As the New Year came in last night I was getting started on my Bible reading for the year.
It is amazing how much of life there is in the first 6 chapters of Genesis.
I am only a few hundred or thousand generations removed from the creative hand of God that fashioned Adam and Eve. The breath that He breathed into them still animates me and makes me a living soul. Psalm 139 makes clear that God is involved in the formation of each of us.
I'll leave the debate-speculation-argument-philosophizing about the entrance of sin for another time--a time when I can talk & don't have to type--hopefully a time when I can listen to someone wiser than me, : ) For now, I am reminded that the sin of Adam infect all my race. It affects me. Dare I say it? I even see that Adamic heritage in my grandchildren. Here on vacation I read some hometown news: high wind damage, fiery car crash. My typing was interrupted by a phone conversation about the health problems of a loved one. We don't live in Eden any more.
It is a wonder that God puts up with us. That's where I ended, at the end of chapter 6.
From the beginning God's book is a journal that deals with us the way we are, as who we are. I hope you will get involved with the book, as well.
Me with my lovely wife, Kathy:
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Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year!
My New Year is off to a great start. I'm visiting with 2 of my lovely grandkids.
Maybe I'll post some pictures tomorrow.
I have encouraged you folk who are part of the CBC family, and anyone else who will listen, to read through the Bible this year. I shared with the folk at CBC last Sunday that it only takes about 71 hours to read through the Bible at a "pulpit rate." (http://www.euxton.com/bible.htm) So in less than 20 minutes a day most folk can read through the Bible in 2009.
My plan is to read the Bible through 2x. For the first time through, I'm simply planning to read at least 6 chapters a day. Whenever possible I'll round that up so that I'm reading a whole book at one sitting. I'm simply going to read the books in the order that they are laid out in our English Bibles. I want to be reminded of the purpose and general flow of each book of the Bible.
I have put links to some other reading plans on our church's website, covingtonbiblechurch.org. You may find them helpful.
I plan to, at least from time to time, give a progress report on my Bible journey. I welcome your interaction.
For many of you this is a day off. Whether you are working, at home with family, and/or visiting with family and friends I hope you have a great day.
Live for Jesus,
hm
Maybe I'll post some pictures tomorrow.
I have encouraged you folk who are part of the CBC family, and anyone else who will listen, to read through the Bible this year. I shared with the folk at CBC last Sunday that it only takes about 71 hours to read through the Bible at a "pulpit rate." (http://www.euxton.com/bible.htm) So in less than 20 minutes a day most folk can read through the Bible in 2009.
My plan is to read the Bible through 2x. For the first time through, I'm simply planning to read at least 6 chapters a day. Whenever possible I'll round that up so that I'm reading a whole book at one sitting. I'm simply going to read the books in the order that they are laid out in our English Bibles. I want to be reminded of the purpose and general flow of each book of the Bible.
I have put links to some other reading plans on our church's website, covingtonbiblechurch.org. You may find them helpful.
I plan to, at least from time to time, give a progress report on my Bible journey. I welcome your interaction.
For many of you this is a day off. Whether you are working, at home with family, and/or visiting with family and friends I hope you have a great day.
Live for Jesus,
hm
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