Creation to the Cross

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78469706213287885232011-04-21T16:26:17.048-07:00Creation to the CrossA blog for participants in the 2008 Old Testament Bible <br>Reading Plan at BCC.hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.comBlogger321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-5255648296345731302008-12-04T22:04:00.000-08:002008-12-04T22:29:07.379-08:00Road Trip.

For daily articles during December's reading, join us at bcc.org/31day -- From Bethlehem to Calvary.

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-75208891524173965712008-06-02T22:04:00.000-07:002008-06-03T22:08:59.749-07:00Weekly Reading. Joshua 9-14.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Habakkuk 3.Words for the week from our reading:"So the Israelite leaders examined their bread, but they did not consult the Lord." - Joshua 9:14 (NLT)

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-2581326848211093242008-05-19T23:12:00.000-07:002008-05-19T23:19:31.450-07:00Weekly Reading. Numbers 33-36, Joshua 1-2.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Deuteronomy 34.Moses' life and leadership draw to a close, and Joshua is given the task of leading God's people into the promised land. I encourage you to read the supplemental reading this week, perhaps reading it between the end of Numbers and the beginning of Joshua.This is still a blog, and you're still invited to write comments about the reading. Maybe I will

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-134353213645711182008-05-13T19:04:00.000-07:002008-05-19T23:12:39.936-07:00Weekly Reading. Numbers 27-32.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Psalm 49.Looks like we're back into the ritual. Don't grow faint yet. Paul said in his letter to Timothy that all Scripture is God-breathed. So here's a thought. For each day's reading, try to take away one thought from the reading. We can compare on Sunday. Or ... you could make a comment here.

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-43614410080326871732008-05-05T10:09:00.000-07:002008-05-10T10:15:49.587-07:00Weekly Reading. Numbers 21-26.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Psalm 37.and the soul of the people was short.In the NIV, the last part of Numbers 21:4 is translated, "But the people grew impatient along the way." How much more poetic is the Hebrew, "and the soul of the people was short." A fitting summary for so much of the story in the book of Numbers.

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-55397692527253742512008-04-28T09:33:00.000-07:002008-05-10T09:39:41.565-07:00Weekly Reading. Numbers 14-20.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Deuteronomy 8.This is a backdated post mainly to make sure the supplemental reading is captured. There's still time for a comment or two, however.

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-38965241885599866492008-04-21T09:42:00.001-07:002008-04-21T22:02:24.426-07:00Weekly Reading. Numbers 8-13.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Proverbs 3:1-12.Breaking Camp.The people have been rescued. They've rebelled. They've received the regulations to help them live pure lives, no longer in rebellion. They have been numbered and organized. Now it's time to head for the land God has promised them.As you read this section of Numbers, try to put each piece of the narrative into the whole story. Ask this:

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-63216488376035021182008-04-14T22:58:00.000-07:002008-12-12T14:39:34.396-08:00Who says counting is boring? Numbers 2.

These are the Israelites, numbered according to their families. All those numbered in the camps, by their divisions, are 603,550.(Numbers 2:32 NET)Six hundred and three thousand, five hundred and fifty wonderful people.AH AH AH

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-42532304991983676002008-04-14T22:21:00.000-07:002008-04-14T22:55:07.481-07:00Weekly Reading. Numbers 2 - 7.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Leviticus 16.Let the counting begin. Even though we officially started this book last week, the counting is in earnest this week. These first few chapters in Numbers can be ones that challenge a reading plan. They're long. They're full of details that seem so removed from us. There are hard to pronounce names in them. They're long.Here are some tips that may be of

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-83499738017403334812008-04-13T09:16:00.000-07:002008-03-27T09:18:13.783-07:00Favorite Bible Movies.

This post is a place where you can leave comments about your favorite Bible movie(s). Be sure and vote in the poll!

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-20237637925265942842008-03-31T00:31:00.000-07:002008-04-14T22:24:56.874-07:00Weekly Reading. Exodus 31-35.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Psalm 99.More details than you might ever want to know about the tabernacle. But also one of the lamest excuses of all time. Enjoy.

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-87547724267065012282008-03-27T07:48:00.000-07:002008-03-27T08:51:47.168-07:00Weekly Reading. Exodus 24-30.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Ezekiel 44.This week's reading centers on the tabernacle. Before describing how the tabernacle was to be constructed, however, the covenant between Yahweh and the people of Israel is spelled out, and sealed with blood (Exodus 24:1-8). Most of your Bibles should have cross references to Jesus' words in describing Himself as the new covenant. Take a look at them.As to

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-76030573524458168242008-03-17T16:39:00.000-07:002008-03-17T21:25:50.110-07:00Weekly Reading. Exodus 18-23.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Hebrews 12:14-29.It's the law. The big law. The 10. Step on a crack, break your mother's back.Moses comes down from the mountain, the people too afraid to hear from God directly. God begins with the reminder: "I am the Lord your God, who rescued you from slavery in Egypt". That's the context for the laying down of the law.I love how the New Living Translation

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-34656273258513618042008-03-10T09:23:00.000-07:002008-03-11T09:49:45.175-07:00Weekly Reading. Exodus 12-17.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Psalm 105:26-45.Passed Over.Let the year begin with the reminder that destruction has passed over you.Testing. Failing.At every turn, the Hebrews faith is found wanting. Instead of expectantly asking, "Moses, what happens next? How will God rescue us?", it's "You should have left us alone, things continue to go from bad to worse."Take some moments this week, and

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-11211019451552345532008-03-03T22:30:00.000-08:002008-12-12T14:39:34.621-08:00Not the Pharaoh.

Try imagining these words NOT being spoken by the movie Pharaoh:"Moses and Aaron, why do you draw the people away from their work? Get back to your labors!"

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-60983419968696988872008-03-03T17:33:00.000-08:002008-03-03T22:27:10.400-08:00Weekly Reading. Exodus 5 - 11.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Psalm 103.Plague city.Two Three things you can look for or comment on this week:Note the pattern of interchange between God, Moses, and Pharaoh.Is there a relationship between the different plagues?What's the deal with Pharaoh's heart hardening?Anything else is fair game too.

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-21733623880763437942008-02-25T22:44:00.000-08:002008-02-25T22:46:22.768-08:00Weekly Reading. Genesis 49 - Exodus 4.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Psalm 105:1-25.Joseph's life comes to an end this week, and the Exodus narrative begins. This is your place for general comments on the reading. I may have a post or two this week. Stay tuned.

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-33074264936923392932008-02-18T16:32:00.000-08:002008-02-19T09:22:19.175-08:00Weekly Reading. Genesis 43-48.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Psalm 67.Last week's reading began (in the NIV), "This is the account of Jacob." (Gen 37:2a) But the story was primarily about Joseph and his brothers, with the brief incident of Judah and Tamar. And this week's reading continues with the focus on Joseph and his dealings with his brothers, although Jacob is affected by what takes place and has the ultimate

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-19287102911044698312008-02-11T09:56:00.000-08:002008-02-11T10:54:35.885-08:00Weekly Reading. Genesis 37-42.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Daniel 5.The last chapters of Genesis are about Joseph and set the stage for the birth of the nation of Israel. Here are a couple of questions to consider this week.What do you think of Joseph initially? Who is he within the family, and how do you react to what he says and does, what is said and done to him?Do you see any changes in Joseph as the story progresses?

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-25826198481078635362008-02-11T09:34:00.000-08:002008-02-11T09:37:44.739-08:00Poll Post - Favorites in Genesis.

If you'd like to say more about your choices in the poll on favorite characters, events, and stories in Genesis, then add a comment to this post.

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-31003407494085117352008-02-04T09:13:00.000-08:002008-02-04T22:11:57.061-08:00Weekly Reading. Genesis 31-36.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Psalm 39.Continuing the thoughts from our discussion on Sunday, the personal stories of the patriarchs are intimately connected to the nation of Israel's understanding of itself and its God, Yahweh. Jacob is Israel. In chapter 32 that philosophical concept becomes reality.Spend some time reflecting on the story contained in Genesis 32:22-32. What is that story all

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-68818958609826021932008-02-03T15:34:00.000-08:002008-01-28T15:56:26.870-08:00Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! What are the supplements?

This post will stay at the top for the week. Look for newer posts just below it.What is the supplemental reading each week?This reading plan leaves Sundays free for your personal choice. It's a day when you can reflect on the previous week's reading, go back and re-read something that caught your attention the first time through, catch up on your reading, or simply spend your quiet time in some

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-90959125150121030342008-01-28T16:56:00.000-08:002008-02-04T09:12:45.957-08:00Weekly Reading. Genesis 25-30.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Psalm 98.Family lines and brothers. Separation. Barren wives. The "she's my sister" ploy. There are surely a number of common threads running through the lives of the patriarchs. Here are a few ideas for observation this week. You may want to review some of the earlier sections of Genesis.Using a concordance, find the occurrences of the words separate, separated,

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-21770471460397213372008-01-22T07:38:00.000-08:002008-12-12T14:39:35.145-08:00Shocked! Genesis. 19.

This has to be one of the most shocking passages in all of Scripture. What do you make of it? I'll have some comments "below the fold", but first, would anyone like to share their thoughts?... more comments soon.

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-53963602604578824382008-01-20T21:59:00.000-08:002008-02-04T22:14:22.522-08:00Weekly Reading. Genesis 19-24.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Psalm 14.The narrative of Abraham is interrupted by a story thread of egregious sin and eventual judgment. Isn't this remarkable? Not only are the first truths of God revealed in the narrative of Genesis, but they're revealed through excellent storytelling.At the same time, there are elements in the events in our reading this week that sound strange to our 21st

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-34193290999627729262008-01-14T10:48:00.000-08:002008-02-04T22:13:50.912-08:00Weekly Reading - Abram to Abraham. Genesis 12-18.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Psalm 47.Abram is the one called out by God to enter into the most important covenant for the people who would become Israel. Here are a few questions to consider as you read.1. What was Abram's knowledge of Yahweh at the beginning of his story? What are the implications of this knowledge/relationship and Abram's actions?2. What is a covenant? (Use a Bible

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-563496633749597792008-01-10T08:35:00.000-08:002008-01-10T10:49:44.525-08:00"Noah!" Genesis 6.

"And Noah did all that God commanded him – he did indeed."(Gen. 6:22 NET)Bill Cosby released his first comedy album in 1963, and it contained 3 short skits about Noah. If you've never heard them, or it's been a while, enjoy this video, and then take a look at some thoughts below the video for you to comment on.Bill Cosby was able to have some fun with the story of Noah, because the biblical

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-13741964624626371472008-01-07T10:43:00.000-08:002008-01-07T11:15:25.865-08:00Weekly Reading. Genesis 6-11.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Psalm 8.Noah is one of the "heroes of the faith" listed in chapter 11 of the letter to the Hebrews. This week, the events of his life are the major portion of our reading. Here are a few questions to consider as you read.1. Who are the "sons of God" and "daughters of men"?2. How many animals do you think Noah took on board?3. How did Noah demonstrate his faith? What

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-64977501970335768262008-01-07T10:40:00.000-08:002008-01-07T15:24:02.542-08:00Cain and Abel - God rejects produce? Genesis 4.

A question came up yesterday, during discussion of the story of Cain and Abel: why did God reject Cain's offering? Was God just being arbitrary, and isn't it unfair that just because Cain "worked the soil" that his offering wasn't good enough?This is a great question, because it provides an opportunity to look at how to determine the answer. The first step is to observe the text carefully. More

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-63524537789648448902008-01-06T21:24:00.000-08:002008-12-12T14:39:35.449-08:00A choice. Genesis 3.

Before too long, if you didn't read the 5x5x5 blog (here) and don't yet know it, you'll learn that I'm a Star Trek fan. Well, fan isn't quite right, but I've watched most of its incarnations, except ST:DSN, and I have an attic full of references to occurrences in the TV show and movies. And as I re-read Genesis 1-5 today, this one popped into my head.In the movie, Star Trek VI, a Vulcan woman, Lt

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-56007732628390409872008-01-01T01:26:00.000-08:002008-01-03T09:53:32.553-08:00Weekly Reading. Genesis 1 - 5.

Supplemental Reading for Week: Psalm 1.As you read through this first week, pay special attention to the relationship God establishes with Adam and Eve, and what you learn about Him, about people, and what big principles are established in these chapters.How do you relate to what you're reading?

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846970621328788523.post-88936390728893897432007-12-12T12:53:00.000-08:002007-12-17T11:05:56.592-08:00Announcing the new blog.

Greetings one and all and welcome again to the Creation to the Cross website. This post is just to let you know you've reached the right place. But if you'd like to make comments before we get started, feel free to do so.

hookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02414215955744722106noreply@blogger.com0