Today’s Hebrew Testament chronological reading is in Ezekiel 29 and 30.
The Psalms/ Proverbs reading is in Psalm 132.
The Greek Testament reading is in 1 Peter 3.
Essential Studies.
Ezekiel 29 and 30, The devastation of Egypt
Additional studies: Ezekiel Index
“In 565 B.C. Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon invaded Egypt, demolished every temple in the country, slaughtered most of the population & exiled all but a remnant of those who survived. For twenty years Egypt was left without a resident pharaoh. Temple worship ceased. For another twenty years, following the arrival of the Persians under Cyrus the Great, sporadic restoration activity was underway throughout the country. This rebuilding continued under Cambyses, following his 525 B.C. expedition to Egypt, and into the reign of Darius I. Much of this information is derived from two eyewitnesses to the event, the biblical prophets Ezekiel and Jeremiah, who discuss the invasion in seven chapters of their respective books.” – Displaced Dynasties by Jim Reilly
Psalm 132, Chiastic Structure
Additional studies: Psalms Book Five: 107-150 Index
I have a theory about the identity of the third temple, the dwelling place of YHVH in the messianic age. For since the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, YHVH has dwelt within His people by His Spirit. We are His temple made without hands, joined together as living stones (1 Pet 2:5). Those who are His, are the royal priesthood and the holy nation (1 Pet 2:9). And of that priesthood, David proclaims prophetically, that they are clothed with salvation, yes, and just as equally, righteousness (B pair). Salvation and righteousness always appear together in Scripture, for they are inseparable. The new nature of those who are saved, is the root which produces the fruit of righteousness. Beloved, do not fear to walk in obedience to YHVH or according to His righteous standards, for this is the outward sign of your inward transformation. ♥
1 Peter 3, Returning blessing for reviling
Additional studies: 1&2 Peter Index
The lesson of the structure is this: if your heart is settled, and truly in the submissive place God desires, the fruit of your lips of blessing, of refraining from evil speaking, will flow from that settled heart. The tongue which speaks evil is a red flag on top of a heart which still struggles with rebellion, in some way. Help me always recognize the temptation of evil speaking as an attack against your own sovereignty, Father.
Three-year Bible.
The three-year plan is here.
Today’s reading is in Job 40.
Suggested study: Job 40, Bible for Beginners.
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