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....