Comments on: Shorter Old Testament Reading?

By: Scripture Zealot

Scripture Zealot — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:08:09 +0000

Hosea might be long for one reading but it might be good anyway. I can’t remember much of it so maybe it’s one that would be hard to put down.

Thanks for all the suggestions Derek. I’ll have to make a list. I’d never heard the Veggie Tales version which may be a good thing.

I’ll try Amos sometime too. Material for time contemplating is what I’m often looking for.

I’ll be reading the whole OT next year but wanted to know what you like to read for something to read.
Jeff

By: John

John — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:59:49 +0000

I read Amos or any of the Minor Prophets when I want to read a whole book but am either limited in time or just want to spend time contemplating.

By: Derek Ashton

Derek Ashton — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:22:16 +0000

A few possibilities . . .

Narratives:
-The Noah Story from Genesis
-The Abraham Story from Genesis
-The Joseph Story from Genesis
-Moses vs. Pharaoh in Exodus
-The Book of Ruth

Prophecy/Poetry:
-Later chapters of Deuteronomy (Moses’ Song, etc.)
-Later chapters of Joshua (Joshua’s Charge to the People)
-Nehemiah’s Prayers
-Jeremiah’s Prayers
-I’ve never regretted reading a “minor” prophet all the way through, be it Habakkuk or Joel or Jonah or whatever.

Apocalyptic/Narrative
-Daniel’s Account of Nebbie K. Nezzer’s Conversion (I know how it’s supposed to be spelled – LOL – this is the Veggie Tales version!)

Derek

By: Mike Aubrey

Mike Aubrey — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:37:49 +0000

Hosea?

would Hosea work?

By: Scripture Zealot

Scripture Zealot — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:19:49 +0000

Thanks. I was going to ask you for more specifics but that’s work I should do. I could use a study Bible and find an outline and find sections to read in “the 5th gospel”.
Jeff

By: T.C. R

T.C. R — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:05:45 +0000

Portions of Isaiah. Has some awesome portrayals of YHWH.