Today’s Hebrew Testament chronological reading is in Genesis 43 and 44.
The Psalms/ Proverbs reading is in Psalm 43.
The Greek Testament reading is in Mark 3.
Essential Studies.
Genesis 44, Judah, the Messiah Type (Additional studies: Genesis Index)
Psalm 42 and 43, Reverse parallelism (Additional studies: Psalms Book Two (42-72) Index)
In the center of the structure, the Psalmist realizes that the question he keeps asking of God, “Where are You, God? Why have You forsaken me, God? Why have You cast me off, God?” is the same question his enemies are reproaching him with. He realizes that he himself is casting doubt upon God in agreement with his enemies, the wicked and the ungodly! This is his turning point. He takes his cast down soul in hand, and tells himself, “Wait a minute. What am I saying? I have a reason to hope instead of being disquieted. God is my help who is going to come through for me!” He remembers the last time he was in God’s presence with the congregation at the feast day, and his great joy and praise for all God’s goodness toward him (the 1A pair). He assures himself that he will be there again, rejoicing in God (the 2A pair). When we are in distress, we might hear doubting, accusing thoughts. We might even speak some of them in our distress. But the way back to faith, is to realize that we do not have to agree with everything we hear. We can “take that thought captive” and speak the truth to ourselves instead, just as the Psalmist has done. ♥
Mark 3, Chiastic Structure (Additional studies: Mark Index)
Three-year Bible.
The three-year plan is here.
Today’s reading is in Luke 9.
Suggested study: Luke 9, Bible for Beginners.
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