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Greetings

Today is November 23. Today is the birthday of President Franklin Pierce. He was the 14^th president and many American’s know nothing about him. He was born in 1804.

HeartWords – John 14:2

“O how I love Your law! It is my mediation all the day.”

Note: Those who truly love God’s Words will spend time mediating on it. Those who spend no time thinking about the word do not truly love it. This is true for everything you love.

WiseWords –Theodore Roosevelt

“Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care..”

Bible Quiz (Answer at the end of post)

What chapter is the longest chapter in the Bible?

FunWords –Jay Leno

"If God had wanted us to vote He would have given us candidates."

Chapter for Today – Nehemiah 2

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Bible Quiz Answer

That would be Psalms 119. It is 176 verses long and by itself is longer than some of the books of the Bible.

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Greetings

Today is November 22. On this day the lowest scoring game in NBA history took place. The Pistons beat the Lakers by a score of 19-28.

HeartWords – John 14:2

“In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.”

Note: Where did Jesus go and why did he go. He went back to heaven with the purpose of preparing a place for you. We are no made for here. That is not the intention of Jesus.

WiseWords –Washington Irving

“Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune, but great minds rise.”

Bible Quiz (Answer at the end of post)

What does the Bible say is the root of all evil?

FunWords –Anon

"Age is a very high price to pay for maturity."

Chapter for Today – Nehemiah 1

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Bible Quiz Answer

Many people get this wrong. They will say that “Money is the root of all evil.” The Bible does not say that. It say, “The LOVE of money is the root of all evil.” (1 Timothy 6:10).

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Greetings

Today is November 21. The first manned flight took place. Jean Pilatre de Rozier and Francois Laurent d’Arlandes flew for 25 minutes over Paris. They covered 6 miles at an altitude of 300 feet. They flew, not in an airplane, but in a ballon. The interesting thing is the year: 1783.

HeartWords – 1 Corinthians 8:3

1 John 2:1 (NIV)
¹ My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense–Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.

Note: The fact that all sin is clear. The great thing mentioned here is that when we do sin, we have Jesus who takes the guilt of our sin and makes things right.

WiseWords –Nelson Mandela

“It always seem impossible until it is done.”

Bible Quiz (Answer at the end of post)

What is the first incident of worship mentioned in the Bible?

FunWords –Anon

My mind is like a blotter: Soaks it up; gets it backwards.

Chapter for Today – Ezra 10

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Bible Quiz Answer

Cain and Abel were the first to offer a sacrifice in worship to God. (Gen 4). God honored Abel’s sacrifice, but rejected Cain’s.

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Greetings

Today is November 18. This day in 1966 is the last Friday (except during lent) that Catholics were required to abstain from eating meet on Friday.

HeartWords – 1 Corinthians 8:3

“The man who loves God is known by God.”

Note: Like the prodigal son who came home to his father only to find a father who ran to meet him, so we have a Father who will always know us if we but love Him.

WiseWords –Walter Winchell

“A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.”

Bible Quiz (Answer at the end of post)

What name did Ezra give to the people who were left of the Judah after they were carried into captivity?

FunWords –Anon

"A long-haul trucker offered this tip for staying awake on the road: "Put a $100 bill in your left hand and hold it out the window."

Chapter for Today – Ezra 9

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Bible Quiz Answer

He referred to the as the “remnant.” (9:15). A remnant is the left over part after most has been lost.

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Greetings

Today is November 17. On this day in 1800 the first meeting of the U.S. Congress met in the newly formed Capital city of Washington, D.C.

HeartWords – 1 Corinthians 6:14

“By his power God raised the Lord from the dead, and he will raise us also.”

Note: Here is the great hope for all of us. God raised Jesus and he will raise us also. There will never be another time when you will cease to exist. Yea!

WiseWords –Henry Van Dyke

“The woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best.”

Bible Quiz (Answer at the end of post)

What is the oldest book in the Bible?

FunWords –Anon

My wife says I never listen to her. At least I think that’s what she said.

Chapter for Today – Ezra 8

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Bible Quiz Answer

Though there is no way to prove it, many scholars believe that the book of Job was written first, perhaps 3,500 years ago. The books of Genesis-Deuteronomy were written close to that time.

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Today is November 16. On this day in 1965 the first man-man object stuck another planet was launched. The Soviet “Venera 3″ is that spaceship.

HeartWords – Ezra 7:10

“For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the LORD, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel.”

Note: No greater thing can be said of a follower of God than he “devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the LORD, and to teaching its decrees.” This ought to be the goal of every Christian. If public teaching is not your talent, then teach those near and dear to you.

WiseWords –Ingrid Bergman

“Happiness is good health and a bad memory.”

Bible Quiz (Answer at the end of post)

According to the Persian king, Darius, what was the punishment for an Israelite who did not obey the Law of Moses?

FunWords –Anon

"My intuition nearly makes up for my lack of good judgment."

Chapter for Today – Ezra 7

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Bible Quiz Answer

Darius said, “Whoever does not obey the law of your God and the law of the king must surely be punished by death, banishment, confiscation of property, or imprisonment.” Darius said to put him to death if he disobeys the LORD or the king (Darius). (Ezra 7:26

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Greetings

Today is November 15. On this day in 1926 the first nation-2ide radio network began broadcasting in the U.S. It was the NBC network.

HeartWords – Romans 8:18

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”

Note: What a great thought! The next time you feel like it is hard to be a Christian, remember nothing you will face here is very much when compared to the good things God has planned for you.

WiseWords –Plutarch

“It is certainly desirable to be well descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors.”

Bible Quiz (Answer at the end of post)

How many apostles were there?

FunWords –George Carlin

“Dogs lead a nice life. You never see a dog with a wristwatch.”

Chapter for Today – Ezra 6

To read today’s chapter click: HERE

Bible Quiz Answer

The obvious answer is 12, but that would be wrong. There were the original 12 and then in Acts 1, Mathias took the place of Judas. This made him the 13^th apostle. In Acts 9, Paul was called by Jesus to be an apostle. This meant there were 14 apostles in all.

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Greetings

Today is November 15. On this day in 1926 the first nation-2ide radio network began broadcasting in the U.S. It was the NBC network.

HeartWords – Romans 8:18

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”

Note: What a great thought! The next time you feel like it is hard to be a Christian, remember nothing you will face here is very much when compared to the good things God has planned for you.

WiseWords –Plutarch

“It is certainly desirable to be well descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors.”

Bible Quiz (Answer at the end of post)

How many apostles were there?

FunWords –George Carlin

“Dogs lead a nice life. You never see a dog with a wristwatch.”

Chapter for Today – Ezra 6

To read today’s chapter click: HERE

Bible Quiz Answer

The obvious answer is 12, but that would be wrong. There were the original 12 and then in Acts 1, Mathias took the place of Judas. This made him the 13^th apostle. In Acts 9, Paul was called by Jesus to be an apostle. This meant there were 14 apostles in all.

Remember you can see back issues and link to the reading at

www.project1189.com

Greetings

Today is November 14. On this day in 1832 the first U.S. streetcar went into use in New York City. It ran on rains laid in the center of the road. It was a horse-drawn vehicle.

HeartWords – Philippians 3:13-14

“Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

Note: Here is the secret of succeeding tomorrow: Forget the past successes and failures and work for what lies ahead.

WiseWords –John Barrymore

“A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.”

Bible Quiz (Answer at the end of post) from today’s reading.

What was the name of the Persian king who allowed and even helped the Jews rebuild the temple?

FunWords –Anon

“The older you get, the better you realize you were.”

Chapter for Today – Ezra 5

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Bible Quiz Answer

The king of Persia was King Cyrus. (5:14)

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