{"id":31882,"date":"2026-09-01T07:53:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T07:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=31882"},"modified":"2026-09-01T07:53:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T07:53:36","slug":"september-1st-chronological-bible-readings-chronological-bible-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=31882","title":{"rendered":"September 1st Chronological Bible Readings \u2013 Chronological Bible Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Ezekiel 32:17-33:20; Jeremiah 52:28-30; Psalm 137:1-9; 1 Chronicles 4:24-5:17<\/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\">Ezekiel chapter 32 is a great studies on pride\u2026 pride of a nation, and pride of individuals.\u00a0 And the dangers of pride \u2013 where pride will ultimately lead someone.\u00a0 \u00a0In chapter 32 verse 19 God asks the rhetorical question (not a trick question this time) \u2013 <em>\u201c`O Egypt, are you lovelier than the other nations? No! So go down to the pit and lie there among the outcasts.\u2019\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 Today in our lives, do we ever struggle with pride?\u00a0 Do we compare ourselves to others?\u00a0 Do we consider ourselves lovelier than others?\u00a0 My hunch is that we too often do\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">In Ezekiel chapter 33 today we see Ezekiel appointed as the Watchman of Israel \u2013 once again.\u00a0 You\u2019ll recall this happened previously in chapter 3 of Ezekiel as well.\u00a0 The difference is that now we\u2019re in the post-destruction of Jerusalem &amp; the Temple, so we\u2019ll quickly start to see more of a message of hope &amp; redemption, in addition to continued calls for repentance.\u00a0 I think in verse 11 we start to see this shift in the Lord\u2019s wanting to restore Jerusalem &amp; Israel again: <em>\u201cAs surely as I live, says the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of wicked people. I only want them to turn from their wicked ways so they can live. Turn! Turn from your wickedness, O people of Israel! Why should you die?\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0The call for repentance\u2026\u00a0 Are there areas in your life where God may be calling you to \u201cTurn!\u201d?\u00a0 Will you Turn?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">Psalm 137 is a Psalm reflecting upon the Israelites exile in Babylon and about how much Jerusalem was missed.\u00a0 We also read about a call to punish Edom for their rejoicing in the fall of Jerusalem.\u00a0 Later this year we will read prophesies against Edom in the book of the prophet <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">Obadiah<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">.\u00a0 Below is an image of ancient Jerusalem \u2013 the tower of David \u2013 that this Psalmist missed greatly:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\"><strong>Worship Video: <\/strong>Today\u2019s readings reminded me of Casting Crown\u2019s song \u201cUntil the Whole World Hears:\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em\">Are you singing about Jesus until the whole world hears? <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.2em;color: #996600\">Click here to Sing!<\/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. 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