CPC Discussions: April 28-May 5

Thursday, April 28, 2011

April 28-May 5

Readings can be accessed in full by clicking on the links below:

Apr 28: Ps 81/88/92-93
Apr 29: 1Chron 7-10
Apr 30: Ps 102-104
May 1: 2Sam 5:1-10; 1Chron 11-12
May 2: Ps 133

May 3: Ps 106-107
May 4: 2Sam 5:11-6:23; 1Chron 13-16
May 5: Ps 1-2/15/22-24/47/68

To view the full schedule: http://www.ewordtoday.com/year/niv1984/c.htm

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John PennylegionApril 30, 2011 at 8:38 AM
There is so much to say about Psalms 103 & 104 - God cleansing his people of iniquity, him having compassion on those he loves, he will not deal with us as our sins deserve...
But one thing I noticed about 104 is what brings forth praise in the Psalmist - God's creation. He speaks about the mountains, the sea, the birds, and the animals. This actually isn't unique to this psalm - many times the observance of the creation brings forth praise. What I like about this is how the Psalmist calls our attention to the details in which God cares for his creation: "The trees of the LORD are watered abundantly...In them the birds build their nests...The high mountains are for the wild goats; the rocks are a refuge for the rock badgers." Rock Badgers! The Psalmist sees all of what God has done, all of the ways in which he cares for the work of his hands, and what does he do? He praises God - "O LORD, how manifold are your works!...May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works...I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being."
It is easy for me to be start struck at the creations of men - a good meal, a nice car, wonderful literature - and that is not wrong to appreciate and enjoy these. Yet, the works of the Lord's hands, I need to be more aware of and recognize that they are all around me and bring forth praise.
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1. Read through the Bible together with other people.

2. There will be some passages that you may not find interesting and / or difficult to read. Remember 2 Timothy 3:16-17 as you read these passages: "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be equipped for every good work." Ask yourself why God spoke this particular passage, and how it is profitable to you.

3. Do the whole reading for each day, but look for a "best thought" for each day - something you can ponder the rest of the day, a verse to memorize, something memorable.

4. As you come the Word each morning, ask God to open your eyes to the wonders found in his word.

5. Let your prayers for others flow out of what you read. Pray and read Scripture. After you read a passage, pray that passage for yourself and for others.

6. Some readings will be long and some short. Take advantage of shorter passages by reading them carefully, reflecting, asking questions, praying for answers, engage.

7. Look for ways you can practically live out what you're reading. James 1:22, "But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves."

*The above is taken from Stephen Witmer, http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2010/12/29/two-year-bible-reading-plan/