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Scripture for 11.11.2020 – Blessings on all our Veterans!! And the 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower’s landing in America’s soil!

TORAH –  Vayera (and He appeared)    Genesis 20

PROPHETS
Judges 12 & Judges 13

THE GOSPELS & LETTERS
Matthew 26

WISDOM WRITING
PSALM of the Day 94
PSALM 26
PROVERBS 5:7-14


If you are on the journey with us reading through the Bible, welcome to day 26 or if you are joining us now welcome and be prepared for a life changing experience.

(We have a 5 lesson introduction to the Bible on youtube) – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqqu9kmO73rhhVJDQQLR6hyPAqiP1XzP3 

There is a recap/coaching session every Tuesday night 6-7pm pst on facebook and after it will be put on youtube. Please share this reading schedule & resources with others. 

Below are the links to the book information & other resourses for your library for your lifetime of study.

The books, commentaries and film resources for the upcoming readings will be posted  here before we get there as it is always nice to be ahead and not behind. See the weekly class session posts for all the information.


Questions?  Please email us at: exploringgodslibrary@gmail.com


 Bible 

https://amzn.to/3g7Z1Kq

Psalms
https://amzn.to/3gib1JB

Proverbs
https://amzn.to/2Zq1Xfx

Westminster Confession of Faith
https://amzn.to/3e7B1VR

Genesis 
Davis, John J. Paradise to Prison. Baker. 1976
https://amzn.to/2WSgGyg

Judges 
Distressing Days of the Judges by Leon Wood

Matthew

Toussaint, Stanley D. Behold the King, A Study of Matthew https://amzn.to/2AQJizi

Disclaimer -The resources contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos and classes like these and keep them free. Thank you for your support!

“History of the Plymouth Plantation” by William Bradford

“History of the Plymouth Plantation” by William Bradford, abridged version by Daniel Webster,  read by James Stephens in commemoration of the 400th Anniversary of the Puritan landing at Plymouth Rock in America on November 11, 1620. 

https://t.co/h3hGzRRPHG

Scripture for 11.10.2020 – Join us tonight on facebook live 6-7pm pst or after on Youtube as we journey together through His Word!

TORAH –  Vayera (and He appeared)    Genesis 19:12-38

PROPHETS
Judges 10 & Judges 11

THE GOSPELS & LETTERS
Matthew 25

WISDOM WRITING
PSALM of the Day 82
PSALM 25
PROVERBS 5:1-6


If you are on the journey with us reading through the Bible, welcome to day 25 or if you are joining us now welcome and be prepared for a life changing experience.

(We have a 5 lesson introduction to the Bible on youtube) – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqqu9kmO73rhhVJDQQLR6hyPAqiP1XzP3 

There is a recap/coaching session every Tuesday night 6-7pm pst on facebook and after it will be put on youtube. Please share this reading schedule & resources with others. 

Below are the links to the book information & other resourses for your library for your lifetime of study.

The books, commentaries and film resources for the upcoming readings will be posted  here before we get there as it is always nice to be ahead and not behind. See the weekly class session posts for all the information.


Questions?  Please email us at: exploringgodslibrary@gmail.com


 Bible 

https://amzn.to/3g7Z1Kq

Psalms
https://amzn.to/3gib1JB

Proverbs
https://amzn.to/2Zq1Xfx

Westminster Confession of Faith
https://amzn.to/3e7B1VR

Genesis 
Davis, John J. Paradise to Prison. Baker. 1976
https://amzn.to/2WSgGyg

Judges 
Distressing Days of the Judges by Leon Wood

Matthew

Toussaint, Stanley D. Behold the King, A Study of Matthew https://amzn.to/2AQJizi

Disclaimer -The resources contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos and classes like these and keep them free. Thank you for your support!

Scripture for 11.9.2020

TORAH –  Vayera (and He appeared)    Genesis 19:1-11

PROPHETS
Judges 9:22-57

THE GOSPELS & LETTERS
Matthew 24

WISDOM WRITING
PSALM of the Day 48
PSALM 24
PROVERBS 4:20-27


If you are on the journey with us reading through the Bible, welcome to day 24 or if you are joining us now welcome and be prepared for a life changing experience.

(We have a 5 lesson introduction to the Bible on youtube) – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqqu9kmO73rhhVJDQQLR6hyPAqiP1XzP3 

There is a recap/coaching session every Tuesday night 6-7pm pst on facebook and after it will be put on youtube. Please share this reading schedule & resources with others. 

Below are the links to the book information & other resourses for your library for your lifetime of study.

The books, commentaries and film resources for the upcoming readings will be posted  here before we get there as it is always nice to be ahead and not behind. See the weekly class session posts for all the information.


Questions?  Please email us at: exploringgodslibrary@gmail.com


 Bible 

https://amzn.to/3g7Z1Kq

Psalms
https://amzn.to/3gib1JB

Proverbs
https://amzn.to/2Zq1Xfx

Westminster Confession of Faith
https://amzn.to/3e7B1VR

Genesis 
Davis, John J. Paradise to Prison. Baker. 1976
https://amzn.to/2WSgGyg

Joshua 
Woudstra, Marten H. The Book of Joshua. New International Commentary on the O.T. Eerdmans. 1981
https://amzn.to/2ZxsjfB

Judges 
Distressing Days of the Judges by Leon Wood

Matthew

Toussaint, Stanley D. Behold the King, A Study of Matthew https://amzn.to/2AQJizi

Disclaimer -The resources contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos and classes like these and keep them free. Thank you for your support!

Scripture for 11.8.2020

THE GOSPELS & LETTERS
Matthew 23

WISDOM WRITING
PSALM of the Day 24
PSALM 23
PROVERBS 4:14-19


If you are on the journey with us reading through the Bible, welcome to day 23 or if you are joining us now welcome and be prepared for a life changing experience.

(We have a 5 lesson introduction to the Bible on youtube) – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqqu9kmO73rhhVJDQQLR6hyPAqiP1XzP3 

There is a recap/coaching session every Tuesday night 6-7pm pst on facebook and after it will be put on youtube. Please share this reading schedule & resources with others. 

Below are the links to the book information & other resourses for your library for your lifetime of study.

The books, commentaries and film resources for the upcoming readings will be posted  here before we get there as it is always nice to be ahead and not behind. See the weekly class session posts for all the information.


Questions?  Please email us at: exploringgodslibrary@gmail.com


 Bible 

https://amzn.to/3g7Z1Kq

Psalms
https://amzn.to/3gib1JB

Proverbs
https://amzn.to/2Zq1Xfx

Westminster Confession of Faith
https://amzn.to/3e7B1VR

Genesis 
Davis, John J. Paradise to Prison. Baker. 1976
https://amzn.to/2WSgGyg

Joshua 
Woudstra, Marten H. The Book of Joshua. New International Commentary on the O.T. Eerdmans. 1981
https://amzn.to/2ZxsjfB

Judges 
Distressing Days of the Judges by Leon Wood

Matthew

Toussaint, Stanley D. Behold the King, A Study of Matthew https://amzn.to/2AQJizi

Disclaimer -The resources contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos and classes like these and keep them free. Thank you for your support!

“The History of the Plymouth Plantation” by William Bradford

“The History of the Plymouth Plantation” by William Bradford, abridged by Daniel Webster and read by James Stephens of Exploring God’s Library.

First Reading.

“Life of William Bradford.” Chapter One. Discontent of the Puritans. Decision to go to Holland. Chapter Two. Their Departure into Holland, and their troubles there with an account of some of their many difficulties-1608.” Chapter Three. “Settlement in Holland and Manner of Living There.” Chapter Four. Showing the Reasons and Cause of Their Removal.

Second Reading.

Chapter 5. “Showing What Means They Used in Preparation for This Great Voyage;” Chapter 6. “Plans Proposed by London Merchants to Assist in the Undertaking;”

Third Reading.

Chapter 7. “Departure From Leyden. Arrival at Southhampton Where They All Met Together and Took in Their Provisions; Chapter 8. Their Departure From England and Voyage to America; Chapter 9. “Search for a Landing.”

For more information email exploringgodslibrary@gmail.com or exploringgodslibrary.org.

Scripture for 11.7.2020 – May your Sabbath Day be blessed!

TORAH –  Vayera (and He appeared)    Genesis 18:1-15

PROPHETS
Judges 8

THE GOSPELS & LETTERS
Matthew 22

WISDOM WRITING
PSALM of the Day 92
PSALM 22
PROVERBS 4:11-13


If you are on the journey with us reading through the Bible, welcome to day 22 or if you are joining us now welcome and be prepared for a life changing experience.

(We have a 5 lesson introduction to the Bible on youtube) – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqqu9kmO73rhhVJDQQLR6hyPAqiP1XzP3 

There is a recap/coaching session every Tuesday night 6-7pm pst on facebook and after it will be put on youtube. Please share this reading schedule & resources with others. 

Below are the links to the book information & other resourses for your library for your lifetime of study.

The books, commentaries and film resources for the upcoming readings will be posted  here before we get there as it is always nice to be ahead and not behind. See the weekly class session posts for all the information.


Questions?  Please email us at: exploringgodslibrary@gmail.com


 Bible 

https://amzn.to/3g7Z1Kq

Psalms
https://amzn.to/3gib1JB

Proverbs
https://amzn.to/2Zq1Xfx

Westminster Confession of Faith
https://amzn.to/3e7B1VR

Genesis 
Davis, John J. Paradise to Prison. Baker. 1976
https://amzn.to/2WSgGyg

Joshua 
Woudstra, Marten H. The Book of Joshua. New International Commentary on the O.T. Eerdmans. 1981
https://amzn.to/2ZxsjfB

Judges 

Distressing Days of the Judges by Leon Wood

Matthew

Toussaint, Stanley D. Behold the King, A Study of Matthew https://amzn.to/2AQJizi

Disclaimer -The resources contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos and classes like these and keep them free. Thank you for your support!

Scripture for 11.6.2020

TORAH –  Lekh lekha (Go forth yourself)    Genesis 17

PROPHETS
Judges 7

THE GOSPELS & LETTERS
Matthew 21

WISDOM WRITING
PSALM of the Day 93
PSALM 21
PROVERBS 4:7-10


If you are on the journey with us reading through the Bible, welcome to day 21 or if you are joining us now welcome and be prepared for a life changing experience.

(We have a 5 lesson introduction to the Bible on youtube) – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqqu9kmO73rhhVJDQQLR6hyPAqiP1XzP3 

There is a recap/coaching session every Tuesday night 6-7pm pst on facebook and after it will be put on youtube. Please share this reading schedule & resources with others. 

Below are the links to the book information & other resourses for your library for your lifetime of study.

The books, commentaries and film resources for the upcoming readings will be posted  here before we get there as it is always nice to be ahead and not behind. See the weekly class session posts for all the information.


Questions?  Please email us at: exploringgodslibrary@gmail.com


 Bible 

https://amzn.to/3g7Z1Kq

Psalms
https://amzn.to/3gib1JB

Proverbs
https://amzn.to/2Zq1Xfx

Westminster Confession of Faith
https://amzn.to/3e7B1VR

Genesis 
Davis, John J. Paradise to Prison. Baker. 1976
https://amzn.to/2WSgGyg

Judges

 Distressing Days of the Judges by Leon Wood

Matthew

Toussaint, Stanley D. Behold the King, A Study of Matthew https://amzn.to/2AQJizi

Disclaimer -The resources contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos and classes like these and keep them free. Thank you for your support!

The Land of If Only

By James C. Stephens

Hard lesson. It is good to take a moment, take a deep breathe, a selah and meditate on this issue, especially when tensions grow higher over issues beyond our personal control.

A very hard lesson. “How shall I lose the sin, yet keep the sense, and love the offender, yet detest the offense.” -Alexander Pope

Is that not in essence what our LORD Jesus is saying, “Love your enemy as yourself?” It in no way excuses an enemy’s sin which is an abomination to God, but that enemy made in the image of God is still is an image bearer as marred as that image may be.

We too were at one time strangers to His grace and were lost in our sins and trepasses. But how, once saved we forget and become our brother’s accuser rather than his advocate. Is he not but a drowning man, lost in sin and in need of redemption? Why else was he brought across our path? He is before us, a creature to be pitied in his blindness and bondage to self. We intercede. If for only one who might be saved from the fiery furnace and an eternal and unending horror called hell, separated from He who lovingly created you, those whom he or she onced loved, to dwell forever in the land of if only.

Remember, I must tell myself, there is much rejoicing in heaven of one who turns from the path of destruction and returns to Christ. Very hard lesson. Knowing such love from our Savior is it not commanded that we love one another? Knowing such love, can we remain silent when we see a brother racing headlong into hell and leading others astray? No. We must speak or his blood will be on our heads and we like Cain will speak in defiance to God, “Who am I? My brother’s keeper?” Knowing all the while, that it was I who killed my brother Abel.

Silence+Apathy=Complicity

What Does “Semper Reformanda” Mean?

I was revisiting this question the other day and came across an excellent answer from Ligonier’s I would like to share here.

“Van Lodenstein (who taught Semper Reformanda) was a Reformed pietist and part of the Dutch Second Reformation. As such, his religious concerns were very similar to those of the English Puritans.

They all believed that once the externals of religion had been carefully and faithfully reformed according to the Word of God, the great need was for ministers to lead people in the true religion of the heart.

They saw the great danger of their day not as false doctrine or superstition or idolatry, but as formalism. The danger of formalism is that a church member could subscribe to true doctrine, participate in true worship in a biblically regulated church, and yet still not have true faith.

As Jesus had warned against the Pharisees of His day, citing the prophet Isaiah, “This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me” (Matt. 15:8).


The part of religion that always needs reforming is the human heart. It is vital religion and true faith that must be constantly cultivated. Formalism, indifferentism, and conformism must all be vigorously opposed by a faithful ministry.”

https://www.ligonier.org/blog/what-does-semper-reformanda-mean/