Today’s Hebrew Testament chronological reading is in Genesis 12 and 13.
The Psalms/ Proverbs reading is in Psalm 27.
The Greek Testament reading is in Matthew 19.
Essential Studies.
Genesis 12:10-13:18, Abram’s faith tested and reaffirmed
Additional studies: Genesis Index
The reason the topic of this paragraph is that Abram’s faith in YHVH’s promise was first tested, then reaffirmed, is this: YHVH had just promised Abram this land in Gen 12:1. Then the land cannot sustain him because of famine, so they sojourn in Egypt: faith in the promise of land tested. Then Sarai is taken into Pharaoh’s house: faith in the promise of descendants tested (no descendants without Sarai). When they return to Canaan, now the land cannot sustain him because of his great abundance: faith in the promise of land tested again. In all of these tests, Abram yields his right. In response to Abram yielding his right rather than exercising his right, YHVH reaffirms His previous promise to Abram and adds to it.
Psalm 27, Hiding in His pavilion
Additional studies: Psalms Book One (1-41) Index
When evil comes seeking after me, then I go seeking after YHVH. I may not be strong enough in this life, in my own ability, to escape their evil plans, but YHVH is. We are His treasure, which He hides from evildoers when we seek Him with all our hearts!
Matthew 19, Chiastic Structure
Additional studies: Matthew Index
The hardness of the hearts of men meet the hard teachings of Jesus. For those whose hearts are not hard, but soft, and filled with the faith of a little child, His teachings are not hard. Have you ever noticed that? O, create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me!
Three-year Bible.
The three-year plan is here.
Today’s reading is in Joel 2.
Suggested study: Joel 2, Bible for Beginners.
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