Today’s annual Torah portion is Nitzavim + Vayelech, “Ones standing” + “Then he went out,” Deuteronomy 29:10-31:30.
Today’s triennial Torah portion is Yitschak barach, “Isaac had blessed,” Genesis 27:30-28:9.
Today’s Hebrew Testament chronological reading is in Isaiah 40 and 41.
The Psalms/ Proverbs reading is in Psalm 81.
No Greek Testament reading today.
Torah.
The Annual Deuteronomy 29:10-30:20 Nitzavim Outline is here.
The Annual Deuteronomy 31:1-30 Vayelech Outline is here.
Finding Messiah in Nitzavim is here, and in Vayelech is here.
Finding Messiah in Torah is here.
The Triennial Genesis 27:30-28:9 Yitschak barach Outline is here.
Essential Studies.
Deuteronomy 31, Obedience once saved
Additional studies: Deuteronomy Index
The central axis highlights that it is Joshua, not Moses, who will lead God’s people into the Promised Land. Joshua’s anglicized Hebrew name is literally “Yeshua.” This is a Torah Teaching Tool way of saying that it is Jesus who leads people into their promise—of salvation—and not obedience to Moses. However, let’s not miss Learning from the Narrative in Deu 31:10-13: After God’s people inherit their promise, they are to continue hearing the reading of the Law, that they may learn it, and remember to do all YHVH’s commandments. Obedience is not the means to enter the promise of salvation. But once we are in, we are not to forget YHVH’s commandments, or our obedience.
Isaiah 40, Two sides of the same coin
Additional studies: Isaiah Index
But, this is why the two concepts of Ruling Might and Gentle Leadership are in the same paragraph. We humans separate the concepts as opposites; God in teaching us His thoughts (Isa 55:8-9), are unifying them as two sides of the same coin. God, Elohiym means, after all, the Sovereign united with the Shepherd.
Psalm 81, Chiastic structure
Additional studies: Psalms, Book Three: Psalms 73-89 Index
The verbs for “shout” (vs.1) and “blow the trumpet” (vs. 3) are different verbs but interestingly similar in meaning. SHOUT is Strong’s H7321 רוע rua, literally, “to split the ears,” thus a joyful outcry. BLOW is Strong’s H8628 תקע taqa, “to strike, especially the hands together (as a clap), to blast a signal with a trumpet.” Both these verbs indicate a loud and sharp sound.
Three-year Bible.
The three-year plan is here.
Today’s reading is in 2 Chronicles 23.
Suggested study: 2 Chronicles 23, Bible for Beginners.
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