Today’s Hebrew Testament chronological reading is in Joel 1 through 3.
The Psalms/ Proverbs reading is in Psalm 43.
The Greek Testament reading is in Acts 16.
ESSENTIAL STUDIES.
Book of Joel Chiastic structure
Additional studies: Joel Index
So then the second half of the structure begins to lay out the restoration of His people, as the front half laid out their devastation. At the time of the restoration, the abundance of the land will return, His people will return, and no more shall any armies put them to shame. Tyre, Sidon, and the coasts of Philistia (not the people of Philistia, interesting) are even called out for their oppression, as well as Egypt and Edom. Tyre and Sidon were in ancient Phoenicia, the land today known as Lebanon. Today’s Lebanon is controlled by Hezbollah. The coasts of Philistia is the land today controlled by Hamas, where Gaza is.
Lebanon is on the north side of Israel. The coasts of the Philistines are on her west side. Epgyt is on her southern border, and Edom is on her eastern border. It is as if the Lord is saying, even though your enemies surround you, O Israel, north, south, east, and west, I will establish you forever, and devastate those who have devastated you.
Psalm 43, Rejection does not begin with God
Additional studies: Psalms Book One: 42-72 Index
If the question of being cut off causes you anxiety, then rest your heart, you have not met the threshold. The Holy Spirit is working in those whose conscience troubles them (Joh 16:8), not in those who shake their fist at God and dare Him to strike them with lightning.
Acts 16, Continuous working
Additional studies: Acts Index
Then, God goes on to use Paul mightily even though there was this unresolved issue between him and Barnabas. Let’s not have unresolved issues lying about cluttering up our lives and hearts. But God gives us time to sort everything out. He does not just immediately pull the plug on us because we make a mistake. Isn’t He good?
THREE-YEAR BIBLE.
The three-year plan is here.
Today’s reading is in Ruth 4.
Suggested study: Ruth 4, Bible for Beginners.
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