Listen to Pastor Nick read the Firestarter Job 39:19-30.

For thirty-seven chapters, Job and his friends have been going back and forth. Now it is time for God to have the final word. Yet the response of God in chapter 39 consists of questions—seventeen of them. However, they are very different from the heady, judgmental, and moralistic ones that Job’s friends have been posing in their tedious game of tug ‘o war. God simply asks questions about creatures and nature intended to shake Job out of his woes and thrust him back into wonder. These questions come as so many karate chops to Job’s spirit. There is a sense of “loving cynicism” from God, which you will catch if you read “you” with emphasis, referring to Job. More importantly, let the “you” be you!

Job 39

What are Bible Breaths? Learn More…
Example: Being borne on eagle’s wings v. 27

Tuesdays are dedicated to the Old Testament books of history
and the Hebrew “Writings.”
In the Season of Lent this year we read Job 15-21; 39-40

For all the Firestarters I recommend the ebook.  You will have the entire program of well over a thousand of these introductions with you on your phone or tablet. Check the menu options at the site for more information

Listen to Pastor Nick read the Firestarter and Jeremiah 31:31-34.

Today’s passage will be a source of comfort for you. These chapters are part of “The Book of Consolation” in Jeremiah. The exile will be over. What God says, God will do. The promises of God accelerate as the energy and the power of Jeremiah’s prophesy increase with each passing verse.

Matthew quotes 31:15 when he tells the story of Herod’s slaughter of the infants in his frantic effort to kill Jesus. (Cf. Matthew 2:16 ff.)

Read with a highlighter, stopping and pausing at those places that move you. Jeremiah 31:31 and following are so special! What memories and awareness come to your heart? God speaks to you very personally.

Jeremiah 30—32

Mondays are dedicated to the reading of the Hebrew Prophets.
In the Season of Lent this year we read Jeremiah 18 to 35.

What are “Bible Breaths”? Learn More…
Example: Your love written on my heart v. 33

For all the Firestarters I recommend the ebook.  You will have the entire program of well over a thousand of these introductions with you on your phone or tablet. Check the menu options at the site for more information.