Tag Archives: Creation

Scripture Reading Challenge (#14)

God does not point out our sin to laugh at us or scorn.  Instead, he reveals our issues so that we can deal with them appropriately.  That is, to be cleansed and forgiven.  In the story of Genesis, the brothers need to make a second trip to Egypt.  They will face their sin one wayContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#14)”

Scripture Reading Challenge (#7)

How did the Old Testament people receive salvation?  Is Jesus Plan B?  These two questions are given solid answers in this chapter.  You may have heard someone say that the Old Testament was presented salvation by works and the New Testament by grace.  However, salvation is received in the Old Testament and New Testament theContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#7)”

Scripture Reading Challenge (#5)

Learning another language can be hard. In our text today, however, we learn that humanity shared a common language. After an act of rebellion before God, we lost that gift. God has ways of reminding us that we are not in control, but that He is. Read Genesis 11:1-9 This passage unveils basic human needs.  TheseContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#5)”

Reading Scripture Challenge (#4)

Do you know anyone that is absent-minded?  Forgetfulness is something that we have to deal with in this world.  God, however, always has us on His mind.  Psalm 139:17-18 reads, “How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God!  How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they are moreContinue reading “Reading Scripture Challenge (#4)”

CFCB Scripture Reading Challenge (#2)

God’s creation included freewill.  Adam could use this freedom to voluntarily choose to love God and obey his commands, or he could abuse this freedom and decide to disobey God.  The reading today focuses on the fall of man and how sin entered into creation. Read Genesis 3:1-24 In this third chapter, we are introducedContinue reading “CFCB Scripture Reading Challenge (#2)”

CFCB Scripture Reading Challenge (#1)

Over the next 100 days, the congregation of Columbus First Christian Baptist is engaging in a Scripture reading challenge. We are using the Essential 100 reading guide by the Scripture Union. I am going to write a daily devotion that goes along with each of the readings. There are 50 Old Testament passages and 50Continue reading “CFCB Scripture Reading Challenge (#1)”