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We are making a MASSIVE push into the wisdom-world of Ecclesiastes.
12 of the free resources include downloadable audio recordings of the World English Bible version.

Also check out...

Overview Video

https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/ecclesiastes/

https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/wisdom-ecclesiastes/

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We are making a MASSIVE push into the wisdom-world of Ecclesiastes.
12 of the free resources include downloadable audio recordings of the World English Bible version.

Also check out...

Overview Video

https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/ecclesiastes/

https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/wisdom-ecclesiastes/

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We are making a MASSIVE push into the wisdom-world of Ecclesiastes.
12 of the free resources include downloadable audio recordings of the World English Bible version.

Also check out...

Overview Video

https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/ecclesiastes/

https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/wisdom-ecclesiastes/

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We are making a MASSIVE push into the wisdom-world of Ecclesiastes.
12 of the free resources include downloadable audio recordings of the World English Bible version.

Also check out...

Overview Video

https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/ecclesiastes/

https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/wisdom-ecclesiastes/

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Enjoy listening to Scripture read beside Swanage Bay, Dorset, England.

Today's NIV Scriptures are:

• Psalm 2
• Proverbs 15
• Genesis 2
• John 2
• Romans 2

That's 5-a-Day, Daily Bread!

Paul says to Timothy in chapter 4 verse 13 in his first letter:
"Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching."

Since this sounds like a call to action to me, I was thinking about the popular 5-a-Day model for healthy eating.

If we were to apply that to the reading of Scripture, what mix might we have?

• A Psalm for worship
• A chapter of Proverbs for wisdom
• A portion of the Old Testament
• A section of a Gospel
• A part of the New Testament other than the Gospels and Acts

Thus we start with today's readings.

On the menu we have:

• Psalm 1
• Proverbs 14 (to match day 14 of July)
• Genesis 1
• John 1
• Romans 1

The sounds of the sea and of Swanage were recorded today from 'The Haven' on Swanage Bay.  Although there are a few noisy people, I hope this natural soundscape helps give atmosphere to this first recording.

We share "The Road to Emmaus" followed by a direct quote from Tim Keller's work, "What is Gospel-Centred Ministry?"

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/conference_media/gospel-centered-ministry/

• Jesus is the true and better Adam who passed the test in the garden, a much tougher garden, and whose obedience is imputed to us.
• Jesus is the true and better Abel, who, though innocently slain, has blood that cries out, not for our condemnation, but for our acquittal.
• Jesus is the true and better Abraham, who answered the call of God to leave all the comfortable and familiar and go into the void, not knowing whither he went.
• Jesus is the true and better Isaac, who was not just offered up by his father on the mount, but was truly sacrificed for us all. What God said to Abraham, “Now I know you love me because you did not withhold your son–your only son whom you love–from me.” Now we, at the foot of the cross, can say to God, “Now we know that you love me because you did not withhold your Son–your only Son whom you love–from me.”
• Jesus is the true and better Jacob, who wrestled and took the blow of justice we deserve so we, like Jacob, only receive the wounds of grace that wake us up and discipline us.
• Jesus is the true and better Joseph, who sits at the right hand of the King and forgives those who betrayed and sold him and uses his power to save them.
• Jesus is the true and better Moses who stands in the gap between the people in the Lord and who mediates a New Covenant.
• Jesus is the true and better rock of Moses, who when struck with a rod of God’s justice now gives us water in the desert.
• Jesus is the true and better Job, who became a truly innocent suffer and now intercedes for and saves his stupid friends. (Is that a type? That’s not typology; it’s an instinct.)
• Jesus is the true and better David, whose victory becomes his people’s victory, though they never lifted a stone to accomplish it themselves.
• Jesus is the true and better Esther, who didn’t just risk losing an earthly palace but lost the ultimate heavenly one, who didn’t just risk his life but gave his life, who didn’t just say, “If I perish, I perish,” he says, “When I perish, I’ll perish for them to save my people.”
• Jesus is the true and better Jonah, who was cast out into the storm so we could be brought in.
• Jesus is the real Passover lamb.
• Jesus is the true temple, the true prophet, the true priest, the true king, the true sacrifice, the true lamb, the true light, the true bread.

A BLESSING FOR YOU!
May you receive this blessing as you listen to this psalm, recorded with you in mind.

Psalm 20
New International Version (adapted on the recording to us the Lord's name)
For the director of music. A psalm of David.

May the Lord answer you when you are in distress;
    may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
May he send you help from the sanctuary
    and grant you support from Zion.
May he remember all your sacrifices
    and accept your burnt offerings.
May he give you the desire of your heart
    and make all your plans succeed.
May we shout for joy over your victory
    and lift up our banners in the name of our God.
May the Lord grant all your requests.
Now this I know:
    The Lord gives victory to his anointed.
He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary
    with the victorious power of his right hand.
Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
    but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
They are brought to their knees and fall,
    but we rise up and stand firm.
Lord, give victory to the king!
    Answer us when we call!

Wouldn't it be lovely to appoint a Director of Music for our Church?

Would you rather?

Choice is a wonderful blessing for most of us most of the time, and a burden for many of us much of the time!  "Would you rather?" is a great question to ask when working through issues that affect our wellbeing.