Mon. Acts 1:1-11 The Departure of Jesus What one thing would you be sure to do if you knew Jesus were coming back today? Tues. Acts 20:1-12 Sleeping in Church How does God respond to your human weaknesses? Wed. Acts 21:1-17 Difficult Decisions What hard decisions do you have to make right now? Thurs. Romans 5:1-11 Faith Brings Joy When was the last time you thanked God for all He's done for you? Fri. Romans 8:19-39 How God Loves What things do you sometimes feel might be able to separate you from the love of Jesus? Can they really?

Fw: Bible Blog Week 7: May 2-6

--- On Tue, 5/3/11, Tayja Ellis <ms.tayjaellis@yahoo.com> wrote: From: Tayja Ellis <ms.tayjaellis@yahoo.com> Subject: Bible Blog Week 7: May 2-6 To: ms.tayjaellis.bibleblog@blogspot.com Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 4:44 AM Mon. Matthew 28:16-20 The Great Commission What are you doing to obey Jesus? Tues. John 13:1-20 Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet What's the greatest service someone has done for you? How do you serve others? Wed. Matthew 21:28-46 Two Parables Which son do you resemble the most? Thurs. John 21:15-25 Jesus Talks With Peter What difference would it make to you to read these verses with your name in place of Peter's? Fri. Matthew 28:8-15 Reactions to the Resurrection What would your first words to Jesus be if he appeared to you today?

Bible Blog: Week 6 April 18-22

Mon. Luke 22:1-20 The Last Supper
What does the Lord’s Supper mean to you?

Tues. Luke 21:1-24 Jesus Talks About the Future
What kind of giving habits do you have?

Wed. Matthew 25:1-30 Being Prepared
Which of the people in these two stories do you identify w/ the most?

Thurs. John 17:1-26 Jesus Prays
Whom did Jesus pray for? Whom do you pray for?

Fri. John 16:5-33 Holy Spirit & Prayers (BONUS)
How do these verses bring you peace?

Week 5 April 11-15

Mon. John 1:35-51 Jesus’ First Disciples
How would someone know that you believe in Jesus?

Tues. John 2:1-25 Jesus & Surprises
How has Jesus surprised you in your life?

Wed. John 3:1-21 Jesus & Nicodemus
When did you first meet Jesus? How?

Thurs.
Matthew 17:24-18:6 Who’s the Greatest?
Does Jesus’ teaching about who is the greatest surprise you? Why?

Fri. Mark 10:17-31 Jesus & the Rich Man
What’s the hardest thing Jesus could ask you to give up?

Literature Blog 4-4-11-4-8-11

Mon. Daniel 5:1-30 The Writing on the Wall What reasons would God have for passing judgment on the society in which you live? Tues. Daniel 6:1-28 Daniel and the Lions When do you pray regularly? Wed. Jonah 1:1-2:10 Bending God’s Directions When did you last try to avoid doing what you knew God wanted you to do? Thurs. Jonah 3:1-4:11 Wrong Motives What do you complain to God about? Fri. Luke 1:1-4 and John 1:1-18 Beginnings Have you personally received Jesus as your Savior?

Bible Blog week 3: March 28- April 1

Mon. Ezek 37:1-14 A Valley of Dry Bones What can you do to help you understand God’s plan for the world? Tues. Daniel 1:1-21 Coping With Pressure to Conform How do you think Daniel would react to the pressure situations in your life? Wed. Daniel 2:1-24 A King’s Dream What do you do in situations that seem hopeless? Thurs. Daniel 2:25-49 The Meaning of the Dream Who gets the credit when things go right in your life? Fri. Daniel 3: 1-30 Three Friends in a Furnace What examples can you give of God’s protection in your life?

Bible Blog Week 2:March 21-25

Mon. Isaiah 6:1-13
God Chooses Isaiah: When did you last realize your continuing need for God’s forgiveness?

Tues. Isaiah 53
The Suffering Servant: How would you describe what Jesus did for you?

Wed. Jerem. 1:1-9
God Calls a Prophet: What do you think about God using your life?

Thurs. Jerem. 36
The Book Burning: How much risk is involved in your relationship with God?

Fri. Jerem. 38:1-13
Jeremiah in the Well: What part of your life compares in any way with Jeremiah’s time in the well?

Bible Blog week 1: March 14-18

Mon. Psalm 103:1-22 What God Is LikeWhich picture in this psalm helps you understand God better?

Tues. Psalm 139:1-24 How Well God Knows UsWhat do you feel when you read this psalm?

Wed. Psalm 145:1-21 God for All People and All TimeWhich of God’s qualities do you need most today?

Thurs. Prvb 4:1-27 Wise Words About LifeHow important is finding wisdom to you?

Fri. Eccl 12:1-14 A Summary of LifeIn what way can you remember your Creator today?

Week 1:Day 5 Bible

Fri. 2 Samuel 11:1-27 David and Bathsheba- Today's passage is 2 Samuel 11:1-27. This passage talks about David and Bathsheba. In the spring, when the king's go off too war, David sent Joab out with the king's army and all Israelites. They destroyed the Ammonites and beseigned Rabbah. But David stayed in Jerusalem.

David got up one night and walked around the roof of the palace. He saw a woman bathing, it was a beautiful woman indeed. David sent someone to find out about her. The man said that her name was Bathsheba and she is married. He sent the man to go get her and he slept with her. Then she went back home and sent word back to David saying that she was pregnant with his child.

Davidf told Joab to go get her husband. David told Uriah to go wash his feet. So he did not, he slept at the entrance of the palace. David found out that he didnt go home and asked why. Uriah said that

Bible Blog: 3-3-11

Thurs. Job 2:1-13 Job and His Friends- Today's Scripture is Job 2:1-13. This passage talks about Job and his friends. The angels presented their presents before the Lord and so did Satan. The Lord asked Satan where had he come from and Satan answered and said from earth. The Lord asked Satan did he consider his servant Job. Satan said skin for skin. The Lord said ok then, he is in your hands. So Satan retured to earth. He told her that she was talking foolish and that they shall accept God and not trouble. Job did not sin.
When Job's 3 friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar heard about all the troubles that had come upon him, they met with him to sympathize and comfort him. When they say him from a distance they did not recognize him. They began to weep aloud and tore their robes and sprinkled dust on their heads. They sat on the grounds with him for 7 days and nights. No one said anything to him because they say how much he was suffering.

Bible Blog: 2-28-11

Esther 5:1-14: Today's passage is Esther 5:1-14. This passage talks about Esther risking her life. Esther went to the king. She was dresdsed in her fanciest robes. She told the king that she wanted hima nd Hamon to come to the banquet. The king again asked esther what she wanted at the banquet. She wanted them to have dinner again. Hamon went home boasting. I have not did anything that scary except coming over my shyness and sing in front of my church.

Literature Blog: 2-21-11

Make up Work

Monday: Today's passage is Nehemiah 8:1-18. This passage talks about reading God's Word.
People gathered at the square before the Water Gate. The Lord commanded for Israel to bring out the Book of Laws of Moses. The whole nation of Israel was at the assembly. The Water Gate assembly to see the Book of Laws of Moses.


When I open God's Word, I expect a move of God to flow in me.

Literature Blog: 2-24-11

Thurs. Ester 3:1-5 The Jews in Danger-Today's passage is Ester 3:1-5. This passage talks about the Jews being in danger and Hamen's plot to destroy the Jews. Hamen was outraged because Mordecai did not bow to him. He was also raged because he was a Jew.

Bible Blog:2-17-11

Thurs. Nehemiah 2:1-20 Nehemiah Returns to Jerusalem- Today's Scripture is Nehemiah 2:1-20. This passage talks about Nehemiah returning to Jerusalem.
Nehemiah was sent to Jerusalem by Artaxerxes. Nehemiah was had sadness in his heart because the place where his ancestors and loved ones were buried was in ruins.

He went to Jerusalem and inspected the walls. He and the people rebuilt the wall of Jerusalem.

Bible Blog:2-16-11

Wed. Ezra 3:7-13 Rebuilding the Temple- Today's Scripture is Ezra 3:7-13. This passage talks about rebuilding the temple of God. They gave money to the masons and carpenters.They also gave food, drink,and olive oil to the people of Sidon and Tyre, so that they would have the strength to bring cedar logs by sea travel from Lebanon to Joppa,authorized by Cyrus, king of Persia.The priests and the Levites (Zerubbabel, Joshua, and the rest of the people) and all who had returned from the captivity to Jerusalem began the work.

When I am working on a large project, I sometimes feel overwhelmed.

Wed. 2 Kings 2: 1-12 Elijah’s Chariot- Today's Scripture is 2 Kings 1-12. nThis passage talks about Elijah's Chariot. When the Lord was about to take Elijah to heaven, he and Elisha were on the way to Gilgal. Elisha told him to stay were he was. He said he would never leave her. She said I know, so be quiet. So he disappered and never came back. God took him to heaven.

Bible Blog:2-8-11

Tues. 1 Kings 22: 29-40 The Death of King Ahab- Today's Scripture is 1 Kings 22:29-40. This passage talks about King Ahab's death. King Ahab was killed at Ramoth Gilead. Jehoshaphat said that he was going to enter the battle in disguise, but for Ahab to wear his royal robe. The king of Aram told his soldiers not to fight with anyone small or great, only the king of Israel. When they saw Jehoshaphat they thought that he had to be the king of Israel. They attacked him, but when he cried out they assumed he wasn't the king of Israel. So they s topped attacking him. The king of Israel got struck by a straw bow and was wounded. He told his commanders to pull him out of the fight. His blood ran on the floor of the chariot, and that night he died because of too much blood loss. His body was brought to Samaria, and they burned him.

I am never tempted that I can hide from God. When I was little I did, but now I kn ow that he sees and hears everything.

Bible Blog: 2-7-11

Mon. 1 Kings 21:1-29 The Stolen Vineyard- Today's Scripture is 1 Kings 21:1-29. This passage talks about The Stolen Vineyard. The vineyard that belonged to Naboth was in Jezreel. King Ahab asked Naboth to let him have his vineyard to use as a vegetable garden, since it was close to his palace. And in exchange he would pay or give him a better vineyard. But Ahad refused. He refused, because the Lord forbid him to guive away the vineyard that was left to him by his ancestors. Ahab went home angry. Ahad layed in his bed refusing to eat. His wife Jezebel came in and asked him why he wasn't eating properly. He told her. She told him too get up and eat. She said that she will get the vineyard. She wrote letters in Ahab's name to the elders and nobles in Naboth's city. They said that Naboth has been stoned to death.



Justice in my life can teach me what's right and what's wrong.

Bible Blog:2-2-11

Wed. 1 Kings 17: 1-24 God Takes Care of Elijah- Today's Scripture is 1 Kings 17:1-24. This passage talks about God taking care of Elijah. Elijah tells the Israelites that there will be a great drought.Then Elijah was fed by ravens. The he went to talk to a widow. He and the widow gathered sticks. He asked her for water from the stream.And a piece of bread.

Bible Blog: 2-1-11

Today's Scripture is 1 Kings 12:1-24. This passsage talks about Solomon's unwise son. Rehoboam told Jeroboam to go away for 3 days, then come back. Rehoboam rejected the elder's advice.

Bible Blog:1-28-11

Fri. 1 Kings 6: 1-38 Solomon Builds the Temple- Today's Scripture is 1 Kings 6:1-38. This passage talks about Solomon building a temple. In the 4th year of Solomon's reign, he started to build the temple of the Lord. The temple was 60 cubits long and 20 wide and 30 high. The Lord told Solomon if he did what he asked and obey his commands, he will not leave the Israelites.

I can learn to be obedient from Solomon.

Bible Blog:1-27-11

Thurs. 1 Kings 3: 16-28 Solomon Solves a Problem- Today's Scripture is 1 Kings 3:16-28. This passage talks about Solomon solving a problem. There were 2 prostitutes that came before King Solomon. They both were living in the same house and they both had new born babies. One night when they were sleeping one of the babies died. So the mother of the child switched the babies. The mother of the alive child woke up and he was dead. Later, she realized that the dead child she had wasn't hers. So they went to the king and he said to bring him a sword. He ordered them to cut the child in two. The real mother of the child pleaded for her baby's life. The other said if I can't have him then neither can you. Split him in half. Solomon had the wisdom of God and gave the real mother her living child.

I need God's wisdom everyday. I need it with the people I encounter and other things.

Bible Blog:1-20-11

Thurs. 2 Samuel 15: 1-37 Family Betrayal- Today's Scripture is 2 Samuel 15:1-37. This passage talks about family betrayal and Absalom's conspiracy. Absalom told the Israelites that if he was appointed judge in the land that every complaint would have been brought to justice. He said that if the Lord takes him back to Jerusalem that he would worship him in Hebron.

I think the Christian leaders around me helps me keep my motives clear.

Bible Blog:1-19-11

Wed. 2 Samuel 14: 1-33 Absalom Returns- Today's Scripture is 2 Samuel 14: 1-33. This passage talks about Absalom returning to Jerusalem. Joab knew that the king’s heart was for Absalom,so Joab sent someone to Tekoa and had a woman brought from there. He told her to pretend you are in mourning,dress in mourning clothes, and don’t use any makeup. Act like a woman who has spent several days crying for a lost loved one. Then she was ordered to go to the king and say what Joab told her too say. She went to the king and fell face down before him and said "Help me king." The king asked what was troubling her. She answered "I am a widow, my husband is dead." She told him that his servants had 2 sons and they go into a fight in the field and there was no one there to stop it. And that one hit the other and killed him. Everyone was going against the one that killed his brother. They want to put him to death. :(

When I have family conflict, I am usually not in it because I am the only child. Whenever I am at my dad's house there's a bunch of conflict. The way I handle it is to try and talk it out and then ask What Would Jesus Do.

Bible Blog:1-18-11

Tues. 2 Sam. 12: 13-25 David Confesses- Today's Scripture is 2 Samuel 12:13-25. This passage talks about David confessing. David told Nathan that he had sinned against the Lord. Nathan told him that the Lord has taken away his sins. The punishment for David's sin is the child that was born unto him will die. David pleaded for the child. He spent nights praying and fasting. On the 7th day, the child died. When I ask God's forgiveness, I feel that I should ot have done what I did in the 1st place, or I wouldn't have to ask for forgiveness. bUT We all make mistakes, it's human.

Week 1: Day 4 Bible

Thurs. 2 Samuel 9: 1-13 The King’s Kindness- Today's Scripture is 2 Samuel 9:1-13. This passage talks about The King's Kindness. David asked everyone if there was anyone left in Saul's house to whom he could show kindness too for Jonathan's sake. There was a servant names Ziba left. David called him and asked if there was anyone left. Ziba said that the son of Jonathan was still left and was crippled in both feet.

The promises in life that I need to keep is the one to always serve God.

Week 1:Day 3 Bible

Wed. 2 Samuel 5: 1-12 David Is King Over Israel- Today's Scripture is 2 Samuel 5: 1-12. This passage is about David becoming King over Israel. The Lord told Saul that he will take care of his people and rule over Israel. David was 30 years old when he was anointed to be king over Israel. He ruled for 40 years. David conquers Jerusalem. Hiram king of Tyre sent people to David to build him a palace.

I can do better with the way i act to please God more.

Week 1: Day 2 Bible

Tues. 1 Samuel 28: 1-25 Saul and the Occult: Today's Scripture is 1 Samuel 28:1-25. This passage talks about Saul and the Occult. Achish made David his bodyguard for life. They are going to fight the Israelites. I think that God would find things such as, trying to talk to the dead through wi tchcraft occult practices. Several other things too, such as claiming you are phycic or can tell the future.

Week 1: Bible

Mon. 1 Samuel 25: 1-42 David and Abigail: Today's Scripture is 1 Samuel 25:1-42. This passage talks about David, Abigail, and Nabel.

Samuel has died and Israel mourned him. David heard that Nabel was shearing sheep. So he sent 10 men to greet him in his name and to tell him "Long life to You". When David's servants arrived to Nabel and gave him the message, Nabel asked, "Who is this David?" And he alsop asked why should he take his bread,water, and meat that he had gathered for his shearers and give it away to men that he doesn't know where there are from or where they were going. God keeps me from making mistakes in life by either sending an angel to help me and guide me on my way or he speaks to me through someone or through the Holy Spirit.