Today’s Hebrew Testament chronological reading is in Obadiah 1.
The Psalms/ Proverbs reading is in Psalm 48.
The Greek Testament reading is in Galatians 2.
Essential Studies.
Obadiah 1, Historical background
Additional studies: None at this time
Obadiah is the first of the written prophets. He prophesied during the reign of Jehoram, king of Judah. The word of YHVH which Obadiah brought forth describes the ultimate restoration of Israel to her land, reclaiming all the territory originally given to her by YHVH. This territory is today possessed by those who rejoice over her calamity. But, it is the word of YHVH which will prevail and come to pass!
Psalm 48, The city of Zion
Additional studies: Psalms, Book Two: Psalms 42-72 Index
There are natural cities, and spiritual cities. Jerusalem is a natural city in this earth. and a Natural Picture of the spiritual city, the place where God’s name is established forever and His glory dwells among His people. And that place is Zion, excellent in glory, excellent in strength, the City of the Great King.
Galatians 2, No return to the (oral) law
Additional studies: Galatians Index
Paul did not consider disobedience to the written Torah – idolatry, murder, adultery – ‘freedom’ as we do in our day. Those who did such things were not free, but slaves – of sin (Joh 8:34, see also 1 Cor 6:12). But Jews who were believers in Messiah lived in liberty in Messiah. They could pluck heads of grain if they were hungry while walking through a grainfield on the Sabbath. They could heal and do good on any day of the week. They did not observe endless ritual washings. They ate meat with dairy. They could cook with one set of cookware for all their meals. I have even looked for the command to light two candles for the family Sabbath meal on Friday evenings at sunset. Not only is there no command to do such a thing, but there is no command to have a family Sabbath meal together. It is a beautiful and honoring tradition, and a lovely way to gather the family together to begin the day of rest. But we are also free to not do so if circumstances or time does not permit it. The apostles called the true Torah of God, ‘the Law of Liberty’ (Jam 1:25).
Three-year Bible.
The three-year plan is here.
Today’s reading is in James 3.
Suggested study: James 3, Bible for Beginners.
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