Monday 25- March Deut 29-30 Eccl 3:1-8 John 1 Deuteronomy 29 & 30:  What two choices does God (and Moses) propose to the Israelites? What does the Lord take delight in? John 1:  Where was John the Baptist’s base?  Who else lived there? What was the purpose of John’s ministry? How was everything created?  Where did Jesus’ ministry begin and who were…

Sunday 24-March Reflect on God as Messiah This week we finish reading the last chapters of Deuteronomy and a milestone: we have completed the Torah. (The first five books of the Old Testament). On Friday and Saturday, we will read the account of the Israelites entering the Promised Land – at last. We will also begin reading the book of John in…

Saturday 23-March Deuteronomy 27-28; Ps 26; Luke 24 Deuteronomy 27: What was to take place from Mount Ebal? Deuteronomy 28: In what way would the Israelites be blessed? Luke 24: Who did Jesus appear to on the road to Emmaus? What promise would Jesus send to the apostles? Journal Prompt: What do your ‘first fruits’ look like? Answers: Deuteronomy 27: Moses instructed…

Friday 22-March Deut 25-26; Eccl 2:18-26; Luke 23 Deuteronomy 26: After presenting their first fruits to the Lord at the altar, what were they to do? How often were they to do this? Ecclesiastes 2:18-26: What does the ‘preacher’ consider is a gift (provision) from God?  Luke 23: What do you learn about the relationship between Herod and Pilate? What occurred just…

Thursday 21-March Deut 23-24; Psalm 35; Luke 22 Deuteronomy 23: Why were the Ammonites, Moabites and Edomites forbidden from entering the assembly? Deuteronomy 24: What provisions does the Law make for the poor? Luke 22: Immediately after the ‘last supper’ what did the disciples argue about? What happened when Jesus prayed “if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will,…

Wednesday 20-March Deut 21-22; Eccl 2:1-17; Luke 21 Ecclesiastes 2:1-17: What was Solomon attempting to do?  What were his great works? What was the result? Luke 21: What opportunity does persecution provide? (v. 13)   What does Jesus say about signs of the end times? Journal Prompt:  Consider the reading from Ecclesiastes, what have you acquired or accomplished expecting to find happiness yet…

Tuesday 19-March Deuteronomy; 19-20; Psalm 34; Luke 20 Deuteronomy 19:  The cities of refuge were created for whose protection? Who was not eligible to go to a city of refuge? Deuteronomy 20: Who was exempt from serving in the army? Luke 20: Who did Jesus say to beware of and why? Journal Prompt: How do you “taste and see” that the Lord…

Monday 18-Mar Deut 17-18; Eccl 1:12-18; Luke 19 Deuteronomy 17: Who was to decide upon cases of homicide? What specific laws were there for kings? (You’ll want to remember these!) Deuteronomy 18: How were the Levites (priests) to provide for themselves and their families since they did not receive an inheritance as did all the other tribes?  How were the Israelites to…

Sunday 17-March Reflect on God as our Peace We are quickly approaching the end of the Torah – the first five books of the Bible. Deuteronomy may seem a bit repetitive, because it is. Moses is using this last opportunity to remind the Israelites about what God expects of them and how they must behave to remain in God’s good graces. Moses…

Saturday 16-March Deuteronomy 15-16 Ps 33 Luke 18 Deuteronomy 15: How were the poor to be provided for? What special instructions were given for the first born of their livestock? Deuteronomy 16: Where was the Passover to be celebrated? What three feasts required the Israelites to go to the central place of worship? Luke 18: Why did the judge grant justice to…