Today’s Hebrew Testament chronological reading is in Judges 9 and 10.
The Psalms/ Proverbs reading is in Psalm 129.
No Greek Testament reading today.
ESSENTIAL STUDIES.
Judges 9 and 10, Lessons from God the perfect parent
Additional studies: Judges Index
What really spoke to me today was the Father’s response to Israel’s cry for deliverance in Jud 10:14. “Go cry to the gods you have chosen!”
God is the perfect parent. Yes, when Israel rebelled, it was always the new generation who served other gods. But when they got in trouble, they knew well enough who to call upon. Contrary to what is commonly said about YHVH, the God of the Old Testament, it was not because He is angry, wrathful, vengeful, and judgmental that Israel felt comfortable rejecting Him again and again. It is because He is loving, merciful, and compassionate, forgiving iniquity and covering sins!
When God left them in the hands of their worthless idols, a remarkable thing happened to Israel: true repentance, whether He would deliver them or not.
Psalm 129, Meditation
Additional studies: Psalms Book Five (107-150) Index
But as I was thinking about this psalm’s message, I noticed that being YHVH’s chosen people (that’s me and you folks!) does not stop affliction from happening to us. Instead, we become the special target for affliction, of the wicked, and those who hate Zion. However, if you are in the middle of affliction, take heart. ♥ They will not prevail against you, and righteous YHVH will cut in pieces the cords with which they are trying to bind you! ♥
THREE-YEAR BIBLE.
The three-year plan is here.
Today’s reading is in Psalm 96 and 97.
Suggested study: Psalm 96, Bible for Beginners, and Psalm 97, Bible for Beginners.
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