Day 208

The Bible In A Year 208

from the The Bible In A Year reading plan


2 Kings 17-18, Ephesians 5

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33 thoughts on "The Bible In A Year 208"

  1. HeatherMarie says:

    I was so pulled into reading about Hezekiah that I read chapter 19 too! I was struck as I was reading Ephesians 5:3-4 that I am sorely lacking in the behaviour department. I was trying to figure out how I could change so many things in my life to conform to that direction and it was quite overwhelming. As I kept reading God reminded me that I need to ask him to help me change to be the person he’d have me be, and he will do it in his strength. Isn’t it amazing to serve such an amazing, loving God?

    1. Krystle says:

      Heather I feel the same way. Sometimes I get so discouraged when I realize some of the things I’ve done, & some of the things I still do and I wonder how I can ever be holy enough. But it is only through His strength!! I absolutely cannot do it on my own. I need Holy Spirit every second to guide me & mold me into the woman He would have me to be.

  2. Nikki says:

    Amazing to me how God is so powerful.

  3. Brenda says:

    Me too!

  4. Katie says:

    I doubt anyone will see this as I’m fairly behind, but I was struck by 2 king 17:41 – their children did likewise and their children’s children – as their fathers did, so they do to this day

    And Ephesians 5:1-2. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, And walk in love as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering, and sacrifice of God.

    Parents and leaders have powerful influence, for generations, and we need to allow God to have that sort of influence in our life.

    1. Hazel says:

      I’m playing catch up and so I saw your post and I appreciate your comments Katie :-)

  5. Heidi L says:

    So good to hear of Hezekiahs leadership – he instructs those listening to Rabshakeh not to answer his threatening statements, & they didn’t! I’m sure they were anxious, but they didn’t turn to fear & succumb to the enemy.

  6. Emily S says:

    Ahh, cliffhanger! I am so excited to see a king rise up again and take down all the high places! But now the king of Assyria comes with an intimidating message, and I want to see how God and the people respond.

    Meanwhile, two things stand out to me today.

    1. People from other nations came into the Land of Israel, and have begun to hear the Law of the Lord, and fear our God.

    The customs of the time believed the gods had territories, and thus they simply added God to their list of which they must worship, instead of fully turning to Him, but they’re beginning to hear!

    2. 2 Kings 18:4 mentions taking down the pole Moses had made. That was a pole with two snakes intertwined, to which the people if bitten by a snake could look to and be healed.

    It was supposed to be a blessing, but the people began to worship it instead of the God whom was actually doing the healing. It’s an interesting example of how even something good sent from God can be missused if our focus is not properly on Him.

    1. Leah Swindon says:

      Great points Emily..I was also really pulled into this reading. At the same time, I was feeling very convicted to examine my own life for idols and areas where I don’t trust the Lord fully. Of course, none of us want to admit that but the reality is we have to constantly examine ourselves. I don’t believe the Israelites intentionally stepped away from God, and either do we..but it’s the areas where we are unaware where you have to be the most careful.

  7. Katrina P says:

    We definitely want to be aware of the company we keep and create an environment of positivity not gossip or complaints.
    Ephesians 5:4 Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.

    1. Tracy says:

      This is so true and necessary for the next generation to understand!

  8. Alysa says:

    What does it mean to love like Christ? I like how The Message explains it.

    “Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.”
    ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5:2‬ ‭MSG‬‬

    1. Alexis says:

      I like that verse too, Alysa. We are loved extravagantly by our Heavenly Father. That makes me feel so special and blessed.

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