7.31.10
Chronicles 29:1-36
Romans 14:1-23
7 For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself. 8 For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.
John - The thoughts that everything we do whether death or life, we are the Lords, shows us again His great love for us and His commitment to love the world.
Psalm 24:1-10
Proverbs 20:12
20 12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye,
The LORD has made them both.
John - The Lord has made everything, and He knows what we have need of, He doesnt have to have a laundry list, He wants to enjoy being with us!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
CCI Opelika One Year Blog
7.30.10
2 Chronicles 26-28:27
27 6 So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the LORD his God.
John - HE prepared his ways before God... this is a key ingredient in becoming mighty..
Romans 13:1-14
1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.
John - How we submit to authority is important to God, and sets us up to being in authority.
Psalm 23:1-6
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
John - The table you prepare for me is BEFORE my enmies, they will get to see you blessed!
Proverbs 20:11
11 Even a child is known by his deeds,
Whether what he does is pure and right.
John - WE ARE KNOWN BY OUR DEEDS, by how we behave, this is what people are watching..
2 Chronicles 26-28:27
27 6 So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the LORD his God.
John - HE prepared his ways before God... this is a key ingredient in becoming mighty..
Romans 13:1-14
1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.
John - How we submit to authority is important to God, and sets us up to being in authority.
Psalm 23:1-6
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
John - The table you prepare for me is BEFORE my enmies, they will get to see you blessed!
Proverbs 20:11
11 Even a child is known by his deeds,
Whether what he does is pure and right.
John - WE ARE KNOWN BY OUR DEEDS, by how we behave, this is what people are watching..
Thursday, July 29, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.29.10
2 Chronicles 24-25:28
Romans 12:1-21
12 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
John - Do not be.... but.... it is our choice to be overcome by evil or not... We can overcome evil with good, God has given us this power.
Psalm 22:19-31
Proverbs 20:8-10
2010 Diverse weights and diverse measures, They are both alike, an abomination to the LORD.
John - Dealing unfairly is an abomination to the Lord, not just an error or a mistake, God considers this serious.
2 Chronicles 24-25:28
Romans 12:1-21
12 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
John - Do not be.... but.... it is our choice to be overcome by evil or not... We can overcome evil with good, God has given us this power.
Psalm 22:19-31
Proverbs 20:8-10
2010 Diverse weights and diverse measures, They are both alike, an abomination to the LORD.
John - Dealing unfairly is an abomination to the Lord, not just an error or a mistake, God considers this serious.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.28.10
2 Chronicles 21-23:21
Romans 11:13-36
1133 Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!
John - The idea we are going to understand God causes lots of PAIN! It is best to obey and love and refrain from trying to understand what He is planning.
Psalm 22:1-18
Proverbs 20:7
207 The righteous man walks in his integrity;
His children are blessed after him.
John - It is powerful to know that the integrity we walk in will SHOW up in the next generation as blessing for our children!
2 Chronicles 21-23:21
Romans 11:13-36
1133 Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!
John - The idea we are going to understand God causes lots of PAIN! It is best to obey and love and refrain from trying to understand what He is planning.
Psalm 22:1-18
Proverbs 20:7
207 The righteous man walks in his integrity;
His children are blessed after him.
John - It is powerful to know that the integrity we walk in will SHOW up in the next generation as blessing for our children!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.27.10
2 Chronicles 19-20:37
Romans 10:14-11:12
11 5 Even so then, at this present time
there is a remnant according to the election of grace. 6 And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise
grace is no longer grace.
John – It is either grace or works… one or the other… no combination of the two, either we are saved by grace or by works, thank God we are save by grace (Gods total commitment of Himself to us!)
Psalm 21:1-13
Proverbs 20:4-6
20 6 Most men will proclaim each his own goodness,
But who can find a faithful man?
John – We want to allow God to show Himself in us not proclaim how GOOD we are to other with our own mouth…
2 Chronicles 19-20:37
Romans 10:14-11:12
11 5 Even so then, at this present time
there is a remnant according to the election of grace. 6 And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise
grace is no longer grace.
John – It is either grace or works… one or the other… no combination of the two, either we are saved by grace or by works, thank God we are save by grace (Gods total commitment of Himself to us!)
Psalm 21:1-13
Proverbs 20:4-6
20 6 Most men will proclaim each his own goodness,
But who can find a faithful man?
John – We want to allow God to show Himself in us not proclaim how GOOD we are to other with our own mouth…
Monday, July 26, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.26.10
2 Chronicles 17-18:34
Romans 9:25-10:13
109 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
John - confess is an outward expression, belief is an inward confession... these are the essentials to be saved... With your heart you believe... with your mouth you confess (agree with God about Jesus)
Psalm 20:1-9
Proverbs 20:2-3
20 3 It is honorable for a man to stop striving(strife, controversy, contention)
Since any fool can start a quarrel.
John - There is honor in stopping controversy and foolishness is starting controversy.
2 Chronicles 17-18:34
Romans 9:25-10:13
109 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
John - confess is an outward expression, belief is an inward confession... these are the essentials to be saved... With your heart you believe... with your mouth you confess (agree with God about Jesus)
Psalm 20:1-9
Proverbs 20:2-3
20 3 It is honorable for a man to stop striving(strife, controversy, contention)
Since any fool can start a quarrel.
John - There is honor in stopping controversy and foolishness is starting controversy.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.24.10
2 Chronicles 14-16:14
Romans 9:1-24
921 Does not the potter have power over the clay, from the same lump to make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor?
John - Does not God who created us, have the right to do with us as He pleases?
Psalm 19:1-14
Proverbs 20:1
2 Chronicles 14-16:14
Romans 9:1-24
921 Does not the potter have power over the clay, from the same lump to make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor?
John - Does not God who created us, have the right to do with us as He pleases?
Psalm 19:1-14
Proverbs 20:1
Saturday, July 24, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.24.10
2 Chronicles 11-13:22
Romans 8:26-39
838 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
John - Nothing CREATED can separate us from the love of God.. What a comforting thing, even we, ourselves are created...
Psalm 18:37-50
Proverbs 19:27-29
19 27 Cease listening to instruction, my son,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
John - Listening to instruction and follows the words of knowledge are inseparable.
2 Chronicles 11-13:22
Romans 8:26-39
838 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
John - Nothing CREATED can separate us from the love of God.. What a comforting thing, even we, ourselves are created...
Psalm 18:37-50
Proverbs 19:27-29
19 27 Cease listening to instruction, my son,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
John - Listening to instruction and follows the words of knowledge are inseparable.
Friday, July 23, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.23.10
2 Chronicles 8:11-10:19
Romans 8:9-25
815 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”
John - The spirit of bondage is what was REPLACE by the spirit of adoption... when we fear we are listening to our OLD MAN, not the new YOU in Christ.
Psalm 18:16-36
Proverbs 19:26
19 26 He who mistreats his father and chases away his mother Is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
John - God will hold us accountable for how we treat our parents.
2 Chronicles 8:11-10:19
Romans 8:9-25
815 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”
John - The spirit of bondage is what was REPLACE by the spirit of adoption... when we fear we are listening to our OLD MAN, not the new YOU in Christ.
Psalm 18:16-36
Proverbs 19:26
19 26 He who mistreats his father and chases away his mother Is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
John - God will hold us accountable for how we treat our parents.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.22.10
2 Chronicles 6:12-8:10
Romans 7:14-8:8
7 22 For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man.
John - We have an “INWARD MAN” that is the true YOU.. the spiritual, eternal you... Delight in him and let him be the decision maker.
Psalm 18:1-15
Proverbs 19:24-25
19 25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary;
Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
John - We should strive to be one who gains knowledge when we are rebuked!
2 Chronicles 6:12-8:10
Romans 7:14-8:8
7 22 For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man.
John - We have an “INWARD MAN” that is the true YOU.. the spiritual, eternal you... Delight in him and let him be the decision maker.
Psalm 18:1-15
Proverbs 19:24-25
19 25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary;
Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
John - We should strive to be one who gains knowledge when we are rebuked!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.21.10
2 Chronicles 4-6:11
Romans 7:1-13
7 4 Therefore, my brethren, you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you may be married to another—to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God.
John - God uses marriage as the metaphor to show our new relationship to Christ and no longer to the law (rules and regulations without a relationship)
Psalm 17:1-15
Proverbs 19:22-23
23 The fear of the LORD leads to life,
And he who has it will abide in satisfaction;
He will not be visited with evil.
John - What more does anyone want than to “abide in satisfaction” we are all looking to find satisfaction and the Lord offers it through fear (reverence, respecting God)
2 Chronicles 4-6:11
Romans 7:1-13
7 4 Therefore, my brethren, you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you may be married to another—to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God.
John - God uses marriage as the metaphor to show our new relationship to Christ and no longer to the law (rules and regulations without a relationship)
Psalm 17:1-15
Proverbs 19:22-23
23 The fear of the LORD leads to life,
And he who has it will abide in satisfaction;
He will not be visited with evil.
John - What more does anyone want than to “abide in satisfaction” we are all looking to find satisfaction and the Lord offers it through fear (reverence, respecting God)
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.20.10
2 Chronicles 1-3:17
Romans 6:1-23
6 18 And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.
John - When we think free we think to DO WHATEVER we want... we were free from SIN not to do what we want, but to become a SLAVE to righteousness...(slave - to be under bondage, held by constraint) this is a condition we must continually revisit in our minds.
Psalm 16:1-11
Proverbs 19:20-21
19 21 There are many plans in a man’s heart,
Nevertheless the LORD’s counsel—that will stand.
John - Plans - imaginations, inventions, thoughts NEVERTHELESS... The Lords counsel (through his people to bring about His intended end, instruments for bringing about Gods plan) WILL stand, come to pass.
2 Chronicles 1-3:17
Romans 6:1-23
6 18 And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.
John - When we think free we think to DO WHATEVER we want... we were free from SIN not to do what we want, but to become a SLAVE to righteousness...(slave - to be under bondage, held by constraint) this is a condition we must continually revisit in our minds.
Psalm 16:1-11
Proverbs 19:20-21
19 21 There are many plans in a man’s heart,
Nevertheless the LORD’s counsel—that will stand.
John - Plans - imaginations, inventions, thoughts NEVERTHELESS... The Lords counsel (through his people to bring about His intended end, instruments for bringing about Gods plan) WILL stand, come to pass.
Monday, July 19, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.19.10
1 Chronicles 28-29:30
Romans 5:6-21
5 20 Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, 21 so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
John - Sin reigned through death but GRACE (a total commitment of God to US) reigns through righteousness to ETERNAL life. Eternal life is Gods life , He is eternal and we can enter into that life through FAITH in Christ.
Psalm 15:1-5
15 4 In whose eyes a vile person is despised,
But he honors those who fear the LORD;
He who swears to his own hurt and does not change;
5 He who does not put out his money at usury,
Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.
John - Vile people despise the righteous, as we walk we should ONLY swear if we will follow through NO MATTER WHAT, and we should not loan our money at UNFAIR rates of interest.
Proverbs 19:18-19
19 18 Chasten your son while there is hope,
And do not set your heart on his destruction.19 A man of great wrath will suffer punishment; For if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.
John - If you rescue certain people you will have to do it AGAIN and AGAIN... We should be sure we are doing what God wants us to do instead of trying to do what “seems” right.
1 Chronicles 28-29:30
Romans 5:6-21
5 20 Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, 21 so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
John - Sin reigned through death but GRACE (a total commitment of God to US) reigns through righteousness to ETERNAL life. Eternal life is Gods life , He is eternal and we can enter into that life through FAITH in Christ.
Psalm 15:1-5
15 4 In whose eyes a vile person is despised,
But he honors those who fear the LORD;
He who swears to his own hurt and does not change;
5 He who does not put out his money at usury,
Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.
John - Vile people despise the righteous, as we walk we should ONLY swear if we will follow through NO MATTER WHAT, and we should not loan our money at UNFAIR rates of interest.
Proverbs 19:18-19
19 18 Chasten your son while there is hope,
And do not set your heart on his destruction.19 A man of great wrath will suffer punishment; For if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.
John - If you rescue certain people you will have to do it AGAIN and AGAIN... We should be sure we are doing what God wants us to do instead of trying to do what “seems” right.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.18.10
1 Chronicles 26:12-27:34
Romans 4:13-5:5
4 21 and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. 22 And therefore “it was accounted to him for righteousness.”
John - Abraham was “fully convinced” about God not about his circumstances... That is what God gives us the ability to be “fully convinced” about HIM!
Psalm 14:1-7
Proverbs 19:17
19 17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, And He will pay back what he has given.
John - God eyes are on how we treat the poor, He considers our gift as loans He will repay..
1 Chronicles 26:12-27:34
Romans 4:13-5:5
4 21 and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. 22 And therefore “it was accounted to him for righteousness.”
John - Abraham was “fully convinced” about God not about his circumstances... That is what God gives us the ability to be “fully convinced” about HIM!
Psalm 14:1-7
Proverbs 19:17
19 17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, And He will pay back what he has given.
John - God eyes are on how we treat the poor, He considers our gift as loans He will repay..
Saturday, July 17, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.17.10
1 Chronicles 24-26:11
Romans 4:1-12
43 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” 4 Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt.
John - This is so often the problem... WE WORK for God and expect wages from him.... it is a debt HE OWES.... This is wrong... we OWE HIM.... and our work cannot begin to match His amazing grace and anything He gives us is out of LOVE!
Psalm 13:1-6
Proverbs 19:15-16
1915 Laziness casts one into a deep sleep,
And an idle person will suffer hunger.
16 He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul,
But he who is careless of his ways will die.
John - By obeying God we keep our SOUL (mind, will emotions) and we know that is a MIRACLE!
1 Chronicles 24-26:11
Romans 4:1-12
43 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” 4 Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt.
John - This is so often the problem... WE WORK for God and expect wages from him.... it is a debt HE OWES.... This is wrong... we OWE HIM.... and our work cannot begin to match His amazing grace and anything He gives us is out of LOVE!
Psalm 13:1-6
Proverbs 19:15-16
1915 Laziness casts one into a deep sleep,
And an idle person will suffer hunger.
16 He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul,
But he who is careless of his ways will die.
John - By obeying God we keep our SOUL (mind, will emotions) and we know that is a MIRACLE!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Cci One Year Bible Blog
1 Chronicles 22-23:32
Romans 3:9-31
25 whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, 26 to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
John - praise god He has passed over the sins we babe previously committed
Psalm 12:1-8
Proverbs 19:13-14
14 Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers,
But a prudent wife is from the LORD.
John- natural fathers leave earthly resources, but God gives a prudent wife!
Romans 3:9-31
25 whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, 26 to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
John - praise god He has passed over the sins we babe previously committed
Psalm 12:1-8
Proverbs 19:13-14
14 Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers,
But a prudent wife is from the LORD.
John- natural fathers leave earthly resources, but God gives a prudent wife!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.15.10
1 Chronicles 19-21:30
Romans 2:25-3:8
2 28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; 29 but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God.
John - Notice a Jew is not on the OUTSIDE but on the INSIDE, it is a heart condition not a physical family.
Psalm 11:1-7
11 7 For the LORD is righteous,
He loves righteousness;
His countenance beholds the upright.
John - The Lord LOVES.... righteousness... Lord let us LOVE what you love, and hate what you HATE...
Proverbs 19:10-12
19 11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger,
And his glory is to overlook a transgression.
John - Overlooking transgression brings US glory and God glory through us.... THIS IS IMPORTANT!
1 Chronicles 19-21:30
Romans 2:25-3:8
2 28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; 29 but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God.
John - Notice a Jew is not on the OUTSIDE but on the INSIDE, it is a heart condition not a physical family.
Psalm 11:1-7
11 7 For the LORD is righteous,
He loves righteousness;
His countenance beholds the upright.
John - The Lord LOVES.... righteousness... Lord let us LOVE what you love, and hate what you HATE...
Proverbs 19:10-12
19 11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger,
And his glory is to overlook a transgression.
John - Overlooking transgression brings US glory and God glory through us.... THIS IS IMPORTANT!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.14.10
1 Chronicles 16:37-18:17
Romans 2:1-24
2 1 Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.
John - We know we notice most in others what we are struggling with, be SLOW to point the finger at others..
Psalm 10:16-18
Proverbs 19:8-9
19 8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul;
He who keeps understanding will find good.
John - Getting wisdom is for those who LOVE their own soul, notice it says “GET” it is an action... we must try..
1 Chronicles 16:37-18:17
Romans 2:1-24
2 1 Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.
John - We know we notice most in others what we are struggling with, be SLOW to point the finger at others..
Psalm 10:16-18
Proverbs 19:8-9
19 8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul;
He who keeps understanding will find good.
John - Getting wisdom is for those who LOVE their own soul, notice it says “GET” it is an action... we must try..
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.13.10
1 Chronicles 15-16:36
15 29 And it happened, as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the City of David, that Michal, Saul’s daughter, looked through a window and saw King David whirling and playing music; and she despised him in her heart.
John - Worship causes some people to despise those who are worshiping the Lord, because of the condition of THEIR heart.
Romans 1:18-32
1 24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, 25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
John - Today’s trouble exchanging the truth of God for the LIE of worshiping and serving the creature instead of the creator.
Psalm 10:1-15
Proverbs 19:6-7
19 6 Many entreat the favor of the nobility,
And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.
7 All the brothers of the poor hate him;
How much more do his friends go far from him!
He may pursue them with words, yet they abandon him.
John - EVERY man is a friend to one who gives gifts.
1 Chronicles 15-16:36
15 29 And it happened, as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the City of David, that Michal, Saul’s daughter, looked through a window and saw King David whirling and playing music; and she despised him in her heart.
John - Worship causes some people to despise those who are worshiping the Lord, because of the condition of THEIR heart.
Romans 1:18-32
1 24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, 25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
John - Today’s trouble exchanging the truth of God for the LIE of worshiping and serving the creature instead of the creator.
Psalm 10:1-15
Proverbs 19:6-7
19 6 Many entreat the favor of the nobility,
And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.
7 All the brothers of the poor hate him;
How much more do his friends go far from him!
He may pursue them with words, yet they abandon him.
John - EVERY man is a friend to one who gives gifts.
Monday, July 12, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.12.10
1 Chronicles 12:19-14:17
Romans 1:1-17
116 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.”
John - The gospel IS THE POWER of God... For in IT the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith (like step by step, mountain to mountain, valley to valley) .. for the just shall live BY (holding on to, life line, provision) of faith.
Psalm 9:13-20
916 The LORD is known by the judgment He executes;
The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands.
John - The LORD is not only know by HIS miracles but by HIS judgments... this judgment was seen in the severity of the CROSS of Calvary.
Proverbs 19:4-5
194 Wealth makes many friends,
But the poor is separated from his friend.
5 A false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who speaks lies will not escape.
John - The word of God promises if you speak lies you WILL not escape, our society has made hero’s of those who can kill, lie and steal and seem to have no regrets about it, God will not let them escape.
1 Chronicles 12:19-14:17
Romans 1:1-17
116 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.”
John - The gospel IS THE POWER of God... For in IT the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith (like step by step, mountain to mountain, valley to valley) .. for the just shall live BY (holding on to, life line, provision) of faith.
Psalm 9:13-20
916 The LORD is known by the judgment He executes;
The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands.
John - The LORD is not only know by HIS miracles but by HIS judgments... this judgment was seen in the severity of the CROSS of Calvary.
Proverbs 19:4-5
194 Wealth makes many friends,
But the poor is separated from his friend.
5 A false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who speaks lies will not escape.
John - The word of God promises if you speak lies you WILL not escape, our society has made hero’s of those who can kill, lie and steal and seem to have no regrets about it, God will not let them escape.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.11.10
1 Chronicles 11-12:18
Acts 28:1-31
2815 And from there, when the brethren heard about us, they came to meet us as far as Appii Forum and Three Inns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.
John - Paul took courage, he didnt just have it, he took it. From where? from his relationship with the Lord!
Psalm 9:1-12
Proverbs 19:1-3
191 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
John - Integrity is greater than money.
1 Chronicles 11-12:18
Acts 28:1-31
2815 And from there, when the brethren heard about us, they came to meet us as far as Appii Forum and Three Inns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.
John - Paul took courage, he didnt just have it, he took it. From where? from his relationship with the Lord!
Psalm 9:1-12
Proverbs 19:1-3
191 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
John - Integrity is greater than money.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Cci One Year Bible Reading
1 Chronicles 9-10:14
14 But he did not inquire of the LORD; therefore He killed him, and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.
John- notice he didn't inquire of the Lord, this is very important to God
Acts 27:21-41
31 Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.”
John- Paul is a prisoner yet get had python in a place of authority to lead the decisions
Psalm 8:1-9
Proverbs 18:23-24
24 A man who has friends must himself be friendly,[a]
But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
John- a friend defined must be friendly !
14 But he did not inquire of the LORD; therefore He killed him, and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.
John- notice he didn't inquire of the Lord, this is very important to God
Acts 27:21-41
31 Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.”
John- Paul is a prisoner yet get had python in a place of authority to lead the decisions
Psalm 8:1-9
Proverbs 18:23-24
24 A man who has friends must himself be friendly,[a]
But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
John- a friend defined must be friendly !
Friday, July 9, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.9.10
1 Chronicles 7-8:40
Acts 27:1-20
2714 But not long after, a tempestuous head wind arose, called Euroclydon.
John - Euraquilo = "a north east wind" or variant reading Euroclydon = "a violent agitation"
Psalm 7:1-17
711 God is a just judge,
And God is angry with the wicked every day.
John - To think how the Lord looks at the wicked, our hearts can leap for joy who have been SAVED by grace.
Proverbs 18:22
1822 He who finds a wife finds a good thing,
And obtains favor from the LORD.
John - So even when we dont get along just right, the truth is if you have found a wife, God has given you FAVOR in human form.
1 Chronicles 7-8:40
Acts 27:1-20
2714 But not long after, a tempestuous head wind arose, called Euroclydon.
John - Euraquilo = "a north east wind" or variant reading Euroclydon = "a violent agitation"
Psalm 7:1-17
711 God is a just judge,
And God is angry with the wicked every day.
John - To think how the Lord looks at the wicked, our hearts can leap for joy who have been SAVED by grace.
Proverbs 18:22
1822 He who finds a wife finds a good thing,
And obtains favor from the LORD.
John - So even when we dont get along just right, the truth is if you have found a wife, God has given you FAVOR in human form.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.8.10
1 Chronicles 5:18-6:81
Acts 26:1-32
2616 But rise and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to make you a minister and a witness both of the things which you have seen and of the things which I will yet reveal to you.
John - Paul was encountered by God for this purpose to make him a minister and a witness of what he had seen, also what was yet to be revealed to him. MINISTER/WITNESS.
Psalm 6:1-10
Proverbs 18:20-21
1820 A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth;
From the produce of his lips he shall be filled.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.
John - My lips produce GROCERIES, PRODUCE and that is what my stomach (inner storage) gets full of!
1 Chronicles 5:18-6:81
Acts 26:1-32
2616 But rise and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to make you a minister and a witness both of the things which you have seen and of the things which I will yet reveal to you.
John - Paul was encountered by God for this purpose to make him a minister and a witness of what he had seen, also what was yet to be revealed to him. MINISTER/WITNESS.
Psalm 6:1-10
Proverbs 18:20-21
1820 A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth;
From the produce of his lips he shall be filled.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.
John - My lips produce GROCERIES, PRODUCE and that is what my stomach (inner storage) gets full of!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.7.10
1 Chronicles 4:5-5:17
Acts 25:1-27
2519 but had some questions against him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus, who had died, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
John - Notice the only thing Festus knew is Paul believed Jesus is alive and the jews wanted him killed for that!
Psalm 5:1-12
512 For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous;
With favor You will surround him as with a shield.
John - FAVOR will surround him (righteous) as a SHIELD.
Proverbs 18:19
19 A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city,
And contentions are like the bars of a castle.
John - a brother offended is hard to win, this is why we should, as much as possible with us, live a harmony will ALL!
1 Chronicles 4:5-5:17
Acts 25:1-27
2519 but had some questions against him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus, who had died, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
John - Notice the only thing Festus knew is Paul believed Jesus is alive and the jews wanted him killed for that!
Psalm 5:1-12
512 For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous;
With favor You will surround him as with a shield.
John - FAVOR will surround him (righteous) as a SHIELD.
Proverbs 18:19
19 A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city,
And contentions are like the bars of a castle.
John - a brother offended is hard to win, this is why we should, as much as possible with us, live a harmony will ALL!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.6.10
1 Chronicles 2:18-4:4
Acts 24:1-27
24 16 This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.
John - A good vertical relationship with God and a horizontal relationship with other men, is a goal of harmony we should strive for.
Psalm 4:1-8
48 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep;
For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
John - The LORD alone... not an army, not our government, not my job, not my health, not my bank account not anything else, the LORD alone makes me dwell in saftey!
Proverbs 18:16-18
1816 A man’s gift makes room for him,
And brings him before great men.
John - When we find our gift there is ROOM for it... and operating in your gift will bring you before GREAT MEN.
1 Chronicles 2:18-4:4
Acts 24:1-27
24 16 This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.
John - A good vertical relationship with God and a horizontal relationship with other men, is a goal of harmony we should strive for.
Psalm 4:1-8
48 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep;
For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
John - The LORD alone... not an army, not our government, not my job, not my health, not my bank account not anything else, the LORD alone makes me dwell in saftey!
Proverbs 18:16-18
1816 A man’s gift makes room for him,
And brings him before great men.
John - When we find our gift there is ROOM for it... and operating in your gift will bring you before GREAT MEN.
Monday, July 5, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.5.10
1 Chronicles 1-2:17
Acts 23:11-35
Psalm 3:1-8
3 But You, O LORD, are a shield for me,
My glory and the One who lifts up my head.
John - The Lord shields us, we can know if we trust in Him that what gets around the shield is His will for our lives... when we are walking with Him, HE IS OUR GLORY!
Proverbs 18:14-15
14 The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness,
But who can bear a broken spirit?
15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
John - A strong spirit (set on the Lord) WILL sustain us even in sickness... and the heart of the PRUDENT (intelligent and understanding) acquires (gets, obtain) knowledge
1 Chronicles 1-2:17
Acts 23:11-35
Psalm 3:1-8
3 But You, O LORD, are a shield for me,
My glory and the One who lifts up my head.
John - The Lord shields us, we can know if we trust in Him that what gets around the shield is His will for our lives... when we are walking with Him, HE IS OUR GLORY!
Proverbs 18:14-15
14 The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness,
But who can bear a broken spirit?
15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
John - A strong spirit (set on the Lord) WILL sustain us even in sickness... and the heart of the PRUDENT (intelligent and understanding) acquires (gets, obtain) knowledge
Sunday, July 4, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.4.10
2 Kings 23:31-25:30
Acts 22:17-23:10
23 5 Then Paul said, “I did not know, brethren, that he was the high priest; for it is written, ‘You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.’”
John - Paul even when he was being mistreated filter all his decision through the WORD of God.
Psalm 2:1-12
Proverbs 18:13
1813 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.
John - Pride causes us to answer when we dont even full know the matter, the chances of this are greater when we know someone better.
2 Kings 23:31-25:30
Acts 22:17-23:10
23 5 Then Paul said, “I did not know, brethren, that he was the high priest; for it is written, ‘You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.’”
John - Paul even when he was being mistreated filter all his decision through the WORD of God.
Psalm 2:1-12
Proverbs 18:13
1813 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.
John - Pride causes us to answer when we dont even full know the matter, the chances of this are greater when we know someone better.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.3.10
2 Kings 22:3-23:30
Acts 21:37-22:16
2215 For you will be His witness to all men of what you have seen and heard.
John - A witness only speaks of what he has experienced, that is what we are called to be WITNESSES of what we have experiences and know about God!
Psalm 1:1-6
12 But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
And in His law he meditates day and night.
John - Day and night, always thinking about it always pondering it and working with it to see how it applies in every situation.
Proverbs 18:11-12
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall in his own esteem.
12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty,
And before honor is humility.
John - Right before you are destroyed your heart is PROUD, arrogant, but the preface to HONOR is being humble!
2 Kings 22:3-23:30
Acts 21:37-22:16
2215 For you will be His witness to all men of what you have seen and heard.
John - A witness only speaks of what he has experienced, that is what we are called to be WITNESSES of what we have experiences and know about God!
Psalm 1:1-6
12 But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
And in His law he meditates day and night.
John - Day and night, always thinking about it always pondering it and working with it to see how it applies in every situation.
Proverbs 18:11-12
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall in his own esteem.
12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty,
And before honor is humility.
John - Right before you are destroyed your heart is PROUD, arrogant, but the preface to HONOR is being humble!
Friday, July 2, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.2.10
2 Kings 20-22:2
Acts 21:18-36
2132 He immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down to them. And when they saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.
John - Paul suffered many things beatings, ship wreck, in prison just to name a few, but He found his strength in the Lord and walked faithfully proclaiming what HE KNEW!
Psalm 150:1-6
Proverbs 18:9-10
189 He who is slothful in his work
Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower;
The righteous run to it and are safe.
John - The righteous run - (to bring or move quickly, hurry) and are safe... when trouble comes quickly run in your mind to the TOWER of the Lord, his words are truth. You are loved, destine for His purpose and under His watchful eye.
2 Kings 20-22:2
Acts 21:18-36
2132 He immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down to them. And when they saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.
John - Paul suffered many things beatings, ship wreck, in prison just to name a few, but He found his strength in the Lord and walked faithfully proclaiming what HE KNEW!
Psalm 150:1-6
Proverbs 18:9-10
189 He who is slothful in his work
Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower;
The righteous run to it and are safe.
John - The righteous run - (to bring or move quickly, hurry) and are safe... when trouble comes quickly run in your mind to the TOWER of the Lord, his words are truth. You are loved, destine for His purpose and under His watchful eye.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
CCI One Year Bible Reading
7.1.10
2 Kings 18:13-19:37
1930 And the remnant who have escaped of the house of Judah Shall again take root downward, And bear fruit upward.
John - This is a way to look at growth, the roots go down to supply the plant, they are unseen but VITAL, the fruit goes up is seen but seasonal!
Acts 21:1-17
21 13 Then Paul answered, “What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
John - Pauls passion for the Lord Jesus and committment is a testimony of his conversion.
Psalm 149:1-9
Proverbs 18:8
188 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles,
And they go down into the inmost body.
John - When we listen to tales (gossip) in enters us at a deep level and begins to grow into negative feelings.
2 Kings 18:13-19:37
1930 And the remnant who have escaped of the house of Judah Shall again take root downward, And bear fruit upward.
John - This is a way to look at growth, the roots go down to supply the plant, they are unseen but VITAL, the fruit goes up is seen but seasonal!
Acts 21:1-17
21 13 Then Paul answered, “What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
John - Pauls passion for the Lord Jesus and committment is a testimony of his conversion.
Psalm 149:1-9
Proverbs 18:8
188 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles,
And they go down into the inmost body.
John - When we listen to tales (gossip) in enters us at a deep level and begins to grow into negative feelings.
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