What this blog is about and what I hope it does...

I hope this will be a simple fun tool for us to grow in our understanding and surrender to God through the Bible as we connect over the web. Reading the Bible is both simple and difficult. What could be easier than opening a book and reading? Yet we've all done that and wondered what sections of the Bible mean? What's with the book of Leviticus? What is Revelation really about? Is the Song of Songs about marital love or is it supposed to be more 'spiritual' than that?

So, my intent is for this blog to be a tool that helps us in our faith. A forum for better understanding. An honest place of sharing that nurtures us as we follow Jesus together.

(There are a few resources I have included under "PAGES" that may be a helpful start, especially to those newer to reading the Bible. It's located just below this and to the right. Also included is a READING OUTLINE. If you miss a day, go on to the next rather than trying to catch up.)

ONE LAST NOTE: you don't have to join or set up an account to share comments. Just click 'comment' at the bottom of a post, click the drop down and click 'anonymous.' Then write your post and if you want sign it with your first name and finish by clicking 'Post comment.' I would love to hear your thoughts.

5.11.2010

GENESIS 10

For NIV reading click here http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+10&version=NIV

I know reading a genealogy isn't necessarily something that keeps us at the edge of our seat, but take a look at the historical comments, especially vv. 5, 8-12, 18-19, and 32.

Geneaologies are one of the most important parts that keep the whole book of Genesis together. There are 10 of them each introducing a certain line of the family leading to one person/family that the next part of the story will be focused on...in this case, the line of Shem that the next chapter will tell us leads to Abram.

One thing to notice is how it is often the unexpected younger brother whom God works through to advance His will. The normal, worldly expected way is for the firstborn son to be the one who is 'chosen.' But God often works through the unexpected, and less important. Reminds us of 1 Corinthians 1:18-30.

Have a great day.

Prayers,
Matt
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2 comments:

  1. Dave WybleMay 12, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    I feel bad for all the silence here. I am reading the scripture and the blog, but I'm not really seeing anything to comment on that is deeper than the old familiar stories. Life is just a little crazy lately ...

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  2. DocMay 12, 2010 at 10:58 PM

    Me too , Dave . I can't for the life of me figure
    why Noah getting drunk and naked is bibleworthy .
    Sounds more like something on the Fox channel ....
    you know " bad boys , bad boys " . I also can't figure out why Ham and his boy got cursed .

    There's also some parts in what we will read over the next couple weeks that I just can't fathom . Abe calling Sarah his sister . Later
    Jacob doing the same . All the Schechemites getting slaughtered .Why could God not out- wrestle Jacob ? Why would Joseph be stupid enough to tell his brothers his dreams?

    All that aside , the next few weeks we will be reading some of my all time favorite stuff .We get to see God in action and as pastor Matt likes to remind us we will get glimpses of His character . I look forward to some rich conversation on the following chapters . God bless all of you .

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