Week 35: Jesus the Suffering Son of God

It is time for a second serving of our favorite person in the Bible - Jesus Christ, the Messiah, the son of God! Yes, this week we get a second version of the life and ministry of Jesus as narrated by Mark aka John Mark who penned the gospel based on eye witness accounts of...

Week 34: Jesus the Messianic King

We ended our readings from the Old Testament with a sense of hope as we saw the exiled Israelites return to the land and to the Lord with encouragement from the prophetic voices. But the hope of a restored land and kingdom never did fully materialize. Nearly 400 years passes by without any sign of...

Week 33: Hope for the future and returning to the Lord

Just as a good coach is pivotal to the success of a professional sports team, the prophetic voice is crucial to move the people of God towards His divine purpose and promises. As we wrap up the reading of this Old Testament books in this week's journey, today we will shift our eyes and focus...

Week 32: Time to return and rebuild the walls of Jerusalem

Have you ever had the experience of being far away from your loved ones while you receive some tragic news that makes the distance even more painful. Having moved halfway across the globe, I've certainly experienced that feeling of helplessness when I've received news of loved ones passing away and having no way of being...

Week 31: Time to Return and Rebuild the Temple

Have you ever been stumped in a pleasant way when something  unexpected happens to cause you to marvel and wonder "how could this be?". Have you experienced favor and generosity from someone totally random, who is not related to you in anyway that it just blows your mind off? Maybe something like a total stranger...

Week 30: For such a time as this!

Ever hiked a trail where you know there is a stream nearby because you hear sound of water even though you can't actually see the water? Then suddenly through the rocks or out of the earth you see the water bubbling through. Then again as you continue, the water may disappear and reappear as it...

Week 29: Thriving in Exile

Weekly Summary When thrust into the harsh reality of being exiled under the rule of foreign nations, Daniel finds a way to remain steadfast and unwavering in his allegiance to the Lord while eagerly praying and awaiting the fulfillment of God's promises. When most of us think of Daniel in  the Bible, the first thing...

Week 28: Hope and Restoration Amidst Devastation

We concluded last section with some pretty bad news regarding Jerusalem that had fallen siege to Babylon. God’s chosen people who were called to love, obey and follow His laws had turned away from Him and continued in their evil ways being too stubborn to repent. So they were given over to their enemies. However...

Week 27: God is at work even in the Exile

One of the popular breads found in North America and parts of Europe is the Ezekial 4:9 bread known for its whole and healthy ingredients. And yes, this name is straight out of the Bible reference from the book of Ezekial chapter 4 and verse 9. And most people who at some point have come...

Week 26: A Time to Mourn and Weep over Destruction

One of the hardest portions of the Bible to read through are the cries of lament that the people of God have raised. It is heart wrenching to see how a people who have been called by God to represent His Holy nature here on earth had turned back from that calling  to pursue idols....

Time to re-start

Hello, dear reader! Welcome (back) to my Bible Learning blog! I started this blog in 2018 with a goal of covering through the entire Bible in one year, sharing my learnings along the way with a deep passion of motivating you, the reader to also learn and grow in the process. I love the Bible...

Week 25: Even amidst utter devastation there is promise and hope of restoration

This past week my family and I had the opportunity to hike some trails in an area of Southern California affected by forest fires in the recent past. The effects of the devastation left by the fires were still evident as some of the areas were still off limits to hikers. And the landscape itself...

Week 24: Turning to the Lord requires all our heart, soul and strength

Have you ever found yourself cheering for a team or individual who may be in the brink of loss and eventual disappointment? For example, if your favorite basketball team that is in playoffs facing elimination and a huge deficit, you may find yourself hoping against hope that maybe they'll claw their way back to victory...

Week 23: When God calls and commissions; He equips and strengthens

Recently Serena Williams has been in the news for a lot of reasons and ardent fans like myself have been cheering her on as she makes a comeback in the Tennis majors after giving birth to her daughter just nine months earlier. One such news grabbing story line has been regarding the statement her contemporary...

Week 22: Covenant keeping God requires faithfulness from His people

As a mom of two young kids, I often myself giving them careful instructions on various occasions, repeating them as often as needed with the hopes that they can avoid finding themselves in an unpleasant situation. The higher the risk the more I have to emphasize  the importance of sticking with the plan. Sometimes it...

Week 21: God is the rightful King who is always on the throne

  In my work environment one of the phrases that my colleagues and I say to each other a lot is: The only thing constant around here is change. In our fast paced and success-driven life, we find ourselves constantly having to change how we view and do business in order to stay on top....

Week 20: Greater things come to those who keep believing and pursuing God

"All good things must come to an end" goes the popular phrase. But when it comes to the the Kingdom of God, all good things do not have to come to an end. We see this best illustrated in 2 Kings 2. Everyone in  the prophetic community knew that the Lord was about to take...

Week 19: The Lord needs people who can boldly declare the Word of the Lord

If you search for the name "Elijah" in the New Testament, you will find 31 occurrences. In my opinion, that is a pretty high number of mentions for someone who is featured in only 6 chapters of the pretty lengthy Old Testament. So, why does Elijah command that much attention? I will suggest to you...

Week 4: God’s nature is not dependent on our circumstances

In some parts of the world, Spring is usually the time of the year that brings in the much needed joy and respite from the cold harsh winters. However some years, the winter may to be utterly cruel when it extends into April/May when one should be experiencing Spring in full force. And some years...

Week 18: The Word of God is always relevant to our society

As humans, we often have a tendency to view the spiritual or sacred elements that pertain to God as separated from the mundane everyday aspects of life. For example, we could be totally aware of and revel in the presence of God when we are among other believers worshiping Him but could become quite unaware...