Friday, August 16, 2013

100 Days of Scripture; August 16th

What's Left of the 100 Days of Scripture!
Thanks for everyone's participation this summer!


Week 12 (Sunday - Saturday)
August 11th: Proverbs 11, Psalms 115-117
August 12th: Proverbs 12, Psalm 118
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 3:22-25)
August 13th: Proverbs 13, Psalm 119:1-32
(Tuesday Song: "Be With Me Lord")
August 14th: Proverbs 14, Psalm 119:33-64
August 15th: Proverbs 15, Psalm 119:65-88
(Thursday Study on the word "service")
August 16th: Proverbs 16, Psalm 119:89-120
August 17th: Proverbs 17, Psalm 119:121-152

Week 13 (Sunday - Saturday)
August 18th: Proverbs 18, Psalm 119:153-176
August 19th: Proverbs 19, Psalms 120-122
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 4:2-4)
August 20th: Proverbs 20, Psalms 123-125
(Tuesday Song: "Nearer Still Nearer")
August 21st: Proverbs 21, Psalms 126-128
August 22nd: Proverbs 22, Psalms 129-131
(Thursday Study on the word "prayer")
August 23rd: Proverbs 23, Psalms 132-134
August 24th: Proverbs 24, Psalm 135

Week 14 (Sunday - Saturday)
August 25th: Proverbs 25, Psalm 136
August 26th: Proverbs 26, Psalms 137-138
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 4:4-6)
August 27th: Proverbs 27, Psalm 139
(Tuesday Song: "Faithful Love")
August 28th: Proverbs 28, Psalms 140-141
August 29th: Proverbs 29, Psalms 142-143
(Thursday Study on "conduct towards others")
August 30th: Proverbs 30, Psalms 144-145
August 31st: Proverbs 31, Psalms 146-147

Week 15 (Sunday - Monday)
September 1st: Proverbs 1, Psalm 148
September 2nd: Proverbs 2, Psalms 149-150

Monday, July 15, 2013

100 Days of Scripture: HALF WAY THROUGH!

Yesterday was Day #50. Now, to finish strong. Thanks for your participation!
Keep Enjoying!!

Week 8 (Sunday - Saturday)
July 14th: Proverbs 14, Psalm 77
July 15th: Proverbs 15, Psalm 78:1-39
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 3:5-8)
July 16th: Proverbs 16, Psalm 78:40-72
(Tuesday Song: "Victory In Jesus")
July 17th: Proverbs 17, Psalm 79
July 18th: Proverbs 18, Psalm 80
(Thursday Study on the term "once walked")
July 19th: Proverbs 19, Psalm 81
July 20th: Proverbs 20, Psalms 82-83

Week 9 (Sunday - Saturday)
July 21st: Proverbs 21, Psalms 84-85
July 22nd: Proverbs 22, Psalms 86-87
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 3:12-14)
July 23rd: Proverbs 23, Psalm 88
(Tuesday Song: "Trust And Obey")
July 24th: Proverbs 24, Psalm 89
July 25th: Proverbs 25, Psalm 90
(Thurday Study on the term "put on")
July 26th: Proverbs 26, Psalms 91-92
July 27th: Proverbs 27, Psalms 93-94

Week 10 (Sunday - Saturday)
July 28th: Proverbs 28, Psalms 95-96
July 29th: Proverbs 29, Psalms 97-98
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 3:15-17)
July 30th: Proverbs 30, Psalms 99-101
(Tuesday Song: "On Zion's Glorious Summit")
July 31st: Proverbs 31, Psalm 102
August 1st: Proverbs 1, Psalm 103
(Thursdau Study on "Christ's rule")
August 2nd: Proverbs 2, Psalm 104
August 3rd: Proverbs 3, Psalm 105

Week 11 (Sunday - Saturday)
August 4th: Proverbs 4, Psalm 106:1-27
August 5th: Proverbs 5, Psalm 106:28-48
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 3:18-21)
August 6th: Proverbs 6, Psalm 107:1-22
(Tuesday Song: "The Greatest Command")
August 7th: Proverbs 7, Psalm 107:23-43 & Psalm 108
August 8th: Proverbs 8, Psalm 109
(Thursday Study on "Family conduct")
August 9th: Proverbs 9, Psalms 110-111
August 10th: Proverbs 10, Psalms 112-114

Week 12 (Sunday - Saturday)
August 11th: Proverbs 11, Psalms 115-117
August 12th: Proverbs 12, Psalm 118
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 3:22-25)
August 13th: Proverbs 13, Psalm 119:1-32
(Tuesday Song: "Be With Me Lord")
August 14th: Proverbs 14, Psalm 119:33-64
August 15th: Proverbs 15, Psalm 119:65-88
(Thursday Study on the word "service")
August 16th: Proverbs 16, Psalm 119:89-120
August 17th: Proverbs 17, Psalm 119:121-152

Week 13 (Sunday - Saturday)
August 18th: Proverbs 18, Psalm 119:153-176
August 19th: Proverbs 19, Psalms 120-122
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 4:2-4)
August 20th: Proverbs 20, Psalms 123-125
(Tuesday Song: "Nearer Still Nearer")
August 21st: Proverbs 21, Psalms 126-128
August 22nd: Proverbs 22, Psalms 129-131
(Thursday Study on the word "prayer")
August 23rd: Proverbs 23, Psalms 132-134
August 24th: Proverbs 24, Psalm 135

Week 14 (Sunday - Saturday)
August 25th: Proverbs 25, Psalm 136
August 26th: Proverbs 26, Psalms 137-138
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 4:4-6)
August 27th: Proverbs 27, Psalm 139
(Tuesday Song: "Faithful Love")
August 28th: Proverbs 28, Psalms 140-141
August 29th: Proverbs 29, Psalms 142-143
(Thursday Study on "conduct towards others")
August 30th: Proverbs 30, Psalms 144-145
August 31st: Proverbs 31, Psalms 146-147

Week 15 (Sunday - Monday)
September 1st: Proverbs 1, Psalm 148
September 2nd: Proverbs 2, Psalms 149-150

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Lamb of God-Lyrics (Week 7)

Lamb of God
Words & Music: Twila Paris (1985)

Your only Son, no sin to hide
But You have sent Him from Your side
To walk upon this guilty sod
And to become the Lamb of God

Refrain:
Oh, Lamb of God, sweet Lamb of God
I love the holy Lamb of God
Oh, wash me in His precious blood
My Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God

Your gift of love, they crucified
They laughed and scorned Him as He died
The humble King, they named a fraud
And sacrificed the Lamb of God

Refrain

I was so lost, I should have died
But You have brought me to Your side
To be led by Your staff and rod
And to be called a lamb of God

Refrain 2x

Oh, wash me in His precious blood
My Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God


Higher Ground-Lyrics (Week 6)

Higher Ground-I’m Pressing On
Words: Johnson Oatman (1982)
Music: Charles H. Gabriel (1898), arr. Alton Howard (1993)

I’m pressing on the upward way,

New heights I’m gaining every day;

Still praying as I onward bound,

“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”

Refrain:
Lord, lift me up, and let me stand

By faith on Canaan’s tableland;

A higher plane than I have found,

Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

My heart has no desire to stay

Where doubts arise and fears dismay;

Though some may dwell where these abound,

My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.

Refrain

I want to scale the utmost height

And catch a gleam of glory bright;

But still I’ll pray till heav’n I’ve found,

“Lord, lead me on to higher ground.”

Refrain:
Lord, lift me up, and let me stand

By faith on Canaan’s tableland;

A higher plane than I have found,

Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

Lord, lift me up, and let me stand

By faith on Canaan’s tableland;

A higher plane than I have found,

Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

July 2nd Tuesday's Song: "Higher Ground" (I'm Pressing On The Upward Way) Lyrics

Higher Ground
by: Johnson Oatman, Jr. (1898)

I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I’m onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”

Refrain:
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith, on Heaven’s tableland,
A higher plane than I have found;
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where those abound,
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.
(Refrain)

I want to live above the world,
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught the joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground.
(Refrain)

I want to scale the utmost height
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till heav’n I’ve found,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
(Refrain)

Monday, July 1, 2013

100 Days of Scripture ~ Complete Daily Schedule

Here's the complete 100 Days of Scripture "PCP Challenge" 2013 Schedule.

100 Days = May 26th (Sunday) thru September 2nd (Monday)

Week 1 (Sunday - Saturday)
May 26th: Proverbs 26, Colossians 1
May 27th: Proverbs 27, Colossians 2
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 1:3-6)
May 28th: Proverbs 28, Colossians 3
(Tuesday Song: "Ancient Words")
May 29th: Proverbs 29, Colossians 4
May 30th: Proverbs 30, Psalms 1-3
(Thursday Study on the word "heard")
May 31sr: Proverbs 31, Psalms 4-5
June 1st: Proverbs 1, Psalms 6-7

Week 2 (Sunday - Saturday)
June 2nd: Proverbs 2, Psalms 8-9
June 3rd: Proverbs 3, Psalms 10-11
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 1:13-16)
June 4th: Proverbs 4, Psalms 12-14
(Tuesday Song: "His Grace Reaches Me")
June 5th: Proverbs 5, Psalms 15-17
June 6th: Proverbs 6, Psalm 18
(Thursday Study on the word "rescued")
June 7th: Proverbs 7, Psalm 19
June 8th: Proverbs 8, Psalms 20-21

Week 3 (Sunday - Saturday)
June 9th: Proverbs 9, Psalm 22
June 10th: Proverbs 10, Psalms 23-24
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 1:17-20)
June 11th: Proverbs 11, Psalms 25-26
(Tuesday Song: "All In All")
June 12th: Proverbs 12, Psalms 27-28
June 13th: Proverbs 13, Psalms 29-30
(Thursday Study on the term "all things")
June 14th: Proverbs 14, Psalm 31
June 15th: Proverbs 15, Psalms 32-33

Week 4 (Sunday - Saturday)
June 16th: Proverbs 16, Psalm 34
June 17th: Proverbs 17, Psalms 35-36
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 2:1-3)
June 18th: Proverbs 18, Psalm 37
(Tuesday Song: "It Is Well")
June 19th: Proverbs 19, Psalm 38
June 20th: Proverbs 20, Psalm 39
(Thursday Study on the word "understanding")
June 21st: Proverbs 21, Psalms 40-41
June 22nd: Proverbs 22, Psalms 42-43

Week 5 (Sunday - Saturday)
June 23rd: Proverbs 23, Psalm 44
June 24th: Proverbs 24, Psalms 45-46
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 2:8-10)
June 25th: Proverbs 25, Psalms 47-48
(Tuesday Song: "To God Be The Glory")
June 26th: Proverbs 26, Psalm 49
June 27th: Proverbs 27, Psalm 50
(Thursday Study on "emptiness vs. fullness")
June 28th: Proverbs 28, Psalms 51-52
June 29th: Proverbs 29, Psalms 53-54

Week 6 (Sunday - Saturday)
June 30th: Proverbs 30-31, Psalm 55
July 1st: Proverbs 1, Psalms 56-57
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 3:1-2)
July 2nd: Proverbs 2, Psalms 58-59
(Tuesday Song: "Higher Ground")
July 3rd: Proverbs 3, Psalms 60-61
July 4th: Proverbs 4, Psalms 62-63
(Thursday Study on the term "things above")
July 5th: Proverbs 5, Psalms 64-65
July 6th: Proverbs 6, Psalms 66-67

Week 7 (Sunday - Saturday)
July 7th: Proverbs 7, Psalm 68
July 8th: Proverbs 8, Psalm 69
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 3:3-4)
July 9th: Proverbs 9, Psalms 70-71
(Tuesday Song: "Lamb of God")
July 10th: Proverbs 10, Psalm 72
July 11th: Proverbs 11, Psalm 73
(Thursday Study on the term "in Christ")
July 12th: Proverbs 12, Psalm 74
July 13th: Proverbs 13, Psalms 75-76

Week 8 (Sunday - Saturday)
July 14th: Proverbs 14, Psalm 77
July 15th: Proverbs 15, Psalm 78:1-39
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 3:5-8)
July 16th: Proverbs 16, Psalm 78:40-72
(Tuesday Song: "Victory In Jesus")
July 17th: Proverbs 17, Psalm 79
July 18th: Proverbs 18, Psalm 80
(Thursday Study on the term "once walked")
July 19th: Proverbs 19, Psalm 81
July 20th: Proverbs 20, Psalms 82-83

Week 9 (Sunday - Saturday)
July 21st: Proverbs 21, Psalms 84-85
July 22nd: Proverbs 22, Psalms 86-87
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 3:12-14)
July 23rd: Proverbs 23, Psalm 88
(Tuesday Song: "Trust And Obey")
July 24th: Proverbs 24, Psalm 89
July 25th: Proverbs 25, Psalm 90
(Thurday Study on the term "put on")
July 26th: Proverbs 26, Psalms 91-92
July 27th: Proverbs 27, Psalms 93-94

Week 10 (Sunday - Saturday)
July 28th: Proverbs 28, Psalms 95-96
July 29th: Proverbs 29, Psalms 97-98
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 3:15-17)
July 30th: Proverbs 30, Psalms 99-101
(Tuesday Song: "On Zion's Glorious Summit")
July 31st: Proverbs 31, Psalm 102
August 1st: Proverbs 1, Psalm 103
(Thursdau Study on "Christ's rule")
August 2nd: Proverbs 2, Psalm 104
August 3rd: Proverbs 3, Psalm 105

Week 11 (Sunday - Saturday)
August 4th: Proverbs 4, Psalm 106:1-27
August 5th: Proverbs 5, Psalm 106:28-48
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 3:18-21)
August 6th: Proverbs 6, Psalm 107:1-22
(Tuesday Song: "The Greatest Command")
August 7th: Proverbs 7, Psalm 107:23-43 & Psalm 108
August 8th: Proverbs 8, Psalm 109
(Thursday Study on "Family conduct")
August 9th: Proverbs 9, Psalms 110-111
August 10th: Proverbs 10, Psalms 112-114

Week 12 (Sunday - Saturday)
August 11th: Proverbs 11, Psalms 115-117
August 12th: Proverbs 12, Psalm 118
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 3:22-25)
August 13th: Proverbs 13, Psalm 119:1-32
(Tuesday Song: "Be With Me Lord")
August 14th: Proverbs 14, Psalm 119:33-64
August 15th: Proverbs 15, Psalm 119:65-88
(Thursday Study on the word "service")
August 16th: Proverbs 16, Psalm 119:89-120
August 17th: Proverbs 17, Psalm 119:121-152

Week 13 (Sunday - Saturday)
August 18th: Proverbs 18, Psalm 119:153-176
August 19th: Proverbs 19, Psalms 120-122
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 4:2-4)
August 20th: Proverbs 20, Psalms 123-125
(Tuesday Song: "Nearer Still Nearer")
August 21st: Proverbs 21, Psalms 126-128
August 22nd: Proverbs 22, Psalms 129-131
(Thursday Study on the word "prayer")
August 23rd: Proverbs 23, Psalms 132-134
August 24th: Proverbs 24, Psalm 135

Week 14 (Sunday - Saturday)
August 25th: Proverbs 25, Psalm 136
August 26th: Proverbs 26, Psalms 137-138
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 4:4-6)
August 27th: Proverbs 27, Psalm 139
(Tuesday Song: "Faithful Love")
August 28th: Proverbs 28, Psalms 140-141
August 29th: Proverbs 29, Psalms 142-143
(Thursday Study on "conduct towards others")
August 30th: Proverbs 30, Psalms 144-145
August 31st: Proverbs 31, Psalms 146-147

Week 15 (Sunday - Monday)
September 1st: Proverbs 1, Psalm 148
September 2nd: Proverbs 2, Psalms 149-150

Congratulations and thank you for participating AND may God receive the glory!

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

To God be the Glory-Lyrics (Week 5)

To God Be the Glory
Words: Fanny J Crosby (1875)
Music: William H. Doane (1875)

To God be the glory, great things He hath done;

So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,

Who yielded His life an atonement for sin,

And opened the life-gate that all may go in.



Refrain
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,

Let the earth hear His voice!

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,

Let the people rejoice!

O come to the Father, thru Jesus the Son,

And give Him the glory, great things He hath done.



Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done,

And great our rejoicing thru Jesus the Son;

But purer, and higher, and greater will be

Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.



Refrain

It is Well with My Soul-Lyrics (Week 4)

It is Well with My Soul
Words: Horatio G. Spafford (1873)
Music: Phillip P. Bliss (1876)

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,

When sorrows like sea billows roll;

Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,

It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Refrain:

It is well, (It is well,) with my soul, (with my soul)
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,

The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;

The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,

Even so, it is well with my soul.

Refrain:

It is well, (It is well,) with my soul, (with my soul)
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

All in All-Lyrics (Week 3)

All in All
Music and Lyrics By Dennis Jernigan

Chorus:
Jesus, Lamb of God,
Worthy is Your name.
Jesus, Lamb of God,
Worthy is Your name.

Men sing Chorus
Women sing 1st Verse

1st Verse:
You are my strength when I am weak,
You are the treasure that I seek;
You are my all in all.
Seeking You as a precious jewel,
Lord, to give up I'd be a fool;
You are my all in all.

Women sing Chorus
Men sing 2nd Verse

2nd Verse:
Taking my sin, my cross, my shame,
Rising again I bless Your name;
You are my all in all.
When I fall down You pick me up,
When I am dry You fill my cup;
You are my all in all.

Men sing Chorus
Women sing 3rd Verse

3rd Verse:
When the dark powers had done their worst,
Jesus brought victory o’er their curse;
He is our all in all.
Death could not hold the King of Kings,
Now to His heirs new life He brings;
He is our all in all.

Chorus-All together:

Jesus, Lamb of God,
Worthy is Your name.
Jesus, Lamb of God,

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Book of Colossians Word Study ~ "Understanding"

In doing some more detailed reading and studying, Paul's message to the brethren in Colossae should prove to us that we can truly have a clear understanding of God's will through Jesus Christ.

I chose the word "understanding" to investigate, but its English form is only observed three times in the Book of Colossians. But in digging deeper into a study of text, we should look closely at what other words are comparable or equivalent to one another in our English Bibles.

In the original language of the New Testament, the word for "to know" is ginosko. Paul's usage of this and its other literary forms is widespread throughout Colossians. "Know", "knowledge", "understood" and "understanding" coonsitute the various usages and forms of ginosko.

What's so powerful about this encouraging epistle is that one of the major points of this text is we can know all there is to know about God's mystery of Christ (cf. Colossians 1:25-27)! The church in Colossae knew and so can we!

"When we hear we can learn, and when we learn then we can understand, and when we understand we can then walk...and keep walking!"

Check out:
Colossians 1:6, 7, 9, 10; Colossians 2:1, 2, 3; Colossians 3:10, 24; Colossians 4:1, 6, 8

*Note: there a couple cases where "know" or "knowing" mean, to realize or to have seen. This is not the ginosko word, rather oida in the original language.

Enjoy and let me know what you observe in your own personal study.

Monday, June 17, 2013

100 Days of Scripture ~ Weeks 4 thru 7

Week 4 (Sunday - Saturday)
June 16th: Proverbs 16, Psalm 34
June 17th: Proverbs 17, Psalms 35-36
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 2:1-3)
June 18th: Proverbs 18, Psalm 37
(Tuesday Song:"It Is Well")
June 19th: Proverbs 19, Psalm 38
June 20th: Proverbs 20, Psalm 39
(Thursday Study on the word "understanding")
June 21st: Proverbs 21, Psalms 40-41
June 22nd: Proverbs 22, Psalms 42-43

Week 5 (Sunday - Saturday)
June 23rd: Proverbs 23, Psalm 44
June 24th: Proverbs 24, Psalms 45-46
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 2:8-10)
June 25th: Proverbs 25, Psalms 47-48
(Tuesday Song: "To God Be The Glory")
June 26th: Proverbs 26, Psalm 49
June 27th: Proverbs 27, Psalm 50
(Thursday Study on "emptiness vs. fullness")
June 28th: Proverbs 28, Psalms 51-52
June 29th: Proverbs 29, Psalms 53-54

Week 6 (Sunday - Saturday)
June 30th: Proverbs 30-31, Psalm 55
July 1st: Proverbs 1, Psalms 56-57
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 3:1-2)
July 2nd: Proverbs 2, Psalms 58-59
(Tuesday Song: "Higher Ground")
July 3rd: Proverbs 3, Psalms 60-61
July 4th: Proverbs 4, Psalms 62-63
(Thursday Study on the term "things above")
July 5th: Proverbs 5, Psalms 64-65
July 6th: Proverbs 6, Psalms 66-67

Week 7 (Sunday - Saturday)
July 7th: Proverbs 7, Psalm 68
July 8th: Proverbs 8, Psalm 69
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 3:3-4)
July 9th: Proverbs 9, Psalms 70-71
(Tuesday Son: "Lamb of God")
July 10th: Proverbs 10, Psalm 72
July 11th: Proverbs 11, Psalm 73
(Thursday Study on the term "in Christ")
July 12th: Proverbs 12, Psalm 74
July 13th: Proverbs 13, Psalms 75-76

Do as much as you can, and what you can do, do ALL for the Lord!
Enjoy!

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Word study on "all" from Colossians 1

In just 29 verses within the first chapter of Colossians the word "all, or every, or entire", depending on your translation, is used 20 times! In searching for key words, usually a word that helps highlight a theme or idea maybe mentioned a half dozen times or so within a couple chapters of a New Testament book. Here, it's pretty clear Paul wants to convey to his audience that "pas" (Greek word for "all/every/entire"), and its varying Greek forms, hits the ears, eyes and heart of the Christian.

Take a moment to read the chapter again and focus on this key word and concentrate on the context in which it is used. Remember, every word in the Bible is intentionally used for all of us to understand (cf. Ephesians 3:3-5). When Paul, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirt, writes the word "all", he is not meaning 99.9%, but 100%...really!

I also hope that as you highlight or underline every use of "all/every/entire" in chapter 1, you will allow the flow of the text to continue reading the rest of Colossians and find any other form of "all". Enjoy this study!

Verses in chapter 1:
4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 28

*Would love to read and share any comments from your own personal study!*

Thursday, June 6, 2013

The word "Rescued" in Colossians 1:13

Once again, this study is not intended to be a complete breakdown, but to serve as a catalyst for you to further grow and understand God's word in this area.

The powerful text of Colossians 1:13 shows how Jesus Christ, full deity (cf. Col. 1:19; 2:9), has resued (past tense) us and transferred (past tense) us into His family (kingdom). This rescue on behalf of our Savior is a single-point, one-time action event when we submit ourselves to His will through obeying His gospel call. It's important to note here that the kingdom mentioned is not future tense as some think a millenial kingdom was to come, but rather they were presently living within His kingdom.

Some points to make regarding those 'rescued':

1. Those who are of the family of the rescued are affectionately called "saints" back in verse 2, 4 & 12 of chapter 1.

2. Those rescued are reconciled in ordered to be presented holy and blameless and beyond reproach (1:22).

3. Those rescued will remain saved if they continue to be steadfast (1:23).

4. Paul willingly labors for the church (those rescued) cf. Col. 1:24-29.

5. By rescuing us, Christ made us alive! cf. Col. 2:13

6. We were/are rescued when we die to elementary priciples...and don't get carried back to them! cf. Col. 2:8, 13 & 20

7. By being rescued by Christ, we are raised up with Him! Col. 3:1

8. Those "chosen" were rescued when they chose to follow Christ. Col. 3:12

Hope this stirs a good Bible study! Enjoy!

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

100 Days of Scripture (Weeks 2 thru 4)

Here you go! More of the schedule for the 100 Days of Scripture!
(June 2nd thru June 22nd)
Enjoy!

Week 2 (Sunday - Saturday)
June 2nd: Proverbs 2, Psalms 8-9
June 3rd: Proverbs 3, Psalms 10-11
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 1:13-16)
June 4th: Proverbs 4, Psalms 12-14
(Tuesday Song: "His Grace Reaches Me)
June 5th: Proverbs 5, Psalms 15-17
June 6th: Proverbs 6, Psalm 18
(Thursday Study on the word "rescued")
June 7th: Proverbs 7, Psalm 19
June 8th: Proverbs 8, Psalms 20-21

Week 3 (Sunday - Saturday)
June 9th: Proverbs 9, Psalm 22
June 10th: Proverbs 10, Psalms 23-24
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 1:17-20)
June 11th: Proverbs 11, Psalms 25-26
(Tuesday Song: "All In All")
June 12th: Proverbs 12, Psalms 27-28
June 13th: Proverbs 13, Psalms 29-30
(Thursday Study on the term "all things")
June 14th: Proverbs 14, Psalm 31
June 15th: Proverbs 15, Psalms 32-33

Week 4 (Sunday - Saturday)
June 16th: Proverbs 16, Psalm 34
June 17th: Proverbs 17, Psalms 35-36
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 2:1-3)
June 18th: Proverbs 18, Psalm 37
(Tuesday Song: "It Is Well")
June 19th: Proverbs 19, Psalm 38
June 20th: Proverbs 20, Psalm 39
(Thursday Study on the word "understanding")
June 21st: Proverbs 21, Psalms 40-41
June 22nd: Proverbs 22, Psalms 42-43

Song: "His Grace Reaches Me" Lyrics & Link

"His Grace Reaches Me"-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlS-nkPDz7s&list=PL6434AB5D6395C1B2

Deeper than the ocean
and wider than the sea
is the grace of the Savior
for sinners like me

Sent from the Father
and it thrills my soul
Just to feel and to know
That His blood makes me whole

CHORUS:

His grace reaches me
Yes, His grace reaches me
And ‘twill last thru eternity

Now I'm under His control
and I'm happy in my soul
Just to know
that His grace reaches me


Higher than the mountain
and brighter than the sun
it was offered at Calv'ry
for ev'ry one

Greatest of treasures
and it's mine today
Tho' my sins were as scarlet
He has washed them away

(CHORUS)

Whitey Gleason
Stamps Quartet Music Co., Inc.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

The Word "heard" and its Importance

As we have read Colossians this week, you may have noticed a key word "heard" mentioned several times in chapter 1. Paul makes it clear as to what first took place before the Christians had faith in Christ. This action also contributed to their love for the saints because if they never first heard the gospel they would not have known and understood the Word of Truth and how to apply it to their lives.

There are steps taken which leads us to salvation in Christ. But what must be done first is to hear or read God's word. There are so many angles to look at the word "heard/hear" but what I want to do is not give you a complete study but have you look at a few texts regarding this word, consider their importance and hopefully stir you into a deeper Bible study with those you know and love.

Colossians 1:5-6
Romans 10:15-18
Galatians 3:2
Ephesians 3:3-5 (wrote/read)
1 John 1:3-5

One last thing, if you like. Re-read Colossians 1 and notice how many different ways Paul describes the gospel (v. 5). As you read through the entire chapter, and it may take a few times, you will recognize the various descriptors representing God's word. I found 6. Let me know what you find!
Here are a few:
"words of truth"
"gospel"
"word of God"
??What else did you find??

Enjoy!

Monday, May 27, 2013

"Ancient Words" lyrics and YouTube link



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viej19PNN8M
Link to song above ^^

Lyrics below:

Holy words long preserved
For our walk in this world
They resound with God's own heart
Oh, let the ancient words impart

Words of Life, words of Hope
Give us strength, help us cope
In this world, where e'er we roam
Ancient words will guide us home

Ancient words ever true
Changing me and changing you
We have come with open hearts
Oh, let the ancient words impart

Holy words of our Faith
Handed down to this age
Came to us through sacrifice
Oh heed the faithful words of Christ

Holy words long preserved
For our walk in this world
They resound with God's own heart
Oh let the ancient words impart

Ancient words ever true
Changing me and changing you
We have come with open hearts
Oh, let the ancient words impart

*Acquired from Metrolyrics.com

Thursday, May 23, 2013

100 Days of Scripture ~ Daily Schedule (May 26-June 8)

Here's what the first 2 weeks will look like. The entire schedule is done and I will post it at a later time.

Things to remember:
Everyday there is reading.
Every Monday there are new memory verses introduced.
Every Tuesday there is a new song introduced to learn and sing for the week.
Every Thursday there is a new word/term introduced to study.
Every Saturday, when time permits, review all memory verses, songs and study.

If you have ANY questions, please ask me at anytime! Thanks!

100 Days = May 26th (Sunday) thru September 2nd (Monday)

Week 1 (Sunday - Saturday)
May 26th: Proverbs 26, Colossians 1 (read these)
May 27th: Proverbs 27, Colossians 2 (read these)
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 1:3-6)
May 28th: Proverbs 28, Colossians 3 (read these)
(Tuesday Song: "Ancient Words")
May 29th: Proverbs 29, Colossians 4 (read these)
May 30th: Proverbs 30, Psalms 1-3 (read these)
(Thursday Study on the word "heard")
May 31sr: Proverbs 31, Psalms 4-5 (read these)
June 1st: Proverbs 1, Psalms 6-7 (read these)
(Saturday Review: Memory work, song, word study)

Week 2 (Sunday - Saturday)
June 2nd: Proverbs 2, Psalms 8-9 (read these)
June 3rd: Proverbs 3, Psalms 10-11 (read these)
(Monday Memory work begins: Colossians 1:13-16)
June 4th: Proverbs 4, Psalms 12-14 (read these)
(Tuesday Song: "His Grace Reaches Me")
June 5th: Proverbs 5, Psalms 15-17 (read these)
June 6th: Proverbs 6, Psalm 18 (read these)
(Thursday Study on the word "rescued")
June 7th: Proverbs 7, Psalm 19 (read these)
June 8th: Proverbs 8, Psalms 20-21 (read these)
(Sautrday Review: Memory work, song, word study)

* I will post a YouTube link for every song AND I will post the word/term study separately on the Facebook Page and here on my blog.*

Finally, do what you can and what you can do, do for the Lord!

100 Days of Scripture ~ 2013 "PCP Challenge"

Welcome back for another summer of saturating yourselves with God's Word! And if this is your first year, welcome to the 100 Days of Scripture! This year we will combine reading with memorization and study/devotion time for those who desire to r-e-a-l-l-y stretch themselves. What does "PCP Challenge" mean? Well, the books from the Bible which will be utilized are Proverbs, Colossians and Psalms. The challenge is developed with the hopes of those entering the 100 Days of Scripture will draw closer to God and establish a good habit of daily devotion to God and His Word, which I'm sure you may already have. Also, consider an opportunity to "challenge" a friend with the 100 Days of Scripture. Consider finding a study partner this summer during the challenge, or use it as an evangelistic tool. Families might want to plan this challenge as their devotional for the coming weeks. "Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." (Prov. 27:17) I am so excited to get started! I know you are up to this year's challenge and I'm cheering you on as our 3rd year together begins!

Let's get to the details (There will be a schedule to follow, don't worry):

1. Many years ago, our family had heard about a daily Bible reading plan that included reading a chapter of Proverbs throughout the year. Which meant you would have read through Proverbs 12 times in a year, and may I add, Proverbs is not too shabby of a book to 'chisel' upon your heart. And how you remember which chapter you are in is by knowing what day of the month it is. If today was the 26th, then you are to read the 26th chapter of Proverbs. What happens when a month does not have 31 days since Proverbs contains 31 chapters? I'm glad you asked! Then you just double up on 1, 2 or even 3 days, if needed. In our 100 Days of Scripture, the only month we will double up is in June and it will be done on the 30th. Confused? Don't worry, I have a schedule for all of us to follow. :)

2. Along with a daily chapter in Proverbs, a portion from Colossians and then Psalms will be read for that particular day. Colossians (4 chapters) will only take up the first 4 days and the other 96 days will be consumed by reading all 150 Psalms.

3. Every Monday, a portion of text from Colossians will be memorized and reviewed for the week. Not every verse in Colossians will be memorized for the 100 days, but some good solid texts have been selected for memory work. On some weeks, the texts memorized will be a continuation from the previous week, and on others, it will be a new portion of Colossians. Got it? Good! So, 14 out of the 15 Mondays in our 100 Days of Scripture will have new texts from Colossians to memorize.

4. Every Tuesday, a song will be introduced for you to learn and practice daily. Not all songs will coincide with the Colossians memorization and study (I'll get to that with #5), but I'll get close. Anyway, if you can, sing with it friends, family, or whoever! I'm hoping to have a YouTube link to a good copy of the song in case you do not know it or if you do not have a hymnal at home.

5. Every Thursday, I will provide a word/term study for you to discuss with others or for your own personal Bible study. It will revolve around a key word(s) within the Colossians memory verses for that particular week (e.g. Colossians 3:12-14; the term "put on" will be studied). I will make sure the study is posted on the Facebook Event Page or on my blog or BOTH with an adequate amount of time to look it over before that particular Thursday.

6. Finally, I encourage you to review all memorization, songs and study on every Saturday. If you can, do the memory work from Week 1 and every new week add to it. So by the end of Week 14 you are saying all the verses from every week by memory. Cool, huh?!

7. This is quite a challenge and, again, I hope what comes from these 100 days is a greater knowledge and stronger relationship with our Creator. Do what you can, but whatever you do, do for the Lord!