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The End — Revelation 19-22

Posted on February 25, 2012 by parklinscomb

Well, with today’s reading we come to the end of our daily journey through the Bible. It has been a challenge to me personally to both read, reflect, and try to write something cogent that people might want to read. … Continue reading →

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Fallen, fallen is Babylon — Revelation 16-18

Posted on February 24, 2012 by parklinscomb

As I’ve mentioned before, the strands tell about the various aspects of God’s judgments on the world. Today’s reading deals with the strand of prophecies dealing with the finishing of God’s wrath on the material world. Har-Magedon — 16:13ff Chapter … Continue reading →

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Satan loses — Revelation 10-12

Posted on February 23, 2012 by parklinscomb

As we consider today’s reading, let’s keep in mind the apocalyptic language being used. These prophesied events aren’t to be taken literally, this isn’t like reading a newspaper or a history book. The keys to much of what we read … Continue reading →

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Don’t be surprised — 1 Peter 4,5

Posted on February 13, 2012 by parklinscomb

Once again, 1 Peter is about dealing rightly with the persecution and suffering that goes hand in hand with the Christian life. And by the way, if you are not a Christian and are wondering about the last statement, Jesus … Continue reading →

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The last few hours — John 12-14

Posted on December 26, 2011 by parklinscomb

Hoping everyone had a wonderful Christmas. But don’t let the wonderful Christmas crowd out your reading, especially not today, because today’s readings are some of the best in the book of John. Again, I’ll be a little briefer than usual. … Continue reading →

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You’ve been served! — Micah 1-4

Posted on November 16, 2011 by parklinscomb

The beginning of Micah, our reading today, is in the form of a lawsuit in the ancient world. God has a serious legal issue with Israel: a covenant broken — perhaps we’d call it breach of contract, although covenants are … Continue reading →

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O Death, where are your thorns? — Hosea 13-14

Posted on November 10, 2011 by parklinscomb

Today our reading finishes the book of Hosea with a couple more penetrating thoughts to mull over. As unpleasant as it is… One of the most dangerous misunderstandings common among “casual” western “believers” is that since God is love, that … Continue reading →

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You’re never too lost for God — Ezekiel 33-35

Posted on October 28, 2011 by parklinscomb

Well central New England received its first snowfall of the season — with more predicted for the weekend. Some of us are delighted, others of us are groaning at the anticipated work of snow removal; but it’s all a part … Continue reading →

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Bad times are about to get worse — Ezekiel 7-9

Posted on October 20, 2011 by parklinscomb

You know, in reading through the prophets you can begin to get weighed down with the negativity, destruction, doom, and condemnation of it all. But don’t. It’s not that God is simply a God of “No”, but Israel had been … Continue reading →

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Where does God dwell? — Isaiah 54-58

Posted on September 25, 2011 by parklinscomb

Thanks for being patient during my little hiatus, taking care of my wife, Linda. She’s recovering nicely. Yesterday I only covered Isaiah 53, and then only barely scratched the surface of what I think can and should be said about … Continue reading →

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