Today’s Hebrew Testament chronological reading is in Numbers 35 and 36.
The Psalms/ Proverbs reading is in Psalm 97.
The Greek Testament reading is in 2 Corinthians 8.
ESSENTIAL STUDIES
Numbers Whole Book Chiastic Structure
Additional studies: Numbers Index
The central axis is the annual Torah portion Korach. The theme of Korach is, YHVH testified via Aaron’s rod that budded, that he was the chosen and anointed priest. More specifically, Aaron’s rod, which was a dead stick, budded with new life, bringing forth flowers and fruit. YHVH’s testimony signifying His anointed High Priest is Resurrection Life!
Concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. Rom 1:3-4
Psalm 97, The Authoritative Word
Additional studies: Psalms Book Four (90-106) Index
Sometimes we must set our minds to be in agreement with the truth the Word of God is speaking. God’s ways are not man’s ways, and God’s thoughts are not man’s thoughts. His are higher, righter, and juster than ours. We have to accept that fact, and make God’s Word authoritative in our hearts and minds. We align ourselves with Him, we do not judge Him for not being like us.
2 Corinthians 8, Communism as an economic system
Additional studies: Corinthians Index
Some Christians believe the Scriptures teach communism as the Biblical economic system, not capitalism, based on 2 Cor 8:13-15; that equality in income is the biblical standard. But I do not believe that’s true. The problem with communism is that one of the commandments must be broken in order to implement it – Do not steal. And the problem with capitalism is that one of the commandments might be broken as it is implemented – Do not covet. However, in the capitalist system, no commandments must be broken.
THREE-YEAR BIBLE
The three-year plan is here.
Today’s reading is in Ezekiel 39.
Suggested study: Ezekiel 39, Bible for Beginners.
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