Daily reading through the Bible in a year chronologically with Pastor Bill Martin of Calvary Chapel Puerto Vallarta.
Zechariah 8-11 | Revelation 1
Certainly! Here's a brief summary of Zechariah 8-11 and Revelation 1:
Zechariah 8-11:
In Zechariah 8, the prophet receives a message from the Lord promising to restore Jerusalem, emphasizing truth, justice, and peace.
Zechariah 9 contains prophecies about the coming of the King, who is humble and righteous, and the future deliverance of God's people.
Zechariah 10 speaks of the restoration of Israel and the strength that the Lord will provide to His people.
Zechariah 11 contains prophecies about the rejection of the Good Shepherd and the breaking of the covenant, symbolized by two staffs - Favor and Union.
Revelation 1:
Revelation 1 begins with an introduction where John, the author, explains that he received a vision from Jesus Christ, who instructs him to write to the seven churches in Asia.
John describes seeing the glorified Jesus Christ, who instructs him to write down what he sees and send it to the seven churches.
The chapter emphasizes the authority and divinity of Jesus Christ, who holds the keys of death and Hades.
I hope this helps!
12/10/2023 • 19 minutes, 46 seconds
Zechariah 5-7 | Jude 1
Certainly! Here's a brief summary of Zechariah 5-7 and Jude 1:
Zechariah 5-7:
In Zechariah 5, the prophet sees a flying scroll, symbolizing a curse that goes over the whole land against thieves and those who swear falsely.
In Zechariah 6, the prophet sees four chariots coming out from between two mountains of bronze, symbolizing the four spirits of heaven.
Zechariah 7 records a question from the people regarding fasting, to which God responds by emphasizing the importance of justice, mercy, and compassion over religious rituals.
Jude 1:
Jude 1 is a short but powerful letter written by Jude, the brother of James.
It warns against false teachers and encourages believers to contend for the faith.
The letter reminds believers of God's judgment on those who reject Him and provides guidance on how to live faithfully in the face of opposition and deception.
12/9/2023 • 28 minutes, 23 seconds
Psalms 96-98 | Acts 17: 1-15
Psalms - A Call to Worship the Lord the Righteous Judge, The Lord's Power and Dominion, The Call to Praise the Lord for His Righteousness
Acts - Paul at Thessalonica
7/27/2023 • 12 minutes, 46 seconds
Jonah 1-4 | Acts 15:1-21
Jonah - Jonah's Disobedience, Jonah's Prayer, Nineveh Repents, Jonah's Displeasure Rebuked.
Acts - The Council at Jerusalem,
7/13/2023 • 33 minutes, 15 seconds
2 Kings 13-14 | James 5
2 Kings - Kings of Israel: Jehoahaz and Jehoash, Death of Elisha, Amaziah Reins over Judah, Amaziah in Judah, Zechariah Reigns over Israel,
James - Misuse of Riches
7/12/2023 • 27 minutes, 7 seconds
2 Kings 10-12 | James 4
2 Kings - Judgement upon Ahab's House, Jehu Destroys Baal Worshipers, Johoahaz Succeeds Jehu, Athhaliah Queen of Judah, Joash (Jehoash) Reins over Judah, The Temple to Be Repaired
James - Things to Avoid,
7/11/2023 • 26 minutes, 55 seconds
Genesis 29-30, Matthew 19
Genesis: Jacob meets Rachel and seeking to marry her is deceived by her father just as he had once deceived his brother. God blesses and Jacob and his family as his wives and their maids begin to bear him 12 sons who will become the 12 tribes of Israel.
Matthew: Jesus teaches divorce, allowing little children to come to Him and provides an answer to the rich young ruler on how to enter the kingdom of God.
1/29/2023 • 31 minutes, 22 seconds
Nehemiah 10-11
A detailed listing of all the groupings of people, tribes, cities and villages that volunteered to come back to Israel from Babylon and all their obligations is documented.
12/30/2022 • 31 minutes, 4 seconds
Isaiah 9-11 | 2 Corinthians 10
Some of the most well known and amazing Prophecies in the Bible in these Chapters. well worth the listen.
9/5/2022 • 25 minutes, 39 seconds
Amos 8-9 | 2 Chronicles 27 | 2 Corinthians 9
Amos Prophecies against all of the abuses of the Northern ten tribes. They were completely on themselves and making money and had no concern for God or for the poor. For is and other sins they were goin to be captured and their land would lay desolate.
Paul in Corinthians 9 again stressed the importance of tithing. But Paul had the Poor Christians in mind when he was collecting offerings from all the Churches. Her was not looking to enrich himself but those around him.
9/3/2022 • 31 minutes, 54 seconds
Amos 4-7 | 2 Corinthians 8
Amos gives some of his strongest prophecies against the Northern Tribes. They were living like Kings and mistreating the poor. They were sacrificing to the Lord but He was rejecting it because they were living after the flesh.
Paul gives encouragement to believers in Tithing
9/2/2022 • 36 minutes, 57 seconds
Isaiah 8 | Amos 1-3 | 2 Corinthians 7
continued Prophecies against Israel for her unfaithfulness to God. Amos propecies destruction to both Judah and Israel for their Idolatry.
Paul Encourages the Church to continue in Godliness
9/1/2022 • 35 minutes, 58 seconds
Isaiah 6-7 | 2 Corinthians 6
Isaiah see God on His throne and is called into ministry and cleansed by the burning coal that touches his lips.
Isaiah is then given the prophecy of the virgin that would bear a son who name would be Emanuel. A prophecy that had a near and a far fulfillment.
Paul in 2 Corinthians 6 exhorts the unbeliever to accept the Gospel; "today is the day of salvation" and encourages the beleivers to not be unequally yolked.
8/31/2022 • 36 minutes, 33 seconds
Isaiah 2-5 | 2 Corinthians 5
Isaiah gives a number of Prophecies regarding Israel's future glory and their furture Captivity. Israel will one day be the desired by all Nations but before that will happen fist Israel must repent of it's rejection of the Root of Jesse, (Jesus).
Paul in Chapter here gives us some of the most interesting and exciting descriptions of what we can look forward to as believers. He also reminds us that God came into the world through Jesus in order to redeem us.
8/30/2022 • 31 minutes, 53 seconds
2 Chronicles 26 | Isaiah 1 | 2 Corinthians 4
a Look into the lives of the Kings of Judah and Israel. their victories and their failures as well as God's mercies and judgements upon them.
2 Corinthians is a look into Paul's willingness to endure any hardship for the benefit of the believes and the sake of the Gospel.
8/29/2022 • 27 minutes, 22 seconds
1Chronicles 6 | Psalms 81, 88
The offspring of Levi and Aaron, the priestly lineage and the hand of God among these families. The whole tribe of Levi had a special place in Israel, given to the service of God. This chapter gives a broad and correct description of Levi's genealogy.
6/4/2022 • 42 minutes, 47 seconds
Psalms 73, 77-78 | Mark 15
Trust, suffering, praise, spiritual conflicts, victory of holy believers, thanksgiving, and personal communion with the Creator. These psalms lead us to glorify and worship the Most High and repentance, confession, restoration, and prayer.
6/3/2022 • 41 minutes, 42 seconds
1 Chronicles 4-5
The genealogies of the tribes of Hur, Asher, Simian and Ruben.
6/2/2022 • 31 minutes, 7 seconds
Psalms 44-45,49,84,87 | 1 Chron 3 | Matt 27
Follow this series of Psalms that show us justice, wisdom, and prophecy, and find the counsel of truth in your spiritual life. 1 Chronicles and the connection with the lineage of the Messiah and Matthew the evidence of fulfilled prophecy.
6/1/2022 • 49 minutes, 31 seconds
1 Chronicles 1-2 Psalm 43
The history of Israel and its chronology, the past and the connection that takes us to Habraham, Noah and Adam. The true story of a biblical past that gives us a true future towards a real God. The God of Israel is the same in the past, present and future.
5/31/2022 • 36 minutes, 22 seconds
Psalm 10,14,17,19,21 Jn. 17
More Psalms of David and the high priestly prayer of Jesus.
5/30/2022 • 31 minutes, 40 seconds
1 Samuel 10-11 | Matthew 25
1 Samuel 10-11 covers the anointing of Saul as King and his first victory in battle as the new King of Israel. In the New new Testament, Matthew 25 covers a number of Parables of Jesus including the 10 virgins and the servants who were given tablets to invest for their Master. All these Paraboles were given by Jesus to model fo us the kingdom of God and how one comes into His kingdom.
5/13/2022 • 41 minutes, 23 seconds
Numbers 31-32 | March 26th
A close look at the dangers of living on the fringes of God will for your life.
3/26/2022 • 37 minutes, 16 seconds
Leviticus 26-27
Ending
Commands to
Israel to receive His blessings and warning if they do not.
3/8/2022 • 34 minutes, 12 seconds
Leviticus 25 | March 7th
God establishes the festivals of the Sabbath year and Jubilee. God also establishes the rites of redemption through the Kinsmen redeemer.
3/7/2022 • 30 minutes, 33 seconds
Exodus 22-23
A continuation of Laws for the Hebrew Nation, the Sabbath rest and three national feasts commanded by The Lord. God promises to protect and care for them if they are obedient as He sends them to conquer those before them on the way to the promised land.