Today’s Hebrew Testament chronological reading is in Ezekiel 3 and 4.
The Psalms/ Proverbs reading is in Psalm 119:57-112.
The Greek Testament reading is in Hebrews 11.
ESSENTIAL STUDIES.
Ezekiel 3 and 4, Called to be a watchman
Additional studies: Ezekiel Index
Something that we learned when we were studying the Ten Commandments in Torah, is that the negative commands also imply a positive action. “Do not commit murder” can also be understood as “Do honor the sanctity of life.” When we have an opportunity to preserve the life of someone who is in danger of losing it, it is incumbent upon us to do so. Likewise the negative command, “Do not bear false witness” can also be understood as “Do bear true witness.” Witness to the truth that you know!
Psalm 119:89-96, Reverse Parallelism
Additional studies: Psalms Book Five: 107-150 Index
B pair: The Hebrew of 2B (Psa 119:96) is difficult, even for Hebrew scholars. The Hebrew Bible in English translates it, “I have seen an end to every purpose.” Rabbi Benjamin Segal translates it, “For all that wastes away, I have seen the limit.” As it is paired with 1B, with the theme of the eternal faithfulness of God, my sense of 2B is the limit of His creation. He is eternal, His creation has its end. It makes sense also when you consider verse 96 as its own unit: That which is created has a limit, an end point; His commandment (which created and upholds that which is created) has no limit, no boundary.
Hebrews 11, Chiastic Structure
Additional studies: Hebrews Index
Relying on the blood of Jesus and the grace of the Lord God for intimate access into His presence, rather than relying on the strength of our works of righteousness, pleases God (Luk 18:9-14). Let us not draw back from His presence because our works are not perfect. The next time the enemy lies to us to keep us from the presence of God because of our imperfect works, may we strengthen our hearts with the assurance that our High Priest, whose works were perfect, opened the veil for us to enter.
THREE-YEAR BIBLE.
The three-year plan is here.
Today’s reading is in Job 26.
Suggested study: Job 26, Bible for Beginners.
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