I'm summarising the Bible - one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. http://www.biblesummary.info Thu, 17 May 2012 09:25:36 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/21 Prv21: To do justice is better than sacrifice. Better to live on the roof than with a quarrelsome wife. No plans can avail against the LORD. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/21 0 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:38:08 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/20 Prv20: Wine is a mocker, beer a brawler. Even a child is known by his deeds. The LORD hates false weights. It is a snare to make rash vows. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/20 0 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:03:02 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/19 Prv19: Wealth makes friends. A false witness will not go unpunished. A good wife is from the LORD. Whoever helps the poor lends to the LORD. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/19 0 Mon, 14 May 2012 09:11:22 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/18 Prv18: A fool delights in his own opinions. The name of LORD is a strong tower. A gift opens the way. The tongue can bring life or death. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/18 0 Sun, 13 May 2012 09:17:45 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/17 Prv17: A wise servant will rule over a shameful son. Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam. Even a fool seems wise if he keeps silent. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/17 0 Sat, 12 May 2012 11:38:01 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/16 Prv16: A man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. Kings detest evil. Pride goes before destruction. Wisdom is a fountain of life. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/16 0 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:25:19 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/15 Prv15: A gentle answer turns away wrath. The eyes of the LORD are everywhere. Plans fail for lack of counsel. The LORD hears the righteous. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/15 0 Thu, 10 May 2012 08:13:53 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/14 Prv14: The talk of fools is a rod for their backs. Even in laughter the heart may ache. Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/14 0 Wed, 09 May 2012 09:57:37 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/13 Prv13: The righteous hate lies. Hope deferred makes the heart sick. Whoever heeds reproof is honoured. Whoever spares the rod hates his son. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/13 0 Tue, 08 May 2012 09:11:45 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/12 Prv12: No one finds security by wickedness. Those who work the land have food. Rash words pierce like a sword. Righteousness leads to life. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/12 0 Mon, 07 May 2012 09:23:17 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/11 Prv11: The LORD hates dishonest scales. The wicked earn false wages. Whoever gives water will get water. Whoever trusts in riches will fall. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/11 0 Sun, 06 May 2012 08:10:59 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/10 Prv10: A wise son makes a glad father. Love covers all offences. With many words, sin is not lacking. The righteous will never be uprooted. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/10 0 Sat, 05 May 2012 23:58:45 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/05/challenging-proverbs <p>Chapters 10 to 29 of Proverbs pose two particular challenges for the discerning Bible summariser:</p> <p>Firstly, the lack of structure.</p> <p>Chapters 1 to 9 have a very coherent overall theme - wisdom against folly - and each chapter develops an aspect of the theme. By contrast, in chapters 10 to 29 there are about a dozen main themes, which are mixed together verse by verse with no apparent order.</p> <p>My method for the project so far has been to build a summary around the key themes of each chapter. But there don't seem to be themes in these chapters!</p> <p>Secondly, the irreducibility of a proverb.</p> <p>Individual proverbs are actually very well suited to Twitter as a medium. Most proverbs are 140 characters or less, and they convey a single, clear idea through a pair of contrasting examples.</p> <p>But I'm trying to summarise an entire chapter of proverbs in each tweet. It's very difficult to reduce the length of a proverb without losing precisely the grit that makes it profound in the first place.</p> <p>So, what am I going to do?</p> <p>I think I'm just going to pick the three or four images that strike me most from each chapter. I'll look for proverbs that capture the heart of one of the broader themes within the book, and over the course of the 20 chapters I'll aim to cover all the main themes.</p> <p>I won't even try to preserve the pair-of-contrasting-examples form.</p> <p>It will be interesting to see whether this exercise reveals structure that I haven't noticed before, or whether I'll be left feeling more than ever that it's impossible to do justice to Scripture within the constraints that I've imposed.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/05/challenging-proverbs 0 Sat, 05 May 2012 09:34:44 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/9 Prv9: Wisdom has built her house. She says, "Come, leave your folly." The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. Folly knows nothing. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/9 0 Fri, 04 May 2012 09:47:53 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/8 Prv8: Wisdom cries aloud: "My mouth speaks truth. The LORD brought me forth at the beginning of his works. Whoever finds me finds life." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/8 0 Thu, 03 May 2012 08:59:57 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/7 Prv7: My son, wisdom will keep you from the adulteress. I saw her seducing a young man. He followed her like an ox going to the slaughter. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/7 0 Wed, 02 May 2012 10:28:08 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/6 Prv6: A little slumber, and poverty will come like a bandit. A scoundrel sows discord. My son, a man who commits adultery destroys himself. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/6 0 Tue, 01 May 2012 08:47:08 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/5 Prv5: My son, listen to my words. In the end an adulteress is bitter as wormwood. Keep away from her. Rejoice in the wife of your youth. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/5 0 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:42:24 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/4 Prv4: Listen, my sons: Get wisdom. The path of the righteous is like the morning sun. Guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/4 0 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:10:53 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/3 Prv3: My son, trust in the LORD with all your heart. Do not despise his discipline. Wisdom is a tree of life. Do not quarrel without cause. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/3 0 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 08:48:58 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/2 Prv2: My son, apply your heart to understanding. For the LORD gives wisdom. It will save you from the way of evil, and from the adulteress. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/2 0 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:45:19 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/1 Prv1: The proverbs of Solomon. My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. Wisdom calls aloud. The complacency of fools destroys them. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/proverbs/1 0 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:06:28 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/04/top-10-psalms <p>That wraps up the Psalms!</p> <p> These have been popular summaries, so I thought I would compile the Top 10 according to number of retweets. Without further ado..</p> <ol> <li class="top40_1"><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/23">Psalm 23</a> <br /><span class="top40_content"> The LORD is my shepherd. He leads me in paths of righteousness. I will fear no evil. I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.</span> </li> <li class="top40_10"><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/121">Psalm 121</a> <br /><span class="top40_content"> I lift up my eyes to the hills; my help comes from the LORD. He who keeps you will not slumber. The LORD will keep you from all evil.</span> </li> <li class="top40_10"><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/138">Psalm 138</a> <br /><span class="top40_content"> I give you thanks, O LORD! All the kings of the earth will praise you. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life.</span> </li> <li class="top40_10"><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/62">Psalm 62</a> <br /><span class="top40_content"> My soul waits for God alone. He alone is my rock and my salvation. Trust in him at all times, O people. Power and love belong to God.</span> </li> <li class="top40_10"><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/46">Psalm 46</a> <br /><span class="top40_content"> God is our refuge. We will not fear, though the earth give way. The nations rage, kingdoms fall. "Be still and know that I am God."</span> </li> <li class="top40_10"><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/117">Psalm 117</a> <br /><span class="top40_content"> Praise the LORD! For great is his love towards us.</span> </li> <li class="top40_10"><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/37">Psalm 37</a> <br /><span class="top40_content"> Do not be envious of evildoers, for they will fade like the grass. The righteous will inherit the earth. The LORD is their stronghold.</span> </li> <li class="top40_10"><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/1">Psalm 1</a> <br /><span class="top40_content"> Blessed is the man who does not walk with the wicked, whose delight is in the law of the LORD. He is like a tree planted by the water.</span> </li> <li class="top40_10"><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/40">Psalm 40</a> <br /><span class="top40_content"> I waited patiently for the LORD. He drew me up from the pit. I delight to do your will, O God. My heart fails me, but you are my help.</span> </li> <li class="top40_10"><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/84">Psalm 84</a> <br /><span class="top40_content"> How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD! A day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. For the LORD is a sun and shield.</span> </li> </ol> <p>Psalm 23 at number 1 is no surprise, but Psalm 121 was actually only one retweet behind.</p> <p> Most of the Top 10 contain famous and quotable verses. The main surprise is Psalm 138 at Number 3.</p> <p>On to Proverbs tomorrow...</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/04/top-10-psalms 0 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:20:54 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/150 Ps150: Praise the LORD! Praise him with trumpet and strings! Praise him with loud cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/150 0 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:55:22 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/149 Ps149: Praise the LORD! Let Israel rejoice in their maker. The LORD takes delight in his people. Let swords be in their hands for judgement. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/149 0 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:09:54 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/148 Ps148: Praise the LORD from the heavens! Praise him, sun and moon! Praise the LORD from the earth! Young and old together, praise the LORD! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/148 0 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:26:59 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/147 Ps147: It is good to sing praises to our God! He counts the stars. He lifts up the humble. Praise the LORD! He declares his word to Israel. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/147 0 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:36:43 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/146 Ps146: Praise the LORD, O my soul! Do not trust in mortal men. The LORD executes justice for the oppressed. He watches over the fatherless. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/146 0 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:39:18 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/145 Ps145: I will exalt you, my God and King. All you have made will praise you. The LORD is faithful. He is near to all who call upon him. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/145 0 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:33:24 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/144 Ps144: Blessed be the LORD, who trains my hands for war. O LORD, reach down and rescue me! May there be no cry of distress in our streets. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/144 0 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:41:56 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/143 Ps143: Hear my prayer, O LORD! My enemy has crushed my life. My soul thirsts for you. Teach me the way I should go. Destroy my adversaries. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/143 0 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:03:02 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/142 Ps142: I cry out to the LORD! When my spirit is faint, you know my path. Save me from my persecutors! You will deal bountifully with me. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/142 0 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:16:25 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/141 Ps141: O LORD, may my prayer be as incense. Do not turn my heart to evil. Let the righteous rebuke me. Keep me from the traps of the wicked. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/141 0 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:10:32 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/140 Ps140: Rescue me, O LORD, from evildoers; protect me from the violent. You are my God, my salvation. The LORD executes justice for the poor. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/140 0 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:42:33 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/139 Ps139: O LORD, you have known me. Where can I go from your Spirit? You knit me together in my mother's womb. Search me and know my heart. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/139 1 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:36:32 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/138 Ps138: I give you thanks, O LORD! All the kings of the earth will praise you. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/138 0 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:32:10 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/137 Ps137: By the rivers of Babylon, we wept when we remembered Zion. How can we sing the LORD's song? O Babylon, happy the one who repays you! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/137 0 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:04:13 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/136 Ps136: Give thanks to the LORD, his love endures; who spread out the earth, his love endures; who led Israel out of Egypt, his love endures. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/136 0 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:43:43 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/135 Ps135: Praise the LORD! He is above all gods. He struck down many nations. Their idols are but silver and gold. O Israel, bless the LORD! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/135 0 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:26:59 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/134 Ps134: Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD! Lift up your hands to the sanctuary. May the LORD bless you from Zion. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/134 0 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:59:03 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/133 Ps133: How good it is when brothers live together in unity! It is like precious oil upon the head. There the LORD commanded his blessing. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/133 0 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 08:49:47 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/132 Ps132: Remember, O LORD, how David vowed, "I will find a place for the LORD." The LORD has chosen Zion: "This is my resting place forever." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/132 0 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 08:54:16 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/131 Ps131: My heart is not proud, O LORD. I have quietened my soul, like a weaned child with its mother. O Israel, put your hope in the LORD. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/131 0 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:33:31 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/130 Ps130: I cry to you, O LORD! If you kept a record of sins, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness. O Israel, hope in the LORD! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/130 1 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:46:51 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/129 Ps129: They have greatly oppressed me from my youth. But the LORD has cut the cords of the wicked. May all who hate Zion be put to shame! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/129 0 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:14:26 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/128 Ps128: Blessed are all who fear the LORD. You will eat the fruit of your labour. May the LORD bless you from Zion all the days of your life. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/128 0 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:09:45 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/127 Ps127: Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labour in vain. Children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/127 0 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:57:39 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/04/twystematics <p>Here's a great project. Steve Holmes - a lecturer in theology at St Andrews - is tweeting a body of systematic theology at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/twystematics">@twystematics</a>.</p> <p>For example, most recently:</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>1.3 Only God truly knows God. God knows Himself fully, truly, and immediately. God’s self-knowledge is true theology.</p>— twystematics (@twystematics) <a href="https://twitter.com/twystematics/status/186732538738384896" data-datetime="2012-04-02T08:31:21+00:00">April 2, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <p>It will be fascinating to see how this turns out! I'm anticipating the theology equivalent of Wittgenstein's <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tractatus_Logico-Philosophicus">Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus</a>.</p> <p>You can find out more at <a href="http://www.twystematics.org/">twystematics.org</a>.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/04/twystematics 1 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:02:27 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/126 Ps126: When the LORD brought back the captives, we were like dreamers. He has done great things. Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/126 0 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 08:25:58 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/125 Ps125: Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved. Do good, O LORD, to those who are good. Peace be upon Israel. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/125 0 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:00:46 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/124 Ps124: If the LORD had not been on our side, attackers would have swallowed us alive. We have escaped. Our help is in the name of the LORD. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/124 0 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:31:27 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/123 Ps123: As the eyes of servants look to their master, so our eyes look to the LORD. Have mercy on us! For we have endured much contempt. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/123 0 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:44:46 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/122 Ps122: I was glad when they said, "Let us go to the house of the LORD!" The tribes go up to give thanks. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/122 0 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:31:19 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/121 Ps121: I lift up my eyes to the hills; my help comes from the LORD. He who keeps you will not slumber. The LORD will keep you from all evil. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/121 0 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:16:48 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/120 Ps120: In my distress I cry to the LORD. Deliver me from a deceitful tongue. Woe to me! Too long have I lived among those who hate peace. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/120 0 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:54:52 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/119 Ps119: Blessed are those who walk in the law of the LORD. Teach me your decrees. I love your commands. Deliver me according to your promise. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/119 1 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:22:35 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/118 Ps118: Give thanks to the LORD; for his love endures forever! The nations surrounded me; I cut them off! The LORD has become my salvation. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/118 0 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:27:00 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/03/halfway <p>I'm halfway through the project!</p> <p>It's been an incredible journey so far. I'm brewing an article on what I've learned about Scripture, digital culture and spiritual discipline. But in the meantime, here are ten slightly more unexpected things that I know a lot more about now than when I started:</p> <ol> <li>English grammar</li> <li>Using the Twitter API</li> <li>The geography of Ancient Israel</li> <li>The workings of the mainstream media</li> <li>The idiosyncrasies of English Bible translations</li> <li>How tempting it is to sell out</li> <li>How much longer the Old Testament is than the New</li> <li>Methods for preventing comment spam on web forms</li> <li><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/03/the-middle-chapter">The middle chapter of the Bible</a></li> <li>The kindness of the great majority of those who get in contact</li> </ol> <p>Thank you all so much for your support!</p> <p>On to Psalm 118...</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/03/halfway 1 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 08:35:35 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/117 Ps117: Praise the LORD! For great is his love towards us. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/117 1 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:30:26 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/116 Ps116: I love the LORD, for he heard my cry. When I was brought low, he saved me. What can I give for all his goodness? I will keep my vows. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/116 1 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:02:17 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/115 Ps115: Not to us, O LORD, but to your name give glory. Idols have eyes, but they cannot see. O Israel, trust in the LORD. He will bless us. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/115 0 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:44:40 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/114 Ps114: When Israel came out of Egypt, Judah became God's sanctuary. The sea looked and fled. Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/114 0 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:01:41 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/113 Ps113: Praise the LORD! Blessed be the name of the LORD forever. He is exalted over all the nations. He lifts the needy from the ash heap. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/113 0 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:52:32 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/112 Ps112: Blessed are those who fear the LORD. Their righteousness endures forever. They are not afraid of evil tidings. The wicked melt away. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/112 0 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:39:05 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/03/the-middle-chapter <p>One of the most frequently quoted bits of Bible trivia is that Psalm 118 is the central chapter of the Bible. The claim is usually accompanied by various elaborations of its significance - the shortest and longest chapters are on either side, the theme is central to the message of Scripture, etc.</p> <p>But it turns out it's not true!</p> <p>The Bible is 1,189 chapters long, so the middle chapter is the 595th.</p> <p> I'll be posting my 595th summary this coming Saturday. I counted forward and realised to my initial bewilderment that Saturday will be Psalm 117, not Psalm 118. I thought I must have unwittingly posted a chapter twice or missed a day or something. But then I did some <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=middle+chapter+of+the+bible">Googling</a>...<p> <p>Apparently the Psalm 118 thing is one of those Christian folk legends that gets passed around without any fact-checking. (I've done it myself!) Psalm 117 is indeed <a href="http://christring.org/thinkabout/middleverse2.htm">the middle chapter</a>.</p> <p>How have I not found this out before?</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/03/the-middle-chapter 0 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:11:58 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/111 Ps111: Praise the Lord! Great are his works. He is ever mindful of his covenant. All his precepts are sure. His praise endures forever. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/111 0 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 08:33:15 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/110 Ps110: The LORD says to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand. You are a priest in the order of Melchizedek." The Lord will judge the nations. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/110 0 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:54:43 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/109 Ps109: Do not be silent, O God. For wicked mouths speak against me. May his name be blotted out! Let curses come upon him! Help me, O LORD. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/109 0 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:52:50 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/108 Ps108: My heart is steadfast, O God. Your love is great above the heavens. God has spoken: "Judah is my sceptre." Help us against the enemy! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/108 1 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:27:23 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/107 Ps107: Oh give thanks to the LORD! Let the redeemed say so. He brought them out of darkness. He stilled the storm. He raises up the needy. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/107 0 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:19:34 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/106 Ps106: The LORD is good! We have sinned like our fathers. They forgot their God. They served idols. But the LORD remembered his covenant. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/106 0 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:11:42 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/105 Ps105: Give thanks to the LORD! He has remembered his covenant. He sent Moses to perform signs. He brought his people out of Egypt with joy. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/105 0 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 09:29:22 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/104 Ps104: O LORD, you are very great. You set the earth on its foundations. All your creatures look to you for food. Bless the LORD, O my soul! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/104 0 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:41:38 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/103 Ps103: Bless the LORD, O my soul. He forgives all your iniquity. He has compassion on those who fear him. Bless the LORD, all his works! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/103 0 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:17:12 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/03/redesign <p>You may have noticed that the website is looking slightly different...</p> <p>In anticipation of reaching the half-way point in a couple of weeks, I decided it was time to freshen up the design.</p> <p>The layout is similar, and the functionality is basically the same, but I've tried to simplify things and create a better overall effect.</p> <p>As always with these things, I'll likely still be fiddling with details over the coming days.</p> <p>Do say if you spot anything that's not working. I've designed for the latest browsers, so there may well be issues in older versions.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/03/redesign 0 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:20:54 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/102 Ps102: Hear my prayer, O LORD; I wither away like grass. You sit enthroned forever. The heavens will perish, but your years have no end. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/102 0 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:06:27 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/101 Ps101: I will sing of justice, O LORD. I will walk with integrity. My eyes will be on the faithful of the land. I will destroy the wicked. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/101 0 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:22:02 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/03/facebook-timeline <p>I've updated the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/biblesummary">Bible Summary Facebook page</a> to the new 'Timeline' layout. Have a look and see what you think.</p> <p>If you click 'Like' you'll get the summaries on your Facebook feed each day.</p> <div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=275101389167256&xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://www.facebook.com/biblesummary" send="true" width="450" show_faces="true" font=""></fb:like> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/03/facebook-timeline 0 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:24:10 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/100 Ps100: Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth! Know that the LORD is God. Enter his courts with praise. For his love endures forever. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/100 0 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:33:29 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/99 Ps99: The LORD reigns, let the nations tremble! The King loves justice. He spoke from the pillar of cloud. The LORD our God is holy! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/99 0 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:29:34 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/98 Ps98: Sing to the LORD! He has remembered his steadfast love. Make a joyful noise before the King. He will judge the world in righteousness. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/98 0 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:56:42 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/97 Ps97: The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice! Fire goes before him. The heavens declare his righteousness. Give thanks to his holy name! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/97 0 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 09:33:46 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/96 Ps96: Sing to the LORD! Declare his glory among the nations. Worship the LORD in holy splendour. He will judge the world in righteousness. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/96 0 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:08:12 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/95 Ps95: Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! He is the King above all gods. Oh come, let us worship and bow down! Do not harden your hearts. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/95 0 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:47:02 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/94 Ps94: O LORD, God of vengeance, shine forth! How long will the wicked exult? The LORD will not reject his people. He will repay the corrupt. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/94 0 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:25:02 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/93 Ps93: The LORD reigns! Your throne is established from of old. The LORD is mightier than the sea. Holiness adorns your house forever. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/93 0 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:56:26 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/92 Ps92: It is good to give thanks to the LORD. How great are your works! Your enemies shall perish. The righteous flourish in your courts. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/92 0 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:54:44 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/91 Ps91: I will say of the LORD, "My refuge and my fortress." His faithfulness will be your shield. He will command his angels to guard you. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/91 0 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:34:02 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/90 Ps90: Lord, you have been our dwelling place. All our days pass away under your wrath. Return, O LORD! Have compassion on your servants! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/90 0 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 09:29:32 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/89 Ps89: I will sing of the mercies of the LORD. You said, "I will establish the throne of David forever." O Lord, where is your love of old? Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/89 0 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:09:06 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/88 Ps88: O LORD, day and night I cry out to you. You have put me in the darkest depths. Do the dead rise up to praise you? I am in despair. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/88 1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:45:50 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/87 Ps87: Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. The LORD will write in the register of the peoples: "This one was born in Zion." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/87 2 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:00:38 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/86 Ps86: Hear, O LORD, and answer me. Save your servant! You alone are God. I will glorify your name forever. Show me a sign of your favour. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/86 0 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:05:15 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/85 Ps85: O LORD, you forgave the iniquity of your people. Restore us again! Surely his salvation is at hand. Love and faithfulness will meet. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/85 0 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:47:54 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/84 Ps84: How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD! A day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. For the LORD is a sun and shield. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/84 0 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:48:35 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/83 Ps83: O God, do not keep silent! Your enemies make plans against your people. Edom, Moab, Amalek and Philistia. Let them be put to shame. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/83 0 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:13:08 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/82 Ps82: God judges among the gods: "How long will you judge unjustly? Defend the weak. You are all gods, but you shall die." Arise, O God! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/82 3 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:37:31 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/81 Ps81: Sing aloud to God our strength. I hear a voice: "I am the LORD. Oh, that my people would listen to me! I would subdue their enemies." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/81 0 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:07:29 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/80 Ps80: Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel! How long will you be angry? Restore us, O God. Watch over the vine that you planted. Restore us, O God. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/80 0 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:37:21 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/79 Ps79: O God, the nations have invaded and shed blood like water. How long, O LORD? Save us for your name's sake. Make your vengeance known! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/79 0 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:46:16 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/78 Ps78: God worked miracles in Egypt. He brought his people to the holy land. They rebelled and he rejected them. He chose David to tend them. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/78 1 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:18:55 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/77 Ps77: In the day of trouble I sought the LORD. Has he withdrawn his compassion? You are the God of wonders. Your path led through the sea. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/77 0 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:11:08 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/76 Ps76: God is known in Judah. You are glorious, more majestic than the mountains. The earth feared and was still when God arose to judgement. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/76 0 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:24:57 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/75 Ps75: We give thanks to you, O God. "I say to the boastful, 'Do not boast.'" God is the judge. The wicked will drain the dregs of his cup. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/75 0 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:59:05 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/74 Ps74: O God, why have you rejected us? Foes have defiled your sanctuary. How long will they mock? You are king from of old. Rise up, O God! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/74 0 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:40:06 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/73 Ps73: Surely God is good to the pure in heart. I envied the wicked until I saw their end. They are swept away. God is my portion forever. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/73 0 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:03:28 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/72 Ps72: Give the king your justice, O God. May he defend the cause of the poor. May all kings fall down before him. Blessed be the LORD! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/72 0 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:17:59 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/71 Ps71: In you, O LORD, I take refuge. Do not forsake me when my strength fails. I will tell of your righteousness. I will praise you, O God. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/71 0 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:34:03 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/70 Ps70: Make haste to help me, O God! May those who seek my life be put to shame. May all who seek you rejoice. O LORD, do not delay. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/70 0 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:32:21 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/69 Ps69: Save me, O God! I endure scorn for your sake. Rescue me from the mire. My foes are all known to you. Let your salvation protect me! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/69 0 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:03:41 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/68 Ps68: Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered! Kings and armies flee. Our God is a God who saves. Sing to him, O kingdoms of the earth! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/68 0 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:37:59 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/67 Ps67: May God be gracious to us, and make his face to shine upon us. Let the peoples praise you, O God! The earth has yielded its increase. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/67 0 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:41:37 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/66 Ps66: Shout for joy to God! Come and see what he has done. He has not let our feet slip. I will make an offering. God has heard my prayer. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/66 0 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:18:54 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/65 Ps65: Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion. By awesome deeds you answer us. You silence the roaring seas. You crown the year with abundance. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/65 0 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:40:10 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/64 Ps64: Hear me, O God! Hide me from the plots of the wicked, who ambush the blameless. God will bring them to ruin. Let the upright be glad! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/64 0 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:17:41 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/63 Ps63: O God, you are my God. My soul thirsts for you. Your love is better than life. My lips will sing your praise. Liars will be silenced. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/63 0 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:07:47 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/62 Ps62: My soul waits for God alone. He alone is my rock and my salvation. Trust in him at all times, O people. Power and love belong to God. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/62 0 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:42:15 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/61 Ps61: Hear my cry, O God! Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Prolong the life of the king. So I will ever sing praise to your name. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/61 0 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:59:45 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/01/some-ff <p>Two interesting Twitter accounts that I've come across in the last couple of weeks:</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/Bible_Haiku">@Bible_Haiku</a> - like Bible Summary but in haiku form! Currently on Genesis 39.</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/tweetechism">@tweetechism</a> - tweeting through the Heidelberg Catechism.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/01/some-ff 0 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:39:15 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/60 Ps60: O God, you have rejected us, broken us. Now restore us! God has promised: "Judah is my sceptre." O grant us help against the enemy! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/60 0 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:36:07 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/59 Ps59: Deliver me from my enemies, O God. Each evening they return, howling like dogs. Destroy them in wrath! You, O God, are my fortress. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/59 0 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:51:58 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/58 Ps58: Do you rulers judge justly? No, you mete out violence. O God, break their teeth! The righteous will rejoice when they see vengeance. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/58 0 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:47:27 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/57 Ps57: Be merciful to me, O God. I am in the midst of lions. My heart is steadfast, for great is your love. Be exalted above the heavens! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/57 0 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:34:59 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/56 Ps56: Be gracious to me, O God, for my enemies trample on me. Are my tears not in your book? In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/56 0 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:24:25 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/55 Ps55: Give ear to my prayer, O God. My heart is in anguish. It is my equal, my friend who rises against me! Cast your burden on the LORD. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/55 0 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:48:04 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/54 Ps54: Save me, O God! For strangers have risen against me. God is my helper. He will repay my enemies. I will praise your name, O LORD! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/54 0 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:52:26 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/53 Ps53: The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." There is no one who does good. Will evildoers never learn? God has rejected them. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/53 0 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:42:34 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/52 Ps52: Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? Surely God will bring you down to ruin. But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/52 0 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:40:10 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/51 Ps51: Have mercy on me, O God! Cleanse me from my sin. Do not cast me away from your presence. A broken heart, O God, you will not despise. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/51 0 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:09:45 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/50 Ps50: The Mighty One, God the LORD speaks: "I will not accept bulls and goats. For you hate discipline. Offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/50 0 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:49:02 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/49 Ps49: Hear this, all peoples! Man in his pomp will not endure. He is like the beasts that perish. But God will ransom my soul from Sheol. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/49 0 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:34:04 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/48 Ps48: Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised! The joy of the whole earth is Mount Zion. O God, we ponder your love in your temple. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/48 0 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:26:23 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/47 Ps47: Clap your hands, you nations. How awesome is the LORD Most High! Sing praises to our God, sing praises. He is king of all the earth. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/47 0 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:29:11 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/46 Ps46: God is our refuge. We will not fear, though the earth give way. The nations rage, kingdoms fall. "Be still and know that I am God." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/46 0 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:01:09 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/45 Ps45: My heart overflows with verses for the king. Your God has anointed you with gladness. All glorious is the princess in her chamber. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/45 1 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:16:23 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/44 Ps44: O God, our fathers have told us how you drove out the nations. But now you have sold your people. Awake, O Lord! Rise up and help us. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/44 0 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:59:28 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/43 Ps43: Vindicate me, O God. Why have you rejected me? Send forth your light and your truth. Why are you downcast, O my soul? Hope in God. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/43 0 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:02:21 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/42 Ps42: As the deer pants for water, so my soul longs for you, O God. Your waves break over me. Why are you downcast, O my soul? Hope in God. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/42 0 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:29:50 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/01/popular-psalms <p>That wraps up the first book of Psalms! (I wonder why they're not numbered 1 Psalms, 2 Psalms etc.)</p> <p>These have been some of my favourite summaries so far. I love posting straightforward praise of God each morning. And judging by the number of retweets, I'm not alone in that.</p> <p>Psalm 23 has had 52 retweets, which puts it in the top 10 summaries overall. Psalms 1, 16, 25, 27, 31, 34, 37 and 40 have all had over 30 retweets.</p> <p>I've still got three-and-a-half months to go before I get to Proverbs. So, I must say I'm relieved that it's Psalms (rather than, say, 2 Chronicles) that has 150 chapters!</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2012/01/popular-psalms 0 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:20:08 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/41 Ps41: Blessed are those who consider the weak. My enemies say, "When will he die?" They gather slander. But you, O LORD, have upheld me. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/41 0 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:38:17 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/40 Ps40: I waited patiently for the LORD. He drew me up from the pit. I delight to do your will, O God. My heart fails me, but you are my help. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/40 0 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:02:27 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/39 Ps39: When I was silent, my anguish increased. O LORD, what is the measure of my days? My hope is in you. Deliver me from my transgressions. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/39 0 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:22:22 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/38 Ps38: O LORD, your arrows have pierced me! My guilt has overwhelmed me. My strength fails me. I confess my sin. Do not forsake me, my God! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/38 0 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:17:57 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/37 Ps37: Do not be envious of evildoers, for they will fade like the grass. The righteous will inherit the earth. The LORD is their stronghold. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/37 0 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:30:43 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/36 Ps36: The wicked flatter themselves. Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens. In your light we see light. There the evildoers lie fallen. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/36 0 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:15:06 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/35 Ps35: O LORD, fight against those who fight against me! Then I will rejoice. They repay evil for good. Vindicate me in your righteousness! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/35 0 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:56:17 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/34 Ps34: O magnify the LORD with me! I sought him and he answered. Taste and see that the LORD is good. He is close to the brokenhearted. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/34 0 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:16:56 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/33 Ps33: Rejoice in the LORD! Make melody, play skilfully. Let all the earth fear the LORD. His eye is on those who hope in his steadfast love. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/33 1 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:06:29 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/32 Ps32: Blessed are those whose sins are forgiven. When I kept silent, my bones wasted away. You surround me with glad cries of deliverance! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/32 0 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:54:21 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/31 Ps31: In you, O LORD, I seek refuge. Into your hand I commit my spirit. Deliver me from my enemies. Praise the LORD for his steadfast love! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/31 0 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:50:09 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/30 Ps30: I will exalt you, O LORD, for you spared me from going down to the pit. I cried to you for mercy. You turned my mourning into dancing. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/30 0 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:17:14 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/29 Ps29: Ascribe to the LORD glory! The voice of the LORD is over the waters. The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness. The LORD is king! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/29 0 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:06:43 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/28 Ps28: To you I cry, O LORD my rock. Repay the wicked according to their works! The LORD is my shield. He is the strength of his people. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/28 0 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:16:44 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/27 Ps27: The LORD is my light and my salvation. My heart will not fear. I will seek your face, O LORD; do not forsake me! Wait for the LORD. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/27 1 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 09:51:42 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/26 Ps26: Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked with integrity. I do not sit with deceitful men. I love the place where your glory dwells. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/26 0 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:53:49 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/25 Ps25: To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. Show me your ways, teach me your paths. Be gracious to me, forgive my sins. I take refuge in you. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/25 0 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:36:24 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/24 Ps24: The earth is the LORD's! He who has a pure heart will receive blessing. Lift up your heads, O gates! The King of glory shall come in. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/24 0 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:56:19 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/23 Ps23: The Lord is my shepherd. He leads me in paths of righteousness. I will fear no evil. I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/23 0 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:07:39 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/22 Ps22: My God, why have you forsaken me? I am despised. They have pierced my hands. You have answered me! The nations will worship the LORD! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/22 0 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:09:41 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/21 Ps21: O LORD, the king rejoices in your strength! You set a crown upon his head. You will destroy your enemies. We will praise your power! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/21 0 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:43:04 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/20 Ps20: May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble! May he remember your offerings. The LORD saves His anointed. We rise up and stand firm! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/20 0 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:29:48 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/19 Ps19: The heavens declare the glory of God. The law of the LORD is perfect, making wise the simple. May my words be pleasing to you, O LORD. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/19 1 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:19:41 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/18 Ps18: The LORD is my rock. I called and he thundered from heaven. He rescued me from my enemy. I will praise you among the nations, O LORD! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/18 1 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:37:47 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/17 Ps17: Hear a just cause, O LORD. My steps have held to your paths. Hide me in the shadow of your wings. Deliver my life from the wicked. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/17 0 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:40:38 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/12/favourites-and-retweets <p>If you have a Twitter account, you can now retweet or 'favourite' any summary directly from this website.</p> <p>Go to an individual chapter page (e.g. <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/1">Genesis 1</a> or <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/1">Psalm 1</a>) and use the icons beneath the summary.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/12/favourites-and-retweets 0 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:27:53 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/16 Ps16: Protect me, O God! I have no good besides you. The LORD is my portion. I will not be shaken. In your presence is fullness of joy! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/16 0 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:59:15 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/15 Ps15: LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? He whose walk is blameless, who does not slander, who keeps his oath even when it hurts. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/15 0 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:10:39 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/14 Ps14: The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." There is no one who does good. Will evildoers never learn? God is with the righteous. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/14 1 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:38:57 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/13 Ps13: How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? Look on me and answer! Give light to my eyes. But I will trust in your unfailing love. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/13 0 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 11:08:46 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/12 Ps12: Help, O LORD, for the godly are no more. Everyone lies. "I will protect the weak," says the LORD. The words of the LORD are pure. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/12 0 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:11:56 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/11 Ps11: In the LORD I take refuge. How can you say, "Flee like a bird"? The LORD hates the wicked. The LORD is righteous and loves justice. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/11 0 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:10:59 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/10 Ps10: O LORD, why do you stand far off? The wicked man hunts the weak. He says, "God will never see." O God, break the arm of the wicked! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/10 0 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:40:03 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/9 Ps9: I will praise you, O LORD! You have destroyed the wicked. The LORD will judge the world with justice. The needy will not be forgotten. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/9 1 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:54:09 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/8 Ps8: O LORD, how majestic is your name in all the earth! What is man that you care for him? Yet you have crowned him with glory and honour. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/8 0 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:22:05 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/7 Ps7: O LORD, save me from all who pursue me. Arise in judgement! God has prepared his weapons against the wicked. I will praise the LORD! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/7 0 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 09:29:19 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/6 Ps6: Be merciful to me, O LORD! My soul is in anguish. I flood my bed with tears. Depart from me, you evildoers! The LORD has heard my cry. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/6 0 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:28:58 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/5 Ps5: Hear my cry, O LORD! You hate all evildoers. Lead me in righteousness because of my enemies. Let all who take refuge in you rejoice! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/5 0 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:23:02 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/4 Ps4: Answer me when I call, O God! O people, how long will you seek lies? Put your trust in the LORD! O LORD, you make me sleep in safety. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/4 0 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:10:04 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/12/tweetthebible86-and-mashable <p>Bible Summary has been mentioned on Mashable again, in <a href="http://mashable.com/2011/12/01/tweetthebible86-twitter-bible/">a post</a> about a new project to tweet the whole Bible, a <em>verse</em> a day.</p> <p>Yes, the folks at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/TweetTheBible86">@TweetTheBible86</a> are making my 3.5 years look easy. Their project will take 86!</p> <p>Of course, they do have the advantage of just pasting the verses as they are (rather than writing an original summary each day), but it's still an ambitious undertaking!</p> <p>If you like the idea of @TweetTheBible86 but would prefer a quicker pace, you can follow <a href="http://www.twitter.com/biblebird">@BibleBird</a>, who are in the middle of tweeting a verse every 20 minutes.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/12/tweetthebible86-and-mashable 0 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:03:41 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/3 Ps3: O LORD, how many are my foes! But you are a shield around me. You have broken the teeth of the wicked. Salvation belongs to the LORD! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/3 0 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:57:30 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/2 Ps2: Why do the rulers plot against the LORD and his anointed? The LORD laughs! He said to me, "You are my son." O kings, fear the LORD! Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/2 0 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:20:55 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/1 Ps1: Blessed is the man who does not walk with the wicked, whose delight is in the law of the LORD. He is like a tree planted by the water. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/psalms/1 0 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:16:43 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/11/the-psalms <p>Here we go - I'll be starting the Psalms tomorrow!</p> <p>I was worried that I would be tired of the daily summaries by the time I got here, and that five months in one book would finish me off. But I don't think I've looked forward to any book more!</p> <p>In my day job, as Director of Worship at King's Church Durham, I've been challenging myself to include a Psalm each time we gather for worship. That may sound obvious, but our diet has been very much focussed around hymns and songs. It's been incredibly enriching to explicitly link our worship with the songs of Scripture.</p> <p>The Psalms are a kind of lexicon of worship. Given how much my understanding of the other books I've summarised has grown, I'm really excited to discover what the impact of working through the Psalms will be.</p> <p>I'm also really looking forward to tweeting straightforward praise of God each day!</p> <p>I think the Psalms are a kind of project-within-the-project. Reading through the Psalms would benefit anyone... so how about joining me? </p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/11/the-psalms 0 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:34:20 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/42 Job42: Job said, "I repent in ashes." The LORD said to Eliphaz, "You have not spoken rightly of me, as Job has." He restored Job's fortunes. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/42 0 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 07:55:34 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/41 Job41: "Can you catch Leviathan with a hook? Everything under heaven is mine. His breath sets coals ablaze. He is king over all the proud." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/41 0 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:10:58 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/40 Job40: Job said, "I have no answer." The LORD said, "Will you condemn me? Behold now, Behemoth, which I made. Can anyone pierce his nose?" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/40 0 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:16:28 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/39 Job39: "Do you mark when the deer is born? Will the wild ox serve you? Do you give the horse his might? Does the hawk fly by your wisdom?" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/39 0 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:30:47 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/11/looking-forward-to-the-psalms <p>I've almost finished Job... which means the Psalms are just around the corner!</p> <p>I've been looking forward to the Psalms since I began the project. I'm a worship leader in my day job, so it's going to be brilliant tweeting the songs of ancient Israel every day for five months!</p> <p>I've written another <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/press/releases/worship-director-tweets-the-psalms">press release</a> to highlight this part of the project. Please do pass it on to anyone you think may be interested!</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/11/looking-forward-to-the-psalms 0 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:22:56 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/38 Job38: Then the LORD said, "I will question you. Where were you when I founded the earth? Who enclosed the sea? Can you bind the Pleiades?" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/38 0 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:08:07 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/37 Job37: "God thunders with his voice. By the breath of God, ice is made. Do you know his wondrous works? He is great in power and justice!" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/37 0 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:55:50 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/36 Job36: "I have more to say on God's behalf. He is mighty but does not despise any. Who is a teacher like him? Remember to extol his work!" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/36 0 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:53:17 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/35 Job35: "Even if you are righteous, what do you give to God? He does not answer because of the pride of evil men. You must wait for him!" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/35 0 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 09:32:45 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/34 Job34: "It is unthinkable that God would do wrong. Can one who hates justice govern? God shows no partiality. Job speaks like the wicked!" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/34 0 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:40:34 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/33 Job33: "Job, please listen to my words. God does speak, perhaps in a dream or through pain. He does this to deliver a person from the pit." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/33 0 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:01:30 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/32 Job32: Elihu was angry with Job and his three friends. He said, "I am young, but it is not only the old who are wise. I will have my say." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/32 0 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:59:28 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/31 Job31: "Does God not see my ways? Have I lied? Have I refused to help the poor? Have I put my trust in money? Let the Almighty answer me!" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/31 0 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:58:15 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/30 Job30: "But now younger men mock me. They do not hesitate to spit at me. God has cast me into the mire. When I expected good, evil came." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/30 0 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:41:33 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/29 Job29: "Oh, for the days when God watched over me! When I took my seat in the square. I was father to the needy and comforted the mourners." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/29 0 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:30:46 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/28 Job28: "There is a mine for silver, but where is wisdom found? It is hidden from the eyes of all living. The fear of the Lord is wisdom!" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/28 0 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 09:11:11 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/27 Job27: "My heart does not reproach me. Let my enemy be as the wicked! His many sons are for the sword. The wind sweeps him from his place." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/27 0 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:36:05 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/11/an-overview-of-job <p>How's everyone doing? We're nearly four weeks into Job - only two more to go! We've just started Job's closing speech, then we have a few chapters of Elihu, and finally God's response.</p> <p>Just in case you're feeling lost, here's my original <a href="http://chrisjuby.co.uk/thoughts/job.php">overview of Job</a>. I wrote it ten years ago, in a much more colloquial style. There are a few points where I think I probably took liberties with the text, but hopefully it will help you catch up with the conversation to date.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/11/an-overview-of-job 0 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:09:06 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/26 Job26: Job said, "How you have helped the weak! Sheol is naked to God. The pillars of heaven tremble. These are the fringes of his ways!" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/26 0 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:00:22 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/25 Job25: Bildad said, "Dominion and awe belong to God. Who can be righteous before him? Even the stars are not pure in his sight!" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/25 0 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:44:54 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/24 Job24: "The wounded cry out, but God charges no one with wrong. Some rebel against the light; they are exalted a while, and then are gone." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/24 0 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:49:07 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/11/word-bible-designs <p>I've only just stumbled upon the <a href="http://jimlepage.com/word-designs/">Word</a> project - right as it's finishing!</p> <p>Graphic designer Jim LePage was looking for a way to discipline his Bible reading (sounds <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/about/">familiar</a>!) and hit upon the idea of producing an original design for each book of the Bible - one a week for 66 weeks. He's only got Revelation left to go!</p> <p>It's great work, and well worth a look.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/11/word-bible-designs 0 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:11:05 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/23 Job23: Job said, "If only I knew where to find God! When he has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. But he does whatever he pleases." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/23 0 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:26:51 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/22 Job22: Eliphaz said, "Is not your wickedness great? You withheld bread from the hungry. Is not God high? Submit to him and be at peace." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/22 0 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:27:20 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/21 Job21: Job said, "Listen to me. Why do the wicked grow mighty? How often do they have trouble? Who repays them? Your answers are empty!" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/21 0 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 08:56:27 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/20 Job20: Zophar said, "My understanding inspires me to answer. The triumph of the wicked is short. His food will turn sour in his stomach." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/20 0 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:30:19 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/19 Job19: Job said, "How long will you torment me? God counts me as an enemy. My closest friends abhor me. But I know that my redeemer lives!" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/19 0 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:10:39 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/18 Job18: Bildad said, "Why are we stupid in your sight? Indeed, the light of the wicked goes out. His roots dry up and his branches wither." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/18 0 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:32:15 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/17 Job17: "My spirit is broken. He has made me a byword. But come again all of you! I will not find a wise man among you. Where is my hope?" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/17 0 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:33:28 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/16 Job16: Job said, "You're miserable comforters! God has torn me and shattered me. But my prayer is pure. Even now, my advocate is on high!" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/16 1 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:02:00 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/15 Job15: Eliphaz said, "Your own mouth condemns you! Why do you turn against God? The wicked will be like a vine stripped of unripe grapes." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/15 0 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:43:10 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/14 Job14: "Man is like a fleeting shadow. If a tree is cut down, it will sprout again, but will a man live again? You overpower him forever." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/14 0 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:44:16 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/13 Job13: "I want to argue my case with God. Be quiet and I will speak. Though he slay me, I will hope in him. God, why do you hide your face?" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/13 0 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:39:15 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/12 Job12: Job said, "Who does not know all these things? With God are wisdom and power. He brings darkness into light. He destroys nations." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/12 0 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:14:46 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/11 Job11: Zophar said, "Should your babble go unanswered? God exacts less than your guilt deserves! Reach out to him and you will find hope." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/11 0 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:33:01 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/10 Job10: "God, why do you reject the work of your hands? You know that I am not guilty! Why did you bring me out of the womb? Leave me alone." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/10 1 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:26:22 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/9 Job9: Job said, "How can a man dispute with God? His power is vast! But he destroys the innocent. If only there were a mediator between us!" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/9 0 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:54:19 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/8 Job8: Bildad said, "Does God pervert justice? Learn from past generations. He will not reject the blameless, nor will he uphold evildoers." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/8 0 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:06:41 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/7 Job7: "O God, my life is but a breath! Therefore I will speak out. What is man, that you examine him? Why have you set me as your target?" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/7 0 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:49:05 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/6 Job6: Job said, "My misery would outweigh the sand of the seas! You have proved no help. Show me how I have been wrong! Would I lie to you?" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/6 0 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 08:52:39 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/5 Job5: "Who will answer you? Man is born to trouble. As for me, I would seek God. Do not despise his discipline. He wounds, but he binds up." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/5 0 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:25:07 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/4 Job4: Eliphaz said, "Will you become impatient? When did the innocent ever perish? I heard a voice: 'Can a man be more righteous than God?'" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/4 0 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:00:43 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/3 Job3: Job said, "Curse the day I was born! Why did I not die at birth? Why is light given to him who suffers? I have no rest, only turmoil." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/3 0 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:18:28 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/2 Job2: Satan struck Job with boils. Job's wife told him to curse God. But Job did not sin. Eliphaz, Bildad and Zophar came to comfort him. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/2 0 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:51:40 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/job/1 Job1: Job was blameless. The LORD allowed Satan to test him. Job's servants and children were killed. He tore his robes and worshipped. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/job/1 0 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:35:04 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/10/the-wisdom-literature <p>I've finished the History books! That always feels like a very significant step on the journey through Scripture.</p> <p>Next come the Wisdom books, which are probably my favourite in the Old Testament. I've been looking forward to starting Job for weeks!</p> <p>Perhaps that sounds strange? Job has a pretty gloomy reputation. But the raw honesty of books like Job, Ecclesiastes and the Psalms has been life and death to me in dark times over the years. I've never been content with a faith that shies away from those realities.</p> <p>The Wisdom books take the reality of the human condition very seriously. And they also take God very seriously. There's a spring of life in the coming together of the two.</p> <p>So, on to Job...</p> <p>The first time I read the book of Job - about twelve years ago - I was expecting it to be only a couple of chapters long. I had assumed that the children's version was all there was to it. I was bewildered as chapter after chapter of poetic dialogue sailed over my head.</p> <p>In fact, that bewilderment partly accounts for this whole project!</p> <p>In an attempt to get to grips with the arguments of Job, I condensed the book into a two-page script. That summary was one of the first things I ever published on the internet!</p> <p>I'll have a head-start as I get underway tomorrow...</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/10/the-wisdom-literature 1 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:19:31 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/10 Est10: Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/10 1 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 08:29:48 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/9 Est9: On the day of the king's decree, the Jews destroyed their enemies. Mordecai wrote to all the Jews and established the Feast of Purim. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/9 0 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 11:15:39 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/8 Est8: The king gave his ring to Mordecai. Mordecai sent letters to the provinces allowing the Jews to defend themselves. The Jews rejoiced. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/8 0 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:24:30 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/7 Est7: At the feast, the king asked Esther, "What is your request?" She said, "My people have been sold by Haman." The king had Haman hanged. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/7 0 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:02:31 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/6 Est6: That night the king read about the plot against him. Haman came to ask about hanging Mordecai. The king told Haman to honour Mordecai. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/6 0 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:07:40 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/5 Est5: Esther won favour with the king. She said, "Let the king and Haman come to a feast tomorrow." Haman built a gallows to hang Mordecai. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/5 0 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:17:28 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/4 Est4: Mordecai asked Esther to plead with the king. Esther said, "Hold a fast. I will go to the king against the law, and if I die, I die." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/4 0 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:20:10 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/10/the-exiles-return <p>These shorter books are passing quickly! Ezra and Nehemiah are done, and Esther will be finished in a week. That will be the end of the history books!</p> <p>Somewhat appropriately, I've just passed 10,000 words for the project.</p> <p>After the run of evil kings leads inexorably to the exile, it's a relief to find a new start for Israel in these recent books. But you can't quite escape the comparison with the great heights of earlier generations.</p> <p>The Israelites felt the contrast themselves: in Ezra 3 the older people weep for the glory of the former temple even as the new foundations are laid.</p> <p>This seems a very unresolved new beginning.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/10/the-exiles-return 0 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:27:17 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/3 Est3: Ahasuerus promoted Haman, but Mordecai would not bow to him. Haman asked to destroy the Jews. The king gave his seal for the decree. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/3 0 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:15:23 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/2 Est2: Mordecai raised Esther. She was taken into the king's harem and was chosen as queen. Mordecai told Esther of a plot against the king. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/2 0 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 09:53:13 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/1 Est1: King Ahasuerus gave a feast for all his officials. Queen Vashti refused to come to him, so the wise men advised him to replace her. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/esther/1 0 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:51:55 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/13 Neh13: I cleared Tobiah out of the temple. I confronted those who profaned the Sabbath and who married foreign women. Remember me, O God. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/13 0 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:17:56 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/12 Neh12: All the Levites and leaders gathered to dedicate the wall. They made offerings and rejoiced. Men were appointed over the storerooms. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/12 0 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:00:51 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/11 Neh11: The leaders and one in ten of the people lived in Jerusalem. There were descendants of Judah and of Benjamin, priests and Levites. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/11 0 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:36:35 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/10 Neh10: The leaders sealed a covenant. The people made an oath: "We will not marry foreigners. We will bring the offerings for the temple." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/10 0 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:33:36 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/9 Neh9: The Israelites confessed. The Levites said, "LORD, you brought our fathers out of Egypt. They rebelled but you did not forsake them." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/9 0 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 08:58:24 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/8 Neh8: The people gathered and Ezra read from the law. Nehemiah said, "This day is holy. Do not mourn." The people held the Feast of Booths. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/8 0 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 08:12:38 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/7 Neh7: I gave Hanani and Hananiah charge over Jerusalem. I registered the nobles, rulers and people by genealogy. The assembly was 42,360. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/7 0 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:28:04 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/6 Neh6: Sanballat and Tobiah sent for me to do me harm. I replied, "Why should I come?" The wall was finished and our enemies were afraid. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/6 0 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:44:38 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/5 Neh5: The people cried out, "We have to borrow to get grain." I told the nobles, "Let us stop exacting usury." I did not take my allowance. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/5 0 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:51:53 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/4 Neh4: Sanballat ridiculed us and plotted to attack Jerusalem. So we prayed and posted a guard. The builders carried swords as they worked. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/4 0 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:41:52 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/09/ebible <p>The keener-eyed among you may have noticed that I've changed my 'full chapter' links to point to <a href="http://www.ebible.com/">eBible.com</a>.</p> <p>I've been looking for a Bible site with fewer adverts for a while now, so that's the main reason for the change. But it looks like the eBible team have interesting plans for the future as well. I'd recommend checking them out!</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/09/ebible 0 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:48:27 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/3 Neh3: The priests rebuilt the Sheep Gate, the Tekoites made repairs, Jedaiah repaired opposite his house, Meremoth repaired another section. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/3 1 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:38:02 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/09/20000-followers <p>When I was first planning Bible Summary, a friend said to me, "Perhaps you'll have ten- or twenty-thousand followers by the end." I can clearly remember how inconceivable either of those figures sounded. </p> <p>As it turned out, I gained my first 10,000 followers in the space of five somewhat crazy days between Genesis 6 and Genesis 11.</p> <p>The next 10,000 have taken a lot longer. I reached 19,500 followers a few months ago and then the numbers fell for several weeks. I'll admit to being disappointed at the thought of not reaching the milestone.</p> <p>But who can tell the ways of Twitter?! The numbers started rising again, and with over two years still to go, my summary of Nehemiah 2 went out to 20,010 followers!</p> <p>By way of geeky celebration, I've added the number of followers I had for each summary to the chapter pages.</p> <p>Thanks for following!</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/09/20000-followers 0 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:50:26 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/2 Neh2: The king granted my request to go and rebuild Jerusalem. Sanballat was displeased. I inspected the walls and said, "Let us rebuild." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/2 0 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:47:09 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/1 Neh1: The words of Nehemiah: Men from Judah said, "The wall of Jerusalem is broken down." I prayed, "O LORD, give me favour with the king." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/nehemiah/1 0 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:21:09 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/10 Ezr10: The Israelites wept. They all assembled and Ezra said, "Separate from your foreign wives." The family heads investigated the matter. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/10 0 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:32:53 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/9 Ezr9: The leaders told me that the people had taken foreign wives. I tore my robe and prayed, "O God, we have forsaken your commandments." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/9 0 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:42:48 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/8 Ezr8: I assembled the family heads from Babylon and gave the gifts for the temple to the Levites. We came to Jerusalem and made offerings. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/8 0 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:17:57 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/7 Ezr7: Ezra went up to Jerusalem to teach the law. Artaxerxes wrote: "I decree that whatever Ezra needs shall be done." So I was encouraged. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/7 1 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:34:58 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/6 Ezr6: Darius issued a decree: "The cost of the temple shall come from the treasury." The temple was completed and the Israelites celebrated. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/6 0 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:45:03 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/5 Ezr5: Zerubbabel began to build the temple. Tattenai wrote to Darius: "The elders say that Cyrus issued a decree to rebuild this temple." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/5 1 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 08:21:31 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/4 Ezr4: Enemies hindered the work in Judah. Rehum wrote to Artaxerxes: "Jerusalem is a rebellious city." So Artaxerxes stopped the building. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/4 0 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 09:42:02 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/3 Ezr3: The Israelites made regular offerings. When the builders laid the foundation of the temple, the Levites sang praise to the LORD. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/3 0 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:33:12 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/2 Ezr2: The exiles returned to Judah with Zerubbabel. A total of 42,360 people returned. The heads of families gave offerings for the temple. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/2 0 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:46:26 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/1 Ezr1: Cyrus said, "Let the LORD's people go up to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple." He gave the articles from the temple to Sheshbazzar. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/ezra/1 0 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:23:25 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/36 2Chr36: Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin and Zedekiah ruled. Then Nebuchadnezzar burned the temple and took Judah captive for seventy years. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/36 1 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:21:45 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/35 2Chr35: Josiah celebrated the Passover. He appointed priests to their duties and provided offerings. Then he attacked Neco and was killed. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/35 0 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:36:19 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/34 2Chr34: Josiah became king. He repaired the temple and had the law read out. Huldah said, "The LORD says: You will be buried in peace." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/34 0 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 08:00:57 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/33 2Chr33: Manasseh became king. He did much evil and was captured by the Assyrians. Then he sought the LORD. Amon became king and did evil. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/33 0 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 08:52:05 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/32 2Chr32: Sennacherib besieged Judah. Hezekiah and Isaiah cried out to the LORD and the Assyrians were struck dead. Hezekiah had great riches. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/32 0 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:32:05 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/31 2Chr31: Hezekiah assigned the priests and Levites to their duties. The Israelites gave a tithe. Conaniah was in charge of the offerings. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/31 0 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:43:21 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/09/popular-chapters <p>I'm one third of the way through the project today!</p> <p>It's only a couple of weeks since I posted my thoughts on completing <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/08/one-year">my first year</a>, so I don't feel the need to do much navel-gazing.</p> <p>But I've recently added the number of retweets for each summary to my database, so here's the most popular chapter from each of the books I've completed:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/1">Genesis 1</a> (100+ retweets)</li> <li><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/3">Exodus 3</a> (47 retweets)</li> <li><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/18">Leviticus 18</a> (45 retweets)</li> <li><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/30">Numbers 30</a> (22 retweets)</li> <li><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/8">Deuteronomy 8</a> (33 retweets)</li> <li><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/24">Joshua 24</a> (25 retweets)</li> <li><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/19">Judges 19</a> (12 retweets)</li> <li><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/ruth/2">Ruth 2</a> (9 retweets)</li> <li><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/17">1 Samuel 17</a> (22 retweets)</li> <li><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/22">2 Samuel 22</a> (25 retweets)</li> <li><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/18">1 Kings 18</a> (15 retweets)</li> <li><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/2">2 Kings 2</a> (13 retweets)</li> <li><a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/17">1 Chronicles 17</a> (22 retweets)</li> </ul> <p>A couple of observations...</p> <p>If I posted the top 20 chapters overall it would be pretty much all Genesis, which undoubtedly reflects the amount of coverage the project had at that time as much as it does the popularity of Genesis.</p> <p>I guess the book of Ruth is lowest because it's so short. But that does still seem a bit surprising.</p> <p>People like:</p> <ul> <li>Stories that they already know (see Exodus, 1 Samuel)</li> <li>Chapters with naughty words or macabre themes (see Leviticus, Judges)</li> <li>Chapters addressed to 'you' (see Deuteronomy, Joshua)</li> <li>Psalms to the LORD (see 2 Samuel)</li> </ul> <p>You can now see the number of retweets for any summary by going to the page for that chapter. The retweet count is underneath the summary.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/09/popular-chapters 0 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:45:19 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/30 2Chr30: Hezekiah sent couriers throughout Judah and Israel saying, "Return to the LORD." Many gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/30 0 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:35:54 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/29 2Chr29: Hezekiah became king and did right. He told the Levites to cleanse the temple. He assembled the officials and they made offerings. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/29 0 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:00:11 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/28 2Chr28: Ahaz became king. He made idols, so the LORD gave him to Aram and Israel. He shut the LORD's temple and sacrificed to other gods. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/28 0 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:15:51 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/27 2Chr27: Jotham became king and did right in the sight of the LORD. He built fortresses in the hills and conquered the Ammonites. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/27 0 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:14:51 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/26 2Chr26: The people made Uzziah king. He did right and became powerful. But he went to burn incense on the altar and was struck with leprosy. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/26 0 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 09:35:09 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/25 2Chr25: Amaziah ruled in Jerusalem. After he slaughtered the Edomites he bowed down to their gods. He challenged Jehoash and was defeated. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/25 0 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:04:42 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/24 2Chr24: Joash ruled and did right while Jehoiada lived. The priests collected money to repair the temple. Joash was killed by his servants. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/24 0 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:31:24 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/09/on-facebook <p>I've finally linked Bible Summary to Facebook! From now on you'll be able to get the summaries each day by 'liking' <a href="http://www.facebook.com/biblesummary">www.facebook.com/biblesummary</a>.</p> <div id="fb-root"></div><script src="http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=275101389167256&xfbml=1"></script><fb:like href="http://www.facebook.com/biblesummary" send="true" width="450" show_faces="true" font=""></fb:like> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/09/on-facebook 0 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:40:52 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/23 2Chr23: Jehoiada gathered the Levites and anointed the king's son as king. Athaliah was killed. The people tore down the temple of Baal. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/23 0 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:12:25 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/22 2Chr22: The people made Ahaziah king. He did evil and was killed by Jehu. Athaliah destroyed the royal family but Jehoshabeath hid Joash. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/22 0 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:44:16 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/21 2Chr21: Jehoram ruled and did evil. Elijah wrote saying, "The LORD will send a plague." The LORD struck Jehoram with a disease and he died. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/21 0 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:04:39 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/20 2Chr20: An army came against Jehoshaphat so he sought the LORD. Jahaziel said, "The battle is not yours but God's." The LORD set ambushes. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/20 0 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 09:42:02 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/19 2Chr19: Jehoshaphat returned to Jerusalem. He appointed judges and said to them, "Judge carefully, for with the LORD there is no injustice." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/19 0 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 09:53:44 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/18 2Chr18: Ahab and Jehoshaphat planned for war. Micaiah said, "I saw Israel scattered. Your prophets are lying." Ahab was killed in battle. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/18 0 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:20:16 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/17 2Chr17: Jehoshaphat became king and was devoted to the LORD. He sent his officials to teach the law. He grew greater and built fortresses. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/17 0 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:28:50 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/08/more-kings <p>My stats tell me that chapters full of unfamiliar kings are the least popular. I lost more Twitter followers than I gained each day between the middle of 2 Kings and the middle of 1 Chronicles. But here we go again...</p> <p>For your encouragement: 2 Chronicles is a little easier going than 2 Kings. 2 Chronicles focusses on the kings of Judah, who are a better bunch than the kings of Israel on the whole. And there's generally more about each king in 2 Chronicles so the summaries won't be quite so abbreviated.</p> <p>Only three more weeks...</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/08/more-kings 0 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:20:09 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/16 2Chr16: Baasha fortified Ramah so Asa made a treaty with Ben-hadad. Hanani said, "You relied on Aram not the LORD." Asa became ill and died. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/16 0 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:38:21 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/15 2Chr15: Azariah said to Asa, "The LORD is with you when you are with Him. Do not give up." The people made a covenant to seek the LORD. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/15 0 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:51:09 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/14 2Chr14: Asa became king. He did right in the sight of the LORD. Zerah the Ethiopian brought an army against Judah but the LORD routed them. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/14 0 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:30:33 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/13 2Chr13: Abijah became king of Judah. He drew up battle lines against Jeroboam and said, "The LORD is our God". The LORD routed Jeroboam. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/13 0 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 08:26:00 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/12 2Chr12: Rehoboam was unfaithful to the LORD so Shishak attacked Jerusalem. Rehoboam humbled himself and the anger of the LORD turned away. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/12 0 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:41:30 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/11 2Chr11: The LORD told Rehoboam not to attack Jeroboam. All the Levites came to Judah because Jeroboam set up idols. Rehoboam had sons. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/11 0 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:44:18 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/10 2Chr10: Jeroboam and all Israel asked Rehoboam to reduce the labour demands. He refused. Rehoboam still ruled Judah but Israel rebelled. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/10 0 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:16:57 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/9 2Chr9: The queen of Sheba came to test Solomon and gave him gold and spices. Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth. Then he died. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/9 0 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:13:10 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/8 2Chr8: Solomon built cities and did not make slaves of the Israelites. He appointed the divisions of priests and Levites to their duties. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/8 0 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:24:52 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/7 2Chr7: Fire came from heaven and the Israelites worshipped. The LORD said to Solomon, "If you walk in my ways I will establish your throne." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/7 0 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:05:51 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/6 2Chr6: Solomon said, "The LORD has kept his promise." He prayed, "O LORD, if anyone prays toward this place then hear from heaven and act." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/6 0 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 08:23:00 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/5 2Chr5: The priests brought the ark into the Most Holy Place. The singers praised the LORD and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/5 0 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:09:43 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/4 2Chr4: Solomon made an altar, the Sea, ten lavers, ten lampstands, ten tables and the courts for the temple. Huram made the furnishings. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/4 1 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:29:28 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/3 2Chr3: Solomon started work on the temple. He built the portico, the main hall, the Most Holy Place, two cherubim, the veil and two pillars. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/3 0 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:50:33 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/2 2Chr2: Solomon sent to King Hiram: "Send me cedars and a craftsman for the temple." Hiram replied, "The LORD has given David a wise son." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/2 0 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:32:20 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/1 2Chr1: Solomon made offerings. God said, "What shall I give you?" Solomon said, "Wisdom to rule this people." So Solomon ruled over Israel. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-chronicles/1 0 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:43:51 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/29 1Chr29: The leaders gave offerings. David prayed, "Yours is the kingdom, O LORD. Of your own have we given you." David died at an old age. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/29 0 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:42:31 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/08/one-year <p>A year ago today I put the finishing touches to the Bible Summary website and published my summary of <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/1">Genesis 1</a> to zero followers.</p> <p>365 summaries and <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/stats/">over 50,000 characters</a> later I published my summary of <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/28">1 Chronicles 28</a> to 19,513!</p> <p>As many of you saw, the number of followers rocketed under the gaze of the <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/press/">media coverage</a> shortly after I began, and continued rising steadily for a few weeks. But the hype inevitably gave way to the reality of a three-and-a-half year commitment, and in the recent months the increase in followers has mirrored the fortunes of Israel - levelling off and even falling sometimes.</p> <p>Not that it's ever been about the number of followers, though. I've reached this one year mark with my focus very much in the same place as when I started: first and foremost the project is a way to discipline and deepen my own Bible reading.</p> <p>It's been an eventful year for me more generally - not always an easy time to stay disciplined. Your retweets, replies and encouragements have helped a lot with keeping me motivated, so thank you!</p> <p>The storm of newspaper articles and TV interviews had hardly died down last year when we found out that my wife was pregnant. Our son, Samuel, was born in July! There have been some pretty hard things along the way too, and the story that I've been summarising has become deeply entwined with everything that has gone on.</p> <p>I think that's part of the point of reading Scripture: it's supposed to get bound up with our lives.</p> <p>I've read through the Bible start-to-finish several times before, so one of the big surprises for me has been how much of a difference the process of summarising has made. I've been forced to notice all kinds of details and themes that I would usually gloss over without really understanding.</p> <p>One of the biggest pay-offs has been with unpopular books like Leviticus and 2 Kings. The commitment to come up with (hopefully) evenly weighted summaries has meant that I've had to spend time with commentaries - understanding the geography, customs and genealogies that don't naturally interest me very much. My understanding of those books has increased dramatically!</p> <p>The other pay-off has been in seeing the big picture. I've noticed things in summarising that I'm amazed I hadn't spotted before. For example, I don't think I appreciated how strongly these early books emphasise covenant. I knew in theory that 'covenant' was an important Old Testament theme, but I hadn't really felt the weight of it.</p> <p>And that's just scratching the surface. Who knows what the impact of the project will have been by the time I finish!</p> <p>Looking forward, I'll be starting 2 Chronicles on Wednesday, then on towards the Wisdom Literature (some of my favourite books!) This time next year I'll be in Isaiah, and in two years time I'll be on the home stretch. It all seems very doable now!</p> <p>So here we go... 12 months down, 27 to go...</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/08/one-year 0 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:43:05 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/28 1Chr28: David assembled the leaders and said, "The LORD has chosen Solomon to build his house." He gave Solomon the plans for the temple. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/28 0 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 08:31:46 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/27 1Chr27: Divisions of 24,000 men were on duty month by month. There was a chief officer over each tribe. Joab was the commander of the army. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/27 0 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 10:28:14 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/26 1Chr26: The sons of Obed-edom, Meshelemiah and Hosah were gatekeepers. Ahijah, Zetham, Joel, Shubael and Shelomith oversaw the treasuries. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/26 0 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:46:39 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/25 1Chr25: The sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun prophesied with music. 288 were trained in singing to the LORD. They cast lots for duties. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/25 0 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:33:45 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/24 1Chr24: The sons of Aaron were priests. David organised the sons of Eleazar and Ithamar by lot. The rest of the Levites also cast lots. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/24 0 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:48:16 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/23 1Chr23: David made Solomon king over Israel. He organised the Levites into the sons of Gershon, Kohath and Merari to serve in the temple. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/23 0 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:42:19 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/22 1Chr22: David told Solomon: "The LORD has said that you will build his temple. I have provided materials." He ordered the leaders to help. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/22 0 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:27:52 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/21 1Chr21: Satan led David to count the Israelites. God sent a plague and a destroying angel. David bought Ornan's field and made offerings. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/21 1 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 09:49:49 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/20 1Chr20: Joab besieged Rabbah and David took the plunder. War broke out with the Philistines and David and his men killed the giants. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/20 0 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:02:51 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/19 1Chr19: The King of Ammon humiliated David's servants and hired the Arameans for war. Joab defeated them and David defeated King Hadadezer. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/19 0 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:44:21 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/18 1Chr18: David defeated the Philistines, the Moabites, King Hadadezer, the Arameans and the Edomites. He reigned over Israel with justice. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/18 1 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:45:21 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/17 1Chr17: The LORD said to Nathan, "Tell David: I will establish your house; your son will build my house." David prayed, "Who am I, O LORD?" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/17 1 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:00:15 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/16 1Chr16: They made offerings and David appointed singers. "Give thanks to the LORD; He is greatly to be praised!" Asaph ministered each day. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/16 0 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:26:46 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/15 1Chr15: David told the Levites to carry the ark. Heman, Asaph and Ethan were the musicians. The ark was brought into the city of David. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/15 0 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:10:32 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/14 1Chr14: David had more children. The Philistines attacked; David inquired of God and when he heard marching in the trees he defeated them. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/14 0 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:42:38 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/13 1Chr13: David said, "Let us bring the ark back." As they carried the ark Uzzah steadied it and was struck down. David took it to Obed-edom. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/13 0 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:51:45 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/12 1Chr12: Benjaminites and Gadites went over to David at Ziklag. David made them officers. People kept coming until there was a great army. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/12 0 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:16:06 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/07/deja-vu <p>The genealogies have acted as some kind of time warp - we've gone back to Saul and David!</p> <p>Yes, 1 and 2 Chronicles are a recap of the events of 2 Samuel and 1 and 2 Kings. Some passages are pretty much word-for-word repeats, others are summaries or add new material.</p> <p>I always find it a little frustrating to get to this point. 1 and 2 Kings are definitely not my favourite books of the Bible and as soon as you finish them you have it all again.</p> <p>But as I've said before, the least popular bits of the Bible are often the bits that you most benefit from paying attention to. So let's see what we find...</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/07/deja-vu 0 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:59:57 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/11 1Chr11: The elders anointed David king. David's mighty men included the three who brought him water from Bethlehem. Abishai led the thirty. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/11 0 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:52:34 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/10 1Chr10: The Philistines fought Israel and Saul fell on his sword. The Israelites fled. Saul died for his unfaithfulness against the LORD. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/10 0 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:55:33 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/9 1Chr9: Jerusalem was resettled by Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim and Manasseh; there were priests and Levite gatekeepers. Kish was father of Saul. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/9 0 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:28:42 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/8 1Chr8: Benjamin was father of Bela, Ashbel, Aharah, Nohah and Rapha; Ner's line was Kish, Saul, Jonathan; the sons of Ulam were mighty men. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/8 0 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:19:10 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/7 1Chr7: Issachar's sons were 87,000. Benjamin's sons were Bela, Beker and Jediael. Ephraim's line led to Joshua. Asher's sons were 26,000. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/7 0 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:44:44 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/6 1Chr6: Levi's sons were Gershon, Kohath and Merari. The musicians were Heman and Asaph. Aaron's sons made offerings. They were given cities. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/6 0 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:23:51 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/5 1Chr5: Reuben lost his birthright; his sons lived in Gilead. The sons of Gad and the sons of Manasseh lived in Bashan until the captivity. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/5 0 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:14:18 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/4 1Chr4: Reaiah's sons were the Zorathites; God blessed Jabez; Shelah's sons worked for the king. Simeon's line went to Gedor to seek pasture. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/4 0 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:35:23 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/07/genealogies <p>One of the most frequent questions I got asked when I started Bible Summary was what was I going to do with all the lists of names.</p> <p>Well, here I am right in the middle of them, and yes they are some of the trickiest chapters I've done. (Which is only partly due to the fact that my own genealogy has recently gained a generation and I'm consequently a little sleep-deprived.)</p> <p>The first challenge is actually reading the chapter! It's amazing how easy it is to switch off when trying to read all the begetting. I frequently find that my mind has wandered and I'm thinking about something completely different.</p> <p>The second challenge is in understanding what's going on. You'd think it would be pretty straightforward - some guy, his son, his son, his son - but these chapters are full of family branches. It can be incredibly hard to follow all the relations. I've spent more time in commentaries as I've read these chapters than almost any so far.</p> <p>Then finally there's the business of summarising. I've obviously got to miss people out and it's a lot harder with these chapters to decide what to emphasise. I've been trying to understand the point of each genealogy and highlight that. (For example: 1 Chronicles 1 takes us from Adam to Israel; 1 Chronicles 2 shows us Judah's line to David.)</p> <p>These are never going to be anyone's favourite chapters (Jabez and his best-selling prayer notwithstanding) but this has always been an exercise in engaging more deeply and deliberately with what's there in the Bible. The commitment to write a summary probably pays off most with difficult and unpopular chapters.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/07/genealogies 0 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:20:04 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/3 1Chr3: David had six sons at Hebron, four by Bathshua and nine others. Solomon's line led to Jeconiah, and then to the sons of Elioenai. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/3 0 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:25:41 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/2 1Chr2: Judah's line led to Obed, Jesse and David. Caleb was son of Hezron; Jerahmeel was firstborn of Hezron. Caleb's line were the Kenites. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/2 0 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:07:35 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/1 1Chr1: Adam, Seth, Noah, Shem, Eber, Abraham; Abraham's sons were Isaac and Ishmael; Isaac's sons were Esau and Israel. Kings ruled in Edom. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-chronicles/1 1 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:23:56 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/25 2Kgs25: Nebuchadnezzar beseiged Jerusalem. Nebuzaradan burned the temple and took the people into exile. Evil-merodach released Jehoiachin. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/25 0 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 09:28:04 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/24 2Kgs24: The LORD sent raiders against Judah. Jehoiachin ruled and Nebuchadnezzer took all Jerusalem captive. Zedekiah ruled and did evil. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/24 0 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 10:11:51 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/23 2Kgs23: Josiah destroyed the altars and high places and held Passover. He was killed in battle. Jehoahaz and Jehoiakim ruled and did evil. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/23 0 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:43:05 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/22 2Kgs22: Josiah ruled and did right. He had the law read out and tore his robes. Huldah said, "The LORD says: You will be buried in peace." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/22 0 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:41:48 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/07/july-7 <p>On July 7 2010 I registered the @biblesummary Twitter account.</p> <p>On July 7 2011 I became a father!</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/07/july-7 1 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:22:32 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/21 2Kgs21: Manasseh ruled in Jerusalem and did evil. The LORD said, "I will bring disaster on Jerusalem and Judah." Amon ruled and did evil. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/21 0 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:00:04 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/20 2Kgs20: Hezekiah was sick but the LORD extended his life. Envoys came from Babylon. Isaiah told Hezekiah, "Everything will be taken away." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/20 1 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:36:41 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/19 2Kgs19: Hezekiah prayed, "O LORD, save us." Isaiah said, "The LORD says: I will defend the city." That night the Assyrians were struck dead. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/19 0 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:37:37 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/18 2Kgs18: Hezekiah ruled Judah and did right. The Assyrians surrounded Jerusalem. Rabshakeh said, "Don't listen to Hezekiah. Come out to me." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/18 0 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:15:36 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/17 2Kgs17: Hoshea ruled Israel. The king of Assyria invaded and settled the land. This happened because the Israelites rejected the covenant. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/17 0 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 10:03:20 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/16 2Kgs16: Ahaz ruled Judah and did evil. Aram and Israel attacked Judah so Ahaz sent a tribute to the king of Assyria. Ahaz set up an altar. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/16 0 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:34:18 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/15 2Kgs15: Azariah and Jotham ruled Judah and did what was right. Zechariah, Shallum, Menahem, Pekahiah and Pekah ruled Israel and did evil. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/15 0 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:51:41 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/06/no-let-up <p>1 and 2 Kings have been hard work!</p> <p>Elijah and Elisha have provided some fireworks, but for the most part the last few weeks have just been long chapters and evil kings.</p> <p>Most people seem to think that Leviticus is the hardest book in the Old Testament but I'd take Leviticus over 2 Kings pretty much every time.</p> <p>I'd be looking forward to moving on in a week or so but I'll only be moving on to 1 and 2 Chronicles. This must be the toughest stretch!</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/06/no-let-up 0 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:52:15 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/14 2Kgs14: Amaziah ruled Judah and did right. He challenged Jehoash but Judah were defeated. Jeroboam ruled Israel and restored the borders. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/14 1 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:08:02 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/13 2Kgs13: Jehoahaz ruled Israel and they were oppressed by Hazael. Jehoash ruled and Elisha told him to strike the ground. Then Elisha died. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/13 0 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:29:23 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/12 2Kgs12: Joash ruled in Jerusalem and did what was right. The priests collected money to repair the temple. Joash was killed by his servants. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/12 0 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:51:56 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/11 2Kgs11: Athaliah destroyed the royal family but Jehosheba hid Joash. Jehoiada had the army proclaim Joash as king and put Athaliah to death. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/11 0 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 09:54:29 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/10 2Kgs10: Jehu sent a letter and had Ahab's sons killed. He killed Ahaziah's brothers and all the worshippers of Baal. Hazael defeated Israel. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/10 0 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:14:18 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/9 2Kgs9: Elisha sent a prophet to anoint Jehu. Jehu killed Joram and Ahaziah. Some eunuchs threw Jezebel out of the window and dogs ate her. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/9 0 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:30:51 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/8 2Kgs8: Elisha told Hazael that he would rule Aram. Hazael killed Ben-hadad. Jehoram ruled Judah and did evil. Ahaziah ruled and did evil. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/8 0 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:16:05 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/7 2Kgs7: Elisha prophesied an end to the famine. Four lepers went and found that the Arameans had fled. The people plundered the Aramean camp. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/7 0 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:30:30 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/6 2Kgs6: The king of Aram sent an army to capture Elisha but the LORD blinded them. Ben-hadad besieged Samaria and there was a great famine. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/6 0 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:27:06 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/5 2Kgs5: Naaman of Aram was a leper. Elisha told him to wash in the Jordan and he was healed. Gehazi asked for a gift and became leprous. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/5 0 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:45:10 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/4 2Kgs4: Elisha told a Shunammite woman that she would have a son. The child died but Elisha revived him. Elisha cleansed the food at Gilgal. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/4 0 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 08:27:09 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/3 2Kgs3: Israel, Judah and Edom went to fight Moab. Elisha said, "The LORD will send water and give you Moab." The Moabites were defeated. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/3 0 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 09:41:42 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/2 2Kgs2: Elisha followed Elijah. A chariot of fire appeared and Elijah went up to heaven. Elisha took Elijah's mantle and divided the waters. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/2 1 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:55:15 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/1 2Kgs1: Ahaziah consulted Baal-zebub. Elijah said that he would die. Ahaziah sent men to Elijah but they were consumed by fire. Ahaziah died. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-kings/1 0 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:57:49 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/22 1Kgs22: Ahab and Jehoshaphat planned for war. Micaiah said, "I saw Israel scattered. Your prophets are lying." Ahab was killed in battle. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/22 1 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:40:35 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/21 1Kgs21: Naboth would not sell his vineyard, so Jezebel had him killed. Elijah said to Ahab, "Dogs will lick up your blood and eat Jezebel." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/21 2 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:36:52 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/20 1Kgs20: Ben-hadad attacked Samaria. Israel defeated the Arameans twice. Ahab made a treaty with Ben-hadad so a prophet spoke against him. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/20 0 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:59:26 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/19 1Kgs19: Elijah fled from Jezebel. At Horeb there was a wind, an earthquake and a fire; then the LORD spoke. Elijah put his mantle on Elisha. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/19 1 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 08:39:31 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/18 1Kgs18: Elijah went to Ahab and challenged the prophets of Baal. Baal gave no answer but the LORD answered Elijah with fire. Then rain fell. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/18 1 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:18:22 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/17 1Kgs17: Elijah told Ahab, "There will be no rain." Elijah stayed with a widow in Zarephath. The widow's son died but the LORD revived him. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/17 0 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:31:31 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/16 1Kgs16: Elah ruled Israel and did evil. Zimri killed Elah but Israel made Omri king. Omri did evil. Ahab ruled and began to worship Baal. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/16 0 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:07:17 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/15 1Kgs15: Abijam ruled Judah and was not devoted to the LORD. Asa ruled and did right. Nadab ruled Israel and did evil. Baasha killed Nadab. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/15 0 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:58:59 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/14 1Kgs14: Ahijah told Jeroboam's wife: "The LORD says, 'I will sweep away the house of Jeroboam.'" Rehoboam ruled Judah and Judah did evil. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/14 0 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:39:54 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/13 1Kgs13: A man of God cried out against Jeroboam's altar. He disobeyed the LORD by eating at an old prophet's house and was killed by a lion. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/13 1 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:35:09 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/12 1Kgs12: Rehoboam refused to reduce the labour demands on Israel. So all Israel except Judah made Jeroboam king. Jeroboam made golden calves. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/12 0 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 08:55:36 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/11 1Kgs11: Solomon had many wives and turned to other gods. Ahijah told Jeroboam that the LORD would give him ten of the tribes. Solomon died. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/11 0 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 09:25:06 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/10 1Kgs10: The queen of Sheba came to test Solomon. She gave him gold, spices and precious stones. Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/10 0 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:57:09 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/9 1Kgs9: The LORD said to Solomon, "If you walk in my ways I will establish your throne." Solomon did not make slaves of the sons of Israel. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/9 0 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:08:05 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/8 1Kgs8: The priests brought the ark into the temple. Solomon said, "O LORD, if anyone prays toward this place then hear from heaven and act." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/8 0 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:15:17 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/7 1Kgs7: Solomon built his own house. Hiram made pillars, the sea and utensils for the temple of bronze. Solomon made the furniture of gold. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/7 1 Tue, 31 May 2011 10:19:33 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/05/twenty-five-percent <p>I've had another spree of Bible Summary milestones recently: in the last week I've completed my tenth book, passed 7000 words and passed 40000 characters. Today I'm <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/stats/">a quarter</a> of the way through the project!</p> <p>When I started out I couldn't think about finishing the project - it seemed dizzyingly far away. I know I've still got three times as much left to do, but completing the project is beginning to be comprehensible.</p> <p>It's still just a chapter a day, the same as when I started, but I have a strong sense now of each summary contributing to the greater whole.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/05/twenty-five-percent 1 Tue, 31 May 2011 09:14:41 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/6 1Kgs6: Solomon built the temple. The LORD said, "If you walk in my ways I will dwell with Israel." Solomon overlaid the temple with gold. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/6 0 Mon, 30 May 2011 09:21:24 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/5 1Kgs5: Solomon sent to King Hiram: "I will build a house for the LORD. Cut down cedars for me." The workers prepared the timber and stones. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/5 0 Sun, 29 May 2011 09:21:58 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/4 1Kgs4: Solomon had officials and twelve governors. He ruled from the River to the land of Egypt. Men of all nations came to hear his wisdom. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/4 0 Sat, 28 May 2011 09:09:22 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/3 1Kgs3: Solomon married Pharaoh's daughter. He asked the LORD for discernment. Two women came before him and he judged between them wisely. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/3 0 Fri, 27 May 2011 09:37:34 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/2 1Kgs2: David charged Solomon to keep the law and to punish Joab and Shimei. Then David died. Solomon had Adonijah, Joab and Shimei executed. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/2 0 Thu, 26 May 2011 10:18:47 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/1 1Kgs1: David was very old. His son Adonijah exalted himself as king. When David heard he told Zadok and Nathan to anoint Solomon as king. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-kings/1 0 Wed, 25 May 2011 14:24:56 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/05/an-extraordinary-familiar-drama <p>That wraps up 1 and 2 Samuel. I've enjoyed these books!</p> <p>For all the extraordinary events along the way, David's life is a very human drama. It's challenging and also hopeful to see this 'man after God's own heart' get so many things wrong. Perhaps that's the reason why the stories of 1 and 2 Samuel are among the most famous in the Bible.</p> <p>But I'm getting a bit previous. Although we've had David's 'last words' in 2 Samuel 23, he's actually still with us for another two chapters.</p> <p>So, on to 1 and 2 Kings...</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/05/an-extraordinary-familiar-drama 0 Wed, 25 May 2011 09:22:09 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/24 2Sam24: David numbered the people of Israel and then regretted it. The LORD sent a plague. David bought Araunah's field and made offerings. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/24 1 Tue, 24 May 2011 09:05:53 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/23 2Sam23: David's last words were: "My house is secure with God." David's mighty men included the three who brought him water from Bethlehem. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/23 0 Mon, 23 May 2011 10:04:36 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/22 2Sam22: David sang: "The LORD is my rock; I called and he thundered from heaven; He delivered me from my enemy; I will extol you, O LORD!" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/22 1 Sun, 22 May 2011 08:36:54 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/21 2Sam21: There was a famine; so David sought the LORD. He let the Gibeonites kill seven of Saul's descendants. Israel fought the Philistines. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/21 0 Sat, 21 May 2011 09:51:37 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/20 2Sam20: Sheba led the men of Israel to desert David. Joab killed Amasa and besieged Sheba at Abel. The people of Abel cut off Sheba's head. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/20 0 Fri, 20 May 2011 09:49:03 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/19 2Sam19: The king mourned for Absalom. The men of Judah came to escort him back across the Jordan. Shimei and Mephibosheth came to meet him. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/19 0 Thu, 19 May 2011 09:06:56 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/18 2Sam18: The servants of David defeated Israel. Absalom got stuck in a tree and Joab killed him. Ahimaaz and the Cushite ran to tell David. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/18 0 Wed, 18 May 2011 09:38:31 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/17 2Sam17: Ahithophel wanted to pursue David, but Hushai advised gathering Israel. Absalom listened to Hushai. Hushai sent a warning to David. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/17 0 Tue, 17 May 2011 19:32:00 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/05/an-interview-and-a-screenshot <p>Bible Summary was on TV in Canada this week as part of an interesting piece on '<a href="http://100huntley.com/video.php?id=Ap1rXqWL0k0">Jesus in a Digital Age</a>' for the show 100 Huntley Street...</p> <iframe width="480" height="320" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Ap1rXqWL0k0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <p>It was a bit of a shock doing a TV interview again - I'd got a bit out of the swing!</p> <p>Also this week, CNN's Belief Blog used a screen grab of the Bible Summary Twitter page at the top of their article '<a href="http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/05/15/my-take-how-technology-could-bring-down-the-church/">My Take: How technology could bring down the church</a>'. The article doesn't mention Bible Summary so I'm not sure whether I'm implicated!</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/05/an-interview-and-a-screenshot 0 Tue, 17 May 2011 09:20:09 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/16 2Sam16: Shimei cursed David but David spared him. Absalom came to Jerusalem. Ahithophel advised Absalom to sleep with David's concubines. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/16 0 Mon, 16 May 2011 10:00:05 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/15 2Sam15: Absalom went to Hebron and sent out spies to proclaim him king. David fled, but he told Zadok and Hushai to return to Jerusalem. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/15 0 Sun, 15 May 2011 11:06:52 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/14 2Sam14: Joab sent a wise woman to ask David to bring Absalom back. David agreed, but he would not let Absalom see his face for two years. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/14 1 Sat, 14 May 2011 10:01:17 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/13 2Sam13: David's son Amnon sent for his sister Tamar and raped her. Tamar's brother Absalom had his servants kill Amnon and then he fled. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/13 0 Fri, 13 May 2011 08:45:06 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/12 2Sam12: Nathan asked David, "Why have you done evil?" David pleaded with God but his child with Bathsheba died. Then Bathsheba bore Solomon. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/12 0 Thu, 12 May 2011 09:27:55 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/11 2Sam11: David lay with Uriah's wife Bathsheba and she fell pregnant. He told Joab to have Uriah killed in battle. David married Bathsheba. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/11 1 Wed, 11 May 2011 09:22:54 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/10 2Sam10: The King of Ammon humiliated David's servants and hired the Arameans for war. Joab defeated them and David defeated King Hadadezer. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/10 0 Tue, 10 May 2011 10:24:47 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/9 2Sam9: David heard about Jonathan's son Mephibosheth, who was lame. He restored Saul's land to Mephibosheth and had him eat at his table. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/9 0 Mon, 09 May 2011 09:54:53 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/8 2Sam8: David defeated the Philistines, the Moabites, King Hadadezer, the Arameans and the Edomites. He reigned over Israel with justice. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/8 0 Sun, 08 May 2011 08:13:40 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/7 2Sam7: The LORD said to Nathan, "Tell David: 'I will establish your house. Your son will build my house.'" David prayed, "Who am I, O LORD?" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/7 1 Sat, 07 May 2011 09:25:40 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/6 2Sam6: David brought the ark from Judah. Uzzah touched it and was struck down. As the ark came into the city David danced before the LORD. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/6 0 Fri, 06 May 2011 09:16:05 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/5 2Sam5: David was anointed king over Israel. He took Jerusalem and the LORD was with him. The Philistines gathered but David defeated them. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/5 0 Thu, 05 May 2011 09:51:15 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/4 2Sam4: Ish-bosheth lost heart. His captains Rechab and Baanah killed him and took his head to David. David commanded that they be killed. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/4 0 Wed, 04 May 2011 08:50:58 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/3 2Sam3: Abner argued with Ish-bosheth and offered to support David. David asked for his wife Michal. Joab killed Abner and David mourned. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/3 0 Tue, 03 May 2011 09:23:28 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/2 2Sam2: David was made king of Judah. Abner made Saul's son Ish-bosheth king of Israel. Their men fought and Abner killed Joab's son Asahel. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/2 2 Mon, 02 May 2011 09:30:17 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/1 2Sam1: A man came and told David that Saul and Jonathan were dead. David sang: "The beauty of Israel is slain. How the mighty have fallen!" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/2-samuel/1 0 Mon, 02 May 2011 09:24:09 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/05/a-cinematic-cliffhanger <p>That brings us to the end of 1 Samuel.</p> <p>The book has already had its share of Hollywood plotlines (see 1 Sam 19 just for starters!) and now it ends at this awful moment of cliffhanger - our hero is exiled, Saul is dead, the Philistines have invaded, all seems lost for Israel. Can there really be any hope?</p> <p>Part 2 is on its way...</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/05/a-cinematic-cliffhanger 2 Sun, 01 May 2011 08:28:17 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/31 1Sam31: The Philistines fought Israel. Saul's sons were killed. Saul was badly wounded so he fell on his sword. The Israelites fled. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/31 1 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 09:21:12 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/30 1Sam30: The Amalekites had raided Ziklag. The LORD told David to pursue them. David and his men rescued the women and divided the spoils. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/30 0 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:18:55 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/29 1Sam29: David and his men marched with Achish. The Philistine commanders said, "He will turn against us," so Achish told David to go back. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/29 0 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:07:36 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/28 1Sam28: The Philistines gathered for war. Saul asked a medium to call Samuel. Samuel said, "The LORD will hand you over to the Philistines." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/28 0 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:15:59 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/27 1Sam27: David lived among the Philistines to escape Saul. King Achish gave him Ziklag. David secretly raided the land while he lived there. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/27 0 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:22:10 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/26 1Sam26: Saul came after David. David took Saul's spear and jug while he slept but spared his life. David called out and Saul blessed him. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/26 0 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:21:09 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/25 1Sam25: Samuel died. Nabal insulted David so his wife Abigail pleaded for restraint. The LORD struck Nabal dead and David married Abigail. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/25 0 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:17:59 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/24 1Sam24: Saul went after David. David cut off a piece of Saul's robe but spared his life. Saul wept and said, "You shall surely be king." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/24 2 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:51:02 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/23 1Sam23: David and his men saved Keilah from the Philistines. Saul came to Keilah so David escaped. Saul gave chase but he was called away. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/23 0 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:12:55 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/22 1Sam22: About four hundred men joined David. Saul ordered that all the priests be killed because they helped David. Only Abiathar escaped. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/22 0 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:19:54 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/21 1Sam21: Ahimelech the priest gave David consecrated bread and Goliath's sword. David fled to King Achish of Gath and pretended he was mad. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/21 0 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:27:51 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/20 1Sam20: David and Jonathan agreed a sign. Saul was angry with Jonathan when David was not at the feast. Jonathan told David, "Go quickly!" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/20 0 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:39:48 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/19 1Sam19: Jonathan warned David about Saul. David escaped and fled to Samuel. Saul went after David but the Spirit of God made him prophesy. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/19 2 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:44:53 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/18 1Sam18: Jonathan loved David. Saul set David over the army but became jealous and tried to kill him. David married Saul's daughter Michal. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/18 0 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:29:32 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/17 1Sam17: A Philistine champion named Goliath challenged the Israelites. David killed Goliath with a sling and a stone. The Philistines fled. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/17 0 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:44:45 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/16 1Sam16: The LORD sent Samuel to anoint Jesse's son David as king. The Spirit came upon David. Saul sent for David to play the harp for him. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/16 0 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:13:05 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/04/high-days-and-holidays <p>250 chapters in and Bible Summary is very much part of normal life in the Juby household. The summaries take about 15-30 mins first thing each morning and are published with very little fanfare these days.</p> <p>The routine continues even on special occasions. I've now published summaries on Christmas Day, New Year's Day, my wedding anniversary, my wife's birthday and my own birthday.</p> <p>My wife and I have been on holiday recently, staying in various locations in France and Spain. (Yes, I'm showing off!)</p> <p>Before we left I thought it was going to be a challenge posting summaries each day overseas, but it was almost disappointingly straightforward. I had a wifi connection almost every day and the data roaming charges for my phone were surprisingly reasonable.</p> <p>The whole experience made me reflect on how inconceivable this project would have been only a few years ago. Both the technology and the medium are utterly 21st Century.</p> <p>Anyway... </p> <p>Tomorrow is a significant day for Bible Summary. David is about to make his first appearance!</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/04/high-days-and-holidays 0 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:20:26 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/15 1Sam15: The LORD told Saul to destroy Amalek but Saul spared King Agag. Samuel told Saul that the LORD had rejected him. Samuel killed Agag. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/15 0 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:55:29 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/14 1Sam14: Saul's son Jonathan went against the Philistines and routed them. Saul made an oath that no one should eat but Jonathan was spared. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/14 0 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:21:14 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/13 1Sam13: The Philistines encamped at Michmash. Saul made offerings to the LORD by himself. Samuel told Saul that his kingdom would not last. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/13 0 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:34:07 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/12 1Sam12: Samuel said, "The LORD brought your fathers out of Egypt. Now he has given you the king you asked for. Fear the LORD and serve him." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/12 0 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:45:03 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/11 1Sam11: The Ammonites attacked Jabesh-gilead. Saul gathered the Israelites and defeated the Ammonites. The people made Saul king at Gilgal. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/11 0 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:31:54 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/10 1Sam10: Samuel anointed Saul and gave him signs. The Spirit of God came upon Saul and he prophesied. Saul was chosen to rule the Israelites. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/10 0 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 08:29:50 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/9 1Sam9: Saul went looking for his father's donkeys. The LORD told Samuel to anoint him ruler of Israel. Samuel invited Saul to eat with him. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/9 0 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:23:28 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/8 1Sam8: The elders of Israel asked Samuel to appoint a king. Samuel warned them what it would mean. The LORD told Samuel to give them a king. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/8 0 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:00:49 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/7 1Sam7: The ark was taken to Kiraith-jearim. The Philistines attacked Israel. Samuel cried out to the LORD and the Israelites defeated them. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/7 0 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:09:20 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/6 1Sam6: The Philistines sent the ark away with guilt offerings. The people of Beth Shemesh found it and rejoiced but some were struck down. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/6 1 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:54:13 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/5 1Sam5: The Philistines put the ark in their temple. Their god fell on his face before it. The city became cursed so they sent the ark away. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/5 0 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:35:33 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/4 1Sam4: The Israelites were defeated by the Philistines and Eli's sons were killed. When Eli heard that the ark had been captured, he died. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/4 0 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:01:32 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/3 1Sam3: The LORD called Samuel. Eli told Samuel to answer, "Speak, LORD." The LORD told Samuel that he was about to judge the house of Eli. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/3 0 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:04:22 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/04/twenty-percent <p>I'm <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/stats/">one fifth</a> of the way through the Bible! I've completed 8 books. There may be a long way still to go but it's going surprisingly quickly.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/04/twenty-percent 0 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:12:50 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/2 1Sam2: Hannah prayed, "The LORD humbles and lifts up." Eli's sons did evil but Samuel served the LORD. A prophet condemned the house of Eli. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/2 1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:20:19 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/1 1Sam1: Hannah had no children. She cried out to the LORD, "Remember your servant." She bore a son, Samuel, and took him to Eli the priest. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/1-samuel/1 0 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:57:24 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/ruth/4 Ruth4: Boaz settled the inheritance with another kinsman and married Ruth. Ruth bore a son, Obed. Obed was father of Jesse, father of David. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/ruth/4 0 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:57:01 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/ruth/3 Ruth3: Naomi told Ruth to go and sleep at Boaz's feet. When Boaz awoke, Ruth said, "You are my kinsman." Boaz said that he would marry her. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/ruth/3 1 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:33:32 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/ruth/2 Ruth2: Naomi had a rich relative named Boaz. Ruth went to glean in his fields. Boaz gave her food and told his men to leave grain for her. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/ruth/2 0 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 07:32:51 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/ruth/1 Ruth1: Naomi, an Ephraimite, lived in Moab. Her husband and two sons died so she returned to Bethlehem with her daughter-in-law, Ruth. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/ruth/1 0 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 01:27:41 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/03/ruth <p>Reaching Ruth is a relief after those last chapters of Judges! Ruth is set in the same period as Judges and both books anticipate the time of the kings, but they could hardly be more different in tone. Ruth is a beautiful tale of loyalty and God's provision.</p> <p>I want to be particularly careful with shorter books that the chapter summaries work as a whole, so I've already planned the summaries for the next four days. It will be interesting to see whether that makes a difference.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/03/ruth 0 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 08:06:24 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/21 Jgs21: The Israelites grieved that a tribe would be cut off. They destroyed Jabesh-gilead and captured wives for the remaining Benjaminites. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/21 1 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:35:21 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/20 Jgs20: The Israelites gathered to attack Gibeah. The Benjaminites defended the city but they were defeated and only 600 of them survived. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/20 0 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:41:57 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/03/a-dark-time-for-israel <p>I realise that my <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/19">summary of Judges 19</a> is a pretty unpleasant addition to your Twitter stream.</p> <p>In a way the summary sounds worse than the chapter itself - much colder - but it actually misses one of the worst details: the Levite voluntarily offered his concubine to the men of Gibeah because they initially wanted to rape him.</p> <p>It's hard to see anything praiseworthy in the whole story. Perhaps there isn't.</p> <p>We're at a key turning point for Israel. After successive bouts of apostasy and repentance under the judges we're now moving towards the time of the kings.</p> <p>The repeated phrase in these chapters of Judges is, "In those days there was no king and everyone did what was right in their own eyes." The book is deliberately presenting the problems in Israel, and suggesting that having a king would be the answer.</p> <p>Although the context in no way lessens the awfulness of the events in Judges 19, it's a relief to realise that we're <em>supposed</em> to find it awful.</p> <p>It's a dark time for Israel. Things can't stay as they are.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/03/a-dark-time-for-israel 4 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:21:55 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/19 Jgs19: A Levite came to Gibeah. The men of the city raped his concubine until she died. He cut up her body and sent a piece to each tribe. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/19 2 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:57:01 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/18 Jgs18: Spies from Dan stayed with Micah. When the Danites went against Laish they took Micah's idol and his priest. They named the city Dan. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/18 0 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:03:49 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/17 Jgs17: Micah set up a shrine. There was no king so everyone did what was right in their own eyes. Micah appointed a Levite as his priest. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/17 0 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:24:46 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/16 Jgs16: Samson loved Delilah. She had his hair shaved so he lost his strength and was captured. He died pulling down the Philistine temple. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/16 0 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:06:07 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/15 Jgs15: Samson's wife married another man so Samson burned the Philistine crops. The Israelites bound him. He killed a thousand Philistines. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/15 0 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:26:39 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/14 Jgs14: Samson took a Philistine wife. He killed a lion and bees made honey in the carcass. He posed a riddle but his wife explained it. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/14 0 Sat, 19 Mar 2011 08:21:05 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/13 Jgs13: The LORD gave Israel to the Philistines. The angel of the LORD told Manoah's wife that she would conceive. She named her son Samson. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/13 0 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:43:48 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/12 Jgs12: The Ephraimites attacked Jephthah. Jephthah and the Gileadites defeated them and caught survivors by making them say 'Shibboleth'. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/12 0 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:35:55 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/11 Jgs11: Jephthah vowed to sacrifice whatever came out to meet him if he defeated the Ammonites. His daughter met him so he sacrificed her. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/11 1 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:00:56 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/10 Jgs10: Again the Israelites did evil. The LORD sold them to the Philistines and the Ammonites. They cried out and put aside foreign gods. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/10 0 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:21:03 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/9 Jgs9: Abimelech killed his brothers and ruled over Israel. Gaal rose against him. Abimelech destroyed Shechem but was killed by a millstone. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/9 0 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:11:50 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/03/milestones <p>One happy thing about Bible Summary is that I'm never very far away from a milestone.</p> <p>I've just passed <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/stats/">30000 characters</a> for the project. In the last two weeks I've also passed 5000 words, 18000 followers and finished the book of Joshua.</p> <p>It's surpising how much these kinds of things encourage me.</p> <p>I still feel a bit daunted when I think about the fact that I won't reach the New Testament until 2013, but the small milestones make the project very concrete for the next couple of weeks.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/03/milestones 0 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:41:26 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/8 Jgs8: Gideon defeated Zebah and Zalmunna and punished Succoth and Penuel. He refused to rule Israel. When Gideon died Israel served Baals. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/8 0 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:28:27 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/7 Jgs7: The LORD told Gideon to send away all but 300 men. The 300 crept into the Midianite camp. They blew trumpets and the Midianites fled. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/7 0 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:23:03 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/6 Jgs6: The LORD gave the Israelites to Midian. The angel of the LORD told Gideon to save Israel and gave him a sign. Gideon gathered an army. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/6 1 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:02:34 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/5 Jgs5: Deborah and Barak sang: "When leaders lead and people are willing, praise the LORD! Blessed is Jael; Let your enemies perish, O LORD!" Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/5 0 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:43:31 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/4 Jgs4: Jabin and Sisera oppressed Israel. Deborah sent Barak against them and the LORD routed them. Jael drove a peg through Sisera's head. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/4 1 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:35:32 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/3 Jgs3: After Othniel died the Israelites did evil. King Eglon defeated them. The LORD raised up Ehud who thrust a sword into Eglon's belly. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/3 1 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:19:16 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/2 Jgs2: After Joshua's generation died the Israelites served Baals. The LORD sold them to their enemies but raised up judges to deliver them. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/2 0 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:35:26 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/1 Jgs1: Judah defeated the Canaanites and took Jerusalem. Joseph put Bethel to the sword. But the Canaanites were not driven out completely. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/judges/1 0 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:52:10 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/03/on-to-judges <p>That brings Joshua to a close. I think Joshua has been the most straightforward book so far by quite some way. But next we have Judges...</p> <p>Judges is probably the darkest book in Scripture. It certainly contains some of the most lurid tales.</p> <p>I once read through each book of the Bible asking, "If this were the only book I had to learn about God and the universe, what impression would I have?" The picture in Judges was definitely one of the hardest to understand.</p> <p>I can't believe I'm about to lead a tour of Judges for 18,000 Twitter followers. But here we go...</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/03/on-to-judges 0 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 08:24:01 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/24 Josh24: Joshua said to the people, "Choose this day whom you will serve," and they replied, "We will serve the LORD." Then Joshua died. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/24 0 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 09:13:02 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/23 Josh23: Joshua summoned Israel and said, "You have seen all that the LORD has done. Hold fast to the LORD or you will perish from the land." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/23 0 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 09:24:53 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/22 Josh22: Reuben, Gad and Manasseh went back to their land and built an altar. They reassured Phinehas that they had not turned from the LORD. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/22 0 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:55:17 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/21 Josh21: The Israelites gave cities and pasture lands to the Levites. So the LORD gave Israel all the land he had promised to their fathers. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/21 0 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:43:05 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/03/5000-words <p> I've just passed <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/stats/">5000 words</a> for the project!</p> <p>At this rate the whole thing will come in at 28777 words, which happens to be pretty close to the number of characters I've used so far.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/03/5000-words 0 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:12:40 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/20 Josh20: The LORD said to Joshua, "Appoint the cities of refuge." So they set apart Kedesh, Shechem, Hebron, Bezer, Ramoth and Golan. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/20 0 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:36:46 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/19 Josh19: Simeon's lot was within Judah's. There were lots for Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali and Dan. The Israelites gave Joshua a city. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/19 0 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:14:48 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/18 Josh18: Joshua sent surveyors from the remaining tribes and then divided the land. Benjamin's lot was from Kiriath-jearim to the Salt Sea. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/18 0 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:28:56 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/17 Josh17: There was a lot for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh and a lot for the rest of Manasseh. Manasseh did not drive out the Canaanites. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/17 2 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:15:17 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/16 Josh16: Joseph's land was from the Jordan to the sea. Ephraim's territory was within Manasseh's. Ephraim did not drive out the Canaanites. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/16 0 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:59:07 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/15 Josh15: Judah's land bordered with Edom to the south. Caleb took Hebron, Othniel took Kiriath-sepher but Judah could not defeat Jerusalem. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/15 0 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:50:21 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/14 Josh14: Judah came to Joshua. Caleb said, "Moses promised me the mountain because I obeyed the LORD fully." So Joshua gave Hebron to Caleb. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/14 0 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:19:26 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/13 Josh13: Now Joshua was old. The LORD said, "Divide the remaining land among the tribes." Moses had given land to Reuben, Gad and Manasseh. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/13 0 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:05:07 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/12 Josh12: Israel defeated the kings east of the Jordan under Moses and the kings west of the Jordan under Joshua. Thirty-one kings in total. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/12 0 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:47:20 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/11 Josh11: The kings of the north joined forces to fight against Israel but the LORD gave Joshua victory. So Joshua took the whole land. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/11 0 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 08:28:28 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/10 Josh10: Five Amorite kings attacked the Gibeonites. The sun stood still while the Israelites took revenge. Joshua defeated the whole region. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/10 0 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 10:37:12 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/9 Josh9: The Gibeonites sent envoys. They pretended that they were from far away and made a treaty. The Israelites found out but spared them. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/9 0 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:55:07 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/8 Josh8: The LORD told Joshua to take the army against Ai. They set up an ambush and destroyed the city. Joshua read out the book of the law. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/8 0 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:57:12 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/7 Josh7: Achan took some banned items. When the army went against Ai they were defeated. The LORD identified Achan and the people stoned him. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/7 0 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:22:25 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/6 Josh6: The LORD said that the army should march around Jericho. On the seventh day they shouted and the walls fell. They destroyed the city. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/6 0 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:46:05 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/5 Josh5: The LORD told Joshua to circumcise the men. They called the place Gilgal. Joshua met the commander of the LORD's army and bowed down. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/5 0 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:07:27 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/02/the-pentateuch-on-kindle <p>You can now buy 'Bible Summary: The Pentateuch' for Kindle at Amazon. It's all the summaries for Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy as a Kindle eBook.</p> <div class="ebook"> <img src="http://www.biblesummary.info/_images/ThePentateuch_73.jpg" width="73" height="73" alt="Bible Summary: The Pentateuch" class="imgl" /> <h3 class="close_above close_below">Bible Summary: The Pentateuch</h3> <p class="close_above">Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy</p> <p><strong>Kindle eBook</strong>. Buy from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004N636XK">Amazon.com</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004N636XK">Amazon.co.uk</a></p> </div> <p>Profits will go towards further development of the project.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/02/the-pentateuch-on-kindle 2 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:17:20 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/4 Josh4: The LORD told Joshua to set up memorial stones from the Jordan. When the priests brought the ark up to the bank the waters returned. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/4 0 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 08:33:02 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/3 Josh3: The Israelites camped by the Jordan. When the priests carrying the ark reached the river it stopped, so Israel crossed on dry ground. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/3 0 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 09:58:14 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/2 Josh2: Joshua sent two spies to Jericho. A prostitute called Rahab hid them, so they promised to spare her family. They reported to Joshua. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/2 0 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:19:29 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/1 Josh1: The LORD said to Joshua, "Arise, cross into the land. Be strong and courageous." So Joshua told the officers to prepare provisions. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/joshua/1 0 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:09:36 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/02/the-pentateuch <p>Today marks the biggest Bible Summary milestone since I finished Genesis. I've summarised the whole Pentateuch!</p> <p>It's taken six months, and they've been very significant months more generally, so it feels good to reach this point.</p> <p>It's incredible how much my understanding of these books has grown through summarising. There's no glossing over paragraphs that I've only half-understood. I feel deeply involved in the story and themes.</p> <p>And I'm still amazed at the level of interest in the project. The <a href="http://www.twitter.com/biblesummary">@biblesummary</a> Twitter account had no followers when I published Genesis 1 (even I wasn't following at that point!). Five books later there were 17,565 followers for Deuteronomy 34.</p> <p>To celebrate, and as a bit of an experiment, I'm publishing the Pentateuch summaries as a Kindle eBook over at Amazon. I think the Amazon entry is still updating, but at some point you will be able to find it (and buy it if you want to) by following one of these links: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004N636XK">Amazon.com</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004N636XK">Amazon.co.uk</a>.</p> <p>So there we go! Up next: Joshua.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/02/the-pentateuch 0 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:00:11 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/34 Dt34: Moses climbed Mount Nebo. There the LORD showed him the promised land. Then Moses died. No prophet has arisen in Israel like Moses. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/34 0 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 09:09:06 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/33 Dt33: Moses blessed Israel before his death: Let Reuben live; bless Levi's work; Joseph's land is blessed. The eternal God is your refuge. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/33 1 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:57:16 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/32 Dt32: Ascribe greatness to our God! The LORD's portion is his people; They turned away so he spurned them; But he will provide atonement. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/32 1 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:56:51 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/31 Dt31: Joshua will cross ahead of you. Read the law every seven years. The LORD said, "The people will turn away. Write a song as a witness." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/31 0 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 09:08:42 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/30 Dt30: When you return to the LORD he will have compassion; he will circumcise your heart. I have set before you life and death. Choose life. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/30 0 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 09:58:34 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/29 Dt29: You have seen all that the LORD has done so keep this covenant. If you break it the land will be cursed and the LORD will uproot you. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/29 0 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:50:07 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/28 Dt28: If you obey the LORD he will bless you above all nations; if not, you will be cursed and the LORD will send a nation to destroy you. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/28 0 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:23:30 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/27 Dt27: Write the law on large stones. The Levites will say, "Cursed is anyone who does not keep the law," and the people will reply, "Amen." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/27 0 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:20:15 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/26 Dt26: Bring the firstfruits of the land to the LORD. Bring a tithe in the third year and say to the LORD, "Look down and bless your people." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/26 0 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:50:07 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/25 Dt25: A judge may give up to forty lashes. If a man dies and has no son, his brother shall marry his widow. You shall have honest weights. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/25 0 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:11:48 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/24 Dt24: If a man divorces his wife he must not remarry her. Do not withhold wages. Leave the gleanings of your harvest for widows and orphans. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/24 0 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 08:17:41 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/23 Dt23: No Ammonite shall enter the assembly of the LORD. When you go out to war the camp must be holy. Be careful to do what you have vowed. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/23 0 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 10:00:03 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/22 Dt22: If you find your neighbour's ox you shall return it. If a man falsely claims that his new wife was not a virgin he shall be punished. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/22 1 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:38:18 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/21 Dt21: If a dead body is found, the city elders must cleanse the guilt. Give your eldest son his portion. A rebellious son shall be stoned. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/21 2 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:44:55 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/20 Dt20: When you go to war, do not be afraid; the LORD is with you. As you go to attack a city, offer terms, except to the cities of the land. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/20 0 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:44:19 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/19 Dt19: Set aside three cities so that anyone who kills accidently may flee there. A matter must be established by two or three witnesses. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/19 1 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/01/judges-kings-and-prophets <p>Chapters 16, 17 and 18 of Deuteronomy each introduce a new kind of leader to Israel: judges (ch16), kings (ch17) and prophets (ch18).</p> <p>It's interesting to note that over the following years these figures did become significant, and in that order.</p> <p>During the wilderness years Israel was ruled by priests (who we've already heard a lot about); after the conquest of the land the judges came to prominence; the time of judges ended when the Kingdom was established; and as the kings failed (for the most part) to walk with God the prophets arose as spiritual leaders.</p> <p>It's clearly no coincidence that the New Testament specifically presents Jesus as fulfilling each of these roles: he is the final priest, judge, king and prophet.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/01/judges-kings-and-prophets 0 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:19:30 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/18 Dt18: The priests shall eat the offerings made by fire. You shall not practise divination. The LORD will raise up a prophet from among you. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/18 0 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:52:02 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/17 Dt17: Anyone who breaks the covenant shall be put to death. Go to the priests with hard decisions. Appoint the king that the LORD chooses. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/17 0 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 08:23:10 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/16 Dt16: Celebrate the Passover in the month of Abib. Celebrate the Feast of Weeks and the Feast of Booths. Appoint judges in all your towns. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/16 0 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 09:07:29 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/15 Dt15: Every seven years you shall cancel debts. Hebrew slaves shall go free in the seventh year. Set apart every firstborn male animal. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/15 0 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:43:47 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/14 Dt14: You may eat animals with cloven hooves that chew the cud. Bring a tithe from your fields to eat before the LORD and for the Levites. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/14 1 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:50:48 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/13 Dt13: If a prophet or anyone else entices you away from the LORD they must be put to death. If a town has turned away it must be destroyed. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/13 0 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:18:56 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/12 Dt12: Destroy the high places where the nations worship their gods. You shall bring your offerings at the place that the LORD will choose. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/12 0 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:58:31 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/11 Dt11: You have seen all that the LORD has done. Keep these commands so that you may live long in the land. There is a blessing and a curse. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/11 0 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:04:21 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/10 Dt10: The LORD wrote on new tablets. What does the LORD ask? That you fear him, walk in his ways, love him, serve him and keep his commands. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/10 0 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 08:48:28 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/9 Dt9: It is not for your righteousness that you will occupy the land. You rebelled and made the calf so I broke the tablets of the covenant. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/9 0 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 08:57:49 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/8 Dt8: The LORD led you in the wilderness and tested you. He is bringing you into a good land. Do not forget the LORD or you shall perish. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/8 0 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:01:54 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/7 Dt7: Make no treaty with the nations of the land. You are a holy people, the LORD has chosen you. He will drive out the nations before you. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/7 0 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:39:38 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/6 Dt6: Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one. Love the LORD with all your heart, soul and strength. Teach your children these commandments. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/6 0 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:31:29 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/5 Dt5: The LORD made his covenant with us: Have no other gods; Keep the Sabbath; Honour your parents. You shall do all that he has commanded. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/5 1 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:33:53 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/4 Dt4: Now, Israel, hear the commandments and obey them. You heard the LORD speak from the fire. Take care not to make idols. The LORD is God. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/4 0 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:49:15 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/3 Dt3: The LORD delivered Og of Bashan to us. I gave Gilead to Reuben, Gad and Manasseh. The LORD said that I would not cross into the land. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/3 0 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 08:16:05 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/2 Dt2: We went into the wilderness. Thirty-eight years passed, then the LORD told us to cross by Moab. He delivered Sihon the Amorite to us. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/2 1 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 00:03:43 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/01/deuteronomy <p>We've just begun the last of the 'Books of Moses'. Even though I've read Deuteronomy several times before, I don't think I've really registered the fact that pretty much the whole book is Moses speaking in the first person. It's Moses giving a kind of commentary on everything that's happened and on the law.</p> <p>(These are exactly the kinds of things that summarising is helping me to notice. It's amazing how much more I'm taking in this time through.)</p> <p>I think I remember hearing that Deuteronomy is the book that Jesus most frequently quotes in the Gospels. (Can anyone confirm this? Google is not immediately forthcoming.) It should be an interesting few weeks...</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/01/deuteronomy 0 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 10:44:12 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/1 Dt1: The words of Moses: We journeyed from Horeb. You would not go up to take the land, so the LORD said, "This generation will not see it." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/deuteronomy/1 0 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 10:28:10 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/36 Num36: The clan of Gilead asked about Zelophehad's daughters. Moses said, "Daughters who inherit land must marry within their own tribe." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/36 0 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 08:16:11 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/35 Num35: You shall give cities to the Levites. Appoint cites of refuge for anyone who has killed accidently. A murderer shall be put to death. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/35 1 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:27:02 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/34 Num34: Your borders in Canaan shall be Edom, the Great Sea, Mount Hor and the Jordan. Eleazar and Joshua shall divide the land among you. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/34 0 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:03:23 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/33 Num33: The Israelites journeyed from Egypt. In the fortieth year Aaron died. They camped by the Jordan and the LORD said, "Take the land." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/33 0 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 10:54:35 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/32 Num32: Reuben and Gad asked to settle in Gilead. Moses agreed if they helped to conquer the land, so Reuben, Gad and Manasseh built cities. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/32 0 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:59:48 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/31 Num31: The LORD told Moses to take vengeance on the Midianites. The Israelites killed the men, burned their cities and divided the spoils. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/31 0 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 11:08:42 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/01/new-year-ff <p>Some Twitter accounts worth following for the New Year:</p> <p><a href="http://www.twitter.com/twitturgies">@twitturgies</a><br /> Gerard Kelly posts beautiful tweet-length devotional prayers. </p> <p><a href="http://www.twitter.com/biblefresh">@biblefresh</a><br /> BibleFresh is an intitiative in 2011 to get people engaged with Scripture.</p> <p><a href="http://www.twitter.com/140bible">@140bible</a><br /> Three guys who are a few months ahead of me summarising the Bible.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2011/01/new-year-ff 0 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 10:25:13 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/30 Num30: When a man makes a vow he must not break his word. When a woman makes a vow it shall stand unless her father or husband forbids it. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/30 1 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:45:21 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/29 Num29: In the seventh month on first day sound the trumpets; on the tenth day make atonement; on the fifteenth day celebrate for seven days. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/29 0 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:27:07 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/12/numbers <p>Here's one: I've just passed <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/stats/">20,000 characters</a> for the project! (Including spaces and punctuation, of course.)</p> <p>We've got about a week left of our journey through the book of Numbers.</p> <p>There are a lot fewer numbers in it than the title would lead you to believe. The most consistent theme seems to be the Israelites grumbling against God and Moses.</p> <p>How easy it is to take the blessings we have received for granted and grumble about the details!</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/12/numbers 1 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:59:05 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/28 Num28: Bring offerings each morning and evening, on the Sabbath and on the first of the month. Celebrate Passover and the Feast of Weeks. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/28 0 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:43:37 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/27 Num27: The daughters of Zelophehad were given an inheritence. The LORD told Moses that he was to die. Moses commissioned Joshua as leader. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/27 0 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:06:17 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/26 Num26: The LORD told Moses and Eleazar to take a census. There were 601,730 fighting men and 23,000 Levites. Only Joshua and Caleb remained. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/26 0 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:20:16 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/25 Num25: The people were unfaithful with Moabite women and worshipped their gods. Phinehas killed one couple and the LORD commended his zeal. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/25 0 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 10:58:06 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/24 Num24: Balaam gave a word: "How lovely are your tents, O Jacob." Balak was angry. Balaam said: "A star and a sceptre shall rise in Israel." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/24 0 Sat, 25 Dec 2010 09:27:00 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/23 Num23: The LORD gave Balaam a word: "How can I curse whom God has not cursed?" Then at another place: "The LORD their God is with Israel." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/23 1 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:03:21 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/22 Num22: Balak sent for Balaam to curse Israel. Balaam's donkey warned him. The Angel of the LORD said, "Go, but speak only what I tell you." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/22 0 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:12:23 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/21 Num21: The people grumbled so the LORD sent snakes. Moses made a bronze snake and whoever looked at it lived. Israel defeated the Amorites. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/21 1 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:21:58 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/20 Num20: The LORD told Moses to speak to a rock to produce water but he struck the rock. Edom refused Israel passage. Aaron died at Mount Hor. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/20 1 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:15:44 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/19 Num19: Burn a heifer outside the camp for the water of cleansing. Anyone who is unclean and does not cleanse themselves shall be cut off. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/19 0 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:55:31 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/18 Num18: The LORD told Aaron: "I have given you the Levites to work at the Tent of Meeting. Everything that is devoted to the LORD is yours." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/18 0 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 09:50:16 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/17 Num17: The LORD told Moses to bring a staff from each tribal leader to the Tent of Meeting to stop the grumbling. Aaron's staff blossomed. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/17 0 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 09:50:10 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/16 Num16: Korah, Dathan and Abiram rose against Moses and Aaron. Moses said, "The LORD will choose." The ground swallowed up those with Korah. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/16 0 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:07:01 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/15 Num15: There is one law for you and for strangers. Make an offering if you sin unintentionally. Anyone who sins defiantly shall be cut off. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/15 0 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:49:45 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/14 Num14: The people grumbled so the LORD said that they would spend forty years in the wilderness. They went up to the land but were defeated. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/14 2 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:25:26 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/13 Num13: Moses sent men to spy out the land of Canaan. Caleb said, "Let us go up," but the others said that the inhabitants were too strong. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/13 0 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:11:02 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/12 Num12: Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses. The LORD was angry and Miriam became leprous. Moses prayed and after seven days she returned. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/12 0 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:56:40 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/11 Num11: The people grumbled that they had no meat. The LORD was angry but he sent quails. He put his Spirit on seventy elders to help Moses. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/11 0 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:09:05 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/10 Num10: Make two silver trumpets to direct the congregation. In the second month the cloud lifted and they set out as the LORD had commanded. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/10 0 Sat, 11 Dec 2010 10:20:57 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/9 Num9: In the first month of the second year the Israelites kept the Passover. Whenever the cloud lifted from the tabernacle they journeyed. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/9 0 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:50:14 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/8 Num8: Present the Levites as a wave offering to the LORD and make atonement for them. I have set them apart to serve at the tent of meeting. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/8 0 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:19:14 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/7 Num7: The leader of each tribe brought a grain offering, a burnt offering, a sin offering and peace offerings. Moses spoke with the LORD. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/7 1 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:31:43 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/6 Num6: Anyone who makes a Nazirite vow shall not drink wine or cut their hair. Aaron's blessing shall be: "The LORD bless you and keep you." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/6 0 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 08:58:59 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/5 Num5: Anyone who sins shall make restitution and add a fifth. If a man suspects his wife of unfaithfulness he shall take her to the priest. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/5 1 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:46:25 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/4 Num4: The Kohathites are to carry the most holy things. The Gershonites are to carry the coverings. The Merarites are to carry the frame. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/4 0 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 08:09:43 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/3 Num3: The Levites are to assist Aaron. I have taken them in place of every firstborn. The number of Levites over one month old was 22,000. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/3 0 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 09:22:57 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/2 Num2: The Israelites shall camp around the tabernacle: Judah to the east, Reuben to the south, Ephraim to the west and Dan to the north. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/2 0 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:45:32 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/1 Num1: The LORD told Moses to count the Israelite armies. The number of men over twenty years old was 603,550. The Levites were not counted. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/numbers/1 0 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:49:09 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/27 Lev27: If anyone dedicates a person or land to the LORD you shall make a valuation. A tithe of everything from the land belongs to the LORD. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/27 0 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:38:02 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/12/holiness-and-compassion <p>Leviticus has a reputation for gore, repetativeness and obscure laws about shellfish and mixed fabrics. As I come to the end of my fifth time through the book I can sympathise to some degree, but we should be careful not to miss the wood for the trees.</p> <p>It seems to me that there are two main concerns in the law:</p> <ol> <li>that the Israelites should be set apart from the practises of the nations around them</li> <li>that they should be just and compassionate in their dealings with neighbours and strangers</li> </ol> <p>Or, <em>holiness</em> and <em>compassion</em>.</p> <p>The laws that encourage love and respect for one another and generosity towards the poor and outsiders seem very contemporary. Progressive even. Those tend to be the laws that are concerned with compassion.</p> <p>Many of the laws we find hardest to understand are those concerned with holiness: often to do with the Israelites not taking on the (now extinct) beliefs and practises of the religions around them.</p> <p>As modern readers we may feel tensions between those two threads, but I think it's more interesting to look for the unity.</p> <p>The concern for holiness and the concern for compassion were very much integrated in the worldview of the Old Testament people. How were they held together?</p> <p>Perhaps we could sum it up as: "Love the LORD you God and love your neighbour as yourself."</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/12/holiness-and-compassion 0 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:25:52 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/26 Lev26: If you keep my laws I will give peace in the land and make you fruitful. If not I will scatter you, but I will not break my covenant. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/26 0 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:28:28 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/25 Lev25: Every seventh year the land shall rest. Every fiftieth year shall be a jubilee, when property shall be restored and slaves released. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/25 0 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:16:45 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/24 Lev24: Aaron is to tend the lamps and set out the bread before the LORD. An Israelite blasphemed so they took him outside and stoned him. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/24 0 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 09:08:59 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/23 Lev23: Proclaim as feasts: Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, fifty days later, the day of trumpets, the Day of Atonement and Booths. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/23 0 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 08:35:05 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/22 Lev22: A priest shall not eat the offerings if he is unclean. No outsider shall eat the offerings. Offerings must be animals without defect. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/22 0 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:35:54 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/21 Lev21: A priest must not make himself unclean and must only marry a virgin. No descendant of Aaron with a defect may offer the offerings. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/21 0 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:48:53 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/20 Lev20: Anyone who worships Molech, curses their parents, commits adultery or has sex with a man shall be put to death. You shall be holy. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/20 1 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:37:41 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/19 Lev19: Be holy. Keep my Sabbaths. Don't turn to idols. Love your neighbour as yourself. Don't mix livestock. Do no injustice. I am the LORD. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/19 1 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:56:47 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/18 Lev18: Don't have sex with a relative, a woman on her period, your neighbour's wife, another man or an animal. These things defile the land. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/18 1 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:37:25 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/17 Lev17: Anyone who kills an animal and does not bring an offering is guilty. The life is in the blood and I have given it to make atonement. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/17 0 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 08:22:20 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/16 Lev16: Once a year Aaron shall make atonement for the people. He shall bring one goat as a sin offering and release another as a scapegoat. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/16 0 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:43:29 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/11/leviticus-gets-personal <p>Over the last few chapters Leviticus has moved from laws about sacrifices and priests to instructions for the Israelites about their diet, about childbirth, about diseases, their houses and now even the most intimate parts of their bodies.</p> <p>We've already had stories of rape, murder, war and national disaster in previous summaries, but <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/15">Leviticus 15</a> has generated more reaction than any chapter since the very beginning of the project.</p> <p>I expected that these chapters over the next few days would probably be controversial, so I've already been reflecting on it a little.</p> <p>I'm sure there are many reasons why people would or wouldn't want to see the word 'discharge' on their Twitter feed first thing in the morning, but one theme that I want to say a little more about is the implication in some of the responses that the Bible <em>shouldn't</em> have anything to say about things like that.</p> <p>I think the line of thinking goes something like this: it's reasonable for the Bible to have things to say about God, religious life and perhaps even national life, but genital hygiene and sexuality are not appropriate subjects for religion.</p> <p>In our culture we think of things like the religion, law, hygiene, social justice, diet and politics as very separate spheres of life (and some people seem to actively believe that they <em>should</em> be separate). But that's not the picture in the culture of the Old Testament at all.</p> <p>The Israelites had a very integrated view of life. Every sphere from the most hidden to the most public was part of a continuity under the covenant God had made with them. It was therefore completely natural for the Scriptures to speak into every part of life.</p> <p>There's a lot more to be said if we're getting into comparing cultures, and I'm not meaning to go too far into that, but I do think that it's worth us asking whether it's a good thing that our lives are so separate (fragmented?) before we decide that the Bible shouldn't talk about certain subjects.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/11/leviticus-gets-personal 0 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 08:28:25 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/15 Lev15: When a man has a discharge he is unclean. When he ejaculates he is unclean until evening. When a woman has her period she is unclean. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/15 0 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:17:02 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/14 Lev14: If anyone is healed of leprosy they shall shave their hair and bring offerings. If a house has mildew the priest shall inspect it. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/14 0 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:34:56 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/11/natwivity <img src="http://www.biblesummary.info/_images/Natwivity_200.jpg" class="imgl" height="141" width="200" /> <p>The guys at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/natwivity">@natwivity</a> are gearing up for their Twitter re-enactment of the Christmas story.</p> <p>They've started - appropriately enough - with a call from "Emperor Augustwus" to respond to the census at <a href="http://www.natwivity.com">www.natwivity.com</a>.</p> <p>The show starts Dec 1.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/11/natwivity 0 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:11:38 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/13 Lev13: If anyone has leprosy the priest shall declare them unclean and they shall live outside the camp. A leprous garment shall be burned. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/13 0 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:11:52 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/12 Lev12: A male child shall be circumcised on the eighth day. A woman who gives birth shall bring offerings after her days of purification. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/12 0 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:33:47 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/11 Lev11: You may eat animals with cloven hooves that chew the cud, and fish with scales and fins. Anything that touches a carcass is unclean. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/11 0 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:37:28 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/10 Lev10: Nadab and Abihu offered strange fire, so fire came from the LORD and killed them. Aaron and his other sons stayed at the tabernacle. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/10 0 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 08:15:39 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/9 Lev9: Aaron brought a sin offering and a burnt offering to make atonement. The glory of the LORD appeared and a fire consumed the offerings. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/9 0 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 08:34:50 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/8 Lev8: Moses gathered the people at the tabernacle. He made offerings on the altar and consecrated Aaron and his sons with oil and blood. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/8 0 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 08:50:38 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/7 Lev7: The meat of a peace offering must be eaten within two days. Do not eat fat or blood. The wave offering belongs to Aaron and his sons. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/7 0 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:17:36 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/6 Lev6: When anyone cheats a neighbour they should make restitution and bring a guilt offering. The fire on the altar shall never go out. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/6 1 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:01:52 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/5 Lev5: When anyone sins with an oath or becomes unclean they should confess it and bring a sin offering. A guilt offering should be a ram. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/5 0 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:41:40 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/4 Lev4: If anyone sins unintentionally they should slaughter a bull, a goat or a lamb. The priest shall burn it to the LORD to make atonement. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/4 1 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:52:44 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/3 Lev3: A peace offering should be from the herd or the flock. Slaughter it at the tabernacle. The priest shall burn it on the altar as food. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/3 0 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 08:16:16 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/2 Lev2: A grain offering should be fine flour with oil and incense. The priest shall burn a portion. The rest belongs to Aaron and his sons. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/2 0 Sat, 06 Nov 2010 09:32:51 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/1 Lev1: Whoever brings a burnt offering should slaughter a bull, a sheep, a goat or a bird. The priest shall burn it on the altar to the LORD. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/leviticus/1 0 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:31:30 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/40 Ex40: Moses set up the tabernacle and brought the ark into it, as the LORD had commanded. Then the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/40 0 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:39:57 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/39 Ex39: They made the ephod, breastplate, tunics, turban and sash for Aaron. Moses saw that it had all been made as the LORD had commanded. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/39 0 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:04:17 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/11/reflections-on-exodus <p>We're nearly at the end of Exodus. What an eventful and unexpected journey!</p> <p>The book starts off as Hollywood blockbuster (with a sizable section on epidemiology), then segues to a fairly in-depth law book, and finishes as a construction manual.</p> <p>There are plenty of things in Exodus that can seem oddly specific. But the whole story of Scripture is about God dealing with people in specific ways.</p> <p>Humans are always in a specific place, at a specific time, part of a specific culture, with a specific language. It's hard to imagine what it would mean for God to deal with us any other way.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/11/reflections-on-exodus 1 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:45:42 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/38 Ex38: Bezalel made the altar of burnt offering, the laver and the court. Ithamar kept an inventory of the gold, silver and bronze used. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/38 0 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:25:22 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/37 Ex37: Bezalel made the ark with its cherubim, the table, the lampstand and the incense altar. He made the anointing oil and the incense. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/37 0 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:20:25 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/36 Ex36: The people gave more than enough. The craftsmen made the curtains. Bezalel made the curtains, the boards, the veil and the pillars. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/36 1 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:15:09 +0000 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/35 Ex35: Moses told the Israelites to keep the Sabbath. He called for craftsmen to make the tabernacle. The people gave gifts for the work. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/35 0 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 10:06:14 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/34 Ex34: Moses made new tablets for the law. The LORD spoke to him and made a covenant with Israel. When Moses returned his face was shining. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/34 1 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:51:07 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/33 Ex33: Moses set up a tent of meeting. He said to the LORD, "Don't send us from here without your presence." The LORD passed near to Moses. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/33 0 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:10:10 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/32 Ex32: While Moses was away the people worshipped a golden calf. Moses pleaded with the LORD for them, but then had three thousand killed. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/32 1 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:07:33 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/31 Ex31: I have filled Bezalel with the Spirit of God, with skill to make everything I have commanded. The seventh day is a Sabbath of rest. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/31 4 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:30:57 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/30 Ex30: Make an altar for burning incense. The Israelites shall each give half a shekel. Make a bronze laver. Make anointing oil and incense. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/30 0 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:49:02 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/29 Ex29: Sacrifice a young bull and two rams to consecrate Aaron and his sons. Make daily sacrifices on the altar and I will dwell with Israel. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/29 0 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 08:18:07 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/28 Ex28: Set apart Aaron and his sons to minister as priests. Make a breastplate, an ephod, a robe, a tunic, a turban and a sash for them. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/28 0 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 10:50:22 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/27 Ex27: Make an altar of acacia wood with bronze utensils. Make a court for the tabernacle of fine linen hangings and bronze pillars. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/27 0 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:39:05 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/26 Ex26: Make a tabernacle of fine linen. Make curtains of goats' hair to cover the tabernacle. Make boards of acacia wood and a linen veil. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/26 0 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:09:10 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/25 Ex25: Tell the Israelites to make a sanctuary for me. Make an ark with a mercy seat and two cherubim. Make a table. Then make a lampstand. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/25 0 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:00:29 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/10/interview-with-bigbible <p><a href="http://bigbible.org.uk/">BIGBible</a> have just published a <a href="http://bigbible.org.uk/2010/10/interview-with-chris-juby/">video interview</a> that I did with with Pete Phillips last week.</p> <p>It was great to have a bit longer to explain the project and reflect on how it's going.</p> <p>The BIGBible Project itself is well worth checking out, so do follow the link above and explore!</p> <p><em>PS. Many thanks to Pete for sparing my blushes by editing out a mis-attributed reference (I confused my Victorian literary classics).</em></p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/10/interview-with-bigbible 1 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:17:56 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/24 Ex24: The people said, "All that the LORD has spoken we will do", and they offered sacrifices. The LORD told Moses to stay on the mountain. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/24 0 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:21:46 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/23 Ex23: You shall not pervert justice. Each year you shall hold feasts. My angel will lead you and I will drive your enemies from the land. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/23 0 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:35:46 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/22 Ex22: Whoever steals shall make restitution. If a man sleeps with a virgin he shall marry her. You shall not oppress strangers or the poor. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/22 0 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:55:58 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/21 Ex21: If you buy a Hebrew slave he shall go free in the seventh year. Whoever kills shall be put to death. Whoever injures shall compensate. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/21 0 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:14:50 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/20 Ex20: I am the LORD your God. Honour the LORD above everything. Keep the Sabbath. Honour your parents. Don't do wrong to your neighbours. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/20 4 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:28:58 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/19 Ex19: The Israelites camped near the mountain in Sinai. The LORD spoke to Moses on the mountain and made his covenant with Israel. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/19 0 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:50:26 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/18 Ex18: Moses' father-in-law Jethro came and offered sacrifices to God. He suggested that Moses appoint leaders to help him judge the people. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/18 0 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:35:38 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/17 Ex17: The LORD told Moses to strike a rock to provide water. Amalek attacked Israel, but as Moses held up his arms Joshua's army prevailed. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/17 1 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:37:09 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/16 Ex16: The Israelites grumbled to Moses that they had no food, so each day the LORD provided quails and manna. They rested on the sabbath. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/16 1 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:29:44 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/15 Ex15: The Israelites sang: "I will sing to the LORD, for he has triumphed; horse and rider he has thrown into the sea." They camped at Elim. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/15 0 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 08:17:16 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/14 Ex14: Pharaoh's army caught the Israelites by the sea. The LORD parted the waters and the Israelites crossed. The Egyptian army was drowned. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/14 0 Sat, 09 Oct 2010 10:47:25 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/13 Ex13: The LORD told the Israelites to consecrate their firstborns to him. He guided them as a pillar of cloud by day and of fire by night. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/13 0 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:54:41 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/12 Ex12: The LORD told the Israelites to take Passover. That night all the firstborn Egyptians were killed. Pharaoh told the Israelites to go. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/12 0 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 08:51:06 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/11 Ex11: The LORD said that he would send one more plague, and then Pharaoh would let the Israelites go: all the firstborn Egyptians would die. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/11 0 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:03:32 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/10 Ex10: The LORD sent a plague of locusts. Pharaoh begged for relief but then his heart was hardened. The LORD sent darkness for three days. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/10 0 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:48:52 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/9 Ex9: The LORD sent a plague on the livestock of Egypt, then boils and then hail. Pharaoh begged for relief but then his heart was hardened. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/9 1 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:58:04 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/8 Ex8: The LORD sent a plague of frogs on Egypt. Pharaoh begged for relief but then hardened his heart. The LORD sent gnats and then flies. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/8 1 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 09:25:07 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/7 Ex7: Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh. Aaron's staff became a snake, then the LORD turned the Nile to blood, but Pharaoh wouldn't listen. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/7 0 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 17:37:27 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/10/here-come-the-plagues <p>I just thought I'd warn those of you who don't know Exodus that we've got six days of plagues coming up next...</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/10/here-come-the-plagues 0 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 09:01:15 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/6 Ex6: The LORD told Moses that he would lead the Israelites out of Egypt to the promised land. Aaron and Moses were from the tribe of Levi. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/6 0 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:37:01 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/5 Ex5: Moses and Aaron told Pharaoh to let the Israelites go into the desert to worship. Pharaoh refused and increased their workload instead. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/5 0 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:39:42 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/4 Ex4: The LORD gave Moses signs so that the people would listen. Moses was afraid, so the LORD sent his brother Aaron to speak for him. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/4 0 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:05:39 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/3 Ex3: Moses saw a burning bush. God told him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Moses asked God his name and God said, "I am who I am." Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/3 0 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:11:56 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/2 Ex2: Pharaoh's daughter found a Hebrew baby by the river. She named him Moses. When he grew up, Moses killed an Egyptian and fled to Midian. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/2 1 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:07:17 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/1 Ex1: The Israelites prospered in Egypt, but a new king arose and forced them into hard labour. He commanded that their baby boys be killed. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/exodus/1 0 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:03:10 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/09/eden-to-egypt <p>One book down, 65 to go! Yes, completing chapter 50 this morning means that I have now summarised <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis">the whole of Genesis</a>. </p> <p>It's been a crazy few weeks! Bible Summary has taken off beyond my imagination and lots else has happened in life besides. Through it all I've been living in the story of Genesis. Each day I'm thinking about today's chapter and looking forward to tomorrow's. The project is certainly achieving its initial aim of getting me deeper into my daily reading.</p> <p>I've become aware of so many major themes in Genesis: the chain of blessing that links all the key characters, the events that echo in several different lives, the journey from Eden to Egypt, the repeated promise of the land... </p> <p>Eden to Egypt is a sad journey in many ways - there are already so many things going on that seem at odds with God's character and aims - but Genesis is also brimming with hope for redemption. God is faithful even when people are faithless, he gives his unmerited blessing again and again.</p> <p>The book ends with Joseph telling Israel that eventually God will lead them out of Egypt and back to the land he promised to Abraham.</p> <p>We're moving towards the Exodus. Of which, more tomorrow...</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/09/eden-to-egypt 1 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 09:40:25 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/50 Gen50: Pharaoh allowed Joseph to go and bury Jacob. Before Joseph died, he said that God would lead his people back to the promised land. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/50 0 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:08:04 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/49 Gen49: Jacob gathered his sons and blessed each of them. He charged them to bury him with Abraham in the cave in Canaan, and then he died. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/49 0 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:08:07 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/48 Gen48: Jacob became ill, so Joseph took his sons to see him. Jacob blessed Joseph's sons as his own, putting Ephraim ahead of Manasseh. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/48 0 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:04:00 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/47 Gen47: Pharaoh allowed Joseph's family to settle in Goshen. The famine continued and the Egyptians sold all they had to Pharaoh for food. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/47 0 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:02:27 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/46 Gen46: So Israel set out with all his household. God told him not to be afraid. Israel and all his family came to Egypt and Joseph met him. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/46 0 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:25:21 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/45 Gen45: Joseph told his brothers who he was. They were afraid, but he told them, "God sent me here." His brothers went to fetch their father. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/45 1 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:38:11 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/44 Gen44: Joseph hid his cup in Benjamin's sack, then sent a steward after his brothers. Judah offered himself as a slave instead of Benjamin. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/44 0 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:01:30 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/09/stats <p>In celebration of passing <strong>1000 words</strong> yesterday and <strong>15,000 followers</strong> this morning, I've put up a <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/stats/">Stats</a> page.</p> <p>Here are a few slightly geeky observations, appropriate for a post entitled 'Stats'...</p> <p><strong>You can get about 25 words to a tweet.</strong> The average on my stats page says 23.9, but that doesn't include the reference at the beginning of each summary.</p> <p><strong>I'm averaging 137.5 characters per tweet.</strong> If I continue at that rate, the full summary will be 163,487.5 characters long. (How am I going to do that half-character?) That's actually less than I would have guessed.</p> <p><strong>I've included 'change in followers' as one of the categories.</strong> There's usually a drop in followers for a couple of hours immediately after I post, but an increase of about 20-40 overall by the next morning.</p> <p><strong>If the current rate of growth continues I'll have about 50,000 followers when I finish the project. </strong> I've been gaining 20-40 followers each day for a couple of weeks now (excluding the days when Bible Summary is mentioned in the news etc.) so I'm guessing that will be the average. But who knows - maybe everyone will decide to unfollow one day after a particularly poor summary somewhere in Leviticus!</p> <p>And a bonus, not from the Stats page...</p> <p><strong>Wyoming is holding out as the only US state not to send a visitor to <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info">www.biblesummary.info</a>.</strong> Google Analytics informs me that I've had visitors from 115 countries and all 49 other US states.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/09/stats 1 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 08:39:30 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/43 Gen43: When the grain ran out, Joseph's brothers went back to Egypt with Benjamin. Joseph invited them to his house and gave them a feast. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/43 0 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 09:52:22 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/42 Gen42: Joseph's brothers went to Egypt to buy grain but didn't recognise him. He kept Simeon in prison and sent the rest to fetch Benjamin. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/42 0 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:59:01 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/09/mysterious-encounters <p>Genesis has a series of rather mysterious meetings between key characters and... well, that's exactly the question.</p> <p><strong>Genesis 18 and 19</strong></p> <p>We start with the most complicated: Genesis 18 and 19 and Abraham's 'three visitors'. Stay with me here, and particularly notice the words used to describe who is speaking and acting...</p> <p>The chapter is introduced with "the Lord appeared to Abraham". Abraham then "saw three men standing near him" and addresses the men as "my lord". They ask where Sarah is, then "one [of the men]" says that Sarah will have a son when he returns in a year's time. The Lord asks Abraham why Sarah laughed and then says, using exactly the same words as the man, "I will return to you, in due season, and Sarah will have a son."</p> <p>The "men" set out for Sodom with Abraham. The Lord tells Abraham what he is thinking about Sodom. Next, "the men turned from there, and went toward Sodom, while Abraham remained standing before the Lord" and Abraham pleads with the Lord for the city. At the end of the chapter "the Lord went his way, when he had finished speaking to Abraham; and Abraham returned to his place."</p> <p>Chapter 19 begins with "the two angels" arriving in Sodom, who the men of Sodom descirbe as "men". The angels tell him that "we are about to destroy this place", then Lot tells his relatives that "the Lord is about to destroy the city". The angels are descibed as "men" when they lead Lot's family out of Sodom and finally "the Lord" destroys the cities.</p> <p>Mysterious, don't you agree? The implication seems to be that Abraham's three visitors are themselves the Lord and the two angels. It's fascinating to try to follow the agency in the descriptions.</p> <p><strong>Genesis 22</strong></p> <p>Next comes Genesis 22, where God tells Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. The text uses the word "God" all the way up to the point when Abraham is holding the knife, then "the angel of the Lord" stops him. "The angel of the Lord" says to him "I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me", and then blesses him, beginning "By myself I have sworn, says the Lord".</p> <p>This is certainly not as mysterious as Genesis 18 and 19 but it's still interesting to note how at first God speaks directly to Abraham but later it's the angel of Lord speaking for him.</p> <p><strong>Genesis 32</strong></p> <p>Finally there's Genesis 32, where Jacob wrestles the person who first renames him 'Israel'. The text introduces this person as a 'man', but Jacob afterwards says that he has 'seen God face-to-face'. The plot thickens further in Hosea, who says that Jacob 'struggled with an angel' (Hosea 12).</p> <p>I'm not trying to make a point here, other than to notice the ambiguity in the language used and to wonder aloud what's going on. It made it hard to condense these chapters to tweet-length as I had to decide whether to preserve the different voices, or interpret them as the same character. I wonder if there's anything interesting going on in the Hebrew here. I shall have to talk about it with persons more learned than myself...</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/09/mysterious-encounters 2 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:44:14 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/41 Gen41: Pharaoh had a dream and called for Joseph to interpret it. The dream predicted a famine. Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of all Egypt. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/41 0 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:16:09 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/40 Gen40: Pharaoh put his cupbearer and baker in prison. Joseph interpreted their dreams. The cupbearer was restored but the baker was hanged. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/40 0 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:44:07 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/39 Gen39: Potiphar put Joseph in charge of his house. His wife tried to seduce Joseph, then lied about it, so Potiphar put Joseph in prison. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/39 0 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 08:05:01 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/38 Gen38: Judah's sons Er and Onan died, leaving Tamar a widow. Judah sent her away but she put on a veil and he slept with her. She had twins. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/38 1 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 07:18:51 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/37 Gen37: Joseph was Israel's favourite son. He had dreams and his brothers were jealous so they sold him. He was bought by Potiphar in Egypt. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/37 0 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 10:18:52 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/36 Gen36: Esau's sons were Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam and Korah. Esau and his family moved away to Seir. They became the Edomites. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/36 1 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 09:43:51 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/35 Gen35: Jacob went to Bethel and God renamed him Israel. They journeyed on. Rachel died having Israel's twelfth son. Isaac died in Hebron. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/35 2 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:21:53 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/34 Gen34: Shechem raped Jacob's daughter and asked to marry her. Jacob's sons told him to circumcise his men, then Simeon and Levi killed them. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/34 0 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:33:05 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/33 Gen33: Esau and his men arrived. Jacob bowed down but Esau ran to embrace him. Jacob settled near Shechem and built an altar. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/33 0 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:08:22 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/32 Gen32: Jacob heard that Esau was coming to meet him. He was afraid and sent gifts. That night he wrestled with a man who renamed him Israel. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/32 4 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:14:48 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/31 Gen31: The Lord told Jacob to return home. Jacob left in secret and Rachel took Laban's idols. Laban chased Jacob but they made a treaty. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/31 0 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:26:14 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/30 Gen30: Rachel's maid had sons for Jacob, then Leah's maid, then Leah. Finally Rachel had a son. Laban allowed Jacob flocks as wages to stay. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/30 0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:31:16 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/29 Gen29: Jacob worked for Laban seven years to marry Rachel, but Laban gave him Leah and made him work seven more for Rachel. Leah had sons. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/29 0 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:19:34 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/28 Gen28: Isaac sent Jacob to marry one of Laban's daughters. On the way Jacob dreamed of a ladder reaching to heaven and the LORD blessed him. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/28 0 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:51:27 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/27 Gen27: Rebekah and Jacob tricked Isaac into giving Jacob his blessing. Esau vowed revenge so Rebekah told Jacob to go to her brother Laban. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/27 0 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:20:43 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/26 Gen26: In Gerar Isaac lied about Rebekah. He grew so rich that Abimelech sent him away. He dug wells, and at Beersheba the LORD blessed him. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/26 0 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:50:17 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/09/halfway-through-genesis <p>25 chapters in... halfway through Genesis... three-and-a-half weeks into the three-and-a-half years!</p> <p>A few notes and reflections...</p> <p>I'm really enjoying writing the summaries each morning (good job, hey!) November 2013 seems a long way away, but each day I’m very motivated by what I'm going to write tomorrow.</p> <p>It’s been great interacting with all kinds of people via Twitter and the website. It's really encouraging to hear what people make of the project. Do feel free to add your comments to the posts and chapter summaries!</p> <p><a href="http://www.ucbmedia.co.uk">UCB</a> are broadcasting recordings of a week's worth of summaries five times a day every day. I don't think they play at set times but the recordings are great so it's worth listening out for them.</p> <p>And I've just noticed that Soul Survivor are starting a '<a href="http://thebibleinoneyear.wordpress.com">Bible in One Year</a>' programme today. It's very exciting to see such a major initiative engaging with the Bible. (Although I have to admit I'm a little jealous that they'll be finished so soon!)</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/09/halfway-through-genesis 5 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:26:52 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/25 Gen25: Abraham died and was buried with Sarah. Isaac and Rebekah had twins: Esau and Jacob. Esau sold his birthright to Jacob for a meal. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/25 0 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:01:33 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/24 Gen24: Abraham's servant went to Nahor to find a wife for Isaac. He met Rebekah by the well. She went back with him and married Isaac. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/24 2 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:22:48 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/23 Gen23: Sarah died in Kiriath-arba. Abraham asked the Hittites for a burial site. He bought a cave from Ephron and buried Sarah there. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/23 0 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:08:27 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/22 Gen22: God told Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. As Abraham obeyed, an angel stopped him. The LORD provided a ram instead and blessed Abraham. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/22 0 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:58:09 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/21 Gen21: As promised, Sarah had a son: Isaac. She had Hagar and Ishmael sent away but God preserved them. Abraham and Abimelech made a treaty. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/21 0 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:51:24 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/20 Gen20: In Gerar Abraham said, "Sarah is my sister." King Abimelech took her but God warned him in a dream. He restored Sarah to Abraham. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/20 1 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:27:53 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/19 Gen19: Angels took Lot out of Sodom. The city was destroyed by fire and Lot's wife was turned to salt. His daughters had children for him. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/19 2 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:24:41 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/18 Gen18: Three visitors came and said that Sarah would have a son next year. Sodom was very evil; Abraham pleaded with the LORD for the city. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/18 2 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:21:57 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/17 Gen17: God made a covenant with Abram and renamed him Abraham. He renamed Sarai Sarah and promised them a son. The men were circumcised. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/17 1 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:19:36 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/08/recipe-for-media-interest <p>File this under ‘light-hearted’...</p> <p>A few people have asked me what my ‘secret’ is for getting so much <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/press/">media coverage</a> for Bible Summary.</p> <p>The answer?  I sent an 80-word press release to my local newspaper, and that’s pretty much it!  I’m sure 999 times out of 1000 that wouldn’t lead to an <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_qdKrt9qEc">interview on CNN</a>. It just snowballed! <p>But with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15_minutes_of_fame">my 15 minutes</a> surely almost over and the three-and-a-half years of the project still ahead, here are a few semi-serious reflections on what contributed to these very strange and exciting few days...</p> <p><strong>The official Bible Summary Recipe for Media Interest*</strong></p> <p><em>* greatly enhanced if taken with a pinch of salt</em></p> <ol> <li> Find a subject that a lot of people can relate to: <strong>religion</strong></li> <li> Bring it together with something trendy: <strong>Twitter</strong></li> <li> Take on a marathon task: <strong>summarising the Bible one chapter per day</strong></li> <li> Make it even harder: <strong>140 characters per chapter</strong></li> <li> Have a concrete measure of the scale of it: <strong>I’ll be going till November 2013</strong></li> <li> Send a press release when there’s not much else going on: <strong>in August</strong></li> <li> Await results: <strong>articles around the world, 12,000 followers</strong></li> </ol> <p>So there it is – I hope it works for you too!</p> <p><strong>A fully-serious final note</strong></p> <p>It’s amazing (truly!) that so many people have heard about Bible Summary, but I didn't set out to get that kind of publicity. The main motivation in starting the project was engaging more deeply with Scripture myself.</p> <p>Now that Bible Summary has become popular my biggest hope is that others will be inspired to engage with the Bible too.</p> <p>So join me reading <a href="http://www.biblestudytools.com/search/?q=Genesis 17">Genesis 17</a>...</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/08/recipe-for-media-interest 0 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:21:31 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/16 Gen16: Sarai told Abram to have children with Hagar. Hagar conceived, then ran away, but an angel sent her back. Hagar's son was Ishmael. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/16 1 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 05:58:34 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/15 Gen15: The Lord promised Abram an heir and many descendants. Abram believed. He was told that they would be enslaved but would then return. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/15 0 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:55:46 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/14 Gen14: The kings went to war and took Lot captive. Abram rescued Lot. Melchizedek blessed Abram and Abram gave him a tenth of everything. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/14 1 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:07:49 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/08/twible-and-other-interesting-projects <p>When I had the idea for Bible Summary I looked around and was amazed that no one seemed to have thought of it before! I discovered a few days ago that someone <em>had</em> thought of it before.</p> <p>Jana Riess summarises a chapter a day in a much sassier style on her Twitter account as the <a href="http://twitter.com/janariess">Twible</a>. She's just finishing 1 Kings.</p> <p>I got in touch with Jana to express my slight embarrassment. She was very gracious and has even posted an article recommending Bible Summary (and a couple of other interesting projects) at her Beliefnet.com blog '<a href="http://blog.beliefnet.com/flunkingsainthood/2010/08/great-twitter-bibles-to-follow.html">Flunking Sainthood</a>'.</p> <p>Many thanks to Jana, and I warmly recommend a visit to <a href="http://twitter.com/janariess">Twible</a>!</p> <p>P.S. On the subject of related projects... I've been wanting to point your attention to <a href="http://twitter.com/summatheologiae">@summatheologiae</a>, who is summarising Thomas Aquinas' 'Summa Theologica' on Twitter, proposition by proposition - a truly extreme undertaking!</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/08/twible-and-other-interesting-projects 3 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:49:30 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/13 Gen13: Abram journeyed with his nephew Lot. Their servants argued, so Lot went to Sodom, Abram to Canaan. The LORD promised Abram the land. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/13 0 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:51:57 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/08/blessings-and-curses <p>One strange theme in these early chapters of Genesis is that each time God chooses someone and blesses them, the very next thing they do leads to a curse.</p> <p><strong>Adam and Eve</strong> - at the end of chapter 1 God blesses Adam and Eve; in chapter 3 they eat the fruit and the earth is cursed.</p> <p><strong>Noah</strong> - in chapter 9 God gives a similar blessing to Noah; the other half of that chapter relates how he got drunk and cursed Canaan.</p> <p><strong>Abram</strong> - in chapter 12 Abram is told that "in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed"; the very next thing that happens is that he pretends Sarai is not his wife which leads to a curse for Pharaoh.</p> <p>It's interesting that these first heroes are so deliberately presented as fallible.</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/08/blessings-and-curses 3 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:34:37 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/12 Gen12: God told Abram, "Go. I will make you a great nation. You will be a blessing." In Egypt Abram lied about Sarai and Pharaoh was cursed. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/12 6 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:21:43 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/08/a-crazy-week <p>I'm stunned by the response to what I thought would be a little project! 11,000 new followers in less than a week and articles all over the world!</p> <p>I'm still going through all the emails and messages. Many thanks to those of you who've sent encouragement!</p> <p>I've put up a <a href="http://www.biblesummary.info/press/">press</a> section to link to some of the articles that have mentioned Bible Summary. It's been fantastic that so much of what has been said has been positive.</p> <p>One of the things I'm happiest about is that many of the articles have quoted my hope that this project inspires you to read the Bible for yourself.</p> <p><a href="http://www.biblestudytools.com">BibleStudyTools.com</a> is one place to start if you don't already have a Bible.</p> <p>A couple of media things coming up:</p> <ul> <li>Tomorrow morning I'll be talking about Bible Summary on CNN International via Skype!</li> <li>On Sunday morning I'll be talking to lots of BBC Local Radio Sunday Breakfast Shows.</li> </ul> <p>I'll be commenting more on the actual business of summarising the Bible in the future, but everything has been a bit overshadowed by the media attention this week.</p> <p>There's a long way to go!</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/08/a-crazy-week 2 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:11:11 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/11 Gen11: They began building a great tower for themselves, but the Lord confused their language. Shem's line included Abram who married Sarai. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/11 2 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:27:07 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/10 Gen10: Japheth's line lived in the coastlands; Ham's included Nimrod and the Canaanites; Shem's lived in the East. These formed the nations. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/10 0 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:07:07 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/9 Gen9: God blessed Noah and set the rainbow as a sign that he would never flood the earth again. Noah got drunk and cursed Ham's son Canaan. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/9 4 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:12:21 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/8 Gen8: The flood abated. Noah sent out a raven and two doves. When the earth was dry God called them all out of the ark. Noah built an altar. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/8 0 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:55:09 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/7 Gen7: Noah and his family went into the ark with two of each creature. It rained for forty days and forty nights and the earth was covered. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/7 1 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:58:43 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/08/media-coverage <p>The day started off with a story in the Northern Echo and has ended with articles on the Guardian, Telegraph and Daily Mail websites, radio interviews for Premier and the BBC, and coverage from as far afield as AOL News in the US, the National Post in Canada and Australia's news.com.au.</p> <p>I hardly know what to say! </p> <p>A big thank you to Mark Tallentire at the Northern Echo. And Genesis 7 tomorrow...</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/08/media-coverage 8 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:17:18 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/6 Gen6: Humankind corrupted the earth with evil. God decided to destroy them. He told Noah to build an ark to be saved from the flood. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/6 6 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:32:38 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/08/northern-echo-article <p>Mark Tallentire from the Northern Echo interviewed me about Bible Summary this morning.</p> <p>There's already <a href="http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/durham/8329492.Tweeting_the_Bible/">an article</a> up on the Northern Echo website, which should also be in the print version and the Durham Times tomorrow!</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/08/northern-echo-article 1 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:27:04 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/5 Gen5: Adam's line was: Seth, Enosh, Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech and Noah. Noah's sons were Shem, Ham and Japheth. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/5 1 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:57:54 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/4 Gen4: Eve's sons made offerings to God. Only Abel's was acceptable, so Cain killed him. Abel's blood cried out and God sent Cain away. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/4 0 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:37:06 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/3 Gen3: The serpent deceived the woman; she and Adam ate from the tree. The earth became cursed, and God sent Adam and Eve out of the garden. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/3 1 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:29:17 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/2 Gen2: God formed a man and gave him the garden in Eden, except for the tree of knowledge. Adam was alone so God made a woman as his partner. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/2 3 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:20:41 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/1 Gen1: God created the heavens, the earth and everything that lives. He made humankind in his image, and gave them charge over the earth. Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/genesis/1 9 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:24:08 +0100 http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/08/in-the-beginning <p>It's quite hard to know what to say <em>in the beginning</em>. </p> <p>If all goes to plan, I'll be summarising the Bible for the next three-and-a-half years: one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. That's an intimidating amount of time to commit to doing something pretty much every day! But here we go...</p> <p> I'll keep within Twitter's 140 character limit (including an abbreviated chapter reference at the beginning e.g. "Gen1:"), and try to convey a summary of each chapter in something like the style of the chapter itself. </p> <p>Will I really be able to do justice to all 176 verses of Psalm 119 in 140 characters? Probably not. But the challenge of being so brief will force me to engage with the text and understand the key themes. And that's partly the point in the first place - I want to be an active rather than a passive reader of Scripture!</p> <p>The Twitter account is <a href="http://twitter.com/biblesummary">@biblesummary</a>, and I've built this website to keep track of my progress. I'm only going to post chapter summaries at the Twitter account - no commentary or replies - but I'll be reflecting on the project here. </p> <p>The commenting system for this site has the option to synch with your own Twitter account, so get involved! Maybe you could read along with me and post your own summary as a comment to each chapter...?</p> <p>Will I even make it to Exodus? Stay tuned and we'll find out...</p> Chris Juby http://www.biblesummary.info/blog/2010/08/in-the-beginning 15