PICTURE: nothing
READING: 1 Samuel 28-31. 28:16-19 Saul is so dumb! He is so scared. So, instead of consulting God, he sneaks into a witch. Then Samuel (I love this guy), his spirit gives Saul a verbal whoopin! Love it.
1 Sam 31 - Saul takes his own life! What an ending to his life. Did he do it because he realized how much he had disregarded the LORD? Was he that afraid of the abuse that was coming for him?
Saul leaves a legacy of the importance of remaining connected to God. Only Saul's life shows what not to do!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Day 88
PICTURE: bball party. Our season ended yesterday. I had a party for the boys, all 41 of them, in my classroom after school. We had snacks and watched Space Jam. Most of the boys had NEVER seen the movie....may have something to do with the fact that they weren't born yet when the movie first came out.
READING: 1 Samuel 25-27. Abigail - what an amazing, selfless woman! She could have been killed for admitting/taking blame for Nabal's behavior. Instead, she was spared, God's judgment came down on Nabal, and Abigail became David's wife! WOW!
READING: 1 Samuel 25-27. Abigail - what an amazing, selfless woman! She could have been killed for admitting/taking blame for Nabal's behavior. Instead, she was spared, God's judgment came down on Nabal, and Abigail became David's wife! WOW!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Day 87
PICTURE: this is where I would have put a pic of me coaching 4th and 5th boys' bball if I had ever remembered to have someone take a picture during the past month. Just picture me with 41 boys, ages 9-11, and you can kinda figure out what it looks like.
READING: 1 Samuel 22-24. David spares Saul. His reasoning..."As the old saying goes, 'From evildoers come evil deeds, so my hand will not touch you.'" (24:13) Matt 7:20 says you will recognized believers by their deeds. David was truly after God's heart. Sure he messed up, but he sought God!
READING: 1 Samuel 22-24. David spares Saul. His reasoning..."As the old saying goes, 'From evildoers come evil deeds, so my hand will not touch you.'" (24:13) Matt 7:20 says you will recognized believers by their deeds. David was truly after God's heart. Sure he messed up, but he sought God!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Day 86
PICTURE: chillin on the couch. Today I decided to just relax and watch some bball. Needless to say I will hit a low when the NCAA bball tourney is over. But, until then, this is how we spend out time. Linus and Charlie played all morning and most of the afternoon. This is them when they crashed. They are such an odd couple, but I love them. They get along so well.
READING: 1 Samuel 19-21. Heading reads: Saul Tries to Kill David
Jealousy is No good! Saul is in a spiritual battle. God is sending an evil spirit upon Saul (how is that possible). I think this had to do with God rejecting Saul in chapter 15.
I love the relationship that is developing between Jonathan and David. It makes me think of Paul and Timothy. They care so much for one another! Everyone needs someone like that in their life.
READING: 1 Samuel 19-21. Heading reads: Saul Tries to Kill David
Jealousy is No good! Saul is in a spiritual battle. God is sending an evil spirit upon Saul (how is that possible). I think this had to do with God rejecting Saul in chapter 15.
I love the relationship that is developing between Jonathan and David. It makes me think of Paul and Timothy. They care so much for one another! Everyone needs someone like that in their life.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Day 85
PICTURE: South Side Soda Shop with Jackson. I had the pleasure of hangin with my awesome nephew and we had to run to Goshen. It was dinner time so I asked him what he wanted to eat. "CHINESE!" was his quick reply, but I wasn't diggin it. So, I suggested the Soda Shop. "I've never eaten there," was Jack's reply. HE LOVED IT! We had a good time hangin out, eatin food, and laughing about the silly things we do.
READING: 1 Samuel 17-18. Goliath is boasting! And he presented quite the bet to the Israelites. The Israelites were "dismayed and terrified."
Puny, young David comes along and says, "The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine."
And HE did!!
Later in 1 Sam 18:8 I read this, "Saul was very angry...." Saul is SOOOOO jealous of David. Why? The reality is that David had more faith than Saul. David trusted God to deliver him from death. Saul has some serious issues to work through.
READING: 1 Samuel 17-18. Goliath is boasting! And he presented quite the bet to the Israelites. The Israelites were "dismayed and terrified."
Puny, young David comes along and says, "The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine."
And HE did!!
Later in 1 Sam 18:8 I read this, "Saul was very angry...." Saul is SOOOOO jealous of David. Why? The reality is that David had more faith than Saul. David trusted God to deliver him from death. Saul has some serious issues to work through.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Day 84
PICTURE: South Bend Symphony. Our music teacher got a grant for the 4th and 5th grade students to attend the symphony. We all got dressed up and attended an amazing production designed for students.
READING: 1 Samuel 15-16. Disobedience honks God off! Saul knew what he was to do, but took his own approach rather than follow God's direction. It didn't' work out to Saul's favor - "And the LORD was grieved that he had made Saul king over Israel." 1 Sam 15:35
So, God sends Samuel to find a new king. As Samuel is meeting people, God reminds him "The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Sam 16:7b. God chose David and Samuel anointed him.
READING: 1 Samuel 15-16. Disobedience honks God off! Saul knew what he was to do, but took his own approach rather than follow God's direction. It didn't' work out to Saul's favor - "And the LORD was grieved that he had made Saul king over Israel." 1 Sam 15:35
So, God sends Samuel to find a new king. As Samuel is meeting people, God reminds him "The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Sam 16:7b. God chose David and Samuel anointed him.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Day 83
PICTURE: it's grilling season! I love to grill and am so happy that the weather is a little more conducive for it! I grilled some chicken that marinated in italian dressing, soy sauce, and some grub rub. It was SOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!!!!
READING: 1 Samuel 13-14. These chapters begin with Saul not following God's directions. God is now seeking another leader. OUCH!
The Israelites go to attack Philistines and find them in a total panic. "Then panic struck the whole army - those in the camp and field, and those in the outposts and raiding parties - and the ground shook. It was a panic sent by God." 1 Sam 14:15. God rescued the Israelites AGAIN!
READING: 1 Samuel 13-14. These chapters begin with Saul not following God's directions. God is now seeking another leader. OUCH!
The Israelites go to attack Philistines and find them in a total panic. "Then panic struck the whole army - those in the camp and field, and those in the outposts and raiding parties - and the ground shook. It was a panic sent by God." 1 Sam 14:15. God rescued the Israelites AGAIN!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Day 82
PICTURE: Charlie! He's seriously the cutest kitten ever. He loves to play in this Kitty Cube. He really enjoys hiding in their and then jumping out at Linus when Linus walks past. Makes me laugh SO HARD because Linus always jumps.
READING: 1 Samuel 8-12. I Sam 8:7-9 "And the LORD told him: 'Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king. As they have done from the day I brought them up out of Egypt until this day, forsaking me and serving other gods, so they are doing to you. Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will claim as his rights.'” Samuel gets bummed because the people want a new kind. I love what God tells Samuel...it's the same old cycle that they have been going through.
An exchange of kind. Samuel did well: Saul will be great.
READING: 1 Samuel 8-12. I Sam 8:7-9 "And the LORD told him: 'Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king. As they have done from the day I brought them up out of Egypt until this day, forsaking me and serving other gods, so they are doing to you. Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will claim as his rights.'” Samuel gets bummed because the people want a new kind. I love what God tells Samuel...it's the same old cycle that they have been going through.
An exchange of kind. Samuel did well: Saul will be great.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Day 81
PICTURE: Healthworks Museum field trip. We went on a field trip to the Healthworks Museum in South Bend today. It is part of the Memorial Hospital. I have never enjoyed a field trip so much. Everything was very interactive as we learned about the body. We learned about the brain, blood, heart, and lungs. We got to see real pig lungs. The coolest part of the trip was watching Paul (our instructor) dissect a pig heart. AWESOME!!!
READING: 1 Samuel 4-7. The Ark gets stolen by the Philistines and look at the course of events...
1 Sam 5:6b "he brought devastation upon them (the people of Ashdod) and afflicted them with tumors."
1 Sam 5:9 "(Gath) was thrown into a great panic. He afflicted the people of the city...with an outbreak of tumors."
People obviously didn't take the power of God honestly (outside of Israel and they even had their moments of stupidity). I love the response of the people of Ekron in 1 Sam 5:11 "Send the ark of the god of Israel away; let it go back to its own place or it will kill us and our people." These guys heard what happened in Ashdod and Gath and wanted none of it!
READING: 1 Samuel 4-7. The Ark gets stolen by the Philistines and look at the course of events...
1 Sam 5:6b "he brought devastation upon them (the people of Ashdod) and afflicted them with tumors."
1 Sam 5:9 "(Gath) was thrown into a great panic. He afflicted the people of the city...with an outbreak of tumors."
People obviously didn't take the power of God honestly (outside of Israel and they even had their moments of stupidity). I love the response of the people of Ekron in 1 Sam 5:11 "Send the ark of the god of Israel away; let it go back to its own place or it will kill us and our people." These guys heard what happened in Ashdod and Gath and wanted none of it!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Day 80
PICTURE: cuddling. I got home from my bball game last night, changed my clothes, and walked out to find this in the living room. They are seriously the CUTEST!!!
READING: 1 Samuel 1-3. I think Hannah had a tough thing to do. The son she longed for, Samuel, has been given to her. Now she turns around and gives him to God. WOW! Way to go Hannah!
I have chills after reading these 3 chapters! Samuel is someone I know little about. I'm excited to read and learn more.
READING: 1 Samuel 1-3. I think Hannah had a tough thing to do. The son she longed for, Samuel, has been given to her. Now she turns around and gives him to God. WOW! Way to go Hannah!
I have chills after reading these 3 chapters! Samuel is someone I know little about. I'm excited to read and learn more.
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