{"id":32772,"date":"2026-10-15T10:28:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T10:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=32772"},"modified":"2026-10-15T10:28:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T10:28:30","slug":"october-15th-chronological-bible-readings-chronological-bible-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=32772","title":{"rendered":"October 15th Chronological Bible Readings \u2013 Chronological Bible Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"

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John 8:21-59; Luke 10:1-11:13<\/strong><\/span>
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John:<\/strong> I love John 8 verse 29 where Jesus says \u2013 \u201cAnd the one who sent me is with me\u2013he has not deserted me. For I always do those things that are pleasing to him.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 If Jesus always did those things that are pleasing to God, do you think that you and I should do those things that are pleasing to Jesus and to God?\u00a0 \u00a0Meaning, it seems to me that Jesus was clearly very intentional with how he spent his time.\u00a0 He only did those things that are pleasing to God.\u00a0 How intentional are you and I in how we spend our time?\u00a0 Do we make sure we are only doing those things that are pleasing to Jesus (who is God) and God the Father?\u00a0 I know I don\u2019t.\u00a0 I wish I did.\u00a0 I pray that I will spend more and more of my time doing those things that are pleasing to God.\u00a0 Let us pray that Jesus\u2019 personality permeates our personality and all that we do!<\/span><\/p>\n

John chapter 8 verses 34 through 36 are such powerful teachings for each of us to recognize \u2013 \u201cJesus replied, \u201cI assure you that everyone who sins is a slave of sin. A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will indeed be free.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 Do you believe it is possible to be a slave of sin?\u00a0 Do you believe Jesus can set us free from the slavery of sin?\u00a0 Are you free? <\/span><\/p>\n

Luke:<\/strong> In Luke chapter 10 verse 2 today we read this teaching from Jesus to the disciples \u2013 \u201cThese were his instructions to them: \u201cThe harvest is so great, but the workers are so few. Pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest, and ask him to send out more workers for his fields.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

I believe verse 58 is one of the most powerful statements Jesus makes in the Gospels \u2013 \u201cJesus answered, \u201cThe truth is, I existed before Abraham was even born!\u201d\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 Or the NIV of this verse is \u2013\u00a0 \u201c\u201dI tell you the truth,\u201d Jesus answered, \u201cbefore Abraham was born, I am!\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 Jesus is quoting Exodus 3:14 here when Moses asks God who he should say sent him to free the Israelites from Egypt and God says \u2013 \u201cI AM.\u00a0 Tell them I AM sent you.\u201d\u00a0 Jesus here knows what he is doing when he says that even before Abraham was born, I AM.\u00a0 Jesus is saying he is God.\u00a0 And He is.\u00a0 But, to the religious leaders at this time, this was blasphemy to their ears.\u00a0 And hence, they attempted to stone Jesus in the very next verse.\u00a0 Do you believe Jesus when he says, \u201cbefore Abraham was born, I AM\u201d?<\/span><\/p>\n

Bible.org\u2019s commentary on our John chapter 8 readings today titled \u201cLike Father, Like Son\u201d<\/strong> is <\/span>at this link<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Luke chapter 10 verse 20 is an incredible teaching from Jesus for us to heed even today \u2013 \u201cBut don\u2019t rejoice just because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered as citizens of heaven.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 I do think that sometimes we rejoice over the wrong things \u2013 secondary things.\u00a0 The primary thing is our relationship with Jesus.\u00a0 And then there are secondary good things that perhaps we do or are involved with in the Kingdom.\u00a0 But, don\u2019t rejoice over those.\u00a0 Rejoice that you are in an eternal relationship with Jesus Christ.\u00a0 That is the one thing that matters.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Today in Luke chapter 10 verse 21 we read \u2013 \u201cAt that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, \u201cI praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.\u201d<\/em> What a great opening line \u2013 Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit! In your life today \u2013 are you full of joy through the Holy Spirit? Do you want to be? I read a great commentary from the One Year Bible companion on this verse with this wonderful Q & A \u2013 \u201cWhat was Jesus\u2019 relationship to the Holy Spirit? Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, baptized by the Holy Spirit, anointed by the Holy Spirit, guided by the Holy Spirit, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and filled with the Holy Spirit. He lives in union with the Holy Spirit, and was dependent upon the Holy Spirit.\u201d What is your relationship with the Holy Spirit today? Are you dependent upon the Holy Spirit in your life?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If you are interested in studying more about the Ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives please check out these incredible commentaries from Bob Deffinbaugh at Bible.org on the Holy Spirit \u2013 <\/span>
https:\/\/bible.org\/page.php?page_id=2383<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
https:\/\/bible.org\/page.php?page_id=2125<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
https:\/\/bible.org\/page.php?page_id=2124<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Today we read the famous story of the Good Samaritan.\u00a0 This story always convicts me to ask myself \u2013 \u201cWho is my neighbor?\u201d\u00a0 Who is your neighbor?\u00a0 Below is a painting from 1890 by Vincent van Gogh titled \u201cThe Good Samaritan\u201d:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Bible.org\u2019s commentary on our Luke chapter 10 readings today titled \u201cThe True Source of Joy\u201d<\/strong> is <\/span>at this link<\/span> and commentary titled \u201cThe Good Samaritan\u201d<\/strong> is <\/span>at this link<\/span>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Today in Luke chapter 10 we read about Jesus visiting Mary & Martha and Martha becoming upset with Mary for sitting at Jesus\u2019 feet and not helping her work in the kitchen.\u00a0 To which Jesus says to Martha in verses 41 & 42 \u2013 \u201cBut the Lord said to her, \u201cMy dear Martha, you are so upset over all these details! There is really only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it\u2013and I won\u2019t take it away from her.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 What do you think is the one thing worth being concerned about Jesus is referring to?\u00a0 Is this really the only one thing you are concerned about in your life today?\u00a0 Or are you possibly being distracted by other \u201cdetails\u201d?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

How often do you pray the Lord\u2019s Prayer?\u00a0 Once a day?\u00a0 Once a week?\u00a0 Once a month?\u00a0 Think this would be a good prayer to pray regularly, since Jesus himself taught us to pray it?\u00a0 Bible.org\u2019s commentary on Luke chapter 11\u2019s readings today titled \u201cTeach Us How to Pray\u201d<\/strong> is at this link.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Worship Video:<\/strong>\u00a0 Today\u2019s readings in Luke reminded me of Michael W. Smith\u2019s song \u201cSecret Ambition:\u201d<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s your secret ambition?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Click here for your ambition\u2019s fulfillment!<\/span><\/p>\n

Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today:<\/strong> \u201cJesus replied, \u201cI tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.\u201d<\/em> John 8:34 NIV<\/span><\/p>\n

Prayer Point:<\/strong> Pray that you are not a slave to sin. Pray that Jesus has set you free from slavery to sin, and that you are free indeed! Pray for your friends and family that are enslaved to sin that they will be freed through faith in Jesus and repentance of their sins.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

God bless,
Mike<\/span><\/p>\n

p.s. Download our monthly Small Group study notes for our Chronological Bible readings at this link.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.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":"

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