Day 2 - Bible Reading Notes

Matthew 2 - After Jesus was born, the wise men set out to see Him and bring Him gifts.  Herod was angry that he was tricked by the wise men so he had all children killed of a certain age.  Jesus escaped it because Joseph, his dad, took him to different cities as he was advised in a dream.  They ended up in Nazereth.

Genesis 2 - God makes Adam in Eden, then makes and brings Adam many animals to name.  Adam does this and then God says that it's not good that Adam is alone.  God makes Adam sleep, takes his rib, then makes Eve who Adam calls Woman, because she came from man.

Romans  2 -.Paul explains that wether you know the law or not, you will be punished for doing bad - more so if you specifically knew the law.  He also confronts Jews that they will not be declared righteous simply for being a circumcised Jew.  He stresses that physical circumcision isn't what matters, but spiritual obedience is more important. 

1 Thessalonians 2 - Paul reminds the Thessalonians how blameless he and other brothers where when they were serving in Thessolanica. He recalls how delighted he was that when they heard them teach the word of God they they regarded it as such. He expresses that he wishes to come back and see them but Satan has hindered it.

Job 2 - Once again, there was a meeting of all the sons of God and Satan was present.  He had been walking around the earth once again and God asked him about Job again.  Satan still wasn't impressed with Job and stated that Job only loved God because he hadn't lost his health.  God gave permission to Satan to harm Job, but insisted Job must remain alive.  Satan gave Job terrible soars that covered his whole body, so much that when Job's three friends came to see him, and comfort him, they didn't recognize him.  When Job's three friends did arrive to him, they sat on the ground with him for a week morning with him.

Psalms 2 - This chapter seems to reference Christ Jesus as the Son of God. Cool.

Proverbs 2 - Again we are encouraged to heed wisdom and to seek it.  If we don't bad things will happen.

Joshua 2 - Joshua sent to spies to spy specifically on Jericho.  The two men stayed the night at Rahab the prostitute's house.  Men from Jericho came and Rahab lied to them about the location of the spies and misdirected them.  She then requested that in return for the safety she gave the two spies that they spare her and her families life when they came to overtake the land.  The spies agreed and advised her to tie a crimson cloth to her window and gather her family into her house. Then the spies hid in the mountains for a few days before they returned to Joshua to inform him of what happened.

Isaiah 2 - The Day of the Lord will be a time when God rises to terrify the wickedness on the earth.  People will cast away their idols of silver and gold and go in to caves.  God warns to stop trusting in man, and start trusting in Himself.

Acts 2 - On the day of Pentacost, the Holy Spirit came upon Peter and the other 11 apostles.  They started speaking so that many in different languages could understand them.  Some accused them of being drunk, but Peter denied it.  He then proclaimed that Jesus was foretold to be the Christ and Lord by the Prophet David, and that 'these men' had the Lord crucified.  This truth cut these men to the heart and they asked what they ought to do, and Peter advised them to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus.  Now there were about 3,000 believers and they were selflessly selling their possessions to make sure that none of them were in need.  They spent much of their time fellowship and listening to the apostles teaching.

These are my personal bible notes as I'm going through the Professor Grant Horner Bible Reading System.  These notes are not scripture, may not be complete, and may not be accurate.  If you see something I got wrong, or wish to comment on something I've said, feel free to do so.  To learn more about this plan, go here.