Today’s Hebrew Testament chronological reading is in Exodus 31 and 32.
The Psalms/ Proverbs reading is in Psalm 62.
The Greek Testament reading is in Romans 15.
Essential Studies.
Exodus 31 and 32, Changing times and law
Additional studies: Exodus Index
Sometimes people tell me our day of rest can be any day we choose, as long as we take a day to rest. But choosing their own day to set aside to YHVH, and not His day, is what Israel did (Exo 32:5-6). In Israel’s mind they were not abandoning YHVH for some other god–in their mind, they were still worshiping YHVH; only they put a form of their own choosing on Him in a pattern they were familiar with from Egypt, on a day of their own choosing, not on the feast day of His choosing. But YHVH called it idolatry! (Exo 32:7-8). So the Strong Theme is:
Exo 31:12-32:6 {s+p} Sabbath reminded, however Israel chose a feast day of their own making to worship Him in a form of their own making (idolatry)
Psalm 62, Chiastic structure
Additional studies: Psalms Book Two (42-72) Index
The theme of the entire psalm might be said to be, the folly and vanity of the trust of the wicked, who trust in their wicked acts, or status, or oppression and robbery, or riches, Contrasted with the wisdom and surety of the trust of the righteous in God alone, in His power and mercy. ♥
Romans 15, Chiastic Structure
Additional studies: Romans Index
And just as when the Jerusalem Council debated how much of the Law of Moses Gentile converts should have learned and conformed to, before they were admitted to fellowship in the churches (Act 15, concluding that it is best to receive them, and they will learn Moses through the Torah portions week by week), so organic growth (i.e., dealing with things as they come up; preaching and teaching through the cycle of Scripture as the whole church learns together) is best, trusting in the Holy Spirit to convict of sin and righteousness as He works in each believer’s heart.
Three-year Bible.
The three-year plan is here.
Today’s reading is in Ezekiel 1.
Suggested study: Ezekiel 1, Bible for Beginners.
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