{"id":21982,"date":"2026-03-12T11:33:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=21982"},"modified":"2026-03-12T11:33:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:33:50","slug":"march-12th-chronological-bible-readings-chronological-bible-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=21982","title":{"rendered":"March 12th Chronological Bible Readings \u2013 Chronological Bible Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Deuteronomy 1:1-3:20<\/strong><\/span><br \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">~ Click here to read today\u2019s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~<\/span><\/em><br \/><span style=\"color: black\"><em>~ Listen to today\u2019s Scripture with <\/em><em>The ESV Bible<\/em><\/span> ~<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">Today we begin Deuteronomy, the last book of the Pentateuch (or 5 Books of the Law)! And as we all Learned to Love Leviticus this year, my prayer is that each of us will be Diggin\u2019 Deuteronomy as we read through it this year!\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong><em>~Deuteronomy~<\/em><\/strong><br \/><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Author<\/span>: Moses<br \/><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Date<\/span>: 1420 or 1220 B.C.<br \/><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Content<\/span>: The book consists of a series of addresses given by Moses in the plains of Moab prior to their entering into Canaan, as well as some specialized regulations and the appointment of Moses\u2019 successor, Joshua. In Moses\u2019 addresses he summarized the events that led up to that day, exhorted the people to faith and obedience, called the Israelites to rededicate themselves to the task God had given them, and then led them in worship and song. After the appointment of Joshua, Moses left the people and, after viewing the Holy Land from afar one last time, he died. With Moses\u2019 death the old order passed away and the destiny of Israel moved into the hands of the next generation.<br \/><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Theme<\/span>: The faithfulness and power of God to save are stressed throughout the book. A look at Israel\u2019s past shows that God led his people through their darkest days and gave them hope for the future. What God did in the past he could do again. The need for faith and obedience on the part of God\u2019s people is also stressed. God\u2019s richest blessings are given only to those who will use them for his glory. <em>(Above commentary is from Tyndale Publishers \u201cThe One Year Bible Companion\u201d p. 3) <\/em>Great commentary on Deuteronomy is at this link: <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">https:\/\/bible.org\/article\/introduction-deuteronomy<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Bible Project:<\/strong> Here is a terrific overview of the book of Deuteronomy:<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/span><br \/>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q5QEH9bH8AU<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">In Deuteronomy chapter 1 verse 1 today we read: <em>\u201cThis book records the words that Moses spoke to all the people of Israel while they were in the wilderness east of the Jordan River.\u201d <\/em>This image below sets the stage incredibly well for the book of Deuteronomy! Here is Moses giving the address to the Israelites!\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">Okay, I think we\u2019ve come across quite an understatement in our readings today in Deuteronomy chapter 2 verse 1 when Moses says: <em>\u201cWe wandered around Mount Seir for a long time.\u201d <\/em>Indeed\u2026 it was a long time of 3 decades plus of wandering\u2026\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42 But, it\u2019s important for us to remember why it was such a long time of wandering \u2013 because of the Israelites\u2019 sin in not entering the Promised Land when they were first instructed to do so by God.\u00a0 And, I think about this in our lives today.\u00a0 When we sin.\u00a0 And particularly when we consistently sin \u2013 with a bad habit or addiction that we know we should not be indulging in \u2013 we can become just like the Israelites, wandering around in the wilderness for a long time\u2026\u00a0 My fear is that we can get so used to our sin and wandering around in the wilderness that we don\u2019t ever break free from it.\u00a0 We stay in bondage to the sin.\u00a0 And then we stay in the wilderness.\u00a0 The wilderness for us today may simply be living life half-heartedly in a bit of a haze or a bit of a funk.\u00a0 With some sort of cloud hanging over us.\u00a0 It\u2019s no way to live life.\u00a0 I guess I just want to encourage you that if you are struggling with what seems to be an unreleaseable sin to not give up.\u00a0 Don\u2019t ever give up on victory!\u00a0 Continue to take the sin to Jesus over and over and over again.\u00a0 Take it to God over and over and over again.\u00a0 Pray about it continuously.\u00a0 Seek wise counsel from friends and pastors and professional help.\u00a0 Freedom awaits you.\u00a0 You can get out of the wilderness.\u00a0 The Promised Land awaits you.\u00a0 \u00a0Please don\u2019t continue to \u201cwander around Mt. Seir for a long time\u201d\u2026.\u00a0 Below is a painting titled \u201cThe Wanderer\u201d by German artist George Seir from 1934: <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Worship Video:<\/strong> Today\u2019s readings reminded me of the song \u201cHoly Spirit\u201d by Francesca Battistelli:<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/span><br \/>\n<br \/>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BoZd7ZXh9yY<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">Do you know the Holy Spirit? <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">Click here to meet the Holy Spirit!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today:<\/strong> <em>\u201cSee, the LORD your God has given you the land. Go up and take possession of it as the LORD, the God of your ancestors, told you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.\u201d<\/em> Deuteronomy 1:21 NIV<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Prayer Point:<\/strong> Pray that you will never be afraid nor discouraged when the LORD calls you forward to do something in accordance with His perfect will. Pray for strength in the LORD.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Comments from You:<\/strong>\u00a0 What verses or insights stand out to you in today\u2019s readings?\u00a0 Please post up by clicking on the \u201cComments\u201d link below!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">God bless,<br \/>Mike<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">p.s. Download our monthly Small Group study notes for our Chronological Bible readings at this link.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">p.s. #2 \u2013 Download a schedule of our Chronological Bible readings for the year in PDF format at this link.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">p.s. #3 \u2013 I would greatly appreciate it if you would pray for this Chronological Bible Blog ministry today! Please also consider partnering with us by financially supporting this ministry. Thank you!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deuteronomy 1:1-3:20~ Click here to read today\u2019s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today\u2019s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Today we begin Deuteronomy, the last book of the Pentateuch (or 5 Books of the Law)! 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