Slache Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 I can't read anymore. I'm no longer ahead. Tomorrow is another day. I always thought Dinah was raped. Was she not? It didn't sound like it. I think I question this every time I read through Genesis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I can't read anymore. I'm no longer ahead. Tomorrow is another day. I always thought Dinah was raped. Was she not? It didn't sound like it. I think I question this every time I read through Genesis. This article seems to think she was: http://www.cgg.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Library.sr/CT/RA/k/1566/Rape-Dinah.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 This article seems to think she was: http://www.cgg.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Library.sr/CT/RA/k/1566/Rape-Dinah.htm I read the article but didn't like it. I did go searching and I found that it would have been essentially considered rape because she was a child around 13. Taking some things in context it would appear that her father was not as diligent as he should have been. She was too young to go into town, he made no effort to keep her from the world, and despite being a very emotional man showed no emotion when he found out what happened. Many believe he didn't care for her because she was Leah's daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 My thoughts on the end of Exodus and the beginning of Leviticus... Why on earth did Aaron suggest making a golden calf when the people came to him saying they wanted Gods to worship when Moses was gone to long on the mountain? Aaron had been by his side the whole time Moses and Pharaoh were going back and forth. He knew that God was there and real, at least I assume he did. He and his sons became the priests. From Exodus 32:14 God repented of his anger towards the Israelites when Moses reminded him of his promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. I also heard repentance was turning away from what you were doing and usually associated with asking God's forgiveness. Just an observation I found interesting. God wasn't sinning, he was just turning away from his anger. In Exodus 32:22 Aaron blames the Israelites for him building the golden calf, just as Adam blamed Eve for eating the fruit. Aaron could have said no. It was interesting that there were so many kinds of offerings discussed in Leviticus...sin offerings, trespass offerings, meat offerings, peace offerings, wave offerings and heave offerings. Am I correct that the Jews don't sacrifice today because there is no tabernacle at this time and therefore no place that is holy to do the sacrifices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 My thoughts on the end of Exodus and the beginning of Leviticus... Why on earth did Aaron suggest making a golden calf when the people came to him saying they wanted Gods to worship when Moses was gone to long on the mountain? Aaron had been by his side the whole time Moses and Pharaoh were going back and forth. He knew that God was there and real, at least I assume he did. He and his sons became the priests. From Exodus 32:14 God repented of his anger towards the Israelites when Moses reminded him of his promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. I also heard repentance was turning away from what you were doing and usually associated with asking God's forgiveness. Just an observation I found interesting. God wasn't sinning, he was just turning away from his anger. In Exodus 32:22 Aaron blames the Israelites for him building the golden calf, just as Adam blamed Eve for eating the fruit. Aaron could have said no. It was interesting that there were so many kinds of offerings discussed in Leviticus...sin offerings, trespass offerings, meat offerings, peace offerings, wave offerings and heave offerings. Am I correct that the Jews don't sacrifice today because there is no tabernacle at this time and therefore no place that is holy to do the sacrifices? Making the golden calf is the same thing to them as when you keep turning back to your same sins. The calf is foreign to us so we don't understand but you do the exact same thing. To repent means to change your mind. Yes, that is why the Jews no longer sacrifice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Making the golden calf is the same thing to them as when you keep turning back to your same sins. The calf is foreign to us so we don't understand but you do the exact same thing. To repent means to change your mind. Yes, that is why the Jews no longer sacrifice. I understand fully what you are saying, I just was dumbfounded that Aaron was part of this in particular. We are all sinners and we all fall short of the glory of God. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 I understand fully what you are saying, I just was dumbfounded that Aaron was part of this in particular. We are all sinners and we all fall short of the glory of God. I know. I don't understand going so far out of your way to sin like that. My sins are very convenient and therefore easy to fall into. I would not go through the effort of mocking God like that. You would think somewhere along the line "I should not be doing this." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 It was a nice quiet morning reading this morning and I am almost through Leviticus. Tomorrow will be one more chapter in Leviticus and then on to numbers. How is everyone else doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmseB Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I finished Exodus last night, it has been really refreshing to read the Bible in such large chunks each day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Guess who's behind? It's me. :lol: The goal is to read all of Exodus today. I'm on Chapter 16. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Goooooooo Heather! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 I just finished Genesis. I have to read nine chapters of Exodus to finish the day out. I remembered that Jacob and Leah were buried together, but I had forgotten that Rachel was buried in Bethlehem. I also noticed that Dinah was Leah's only daughter, but not Jacobs only daughter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I had to finish by listening to it on CD's while I cleaned up the house from the weekend. I was reading in the Laundromat last night, and a lovely Puerto Rican couple began talking to me about how much they loved the Lord. She said (in very broken English) that Isaiah 54 was her favorite chapter in the Bible. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Mom Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I am a full two days behind. DH's mom is very ill and we are traveling to visit her. When I'm not driving, I'm sleeping or tending to the kids. I may have to break down and catch up via audio Bible, but I don't get as get much out of the text when I listen to it. My plan is to start catching up tonight when we arrive at our destination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I am a full two days behind. DH's mom is very ill and we are traveling to visit her. When I'm not driving, I'm sleeping or tending to the kids. I may have to break down and catch up via audio Bible, but I don't get as get much out of the text when I listen to it. My plan is to start catching up tonight when we arrive at our destination. :grouphug: and prayers for your MIL. Be safe traveling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 I am a full two days behind. DH's mom is very ill and we are traveling to visit her. When I'm not driving, I'm sleeping or tending to the kids. I may have to break down and catch up via audio Bible, but I don't get as get much out of the text when I listen to it. My plan is to start catching up tonight when we arrive at our destination. I sincerely doubt that most people will finish within the 90 days. Don't feel pressed to finish and then rush through what you should be enjoying. The point is not to finish in time, but to strengthen your thirst for the word. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I didn't get all my reading done for the day yet. I still have 1 more chapter to go. This morning took longer and I don't know if it was because it was a longer section or because I ended up reading a lot of it out loud to dd since she got up early. In reading numbers, just trying to wrap my head around 603,550 men over 20, and an additional 22,000 males 1 month and up from the Levites from the descendants of Jacob (Israel). It seems like such a short time since Jacob. Dd asked what barley is, and I pulled it up and showed her the computer and told her we could try to make something with it. Does anyone have an good recipes that use barley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 I didn't get all my reading done for the day yet. I still have 1 more chapter to go. This morning took longer and I don't know if it was because it was a longer section or because I ended up reading a lot of it out loud to dd since she got up early. In reading numbers, just trying to wrap my head around 603,550 men over 20, and an additional 22,000 males 1 month and up from the Levites from the descendants of Jacob (Israel). It seems like such a short time since Jacob. Dd asked what barley is, and I pulled it up and showed her the computer and told her we could try to make something with it. Does anyone have an good recipes that use barley? No recipe, but I love beef and barely stew. There are tons online. Mine had beer in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I had to listen to the readings again today. But I think I'm caught up, finally. I really love the part where Moses' fil, Jethro, tells Moses a better system for governing the people. Exodus 18:12-27. It all seemed so simple - Jethro saw it all so clearly, told Moses the better way to do it, Moses did it, and it worked. So concise and clear. It really appeals to my INTJ personality. :) Plus, it seems like it's kind of the way a well-run government should work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I finished with Exodus. I hope to listen to most of Leviticus tomorrow. The details of the ark of the covenant are amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Is everyone still progressing? I finished through Numbers 8 today. I am really learning a lot and looking forward to my readings now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'm behind now,but hope to catch up now that it's nap time. It's been a tough week. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Mom Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'm catching up now that we've reached our destination. Will be back on track by Thursday with my modified catch up plan. So happy to be doing this! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'm behind and hoping to catch up tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmseB Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Numbers is kind of killing me. I keep having to re-read because I zone out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Numbers is kind of killing me. I keep having to re-read because I zone out. I had that problem with Leviticus. There were times that I did audio and read and that helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Finally have time to skim through this thread. Y'all are so encouraging! Fell behind this weekend (illness, up nights with the kidlets) but I'm pressing to finish Exodus tonight. ETA: Starting with a cup of decaf.... :laugh: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Did it! :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots of little ducklings Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I'd never really thought about how Aaron was with Moses at first on the mountain and was privileged to "see the God of Israel." Yet he caved so quickly back down at the base of the mountain! I also found Gen 30.11 enlightening (how ransom money must be paid for every life in a census, to avoid a plague. Much like a lamb for every household in the Exodus). Now 2 Sam 24.15 (David's census, which I studied last year) makes so much more sense. Even down to the plague that resulted from David's census. ETA: Perhaps David's sin was counting lives for his own use and benefit, rather than dedicating each life to the Lord and recognizing that each life must be redeemed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I finally caught up. I was wide awake at 4am, so read all of it. I didn't realize that they put salt on the sacrifices. I wonder why. Also, I've always wished that I (and my kids) could have had/learned some of the skills and craftsmanship that the Israelites had. Versus everything being so non-physical, what with technology and all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 I think I'm caught up. I don't remember what day we're on. :lol: I have decided I want the Quickview Bible. Do any of you own it? Is it as neat as it looks? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Today (Saturday) is Day 13. The quick view bible looks interesting. I do have a bible atlas that I like fairly well, but it doesn't have lots of the other stuff in it. Considering we own probably a dozen bibles and yet I end up reading mostly online at bible gateway dh might just shoot me if I bought another one. I finished reading through Deuteronomy 7 this morning. I did a little research online about Joshua son of Nun since he has been appointed to lead the Israelites after Moses. I am looking forward to diving into Joshua and seeing them get to Canaan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I caught up! I don't have any real comments, except to say I will be glad to be done with Numbers. :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Finished today's reading. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 6 chapters short. Tomorrow is another day. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I finished through Deutoronomy 7 today, so I am caught up. I anticipate getting behind again tomorrow, but maybe not. Hooray for being done with Numbers! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Finished for today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 How is everyone doing. I didn't even realize that I didn't post yesterday...I finished through Joshua 14 today. I am glad the Israelites have finally made it to the promised land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I do a little bible study each morning with DD. Usually they are short readings. This morning it was the entire book of Ruth. I am tempted to count that towards my reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmseB Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I am behind! Working to catch up, though. Just finished Numbers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 I do a little bible study each morning with DD. Usually they are short readings. This morning it was the entire book of Ruth. I am tempted to count that towards my reading. That's cheating! (kidding) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 As of last night I was five chapters behind, so I should hopefully be caught up today. Being in the word everyday definitely makes me more gracious mother. I would do well to remember that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I'm still caught up. I'm finishing Deuteronomy today. It's going really well so far. I'm doing part audio book, part reading. (using Bible app on my phone.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 That's cheating! (kidding) That is kind of how I feel too. If I read it when the time comes I might read it in NIV instead of KJV, just for a little better understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I'm still trying to catch up after the weekend. Looks like I won't catch up until tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I am still part of this thread but have decided to do the Bible in 360 days instead of 90. I just think I will get more out of it. I have downloaded a .99 app called Daily Audio Bible. I really like it. The reader is good and I can listen at any time. It is about 30 min./day. I just started on the date it is rather than starting with Genesis, which is January 1st. It will still get me through, just in a different order. Today was about Josiah. My youngest son's name is Josiah. It spoke to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Mom Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I caught up when we reached our destination and then lost ground over the weekend on the trip home. I can not read in the car while driving through the desert with the sun blazing. I'm working to get back on track by Thursday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 2 chapters behind as of last night. I've decided to do some sort of study on Jewish culture to help take things in context. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I finally caught up, but I'm having to listen to the audio and do some reading when I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I am done. The only stuff that I have is a bible atlas and a timeline. Slache you might find something on the web or ask in the larger group. I would assume there are some jews on the forum that could help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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