I was a little disappointed that we didn't get to start today with Genesis, and go from "Amen" to "In the beginning"...however after reading Isaiah 1, I was interested to see how it connected some parts back to what we finished reading in Revelation.
Overall, I think it's a great chapter to read on New Years Day...a time to reflect on the year that's past and the one to come. To take stock in who we are, where we've been, and where we need/want to go. To "return, repent, and be renewed", as it was described in the preface to Isaiah in my study Bible.
I also liked reading Proverbs 1 today, for much of the same reason. It was a great reminder, and reinforced (to me) how important studying my Bible is.
1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
2 for gaining wisdom and instruction;
for understanding words of insight;
3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,
doing what is right and just and fair;
4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,
knowledge and discretion to the young—
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,
and let the discerning get guidance—
6 for understanding proverbs and parables,
the sayings and riddles of the wise,
for understanding words of insight;
3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,
doing what is right and just and fair;
4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,
knowledge and discretion to the young—
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,
and let the discerning get guidance—
6 for understanding proverbs and parables,
the sayings and riddles of the wise,
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
