Today’s Hebrew Testament chronological reading is in 1 Chronicles 11 and 12.
The Psalms/ Proverbs reading is in Proverbs 19.
The Greek Testament reading is in Luke 2.
ESSENTIAL STUDIES.
1 Chronicles 11, Mighty men who seize the kingdom
Additional studies: 1 and 2 Chronicles Index
Approximately twenty years passed from the time David was anointed king by God’s prophet (1 Sam 16:13), until he was anointed king over all Israel by God’s people (1 Chr 11:1-3). And in between there were heroic deeds, war with Philistines, daring battles requiring might and valor, political intrigues, and harrowing escapes. It’s not that violent men seize the kingdom to do wrong. But men of courage and resolve strengthen themselves to persevere through obstacles, so that they enter into the thing that was ordained for them by God.
Proverbs 19, Chasten your son while there is hope
Additional studies: Proverbs Index
Corporal punishment is reserved for fools (the scorning fool) who have already shown by ignoring previous instruction, that they are reluctant to turn from their foolishness. For children who are beginning to develop understanding—shown by attempting to comply with previous instruction – corporal punishment is unnecessary. Instead, an effective discipline is a reproof, that is, work, the proper completion of a laborious task, in order to correct a child from their error.
Luke 2, The birth of Jesus of Nazareth
Additional studies: Luke Index
According to Luk 1:5, Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist, was from the priestly division of Abijah, which was the eighth of the 24 courses established by King David for Temple service throughout the year (1 Chr 24:1-19). This detail helps us approximate the timing of events. Service in the course of Abijah was in late May or early June, and Elisabeth conceived John shortly after the angelic announcement. John would have been born in March or April of the following year. Since Mary visited Elisabeth when Elisabeth was six months along (Luk 1:36), shortly after her own angelic encounter, Jesus was likely conceived in late December, making His birth in the autumn of the following year. Specifically, I believe He was born during Tabernacles, which is always celebrated in the autumn. ♥
THREE-YEAR BIBLE.
The three-year plan is here.
Today’s reading is in Habakkuk 3.
Suggested study: Habakkuk 3, Bible for Beginners.
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