2023 Bible Discussion

2/1/2022

As you read through the books listed in the 2023 Bible read use this blog to share your comments below and interact with others.

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Daniel Beck

10/2/2023 05:21:12 am

Titus 3: 4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.

How Great is Our God that HE will show us love and kindness even though we have sinned. HIS mercy shall reign. Change your life. Not who you are, just how you live. Look to Jesus. Glorify God and you shall be blessed.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Daniel Beck

10/2/2023 05:43:17 am

Isaiah 1: 17 Learn to do right; seek justice.
Defend the oppressed.

There are many truths in this chapter. But this verse stood out. We need to be careful in today's world with the word oppressed. Some people are trying to make the many others believe a group or groups of people are oppressed and should be defended. While some of these people may have a righteous cause, I caution you, that most have an agenda that the enemy has put together. If someone cries oppression, look at what is driving that voice. God or evil?? Seek God's guidance before moving full steam ahead.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/5/2023 03:26:12 am

Isaiah 2: 12 The Lord Almighty has a day in store for all the proud and lofty, for all that is exalted (and they will be humbled),

The prophecy of the Lord one day returning goes back many centuries. Still true today, The Lord Our Father will one day be exalted by many and we will be humbled.

17 The arrogance of man will be brought low and human pride humbled;
the Lord alone will be exalted in that day, 18 and the idols will totally disappear.

If we believe Jesus id our Lord and Savior, we should be low on arrogance and high on humility. Be careful of idols and false prophets.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/7/2023 07:01:06 am

Isaiah 3: 10 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds.
11 Woe to the wicked! Disaster is upon them! They will be paid back
for what their hands have done.

Feels a lot like the times of today. Please meditate on this. Where are you in this battle?

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/7/2023 07:20:33 am

Isaiah 4&5: 5: 23 who acquit the guilty for a bribe, but deny justice to the innocent.

How many centuries ago did this happen and these words written? Seems very appropriate for today. Be alert. Be careful. Live God's plan. Know what God's will is for you.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/7/2023 07:26:57 am

Isaiah 6: 6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a burning coal he had taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. 7 He touched my lips with it and said, “See, this coal has touched your lips. Now your guilt is removed, and your sins are forgiven.” 8 Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me.”

The Lord forgives us in many different ways. Repent of your sins, maybe HE will make you a messenger.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/9/2023 11:25:30 am

Isaiah 7: 10 Later, the Lord sent this message to King Ahaz: 11 “Ask the Lord your God for a sign of confirmation, Ahaz. Make it as difficult as you want—as high as heaven or as deep as the place of the dead.”

12 But the king refused. “No,” he said, “I will not test the Lord like that.”

13 Then Isaiah said, “Listen well, you royal family of David! Isn’t it enough to exhaust human patience? Must you exhaust the patience of my God as well?

Why do we question God? Do we not have the faith of Job? Seek God and fill your heart with joy. Glorify God. It is not easy to be born in the flesh. Trust in the Lord. For He will guide you.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/10/2023 03:16:56 am

Isaiah 8: 20 Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict his word are completely in the dark. 21 They will go from one place to another, weary and hungry. And because they are hungry, they will rage and curse their king and their God.

Look to God for guidance. Do not look away. When you feel things are going wrong, is this not the time to pray? God is always with us. Only HE knows what is best for us. It is not for us to question. It is for us to follow.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/12/2023 10:17:29 am

Isaiah 9: Verses 6 & 7 describe Jesus coming and how He will rule!!

establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this.

Isaiah is talking about the coming of Jesus. So much to look forward to when our time is done here on earth. But only when God calls us home. Until then, continue God's will for you.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/13/2023 12:43:40 am

Isaiah 10: Verse 3 sakes what will we do when the day of reckoning is here. Verse 4 tells us that nothing will remain. Now is the time to save souls. Our problems should be minimal with everything going on. Turn your focus to God. His will be done.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/17/2023 09:57:27 am

Isaiah 11: Verses 6 through 9 explain how the enemies come together and discover joy and happiness. We can all get along. But some let the enemy inside of them. That is when chaos arises. We need to work at spreading Gods words. Live through Him.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/19/2023 02:36:29 am

Romans 1: 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

Without faith, what do we have? To believe in Jesus Christ, as it is written, is to live by faith, God's will.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/19/2023 07:31:07 am

Isaiah 12 & 13: 12:6 Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.”

I just like this verse.

13:17 See, I will stir up against them the Medes, who do not care for silver and have no delight in gold.
18 Their bows will strike down the young men; they will have no mercy on infants, nor will they look with compassion on children.

Kind of sounds like what is happening in Gaza. Be careful. Be vigilant. Pray for Israel.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/19/2023 07:40:38 am

Isaiah 14: 32 What answer shall be given to the envoys of that nation?
“The Lord has established Zion, and in her his afflicted people will find refuge.”

No matter how hard we believe life is, there is always someone who has it worse off than you. But the Lord is always there. Never give up hope. Never give up on your faith. For God has compassion, and the wicked will pay the price. We as believers will be protected and kept safe.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/20/2023 04:25:59 am

Isaiah 15 & 16: 16:6 We have heard of Moab’s pride— how great is her arrogance!—of her conceit, her pride and her insolence;
but her boasts are empty.

Imagine being so full of pride, that God takes away everything that is good. Don't boast, just do. Don't celebrate earthly triumphs, praise God. Don't belittle, be humble. Don't be arrogant, help someone in need.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/23/2023 08:05:38 am

Isaiah 17: I am sorry. I did not receive anything from this chapter.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/24/2023 03:59:10 am

Isaiah 18 & 19: In chapter 19, God shows us His power. there was a civil type war going on. So God took everything away. Food, water, plants and the river. god broke them down to their simple selves. Just men, women and children. Then God blessed them. And they believed in the Saviour, our Lord. The Egyptians and the Assyrians traveled safely to and from each others country. then God blessed the third country, Israel. If we can understand anything from these chapters, it is that God is in control. If we go against God, there are consequences. If we stay with God, blessings beyond our understanding. So why go against HIM!!!

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/25/2023 05:15:07 am

I wanted to read something today. So i opened the bible and went to Revelation. Chapter 4 has the title of, "The Throne in Heaven." It got my attention. So I read it. Sounds bizarre to have 4 creatures representing different creatures. Ox, human, eagle and lion. Each with 6 wings and eyes everywhere on their body. But because we are of the flesh, it seems strange, such creatures. But we also read that their are 24 elders in thrones with crowns. Also the Fathers throne surrounded by a rainbow of the color emerald. I am sure there are several passages that describe heaven. All I know is, I can't wait to get there.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/30/2023 04:52:05 am

Isaiah 20 & 21: Chapter 20 tells us that too many people rely on others. Not God! We need to continue to glorify God. We will be protected.

Chapter 21:9 Now at last—look! Here comes a man in a chariot with a pair of horses!” Then the watchman said, “Babylon is fallen, fallen!
All the idols of Babylon lie broken on the ground!”

Beware of the idols you keep. If we put any of these before God, we will also fall.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/30/2023 06:18:24 am

Isaiah 22 & 23: Chapter 22:11 Between the city walls, you build a reservoir for water from the old pool. But you never ask for help from the One who did all this. You never considered the One who planned this long ago.
We often forget who has done everything for us. Without God we cannot do anything. For all of His creations are for us. And when we destroy something because we don't like it, we turn away from God. He provides all we need.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/30/2023 06:54:05 am

Isaiah 24: Isaiah describes how the earth will look if we continue to act with disregard for our Father. Without glorifying Him and living for Him, He may as well destroy the earth. And we know someday that will happen. Give glory to God! Live like Jesus!

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

10/31/2023 04:08:27 am

Romans 2: Wow! There is so much in this chapter. Do we know the Laws of God? If so, do we live it? Do we condemn those who do not live through God and do not know the Laws? Are we any better than anyone else? Be wise in your thinking. Be wise in your living. We should be excited to spread the Laws of God!!. Take a step back and look at your life with Jesus. Then go forth and make disciples!

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Chris F

10/31/2023 09:15:18 am

Amen to that, Dan !!!

Dan Beck

11/6/2023 08:30:16 am

Romans 3: 9 Well then, should we conclude that we Jews are better than others? No, not at all, for we have already shown that all people, whether Jews or Gentiles,[c] are under the power of sin.

This is a good reminder that ALL men were created equal. We are not better than anyone else. We just need to Glorify God and follow the path HE has made for us. And help those who cannot see the path.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

11/6/2023 08:54:09 am

Isaiah 25 & 26: 25:4 But you are a tower of refuge to the poor, O Lord, a tower of refuge to the needy in distress. You are a refuge from the storm
and a shelter from the heat. For the oppressive acts of ruthless people
are like a storm beating against a wall,

God protects His people. Especially those who are less desired in humanity. He loves us all. But He hates those who do not follow the Law of Moses. He will destroy false idols and wicked kings. Be humble in your ways. Protect the less fortunate. For they appreciate what they have. And do not miss what they do not have.

26: 19 But those who die in the Lord will live; their bodies will rise again!
Those who sleep in the earth will rise up and sing for joy!

Why do I look forward to this day so much? God has more work for me to do here on earth. But God loves us and will take us when HE knows it is our time.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

11/7/2023 05:05:22 am

Isaiah 27 & 28: 27: 4 If I find briers and thorns growing, I will attack them;
I will burn them up—5 unless they turn to me for help.
Let them make peace with me; yes, let them make peace with me.”

Took me several times to understand this verse. Anyone who comes to the Lord can be saved. Even the briers (non believers), if they repent and give their life to the Lord

28: 13 So the Lord will spell out his message for them again, one line at a time, one line at a time, a little here, and a little there,

The people of Jerusalem wondered why the Lord taught them in this fashion. It is because the people refused to listen. So God tried to make it simple. And the still refused. So how many times do we refuse to listen? Slow and simple. Soak it all in. Gods words will become a part of you.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

11/7/2023 05:23:43 am

Isaiah 29: God will stand with you, fight for you if you follow Him. Glorify Him. The doubters will find out just how powerful our God is. Do not be ashamed of who you are. God is all powerful. We must believe that. God's Angel Armies are with us. We need to spread the word of God. Imagine how beautiful and peaceful we would all be.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

11/8/2023 11:00:51 am

Romans 4: 20 Yet he (Abraham) did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,

We all need to give Glory to God. Be unrelenting in our faith. Imagine what we could accomplish with so much faith. Abraham never wavered and God made him father of many nations. What will God do for you? What HAS God done for you?

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

11/9/2023 03:37:18 am

Romans 5: 5:3 but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.
We do not like to suffer. But when we do, God has a purpose for it. Ask yourself this, did you suffer like Jesus did? When we suffer, we need to look at the cross. Glorify God. And be thankful for our suffering, for it is not like the way Jesus suffered. And that is why our suffering is a lesson.

19 For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.
Adam sinned, and made us all sinners. But then God gave Moses the laws to follow. Still being sinners, God sent His only son. Who then saved all of us with His blood. It is almost beyond comprehension that one man did all of this for us. Are we worthy? No but Jesus did it anyway. How lucky are we? Take heed in your existence here on earth. Know what your plan is through God. Live it.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

11/9/2023 04:40:14 am

Romans 6: 14 For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.

With Jesus as our God, we now can look forward to eternal life. Even though we will die, that is just the physical body. Eternal life will be in heaven next to Jesus and God our Father. Live as Jesus lived.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

11/10/2023 04:28:24 am

Isaiah 30: We should learn from this chapter that God is always with us. He has compassion for those who repent and follow His laws. He makes life hard, even destroy's life, for those who continue to disobey. We need to pray and listen. God will lead us to prosperity. Put all your trust in Him, He will never lead us astray.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

11/13/2023 04:58:03 am

Isaiah 31 & 32:
31: 2 Yet he too is wise and can bring disaster; he does not take back his words He will rise up against that wicked nation, against those who help evildoers.
I find this so fascinating and so a sign of the times we are living in. We need to make sure we are living as Jesus would want us to live. Think of Hamas and Israel. Who is evil? With the help of Our Father, Israel will prevail.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

11/13/2023 10:42:38 am

Isaiah 31 & 32:
32: Not just one verse in this chapter. They all speak of the same thing. Obedience to God! Eyes will see and ears will hear. Crops will be plentiful and the soil rich. But if we do not listen or follow His law, the land will be barren. The fruits will be non existent. The grounds infertile and the towns destroyed. Be humble. Glorify God. Make disciples.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

11/14/2023 04:54:25 am

Isaiah 33: 14 The sinners in Zion are terrified; trembling grips the godless: “Who of us can dwell with the consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting burning?”

I feel that this verse is telling us where we will end up if we do not live by God's will. Be righteous with God. Be a believer. Sounds like the description of hell. Not where I want to be. Where are you in your belief?

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

11/17/2023 04:33:16 am

Isaiah 34 & 35: Chapter 34 tells us what will happen if/when we continue to deny God's existence. Live without regard to the Laws of Moses. Live in sin without a conscience. Chapter 35 shows us what will happen if we redeem ourselves in the presence of God. God's unwavering love and protection. A safe place to live with beauty and splendor.

Where do you reside?

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

11/17/2023 10:21:42 am

Romans 7: Wow, so much in this chapter. We were born a sinner. And because we are sinners, we need the law and commandments to become righteous with Jesus. Does not make it easy, since sin surrounds us. But because we have Jesus, we can be protected from that sin. So continue to do what is right and good. We will be rewarded.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

11/21/2023 03:18:54 am

Isaiah 36: As we go about our daily lives, be careful with whom you listen to. They may be a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

11/21/2023 03:33:23 am

Isaiah 37: It is amazing how God protects us. As long as we live by His rules and laws. Be faithful and He shall be there. Open your ears and listen to His words. If He can kill 185,000 soldiers in one night, imagine what he can do for us!

Pray. read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

11/22/2023 08:51:32 am

Colossians 3: 9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. 11 Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.

When we decided to take in Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we received a new body. Therefore we need to get rid of the old and bring in the new. Habits, Gods Laws and God's Word. Because Christ is in us. Christ is in all.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

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