Monday, May 31, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.31.10
2 Samuel 17:1-29
John 19:23-42
19:28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” 29 Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth. 30 So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.
John - I cant help but think when I read this scripture about the woman at the well, notice Jesus said He thirst, at this moment He experienced everything sin is, He felt what the woman at the well felt, then He completed His work so you can have a well to drink from that you will NEVER thirst again!
Psalm 119:129-152
Proverbs 16:12-13
16:12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For a throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And they love him who speaks what is right.
John - Gods words shows us that to establish something "do it by righteousness" or it will not be established, wickedness is like the plant that is here today and gone tomorrow, it is short lived, righteousness is true and eternal.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.30.10
2 Samuel 15:23-16:23
John 18:25-19:22
18:36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.”
John - This is a subject Jesus continually spoke on, and we must contently keep in our mind, HIS KINGDOM is NOT of this world, if it were we would have reason to be discouraged, Jesus's kingdom is the kingdom of HEAVEN!
Psalm 119:113-128
Proverbs 16:10-11
16:10 Divination is on the lips of the king;
His mouth must not transgress in judgment.
11 Honest weights and scales are the LORD’s;
All the weights in the bag are His work.
John - The Lord deals in honesty, trust and justice... He works through these disciplines, walking in them bring protection and sweet trust in the Lord for your provision.
2 Samuel 15:23-16:23
John 18:25-19:22
18:36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.”
John - This is a subject Jesus continually spoke on, and we must contently keep in our mind, HIS KINGDOM is NOT of this world, if it were we would have reason to be discouraged, Jesus's kingdom is the kingdom of HEAVEN!
Psalm 119:113-128
Proverbs 16:10-11
16:10 Divination is on the lips of the king;
His mouth must not transgress in judgment.
11 Honest weights and scales are the LORD’s;
All the weights in the bag are His work.
John - The Lord deals in honesty, trust and justice... He works through these disciplines, walking in them bring protection and sweet trust in the Lord for your provision.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.29.10
2 Samuel 14-15:22
John 18:1-24
18:11 So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given Me?”
John - Jesus had made the decision to do what His Fathers will was for His life, this is the thing we MUST decide, will I do what Gods will for my life is?
Psalm 119:97-112
Proverbs 16:8-9
16:8 Better is a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.
9 A man’s heart plans his way,
But the LORD directs his steps.
John - We have a part, the Lord knows we plan the way of our lives by our choices, BUT the Lord has prepared "good works" in advance for us and He directs our steps to accomplish them!
2 Samuel 14-15:22
John 18:1-24
18:11 So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given Me?”
John - Jesus had made the decision to do what His Fathers will was for His life, this is the thing we MUST decide, will I do what Gods will for my life is?
Psalm 119:97-112
Proverbs 16:8-9
16:8 Better is a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.
9 A man’s heart plans his way,
But the LORD directs his steps.
John - We have a part, the Lord knows we plan the way of our lives by our choices, BUT the Lord has prepared "good works" in advance for us and He directs our steps to accomplish them!
Friday, May 28, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.28.10
2 Samuel 13:1-39
John 17:1-26
17:9 “I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours. 10 And all Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine, and I am glorified in them.
John - I have never notice Jesus says I pray for the ones you have given me, but I do not pray for the world....
Psalm 119:81-96
Proverbs 16:6-7
16:6 In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.
7 When a man’s ways please the LORD,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
John - Let our ways (thoughts, actions, disposition) please the Lord, by the powerful foundation of our faith.. Love God, Love our neighbor as ourselves.
2 Samuel 13:1-39
John 17:1-26
17:9 “I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours. 10 And all Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine, and I am glorified in them.
John - I have never notice Jesus says I pray for the ones you have given me, but I do not pray for the world....
Psalm 119:81-96
Proverbs 16:6-7
16:6 In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.
7 When a man’s ways please the LORD,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
John - Let our ways (thoughts, actions, disposition) please the Lord, by the powerful foundation of our faith.. Love God, Love our neighbor as ourselves.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.27.10
2 Samuel 12:1-31
John 16:1-33
16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
John - Peace is available to the believer, but we must actively choose it second by second, hour by hour by pointing our thought toward Jesus and not a greater solution to our problems. In focusing on Jesus we can have cheer (joy) as a by product, because He has overcome this whole world, received the victory, and now gives it to us!
Psalm 119:65-80
Proverbs 16:4-5
16: The LORD has made all for Himself,
Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.
5 Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD;
Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.
John - Lord let us recognize everyday the way to stay humble is not to think wrongly,we get proud when we think we are in charge and we are responsible for all the good things and gifts in our life, Lord all good comes from your hand without you we are nothing.
2 Samuel 12:1-31
John 16:1-33
16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
John - Peace is available to the believer, but we must actively choose it second by second, hour by hour by pointing our thought toward Jesus and not a greater solution to our problems. In focusing on Jesus we can have cheer (joy) as a by product, because He has overcome this whole world, received the victory, and now gives it to us!
Psalm 119:65-80
Proverbs 16:4-5
16: The LORD has made all for Himself,
Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.
5 Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD;
Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.
John - Lord let us recognize everyday the way to stay humble is not to think wrongly,we get proud when we think we are in charge and we are responsible for all the good things and gifts in our life, Lord all good comes from your hand without you we are nothing.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Blog
5.26.10
2 Samuel 9-11:27
John 15:1-27
16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. 17 These things I command you, that you love one another.
John - Jesus chose US, what a beautiful picture, HE CHOSE YOU! and appointed, destined you and I to bear fruit!
Psalm 119:49-64
Proverbs 16:1-31 The preparations of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
But the LORD weighs the spirits.
3 Commit your works to the LORD,
And your thoughts will be established.
John - the preparations of the heart belong to man... but the answer of the tongue (our words) flow from our heart, we can prepare but God reveals our heart when we speak...
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Blog
5.25.10
2 Samuel 7-8:18
John 14:15-31
14:25 “These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.
John - The Holy Spirit brings Gods words to our remembrance and TEACHES us all things we need to live Godly and enjoy His promises.
Psalm 119:33-48
Proverbs 15:33
15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom,
And before honor is humility.
And before honor is humility.
John n- Notice humility is before honor, we want it to be the other way around, God protects us through letting us learn humility then giving us honor.
Monday, May 24, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Blog
5.24.10
2 Samuel 4-6:23
6: 14 Then David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was wearing a linen ephod. 15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and with the sound of the trumpet.
John 13:31-14:14
14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
John - The coming to the Father is our GREAT privilege through JESUS!
Psalm 119:17-32
Proverbs 15:31-32
15:31 The ear that hears the rebukes of life
Will abide among the wise.
32 He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.
Will abide among the wise.
32 He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.
John - If we listen to rebuke, we will gain understanding.. Most of us want to leave anyone who doesnt agree with us or speaks against what we are doing.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Blog
5.23.10
2 Samuel 2:12-3:39
John 13:1-30
13:8 Peter said to Him, “You shall never wash my feet!”
Jesus answered him, “If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me.”
Psalm 119:1-16
2 Samuel 2:12-3:39
John 13:1-30
13:8 Peter said to Him, “You shall never wash my feet!”
Jesus answered him, “If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me.”
John - When Jesus said this He gave us an insight that if you do not humble yourself and receive from Jesus, you cannot have part with Him.
Psalm 119:1-16
Proverbs 15:29-30
29 The LORD is far from the wicked,
But He hears the prayer of the righteous.
But He hears the prayer of the righteous.
John - God hears our prayers, let us be full of praise and encouragement for our God because He is good to US!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.22.10
2 Samuel 1-2:11
John 12:20-50
12:32 And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.” 33 This He said, signifying by what death He would die.
John - 33 says this HE said signifying (showing) by what death He would die, I have never notice He was pointing to how He would die, I have only heard this used as a "Praise Jesus and He will draw people to Himself" thought, this is looking at it completely different.
Psalm 118:19-29
Proverbs 15:27-28
15:27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.
28 The heart of the righteous studies how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.
John - greedy - (to gain wrongfully or by violence, gain by unrighteous violence, be covetous)
Friday, May 21, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.21.10
1 Samuel 29-31:13
John 11:55-12:19
12:4 But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, who would betray Him, said, 5 “Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” 6 This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to take what was put in it.
John- Notice Judas's lies and stealing started before the taking of the money to betray Christ, he was stealing the money from the donation box for the poor while he was walking with Jesus.
Psalm 118:1-18
Proverbs 15:24-26
15: 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD,
But the words of the pure are pleasant.
John - Our cry should be like David, create in me a clean (pure) heart and renew a right spirit in me, for PURE words are pleasant words..
1 Samuel 29-31:13
John 11:55-12:19
12:4 But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, who would betray Him, said, 5 “Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” 6 This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to take what was put in it.
John- Notice Judas's lies and stealing started before the taking of the money to betray Christ, he was stealing the money from the donation box for the poor while he was walking with Jesus.
Psalm 118:1-18
Proverbs 15:24-26
15: 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD,
But the words of the pure are pleasant.
John - Our cry should be like David, create in me a clean (pure) heart and renew a right spirit in me, for PURE words are pleasant words..
Thursday, May 20, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.20.10
1 Samuel 26-28:25
John 11:1-54
11:14 Then Jesus said to them plainly, “Lazarus is dead. 15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, that you may believe. Nevertheless let us go to him."
John - Notice they saw Lazarus's death as a tragedy, Jesus saw it as an opportunity for GOD to be glorified!
Psalm 117:1-2
Proverbs 15:22-23
22 Without counsel, plans go awry,
But in the multitude of counselors they are established.
John -It is important to receive counsel, if not you plans will go awry, but with a multitude of counselors - (to consult together, exchange counsel, deliberate, counsel together) plans are ESTABLISHED.
1 Samuel 26-28:25
John 11:1-54
11:14 Then Jesus said to them plainly, “Lazarus is dead. 15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, that you may believe. Nevertheless let us go to him."
John - Notice they saw Lazarus's death as a tragedy, Jesus saw it as an opportunity for GOD to be glorified!
Psalm 117:1-2
Proverbs 15:22-23
22 Without counsel, plans go awry,
But in the multitude of counselors they are established.
John -It is important to receive counsel, if not you plans will go awry, but with a multitude of counselors - (to consult together, exchange counsel, deliberate, counsel together) plans are ESTABLISHED.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Blog
5.19.10
1 Samuel 24-25:44
John 10:22-42
10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.
John - My sheep FOLLOW ME, we see here that Jesus's sheep 1st hear Him and 2nd the follow Him, not lead Him or push Him, but follow Him... This is the basics of discipleship Hear, Follow.
Psalm 116:1-19
Proverbs 15:20-21
15: 21 Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment,
But a man of understanding walks uprightly.
John - Folly is something that makes the person without discernment happy.. How much of the this life do we see through discernment?
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Blog
5.18.10
1 Samuel 22-23:29
John 10:1-21
10:9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
John - If we enter through Jesus we find pasture, the place of provision and protection, the sweet place in God. The thief has a job to do in our lives is to try to STEAL what God as for us to do, KILL what God wants to bring through us, and DESTROY what God has already used us in, he will fail.
Psalm 115:1-18
115: 12 The LORD has been mindful of us;
He will bless us;
He will bless the house of Israel;
He will bless the house of Aaron.
13 He will bless those who fear the LORD,
Both small and great.
John - The Lord has not forgotten us HE is mindful of us!! He will bless us, it is an EXCITING thing to know that the Lord is with us and has not FORGOTTEN who we are and whos we are!
Proverbs 15:18-19
15: 19 The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns,
But the way of the upright is a highway.
John - The way (life, attitude, manner of living) of the lazy man is a hedge of thorns (hard to go through, painful not created to move forward, BUT the way of the upright is a highway (build and design for moving and less difficult to do so.
1 Samuel 22-23:29
John 10:1-21
10:9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
John - If we enter through Jesus we find pasture, the place of provision and protection, the sweet place in God. The thief has a job to do in our lives is to try to STEAL what God as for us to do, KILL what God wants to bring through us, and DESTROY what God has already used us in, he will fail.
Psalm 115:1-18
115: 12 The LORD has been mindful of us;
He will bless us;
He will bless the house of Israel;
He will bless the house of Aaron.
13 He will bless those who fear the LORD,
Both small and great.
John - The Lord has not forgotten us HE is mindful of us!! He will bless us, it is an EXCITING thing to know that the Lord is with us and has not FORGOTTEN who we are and whos we are!
Proverbs 15:18-19
15: 19 The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns,
But the way of the upright is a highway.
John - The way (life, attitude, manner of living) of the lazy man is a hedge of thorns (hard to go through, painful not created to move forward, BUT the way of the upright is a highway (build and design for moving and less difficult to do so.
Monday, May 17, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.17.10
1 Samuel 20-21:15
John 9:1-41
9:He answered and said, “Whether He is a sinner or not I do not know. One thing I know: that though I was blind, now I see.”
John - When a life is touched by Jesus, people try to argue who Jesus is, who you are and what is wrong with you both in their opinion... But when you were blind and now you see, there is no argument about that!
Psalm 113-114:8
Proverbs 15:15-17
15:15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,
But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
John - He who has a merry heart, speaks words that are joyful, and he receives from his own words..
Sunday, May 16, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.16.10
1 Samuel 18:5-19:24
John 8:31-59
8:34 Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin.
John - WHOEVER commits sin is a slave to it, that is the miracle of SALVATION, we are no longer slaves.. free indeed to choose what life we will live, a life for our SELF or a life for HIM!
8:47 He who is of God hears God’s words; therefore you do not hear, because you are not of God.”
Psalm 112:1-10
112: 5 A good man deals graciously and lends;
He will guide his affairs with discretion.
John - (affairs - business, occupation, acts, matter, speech, word, speaking) and the words discretion is with JUSTICE. Always remember the scripture teaches when we give to the poor we LEND to the Lord.
Proverbs 15:12-14
15: 14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
John - Seek knowledge from the Lord, He has and knows everything and He loves to talk and to teach us through the Holy Spirit.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.15.10
1 Samuel 17-18:4
18:3 Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul. 4 And Jonathan took off the robe that was on him and gave it to David, with his armor, even to his sword and his bow and his belt.
John - This is a great picture David and Jonathan covenanted... then Jonathan took off his outward signs of royalty, his very personal items and gave them to David, the same way Jesus when we covenant with Him takes off His clean garment and give it to us making us WHITE as snow, and sinless by His blood.
John 8:21-30
8:28 Then Jesus said to them, “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing of Myself; but as My Father taught Me, I speak these things.
John - When you lift up the Son of Man... You will know... That is powerful, when you lift up Jesus you will know, not think or feel, you will know!
Psalm 111:1-10
Proverbs 15:11
15:11 Hell and Destruction are before the LORD;
So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.
John - God has know the intents of the heart of men, they are BEFORE Him, in plain view.
1 Samuel 17-18:4
18:3 Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul. 4 And Jonathan took off the robe that was on him and gave it to David, with his armor, even to his sword and his bow and his belt.
John - This is a great picture David and Jonathan covenanted... then Jonathan took off his outward signs of royalty, his very personal items and gave them to David, the same way Jesus when we covenant with Him takes off His clean garment and give it to us making us WHITE as snow, and sinless by His blood.
John 8:21-30
8:28 Then Jesus said to them, “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He, and that I do nothing of Myself; but as My Father taught Me, I speak these things.
John - When you lift up the Son of Man... You will know... That is powerful, when you lift up Jesus you will know, not think or feel, you will know!
Psalm 111:1-10
Proverbs 15:11
15:11 Hell and Destruction are before the LORD;
So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.
John - God has know the intents of the heart of men, they are BEFORE Him, in plain view.
Friday, May 14, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.14.10
1 Samuel 15-16:23
15:22 So Samuel said:
“Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices,
As in obeying the voice of the LORD?
Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice,
And to heed than the fat of rams.
John - The Lord does not need our sacrifices, He is delighted by our OBEYING His voice, how easy it is for us ot think He wants us to give up something physical, when it is all about our WILL.
John 8:1-20
8:20 These words Jesus spoke in the treasury, as He taught in the temple; and no one laid hands on Him, for His hour had not yet come.
John - God has a time and a place for everything, Jesus had no one lay hands on Him for His hours had not yet come, what a reassurance for us, things in our life will happen when our time has come for those things, not before, the Lord is in control.
Psalm 110:1-7
Proverbs 15:8-10
15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD,
But He loves him who follows righteousness.
John - The sacrifice and the way of the wicked is an abomination... Wow even their sacrifice? Yes.. The Lord loves him who follows righteousness and the uprights prayer, He delights and loves these things... Lord let us delight YOU and do things you LOVE!!
1 Samuel 15-16:23
15:22 So Samuel said:
“Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices,
As in obeying the voice of the LORD?
Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice,
And to heed than the fat of rams.
John - The Lord does not need our sacrifices, He is delighted by our OBEYING His voice, how easy it is for us ot think He wants us to give up something physical, when it is all about our WILL.
John 8:1-20
8:20 These words Jesus spoke in the treasury, as He taught in the temple; and no one laid hands on Him, for His hour had not yet come.
John - God has a time and a place for everything, Jesus had no one lay hands on Him for His hours had not yet come, what a reassurance for us, things in our life will happen when our time has come for those things, not before, the Lord is in control.
Psalm 110:1-7
Proverbs 15:8-10
15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD,
But He loves him who follows righteousness.
John - The sacrifice and the way of the wicked is an abomination... Wow even their sacrifice? Yes.. The Lord loves him who follows righteousness and the uprights prayer, He delights and loves these things... Lord let us delight YOU and do things you LOVE!!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.13.10
1 Samuel 14:1-52
John 7:31-53
7: 38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”
John - When we believe the Holy Spirit comes to live in us, and out of that rivers of life will flow in our WORDS and ACTIONS!
Psalm 109:1-31
109:17 As he loved cursing, so let it come to him;
As he did not delight in blessing, so let it be far from him.
John - David speaks to God and reveals another look at Sowing and Reaping, if you love cursing, it will come on you and if you do not DELIGHT in blessing you wont have them close to you. Lord let us DELIGHT in you and your blessing and refuse to speak against others, let you handle what others do!
Proverbs 15:5-7
15:5 A fool despises his father’s instruction,
But he who receives correction is prudent.
6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge,
But the heart of the fool does not do so.
John - The righteous has TREASURE which is wealth, riches, and abundance but in the REVENUE which is profit and gain of the wicked, they find trouble. The difference is always clear in the scriptures between the wicked and the righteous and what their life produces...
1 Samuel 14:1-52
John 7:31-53
7: 38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”
John - When we believe the Holy Spirit comes to live in us, and out of that rivers of life will flow in our WORDS and ACTIONS!
Psalm 109:1-31
109:17 As he loved cursing, so let it come to him;
As he did not delight in blessing, so let it be far from him.
John - David speaks to God and reveals another look at Sowing and Reaping, if you love cursing, it will come on you and if you do not DELIGHT in blessing you wont have them close to you. Lord let us DELIGHT in you and your blessing and refuse to speak against others, let you handle what others do!
Proverbs 15:5-7
15:5 A fool despises his father’s instruction,
But he who receives correction is prudent.
6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge,
But the heart of the fool does not do so.
John - The righteous has TREASURE which is wealth, riches, and abundance but in the REVENUE which is profit and gain of the wicked, they find trouble. The difference is always clear in the scriptures between the wicked and the righteous and what their life produces...
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.12.10
1 Samuel 12-13:23
13:12 then I said, ‘The Philistines will now come down on me at Gilgal, and I have not made supplication to the LORD.’ Therefore I felt compelled, and offered a burnt offering.”
John - Saul described his reason for doing what he should not do as "I felt compelled", Lord let us realize when we are pressed not to allow it to compell us to do something outside of you plan...
John 7:1-30
7: 17 If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority.
John - This is a GREAT lesson "If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God.." We often get so focused on doctrine in todays society, but if you SEEK Gods will, knowing doctrine will be the byproduct of that life, you will know where the words are coming from.
Psalm 108:1-13
Proverbs 15:4
15:4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
John - How beautifully the Proverb describes the wholesome words of a person.... TREE OF LIFE which was the key to eternal life, which brought health, healing, and its leaves we for the healing of the nations... God teach us to have WHOLESOME words...
1 Samuel 12-13:23
13:12 then I said, ‘The Philistines will now come down on me at Gilgal, and I have not made supplication to the LORD.’ Therefore I felt compelled, and offered a burnt offering.”
John - Saul described his reason for doing what he should not do as "I felt compelled", Lord let us realize when we are pressed not to allow it to compell us to do something outside of you plan...
John 7:1-30
7: 17 If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority.
John - This is a GREAT lesson "If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God.." We often get so focused on doctrine in todays society, but if you SEEK Gods will, knowing doctrine will be the byproduct of that life, you will know where the words are coming from.
Psalm 108:1-13
Proverbs 15:4
15:4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
John - How beautifully the Proverb describes the wholesome words of a person.... TREE OF LIFE which was the key to eternal life, which brought health, healing, and its leaves we for the healing of the nations... God teach us to have WHOLESOME words...
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.11.10
1 Samuel 10-11:15
John 6:43-71
6:63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.
John - Life (true life, abundant eternal life) is found in the Spirit, the flesh (our own way, selfishness) profits nothing. The words (Jesus words) are life and Spirit, in His words you will be norished, built up, encouraged and sent fort.
Psalm 107:1-43
Proverbs 15:1-3
15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
John - Two points are made in this proverb, (1) how we answer others determines much of what happens, a soft word turns away wrath, but a harsh word (not soft) stirs up anger, which will only cause more conflict. (2) When we think of what God is watching it is easy to think He is looking out for evil, but Gods eyes are on the evil and THE GOOD, in EVERY place!
1 Samuel 10-11:15
John 6:43-71
6:63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.
John - Life (true life, abundant eternal life) is found in the Spirit, the flesh (our own way, selfishness) profits nothing. The words (Jesus words) are life and Spirit, in His words you will be norished, built up, encouraged and sent fort.
Psalm 107:1-43
Proverbs 15:1-3
15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
John - Two points are made in this proverb, (1) how we answer others determines much of what happens, a soft word turns away wrath, but a harsh word (not soft) stirs up anger, which will only cause more conflict. (2) When we think of what God is watching it is easy to think He is looking out for evil, but Gods eyes are on the evil and THE GOOD, in EVERY place!
Monday, May 10, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.10.10
1 Samuel 8-9:27
John 6:22-42
6:29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.”
John - The work of God is not as complicated as we might make it, it is to BELIEVE in HIM (Jesus) whom HE (Father) sent!
Psalm 106:32-48
Proverbs 14:34-35
14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
But sin is a reproach to any people.
35 The king’s favor is toward a wise servant,
But his wrath is against him who causes shame.
John - Righteousness exalts a nation.... this is the key to turning around ANY nation, state, city, community, or family...
Sunday, May 9, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.9.10
1 Samuel 5-7:17
John 6:1-21
6:6 But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do.
John - Jesus didnt ask the question because He didnt know the answer, He asked to test him, because He already knew what He was going to do.
Psalm 106:13-31
Proverbs 14:32-33
14:32 The wicked is banished in his wickedness,
But the righteous has a refuge in his death.
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,
But what is in the heart of fools is made known.
John - The bible continues to show us both sides of the heart, wisdom resting in the heart of him who has understanding (about God and His ways) and the heart of the fool is MADE know, for everyone to see what is in it!
1 Samuel 5-7:17
John 6:1-21
6:6 But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do.
John - Jesus didnt ask the question because He didnt know the answer, He asked to test him, because He already knew what He was going to do.
Psalm 106:13-31
Proverbs 14:32-33
14:32 The wicked is banished in his wickedness,
But the righteous has a refuge in his death.
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,
But what is in the heart of fools is made known.
John - The bible continues to show us both sides of the heart, wisdom resting in the heart of him who has understanding (about God and His ways) and the heart of the fool is MADE know, for everyone to see what is in it!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.8.10
1 Samuel 2:22-4:22
3:21 Then the LORD appeared again in Shiloh. For the LORD revealed Himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.
John - The Lord revealed HIMSELF by the word... We continually see the power of our words, but much greater the power of GODS words.
John 5:24-47
5: 30 I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me.
John - I can do nothing of MYSELF, Jesus said... what a lesson for us, through God we can do things, without Him we can do NOTHING of eternal importance... Also in this scripture we can see the key to righteous judgment is to not seek your own will, but of the Father.
Psalm 106:1-12
Proverbs 14:30-31
30 A sound heart is life to the body,
But envy is rottenness to the bones.
31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker,
But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.
John - How we treat the poor either reproaches God or honors Him... So we should have MERCY on the needy!
1 Samuel 2:22-4:22
3:21 Then the LORD appeared again in Shiloh. For the LORD revealed Himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.
John - The Lord revealed HIMSELF by the word... We continually see the power of our words, but much greater the power of GODS words.
John 5:24-47
5: 30 I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me.
John - I can do nothing of MYSELF, Jesus said... what a lesson for us, through God we can do things, without Him we can do NOTHING of eternal importance... Also in this scripture we can see the key to righteous judgment is to not seek your own will, but of the Father.
Psalm 106:1-12
Proverbs 14:30-31
30 A sound heart is life to the body,
But envy is rottenness to the bones.
31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker,
But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.
John - How we treat the poor either reproaches God or honors Him... So we should have MERCY on the needy!
Friday, May 7, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.7.10
1 Samuel 1-2:21
5:14 Afterward Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, “See, you have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you.”
John - Notice Jesus says once you are made well, Sin no more, or a worse thing will come upon you!
Psalm 105:37-45
105:42 For He remembered His holy promise,
And Abraham His servant.
John - God remembers everything He says, and in this scripture we are reminded that he KEEPS His promises like He did with His servant Abraham!
Proverbs 14:28-29
14: 29 He who is slow to wrath has great understanding,
But he who is impulsive exalts folly.
John - Lord you give us the ability to be SLOW to wrath, in doing so we walk in great understanding, because impulsive acts are loaded with FOLLY!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.6.10
Ruth 2-4:22
John 4:43-54
4: 53 So the father knew that it was at the same hour in which Jesus said to him, “Your son lives.” And he himself believed, and his whole household.
John - When a father believes, it effects the WHOLE household. Fathers have the privilege of leading there families, especially in what they believe!
Psalm 105:16-36
105: 19 Until the time that his word came to pass,
The word of the LORD tested him.
John - The time between God giving you a word and it coming to pass... is a time of testing... Let us keep the words we know in our heart as a reminder of what is to come!
Proverbs 14:26-27
26 In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence,
And His children will have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from the snares of death.
John - The fear (respect, honor) of the LORD is where STRONG confidence is!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.5.10
Judges 21:1-25
Ruth 1:1-22
John 4:4-42
4:15 The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw.”
16 Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.”
John- When see asked for water, Jesus said for her to call her husband, He always worked through God ordained authority, He then told he the "ONE" you have now is not your husband, and told her about her life which immediately impacted her.
Psalm 105:1-15
105:8 He remembers His covenant forever,
The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations,
9 The covenant which He made with Abraham,
And His oath to Isaac,
10 And confirmed it to Jacob for a statute,
To Israel as an everlasting covenant,
11 Saying, “To you I will give the land of Canaan
As the allotment of your inheritance,”
John - God makes covenants and keeps them, He is everlasting, we see the power of God and the importance of covenant!
Proverbs 14:25
14:25 A true witness delivers souls,
But a deceitful witness speaks lies.
John - NO guessing if someone is a witness of Jesus, a true witness "delivers souls"
Judges 21:1-25
Ruth 1:1-22
John 4:4-42
4:15 The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw.”
16 Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.”
John- When see asked for water, Jesus said for her to call her husband, He always worked through God ordained authority, He then told he the "ONE" you have now is not your husband, and told her about her life which immediately impacted her.
Psalm 105:1-15
105:8 He remembers His covenant forever,
The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations,
9 The covenant which He made with Abraham,
And His oath to Isaac,
10 And confirmed it to Jacob for a statute,
To Israel as an everlasting covenant,
11 Saying, “To you I will give the land of Canaan
As the allotment of your inheritance,”
John - God makes covenants and keeps them, He is everlasting, we see the power of God and the importance of covenant!
Proverbs 14:25
14:25 A true witness delivers souls,
But a deceitful witness speaks lies.
John - NO guessing if someone is a witness of Jesus, a true witness "delivers souls"
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Bible Reading 2010
5.4.10
Judges 19-20:48
John 3:22-4:3
11: 34 For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure.
John - Thank you God for giving to us the SPIRIT UNLIMITED!! Praise be to our God!
Psalm 104:24-35
Proverbs 14:22-24
14: 23 In all labor there is profit,
But idle chatter leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches,
But the foolishness of fools is folly.
John - God let our labor be profitable in your kingdom, of which is the ONLY true riches
Monday, May 3, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Blog
5.3.10
Judges 17-18:31
17:6 In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what wasright in his own eyes.
John - When there is no leadership everyone does what is right in his own eyes.
John 3:1-21
3:11Most assuredly, I say to you, We speak what We know and testify what We have seen, and you do not receive Our witness. 12 If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?
John - We speak what we KNOW... but we testify what we HAVE seen... interesting Jesus spoke this to explain about spiritual things.
Psalm 104:1-23
Proverbs 14:20-21
14:20 The poor man is hated even by his own neighbor,
But the rich has many friends.John - We realize that the rich win friends with their money.... watch and see how the bible is true in you life, you will see it with your eyes.
CCI Opelika One Year Blog
5.2.10
Judges 15-16:31
John 2:1-25
9 When the master of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom.
John – Interesting the servants knew the masters business, the others did not.
Psalm 103:1-22
103: 4 Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
John – God redeems our lives from destruction, our lives are built on a firm foundation that is unshakable.
Proverbs 14:17-19
14: 17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of wicked intentions is hated.
John – This is a warning from dealing or partnering with quick tempered men!
CCI Opelika One Year Blog
5.1.10
Judges 13-14:20
13: 24 So the woman bore a son and called his name Samson; and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him. 25 And the Spirit of the LORD began to move upon him at Mahaneh Dan
John – the spirit of the LORD moved Samson… and the Lord blessed him…
John 1:29-51
1: . 33 I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’
John – He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit, notice what Jesus baptizes with.
Psalm 102:1-28
Proverbs 14:15-16
14: 15 The simple believes every word, But the prudent considers well his steps. 16 A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident.
John – Believing every word is a simple person.
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