Today’s Hebrew Testament chronological reading is in Isaiah 1 and 2.
The Psalms/ Proverbs reading is in Psalm 54.
No Greek Testament reading today.
Essential Studies.
Isaiah 1, Trampling the courts of YHVH
Additional studies: Isaiah Index
A multitude of sacrifices were brought, trampling the courts of YHVH, because a multitude of sins were committed, perhaps even flippantly. “Oh well, can it hardly matter if I help myself to my employer’s profits? I’ll just bring a sacrifice, and I’m covered!” No covenant commitment. No horror at an injustice done. No repentance. And no wonder YHVH declared, “They have become a burden upon Me”! He wasn’t grieved by adhering to the statutes He commanded, but by the hypocrisy behind their misuse.
Psalm 54, Upholding the soul
Additional studies: Psalms, Book Two: Psalms 42-72 Index
David cries out for YHVH to save (Strong’s H3467, ישע yasha) and vindicate (Strong’s H1777 דין diyn) him, as ruthless men have stood up, risen up, against him to oppose him. These ruthless men seek David’s soul (Strong’s H5315, נפש nephesh). It’s more than just seeking after his life, to end it. It’s seeking after his heart and courage, to end it; after his identity and confidence, to end it; after his mental power and emotional health, to end it. But the Lord (Adonai) is with those who uphold (Strong’s H5564, סמך samak) David’s soul. ♥
Three-year Bible.
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Today’s reading is in 1 Peter 4.
Suggested study: 1 Peter 4, Bible for Beginners.
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