DAY 176 Read Amos 5 through 9.
Today's reading: In the second half of the book of Amos, the prophet tries over and over to impress rebellious Israel with the greatness of God and the folly of forsaking His worship.
Memory gem: ""Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into morning" (Amos 5:8).
Thought for today:
God has two great books: the book of nature, of which astronomy is one of the brightest chapters; and the Holy Scriptures, God's other book of revelation. Both books reveal Him.
"Lift up your eyes on high, and behold"--this is the study of astronomy. "Behold who hath created these things!" I believe it would do every young man and young woman good to spend at least one night awake under the starry heavens on some desert or high mountaintop where the skies are clear, and watch the rising and setting of the stars, the march of the constellations across the heavens. Looking at such a starry night, one may ask himself, Can anyone really tell us about these things? What is their purpose? Their destiny? How did it all begin? How will it all end? Or did it ever begin, and will it ever end?
The Bible gives us the working hypothesis regarding the origin and destiny of the universe. The study of astronomy in the light of the Bible is therefore the best rational way to study it. By a contemplation of God's Word and His works, we shall rise to a measure of real knowledge. Thus we shall never lose reverence for God or confidence in His Word. Since He is the Originator, the Creator, and the Upholder of the universe, the more we actually know about it, the more respect we shall have for God and the more faith in His wisdom and love in dealing with men. As we look at the shining heavens, we remember the words of Holy Scripture: "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge" (Psalm 19:1, 2). We bow our heads in humility and wonder before His glory, power, and wisdom; and we whisper, "O Lord, my God, how great Thou art!"
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Difficult or obscure words:
Amos 6:7. "Banquet"--an idolatrous cult festival.
Amos 9:6. "Troop"--a Hebrew word of uncertain meaning; probably "structure" or "vault."
Today's reading: In the second half of the book of Amos, the prophet tries over and over to impress rebellious Israel with the greatness of God and the folly of forsaking His worship.
Memory gem: ""Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into morning" (Amos 5:8).
Thought for today:
God has two great books: the book of nature, of which astronomy is one of the brightest chapters; and the Holy Scriptures, God's other book of revelation. Both books reveal Him.
"Lift up your eyes on high, and behold"--this is the study of astronomy. "Behold who hath created these things!" I believe it would do every young man and young woman good to spend at least one night awake under the starry heavens on some desert or high mountaintop where the skies are clear, and watch the rising and setting of the stars, the march of the constellations across the heavens. Looking at such a starry night, one may ask himself, Can anyone really tell us about these things? What is their purpose? Their destiny? How did it all begin? How will it all end? Or did it ever begin, and will it ever end?
The Bible gives us the working hypothesis regarding the origin and destiny of the universe. The study of astronomy in the light of the Bible is therefore the best rational way to study it. By a contemplation of God's Word and His works, we shall rise to a measure of real knowledge. Thus we shall never lose reverence for God or confidence in His Word. Since He is the Originator, the Creator, and the Upholder of the universe, the more we actually know about it, the more respect we shall have for God and the more faith in His wisdom and love in dealing with men. As we look at the shining heavens, we remember the words of Holy Scripture: "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge" (Psalm 19:1, 2). We bow our heads in humility and wonder before His glory, power, and wisdom; and we whisper, "O Lord, my God, how great Thou art!"
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Difficult or obscure words:
Amos 6:7. "Banquet"--an idolatrous cult festival.
Amos 9:6. "Troop"--a Hebrew word of uncertain meaning; probably "structure" or "vault."
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