Commuter Bible

When Israel went to battle against the Philistines they assumed that they could bring out the ark of the covenant to the battlefield, and that it’s presence would either oblige God to win the battle for them or that the object itself had some kind of mystical power. They were sorely mistaken, and the Philistines promptly defeated them captured the ark. Assuming that their victory is a victory over Israel’s God, the Philistines place the ark in Dagon’s temple. Time and again, however, the Lord silently causes destruction, catastrophe and misery for the Philistines wherever the ark is taken, until finally, they become so desperate they put it on a cart and send it back where it came from.

1 Samuel 5 - 1:10 . 

1 Samuel 6 - 3:44 . 

1 Samuel 7 - 8:39  . 

1 Samuel 8 - 13:05 . 

Proverbs 27 - 16:43 . 

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The instructions that the Lord has given to his people concerning justice, holiness, and priesthood have all been shattered in the time of the judges. It seems like all is lost for Israel, but even here we can see foreshadows of the Christ who has yet to come. There is a woman incapable of having children who is faithful to the Lord. In His providence, kindness and mercy, the Lord raises a prophet and priest from the barren womb of this woman, who had promised the Lord that her son would serve God all the days of his life. This young boy is at home in the Lord’s service and eventually replaces sinful men and intercedes between God and His people. One day, Samuel will usher in a new kingdom, though he himself will not be king.

1 Samuel 1 - 1:13 . 

1 Samuel 2 - 6:21 . 

1 Samuel 3 - 15:12 . 

1 Samuel 4 - 19:10 . 

Proverbs 26:13 - 24:40 . 

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As we open Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus it becomes immediately clear that Paul is overflowing with joy in Christ. The source and origin of this joy is Christ Himself, whom Paul notes as the one who is responsible for our salvation. Take note of how often Paul uses the phrase “In Him” or “In Christ”. He goes on to make clear that it is not our works that bring such blessing and righteousness, but free grace through faith. Having received this gift, Paul then encourages the church to live worthy of God’s calling. Though we may often fail, we should make it our aim to grow into maturity, submitting to the order of King Jesus.

Ephesians 1 – 1:14 . 

Ephesians 2 – 4:46 . 

Ephesians 3 – 8:17 . 

Ephesians 4 – 12:05 . 

Ephesians 5 – 16:40 . 

Ephesians 6 – 21:05 . 

Proverbs 26:1-12 – 24:52 .

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It seems like so much has been lost in the time of the judges, but the author of Ruth gives us a glimmer of hope. In a season of drought, a family leaves Israel and moves to Moab hoping to find relief, but instead they find sorrow. The wife, Naomi, becomes a widow without family to help her. Her daughter-in-law, a foreigner, commits to love her and care for her, returning with her to the people of Israel. There, she meets Boaz, a family redeemer who honors Ruth, cares for her, and in obedience to the Lord, redeems her into his own family. Ruth is part of a bigger story of redemption, as her lineage will include not only King David, but Jesus the Christ.

Ruth 1 – 1:12 . 

Ruth 2 – 5:33 . 

Ruth 3 – 11:18 . 

Ruth 4 – 14:49 . 

Proverbs 25 – 19:45 .

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The call to love one another continues as Paul encourages church members not to quarrel over opinions. From one believer to the next, you’ll find that Christians have varying convictions about what is acceptable concerning things like dietary restrictions or celebration of particular days, and Paul says that’s OK. Let each one be convinced without quarreling with one another. Moreover, if your actions make another brother or sister stumble, you shouldn’t let your preferences take precedence over the good of your brother or sister. Paul ends by sending affectionate greetings to specific believers he knows.

Romans 13 - 1:11 . 

Romans 14 - 3:56 . 

Romans 15 - 8:38 . 

Romans 16 - 13:55 . 

Proverbs 24 - 18:02 . 

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