60IN60 Day 33 - Fri Apr 7

It's Day 33 and we're in Mark 11.

One thing that's important as we read daily: being eager to hear Him speak to you. Go into your reading expectant that God desires to share something with you. 

Where God Spoke To Me:
- Verse 23 - What mountain do I need to see God toss aside for me?

Help:
- Verses 12-21 - Jesus doesn't curse the fig tree because He's in a bad mood.  The fig tree is symbolic of the Temple - without fruit.  He curses it as a sign that He is cursing the Temple system.

If you want to read the chapter online, here's a link.

If you have a question or comment, email me at butcher@ymail.com.

60IN60 Day 32 - Thurs Apr 6

It is Day 32 and we're in Mark 10.

Where God Spoke To Me:

- Verse 21 - Jesus doesn't challenge him because he wants to see him fail.  He loves him and his heart for God, but wants him to give all he has.

Help:
- Verse 18 - It's not that Jesus isn't good.  The man is not speaking to Jesus presuming He is God, so Jesus is telling him that only God is truly good.  No human teacher is on his own.
- Verses 23-24 - The presumption was that riches were a blessing from God and a sign of God's favor, so it shocks the disciples to hear Jesus say that the rich would have great trouble entering the Kingdom.
- Verses 25-27 - This is not saying that it's impossible for a rich man to enter the Kingdom, only that it is very difficult.
- Verse 30 - This is not a get-rich-quick scheme.  The "hundred-fold" we receive is not usually financial, but things that are deeper and more meaningful.

If you want to read the chapter online, here's a link.

If you have a question or comment, email me at butcher@ymail.com.

60IN60 Day 31 - Wed Apr 5

It's Day 31 and we're in Mark 9.

Where God Spoke to Me:

- Verse 35 - We must be willing to be a servant.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

If you have a question or comment, email me at butcher@ymail.com.

60IN60 Day 30 - Tues Apr 4

It is Day 30 and we're in Job 42.

Where God Spoke to Me:

- Verse 6 - Encountering God led to humility.

If you want to read the chapter online, here's a link.

If you have a question or comment, email me at butcher@ymail.com.

60IN60 Day 29 - Mon Apr 3

It's Day 29 and we're in Job 38.

We've skipped a bunch of chapters in Job where his friends try to explain what happened to him.  Now, after all that talk, God shows up to speak for Himself.

Where God Spoke To Me:
- Verse 12 - I like the way He puts this.

Help:
- Verses 1-41 - God response to Job's complaint centers on talking about the wonders and powers He displayed in the physical creation.  Philip Yancey summarized God's argument here well: "Until you can tell me how to run the physical universe, don't tell me how to run the moral universe."

If you want to read the chapter online, here's a link.

If you have a question or comment, email me at butcher@ymail.com.

60IN60 Day 28 - Sun Apr 2

It's Day 28 and we're in Job 3.

Where God Spoke To Me:
- Verses 1-26 - I appreciate the honesty of his feelings.  His words strike me as an authentic example of the way that most of us would feel after having gone through such tragedy.  I'm thankful the Bible is honest about how we feel when we go through such things.

If you want to read the chapter online, here's a link.

If you have a question or comment, email me at butcher@ymail.com.

60IN60 Day 27 - Sat Apr 1

It's Day 27 and we're in Job 2.

Where God Spoke To Me:
- Verse 13 - This is the main thing Job's friends get right: sitting and sympathizing with him.  Once they open their mouths, things start to go off-track.

If you want to read the chapter online, here's a link.

If you have a question or comment, email me at butcher@ymail.com.