Today’s Hebrew Testament chronological reading is in Leviticus 18 and 19.
The Psalms/ Proverbs reading is in Psalm 75.
The Greek Testament reading is in 1 Corinthians 8.
Essential Studies.
Leviticus 18, Forbidden relations
Additional studies: Leviticus Index
Molech was a gruesome and abominable idol of the Canaanites, who demanded the sacrifice of children as burnt offerings. The height of his worship was at Carthage, a Phoenician colony in North Africa. The Phoenicians were Canaanites, who established colonies in many places. It might be that the offspring of these forbidden relations were reserved for such sacrifice, which would explain the Break in Pattern in the midst of this Strong Theme. Be that as it may, these customs of Egypt and Canaan were practices common in the culture, not only common but promoted and admired, which God revealed as abominable and unholy. If His people have taken Him for their God, then, He says, separate yourselves from these common norms of the culture, for they defile the land and profane His name. Leviticus, far from being arcane and outdated, has much to teach us.
Psalm 75, Chiastic structure
Additional studies: Psalms Book Three (73-89) Index
A “horn,” according to Strong’s is referring to the strength or might of the wicked, and Matthew Henry’s commentary indicates that it refers to power or authority; i.e. the wicked lifts up his own horn, his own authority, in defiance and rebellion against the Lord’s authority over him. Smith’s Bible Dictionary says “horn” is often used metaphorically to signify strength and honor, because horns are the chief weapons and ornaments of the animals which possess them; that they can signify victory; supreme authority; thus concretely, kings, or kingdoms. The use of “horn” to mean strength, power, or authority is continued throughout the Psalms.
1 Corinthians 8, Clean and unclean food
Additional studies: Corinthians Index
If the weak brother is not eating meat because he loves God fervently and would not transgress the command concerning idolatry in any case, then his righteous deed has proved the greater, because he would not transgress love for the sake of knowledge. The strong brother, on the other hand, who eats meat in front of the weak, has transgressed love for the sake of knowledge. So even though the strong brother might have perfect knowledge of spiritual matters, and of the application of the Law in the life of the believer, he has fallen short of Torah, because he has not shown love.
Three-year Bible.
The three-year plan is here.
Today’s reading is in Ezekiel 17.
Suggested study: Ezekiel 17, Bible for Beginners.
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