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?