did you learn from chapter 55? How do these chapters impact/change your concept of God?  Ephesians 6:1-24; Does v1-8 apply to "saved" adults? How often do you put on the whole armor of God? Is v24 for you? Psalm 70:1-5; Is God ever too late to solve your problems?  Proverbs 24:8; Does God consider you to be mischievous?

        Ephesians, One of the Prison Epistles.  Extracted from the book written by Henrietta C. Mears called, What the Bible is All About, The Living Bible Edition, 1987, chapter 38, pg443, Understanding Philippians, Philippians Portrays Jesus Christ, Our Joy.    "The letter to the Philippians was written to the first church founded in Europe.  Paul was called there by the vision of the man in Macedonia, Come over here and help us (Acts 16:9). Paul urged the church to have Christian unity and joy. This letter shows how unity among Christians can be broken.  Christ is the secret of joy. Be glad in the Lord (3:1)."

Fri-29 Isaiah 57:15-59:21; What name, attribute, trait of God did you see? What promise(s) did you gain because you read? Philippians 1:1-26; How does this impact your prayer manners? What is your favorite verse of these 26?  Psalm 71:1-24; How long has God been for you? Is v18 one of your prayer verses? Proverbs 24:9-10; How does this affect your thought life?

Why should we consider Proverbs 24:9-10 as an admonition for our thought life? Will we apply Psalm 78:1 as we read each day? Have we heard the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war and not responded? How do you salute every saint in Christ Jesus? What do we expect, if we do not our best?

Sat- 30 Isaiah 60:1-62:7; How many names of God did you read? How do these promises for the Jews impact your concept of God?  Philippians 1:27-2:18; What prophecy did you consider from chapter 1? How does our conversation cause others to have joy? How do you relate to v13? Psalm72:1-20; How do you practice v18-20? Proverbs 24:11-12; Does this describe stewardship?

Sun- 1 Isaiah 62:8-65:25; What truth did you learn about God in chapter 62? How did God describe himself in chapter 63? How does chapter 64 affect your prayers? What promise(s) did you see in chapter 65? Philippians 2:19-3:3; What warning is given here to believers? Psalm 73:1-28; What is the condition for the first promise mentioned? When did you first believe v24-28? Proverbs 24:13-14; How does this relate to Psalm 62:5? 

Monday 18 September 2017. What were you doing and where were you 11 Sseptember 2001? Where will you be and what will you be doing 2067- 3001? We all can KNOW the future. Read the Bible to know God. Read 1st John 5:11-21 and hear what God is saying to you, believe God and His word. This applies to All PEOPLE BORN OF THE WATER, YOU must be born again according to the scriptures at John 3:16. Be curious and real all 36 verses and you can learn your future. With God or not you have the choice to make today.

Lesson # 39 One Year 365 Bible Class (read 18-24 Sep)  will be taught at VBC on Sunday  24 September 2017.You are invited to read the One Year Bible (on-line at the blog) every day and then consider the comments that will be discussed in class.

Mon- 18 Isaiah 28:14-30:11; Has your "hearing" improved because you have read? What prophecy did you see at v16-28? What promise(s) did God make in chapter 29? How did you see Adam & Eve in chapter 30? Galatians 3:23-4:31; What promise(s) did you see in chapter 3? How does chapter 4 cause you to have joy? What warning is given at v22-32? Psalm 62:1-12; What do you mean when you pray back v5 to God? Proverbs 23:19-21; How do you employ this matter of separation from people described in this saying?

Tue- 19 Isaiah 30:12-33:12; How is Psalm 62 similar to chapter 30? What picture did you make of God because of v25-28? How is God going to defend Jerusalem? What is the impact of man's greed in chapter 33? Galatians 5:1-12; How did you apply these verses? Psalm 63:1-11; What happens when we forget God and do not seek Him early each day? Proverbs 23:22; How does this relate to God’s commandments?

Wed- 20 Isaiah 33:13-36:22; What admonition did God give in this chapter? How is chapter 34 similar to Revelation 3? What assurance did you gain at v34:16? How can you use chapter 35 to witness? What form of warfare was used against the Jews? Galatians 5:13-26; How do we keep from misusing our liberty in Christ? What Psalm 64:1-10; How has God protected you today? Proverbs 23:23; How does this stewardship impact your life?

Thu- 21 Isaiah 37:1-38:22; What Truth(s) did you learn about God today? Galatians 6:1-18; How do you comply with this given responsibility in your life? Are you a good steward of the gospel? What truth(s) did you learn in this reading? Psalm 65:1-13; What is the first promise/condition mentioned in this psalm? What attributes of Elohim did you see? Proverbs 23:24-25; How does a child make his parents glad?

               *Paul conducted his three missionary trips o/a 47-56AD. While imprisoned at Rome (58-61AD) he penned the prison epistles: Colossians, Ephesians, Philemon and Philippians. Ephesians focuses on Christ and the Church, our heritage (1:4) and our life (3:20). Consider chapter 2:8-10 in the matter of salvation.

Fri-22 Isaiah 39:1-41:16; How does the misuse of a blessing bring a curse? How is chapter 40 similar to the appearance of John the Baptist? How are the Alpha and the Omega described in chapter 41? Ephesians 1:1-23; How ought we to be and do because of our redemption by Jesus Christ through His blood? How are you thankful as you apply v8, 17-23? Psalm 66:1-20; Do you "really" believe v18? If so, how do you pray differently? Proverbs 23:26-28; Whose hands do you see in this saying?

Why should we consider Proverbs 24:9-10 as an admonition for our thought life?  Believe what you read(faith), Be what you are capable of being(by grace), Do what you know to do as the path is made plain before you(obedience) so that God is glorified(disciplined), then the book of Ephesians (gift) will be easier to understand as your source for joy(Jesus-others-yourself).

Sat-23 Isaiah 41:17-43:13; How did you see redemption promised? Who is the servant in chapter 42? What attributes of God did you learn in chapter 43? Ephesians 2:1-11; Have you been quickened?  When did you first appreciate v2:8-10? How do you use v13 in your testimony? Psalm67:1-7; Did you pause and read again this psalm? Selah.  Proverbs 23:29-35; How can one drink be so dangerous?

Sun- 24 Isaiah 43:14-45:10; How/where did you see comfort promised by God? What history and prophecy did you learn in chapter 44? What did you learn from God's testimony in chapter 45?  Ephesians 3:1-21; What is God's desire for you as expressed in v14-19?  Psalm 68:1-18; What new name did you discover? How is v11 so today? Proverbs 24:1-2; Why is separation good insurance?

Read to get/Be right, read to KNOW God, then Do right because you have been redeemed and don't quit.

Monday 11 September 2017, pause and reflect on 2001 and take time to be grateful that you are here today. God has been merciful to all. If you have not been born again of the Spirit according to scriptures, this is your day of salvation. The easiest way to share Bible verses for salvation is for you to go to the blog-Barnabas Impact Ministry and look at my salvation tract, read the scriptures and believe as I did to become a child of The King, a son of God.

After you read the Bible and get right with God consider the comments provided for each day of the week. The One-Year Bible is on line for your convenience at the blog.  Read the Bible to know God.

Lesson # 38   One Year 365 Bible Class (read 11-17 Sept)  VBC      17 September 2017

Mon- 11 Isaiah 8:1-9:21; What does this name mean? How do parents choose the names for their children? What names of God did you see? What promises did you see today? 2 Corinthians 12:1-10; Are you satisfied with God's grace? Psalm 55:1-23; Why does/should God/Jehovah answer your prayer? Proverbs 23:4-5; From where do all riches come and go?

Tue-12 Isaiah 10:1-11:16; How does this apply to our families, government and churches? How do verses 11-21 impact your concept of God? How does chapter 11 affect your "want to"? 2Corinthians 12:11-21; How does v15 impact your conversation? Psalm 56:1-13; What facts about God apply to you today? Who is your confidence? Proverbs 23:6-8; Which host do you trust? What diet should you follow?

Wed- 13 Isaiah 12:1-14:32; How does chapter 12 impact your concept of God? How have these truths affect your lifestyle? Do you enjoy/have the three qualities required in chapter 13? How is Elohim Jehovah portrayed in chapter 14? 2Corinthians 13:1-14; How/what do you require of sayings in order to be accepted? What "how to" did you learn today? Psalm 57:1-11; How are you in agreement with this psalm? Proverbs 23:9-11; What warning did you take from this today that you have used?

Thu-14 Isaiah 15:1-18:7; How is Moab connected to Jerusalem by the life of Ruth? How is chapter 17 in the news today? What did God say in chapter 18? Galatians 1:1-24; How does Elohim describe Himself? How is your testimony similar to Paul's as given today? Psalm 58:1-11; How is genealogy described? Proverbs 23:12; How ought we to mind our own business?

*Extra Biblical thought; The Galatians that accepted the Gospel of Jesus Christ for salvation as preached by Paul were later infiltrated by some Jewish teachers teaching the requirement for circumcision- a form of legalism. Paul reminds them they are saved by grace through faith and not by the law.

Fri-15 Isaiah 19:1-21:17; How does v19:22-24 impact your concept of God? What should a watchman declare? Galatians 2:1-16; How does peer pressure, works and faith impact man's conduct? Psalm 59:1-17; How should we pray for the lost? Proverbs 23:13-14; How do you accept/apply this saying?

Why should we consider Proverbs 23:24-25 as an admonition for King Hezekiah or ourselves?  Makes notes of remembrance as you read and hear the names of God this week. Believe what you read.

Sat- 16 Isaiah 22:1-24:23; How are you impressed by the titles God as recorded by Isaiah? What impressions did you take from prophecy at v20-25? What attributes of Elohim did you find in chapter 24?  Galatians 2:17-3:7; How real is v19-20 to your conversation? How may any one protect himself from being fooled? How do you separate your faith from your works? Psalm 60:1-12; How do you pray when you sense God is apart from you? How do you praise when you sense His presence? Proverbs 23:15-16; How may a child encourage his parent?

Sun- 17 Isaiah 25:1-28:13; How has your prayer life been changed because you read? What name did you discover of God in chapter 26? How does chapter 27 change your concept of God? How is God described at chapter 28? Galatians 3:8-22; How does this reading impact your concept of justification with God? How does v22 give you confidence?  Psalm 61:1-8; What is the plea, promise and condition for this prayer? Proverbs 23:17-18; How does envy of others impact your fellowship with God?