Deuteronomy 16:1-17:20
Luke 9:7-27
Psalm 72:1-20
Proverbs 12:8-9
Question of the day: In reference to Luke 9:9, did Herod Antipas ever see Jesus?
Yes, Luke 23:8-11 tells us that after Jesus was arrested, Pilate sent him to Herod Antipas when he heard that Jesus was from Galilee. Herod wanted Jesus to do some miracles for him, and asked him many questions, but Jesus would say nothing. Herod could have freed Jesus, but instead sent him back to Pilate, who ended up crucifying him.
Herod Antipas ruled Galilee for 42 years, and after running afoul of the Roman Emporer Caligula, was sent off to exile in France.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Today's Reading - March 30, 2010
Deuteronomy 13:1-15:23
Luke 8:40-9:6
Psalm 71:1-24
Proverbs 12:5-7
Question of the day: Deuteronomy 15:9 says, "Do not be mean-spirited and refuse someone a loan because the year for canceling debts is close at hand. If you refuse to make the loan and the needy person cries out to the Lord, you will be considered guilty of sin." What does this mean?
Moses here was teaching about the law that every seven year, all debts were to be cancelled. The Lord foresaw that there would be those who would refuse to lend knowing that they would not be repaid. God went on to say that it was a spirit of generosity that he desired from his people. If you saw someone in need, you were to reach out to him.
Luke 8:40-9:6
Psalm 71:1-24
Proverbs 12:5-7
Question of the day: Deuteronomy 15:9 says, "Do not be mean-spirited and refuse someone a loan because the year for canceling debts is close at hand. If you refuse to make the loan and the needy person cries out to the Lord, you will be considered guilty of sin." What does this mean?
Moses here was teaching about the law that every seven year, all debts were to be cancelled. The Lord foresaw that there would be those who would refuse to lend knowing that they would not be repaid. God went on to say that it was a spirit of generosity that he desired from his people. If you saw someone in need, you were to reach out to him.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Today's Reading - March 29, 2010
Deuteronomy 11:1-12:32
Luke 8:22-39
Psalm 70:1-5
Proverbs 12:4
Question of the day: Why did God make the Israelites sacrifice their offerings in only places that God designated?
The Lord knew that the Israelites would take the easy way out if offered, and would degrade the sacrificial commands if stringent instructions were not given
Luke 8:22-39
Psalm 70:1-5
Proverbs 12:4
Question of the day: Why did God make the Israelites sacrifice their offerings in only places that God designated?
The Lord knew that the Israelites would take the easy way out if offered, and would degrade the sacrificial commands if stringent instructions were not given
Today's Reading - March 28, 2010
Deuteronomy 9:1-10:22
Luke 8:4-21
Psalm 69:19-36
Proverbs 12:2-3
Question of the day: Why did Jesus teach in parables?
The first instance of this is in His telling the parable of the seed and the soils. Before He interpreted this parable, He drew His disciples away from the crowd. They said to Him, "Why do You speak to them in parables?" Jesus answered them, "To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted. For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him. Therefore I speak to them in parables; because while seeing they do not see, and while hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. In their case the prophecy of Isaiah is being fulfilled, which says,
‘Hearing you will hear and shall not understand, And seeing you will see and not perceive; For the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I should heal them.’ But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear. For truly I say to you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it" (Matthew 13:10-17).
From this point on in Jesus’ ministry, when He spoke in parables, He explained them only to His disciples. But those who had continually rejected His message were left in their spiritual blindness to wonder as to His meaning.
Luke 8:4-21
Psalm 69:19-36
Proverbs 12:2-3
Question of the day: Why did Jesus teach in parables?
The first instance of this is in His telling the parable of the seed and the soils. Before He interpreted this parable, He drew His disciples away from the crowd. They said to Him, "Why do You speak to them in parables?" Jesus answered them, "To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted. For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him. Therefore I speak to them in parables; because while seeing they do not see, and while hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. In their case the prophecy of Isaiah is being fulfilled, which says,
‘Hearing you will hear and shall not understand, And seeing you will see and not perceive; For the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I should heal them.’ But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear. For truly I say to you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it" (Matthew 13:10-17).
From this point on in Jesus’ ministry, when He spoke in parables, He explained them only to His disciples. But those who had continually rejected His message were left in their spiritual blindness to wonder as to His meaning.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Today's Reading - March 27, 2010
Deuteronomy 7:1-8:20
Luke 7:36-8:3
Psalm 69:1-18
Proverbs 12:1
Question of the day: In Deuteronomy 8:19, Moses said, “But I assure you of this: If you ever forget the Lord your God and follow other gods, worshiping and bowing down to them, you will certainly be destroyed." Was God's threat ever carried out?
Just as all of God's promises can be depended on, this one came true. Hundreds of years later, Israel's kings led the nation to worship other gods, and because of it, the nation of Israel was first split into two kingdoms, Israel and Judah. Israel was defeated by the Assyrians, and Judah by the Babylonians, and the nation was destroyed.
Luke 7:36-8:3
Psalm 69:1-18
Proverbs 12:1
Question of the day: In Deuteronomy 8:19, Moses said, “But I assure you of this: If you ever forget the Lord your God and follow other gods, worshiping and bowing down to them, you will certainly be destroyed." Was God's threat ever carried out?
Just as all of God's promises can be depended on, this one came true. Hundreds of years later, Israel's kings led the nation to worship other gods, and because of it, the nation of Israel was first split into two kingdoms, Israel and Judah. Israel was defeated by the Assyrians, and Judah by the Babylonians, and the nation was destroyed.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Today's Reading - March 26, 2010
Deuteronomy 5:1-6:25
Luke 7:11-35
Psalm 68:19-35
Proverbs 11:29-31
Question of the day: Why does Moses say, "The Lord did not make this covenant with our ancestors, but with all of us who are alive today that the Lord had made a covenant with the Israelites." Hadn't all the Israelites who came out of Egypt died in the Wilderness?
The Israelites that had to die before God's people could enter the promised land were those who were men of fighting age. Many of the people still alive at the time of Moses' speech would have been wives of the soldiers, or were children at the time.
Luke 7:11-35
Psalm 68:19-35
Proverbs 11:29-31
Question of the day: Why does Moses say, "The Lord did not make this covenant with our ancestors, but with all of us who are alive today that the Lord had made a covenant with the Israelites." Hadn't all the Israelites who came out of Egypt died in the Wilderness?
The Israelites that had to die before God's people could enter the promised land were those who were men of fighting age. Many of the people still alive at the time of Moses' speech would have been wives of the soldiers, or were children at the time.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Today's Reading - March 25, 2010
DEUTERONOMY 4:1-49
LUKE 6:39-7:10
PSALM 68:1-18
PROVERBS 11:28
Question of the day: Why was Jesus so amazed by the faith of the Roman soldier?
Day after day Jesus was with his people, even his disciples, who displayed their lack of faith on many occasions, questioning Jesus by their actions. The Roman had unwavering faith that what Jesus wanted to occur would happen.
LUKE 6:39-7:10
PSALM 68:1-18
PROVERBS 11:28
Question of the day: Why was Jesus so amazed by the faith of the Roman soldier?
Day after day Jesus was with his people, even his disciples, who displayed their lack of faith on many occasions, questioning Jesus by their actions. The Roman had unwavering faith that what Jesus wanted to occur would happen.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Today's Reading - March 24, 2010
Deuteronomy 2:1-3:29
Luke 6:12-38
Psalm 67:1-7
Proverbs 11:27
Question of the day: The Israelites wandered in the wilderness, until the generation that disobeyed God had died. Was the Lord just waiting for the last one to expire before allowing the Israelites to go into Canaan?
Verse 15 of Chapter 2 tells us that the Lord was actively eliminating them from their community. No doubt much of his work was accomplished through punishment because of their disobedience.
Luke 6:12-38
Psalm 67:1-7
Proverbs 11:27
Question of the day: The Israelites wandered in the wilderness, until the generation that disobeyed God had died. Was the Lord just waiting for the last one to expire before allowing the Israelites to go into Canaan?
Verse 15 of Chapter 2 tells us that the Lord was actively eliminating them from their community. No doubt much of his work was accomplished through punishment because of their disobedience.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Today's Reading - March 23, 2010
Numbers 36:1-Deuteronomy 1:46
Luke 5:29-6:11
Psalm 66:1-20
Proverbs 11:24-26
Question of the day: Why is Moses relating this history for the Israelites?
Moses was laying the foundation for what was to come later in the book, which was his writing down the laws that the Israelites were to follow. This was his way of reminding the people just way they needed the laws in the first place.
Luke 5:29-6:11
Psalm 66:1-20
Proverbs 11:24-26
Question of the day: Why is Moses relating this history for the Israelites?
Moses was laying the foundation for what was to come later in the book, which was his writing down the laws that the Israelites were to follow. This was his way of reminding the people just way they needed the laws in the first place.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Today's Reading - March 22, 2010
Numbers 33:40-35:34
Luke 5:12-28
Psalm 65:1-13
Proverbs 11:23
Question of the day: Are there still the cities of refuge today?
Although six cities of refuge were laid out by God, we have no record of them ever being used for that. But the tradition of sanctuary was established, where a person had the right to be safe from arrest in the sanctuary of a church or temple, that existed in English law from the fourth through the seventeenth century.
Luke 5:12-28
Psalm 65:1-13
Proverbs 11:23
Question of the day: Are there still the cities of refuge today?
Although six cities of refuge were laid out by God, we have no record of them ever being used for that. But the tradition of sanctuary was established, where a person had the right to be safe from arrest in the sanctuary of a church or temple, that existed in English law from the fourth through the seventeenth century.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Today's Reading - March 21, 2010
Numbers 32:1-33:39
Luke 4:31-5:11
Psalm 64:1-10
Proverbs 11:22
Question of the day: The tribes of Reuben, Gad and half of the tribe of Manasseh were granted their lands outside of Canaan if they helped the other tribes gain their own lands inside the Promised Land. Did they keep their word to Moses that they would assist with the conquest of Canaan?
Yes. Joshua 22:1 tells us that they obeyed everything that God commanded and were released to return to their homes on the east bank of the Jordan River.
Luke 4:31-5:11
Psalm 64:1-10
Proverbs 11:22
Question of the day: The tribes of Reuben, Gad and half of the tribe of Manasseh were granted their lands outside of Canaan if they helped the other tribes gain their own lands inside the Promised Land. Did they keep their word to Moses that they would assist with the conquest of Canaan?
Yes. Joshua 22:1 tells us that they obeyed everything that God commanded and were released to return to their homes on the east bank of the Jordan River.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Today's Reading - March 20, 2010
Numbers 30:1-31:54
Luke 4:1-30
Psalm 63:1-11
Proverbs 11:20-21
Question of the day: Why was God so mad at Midian as to command that they be eliminated?
The Lord was angry with the Midianites for leading the Israelites into the worship of Baal. God knew that the Israelites would be tempted to continue in their sin unless the Midianites were routed.
Luke 4:1-30
Psalm 63:1-11
Proverbs 11:20-21
Question of the day: Why was God so mad at Midian as to command that they be eliminated?
The Lord was angry with the Midianites for leading the Israelites into the worship of Baal. God knew that the Israelites would be tempted to continue in their sin unless the Midianites were routed.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Today's Reading - March 19, 2010
Numbers 28:16-29:40
Luke 3:23-38
Psalm 62:1-12
Proverbs 11:18-19
Question of the day: Why did Jesus wait until he was 30 to begin his public ministry?
There are likely two reasons that Jesus did not begin his public ministry until he was thirty.
The first reason was because he had a family to support. We know that he was the oldest son of Joseph and Mary and that he had younger brothers and sisters. Since Joseph is not mentioned as living after Jesus' childhood, it is safe to say that he had passed away, and that Jesus spent his early adulthood supporting his mother and his siblings. It was not until he reached the age of thirty did he become comfortable enough to leave the family business to a younger brother or brothers.
The second reason is that a priest in the Jewish faith had to be between the ages of 30 and 50 (Number 4:2-3). Attaining this age would have been a natural landmark for Jesus to look forward to.
Luke 3:23-38
Psalm 62:1-12
Proverbs 11:18-19
Question of the day: Why did Jesus wait until he was 30 to begin his public ministry?
There are likely two reasons that Jesus did not begin his public ministry until he was thirty.
The first reason was because he had a family to support. We know that he was the oldest son of Joseph and Mary and that he had younger brothers and sisters. Since Joseph is not mentioned as living after Jesus' childhood, it is safe to say that he had passed away, and that Jesus spent his early adulthood supporting his mother and his siblings. It was not until he reached the age of thirty did he become comfortable enough to leave the family business to a younger brother or brothers.
The second reason is that a priest in the Jewish faith had to be between the ages of 30 and 50 (Number 4:2-3). Attaining this age would have been a natural landmark for Jesus to look forward to.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Today's Reading - March 18, 2010
Numbers 26:52-28:15
Luke 3:1-22
Psalm 61:1-8
Proverbs 11:16-17
Question of the day: Why was John described as a voice crying out in the wilderness?
While it is true that John was preaching away from the cities, the phrase was more figuratively descriptive of the message that he was giving the Jews, that their heritage wouldn't save them, only their faith in God and obeying his commands. John also publicly criticized ruling officials, which was very dangerous, and eventually led to his death.
Luke 3:1-22
Psalm 61:1-8
Proverbs 11:16-17
Question of the day: Why was John described as a voice crying out in the wilderness?
While it is true that John was preaching away from the cities, the phrase was more figuratively descriptive of the message that he was giving the Jews, that their heritage wouldn't save them, only their faith in God and obeying his commands. John also publicly criticized ruling officials, which was very dangerous, and eventually led to his death.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Today's Reading - March 17, 2010
Numbers 26:1-51
Luke 2:36-52
Psalm 60:1-12
Proverbs 11:15
Question of the day: Why was a second census done for the people of Israel?
In the Israelite's repeated disregard for God's word, many had been killed by plagues. So many, in fact, that they needed to count again to see who was left.
Luke 2:36-52
Psalm 60:1-12
Proverbs 11:15
Question of the day: Why was a second census done for the people of Israel?
In the Israelite's repeated disregard for God's word, many had been killed by plagues. So many, in fact, that they needed to count again to see who was left.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Today's Reading - March 16, 2010
Numbers 24:1-25:18
Luke 2:1-35
Psalm 59:1-17
Proverbs 11:14
Question of the day: Why would the Israelites be so forgetful as to worship Baal of Peor after all the miracles the Lord had done for them?
Most of the Israelites had grown up in a society that had worshipped multiple gods so it would have been within their sinful nature to not hesitate to worship another god to satisfy their carnal appetites.
Luke 2:1-35
Psalm 59:1-17
Proverbs 11:14
Question of the day: Why would the Israelites be so forgetful as to worship Baal of Peor after all the miracles the Lord had done for them?
Most of the Israelites had grown up in a society that had worshipped multiple gods so it would have been within their sinful nature to not hesitate to worship another god to satisfy their carnal appetites.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Today's Reading - March 15, 2010
Numbers 22:21-23:30
Luke 1:57-80
Psalm 58:1-11
Proverbs 11:12-13
Question of the day: What is significant about Elizabeth's son being named John?
The angel Gabriel told Zechariah that the baby's name was to be John. Until the baby was so named, Zechariah would be unable to speak.
Luke 1:57-80
Psalm 58:1-11
Proverbs 11:12-13
Question of the day: What is significant about Elizabeth's son being named John?
The angel Gabriel told Zechariah that the baby's name was to be John. Until the baby was so named, Zechariah would be unable to speak.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Today's Reading - March 14, 2010
Numbers 21:1-22:20
Luke 1:26-56
Psalm 57:1-11
Proverbs 11:9-11
Question of the day: In Numbers 21:9 Moses made a snake out of bronze and attached it to a pole. When people looked at it they were healed. Why does that sound familiar.
The snake around the pole is the symbol of the American Medical Association.
Luke 1:26-56
Psalm 57:1-11
Proverbs 11:9-11
Question of the day: In Numbers 21:9 Moses made a snake out of bronze and attached it to a pole. When people looked at it they were healed. Why does that sound familiar.
The snake around the pole is the symbol of the American Medical Association.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Today's Reading - March 12, 2010
Numbers 16:41-18:32
Mark 16:1-20
Psalm 55:1-23
Proverbs 11:7
Question of the day: Why is there a shorter ending of Mark and a longer ending of Mark?
The earliest manuscripts of Mark end at verse 8. Later manuscripts add the remaining verses. It is unknown whether the remaining verses were lost from the original or were added later to complete the work.
Mark 16:1-20
Psalm 55:1-23
Proverbs 11:7
Question of the day: Why is there a shorter ending of Mark and a longer ending of Mark?
The earliest manuscripts of Mark end at verse 8. Later manuscripts add the remaining verses. It is unknown whether the remaining verses were lost from the original or were added later to complete the work.
Today's Reading - March 13, 2010
Numbers 19:1-20:29
Luke 1:1-25
Psalm 56:1-13
Proverbs 11:8
Question of the day: Why would the King of Edom refuse Israel passage through his land?
The emnity between Israel and Edom can be traced back some 400 years earlier, when Jacob (later renamed Israel by the Lord) was battling his twin brother Esau in the womb (Genesis 25:23). Genesis 25:30 tells us the Esau was also known as Edom, which means red. Jacob later stole Esau's blessing (Genesis 27:27), causing permanent separation between the two.
Luke 1:1-25
Psalm 56:1-13
Proverbs 11:8
Question of the day: Why would the King of Edom refuse Israel passage through his land?
The emnity between Israel and Edom can be traced back some 400 years earlier, when Jacob (later renamed Israel by the Lord) was battling his twin brother Esau in the womb (Genesis 25:23). Genesis 25:30 tells us the Esau was also known as Edom, which means red. Jacob later stole Esau's blessing (Genesis 27:27), causing permanent separation between the two.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Today's Reading - March 11, 2010
Numbers 15:17-16:40
Mark 15:1-47
Psalm 54:1-7
Proverbs 11:5-6
Question of the day: In Numbers 15:38 the Lord commanded "the generations" to make tassels with blue cords. What has happened to this command?
Many of Jewish descent still have prayer shawls that have tassels attached to the four corners. the purpose of these tassels was to remind the wearer of God's commandments. In the New Testament, John 14:26 quotes Jesus as saying that the Holy Spirit would be sent to remind us of the things that God has commanded.
Mark 15:1-47
Psalm 54:1-7
Proverbs 11:5-6
Question of the day: In Numbers 15:38 the Lord commanded "the generations" to make tassels with blue cords. What has happened to this command?
Many of Jewish descent still have prayer shawls that have tassels attached to the four corners. the purpose of these tassels was to remind the wearer of God's commandments. In the New Testament, John 14:26 quotes Jesus as saying that the Holy Spirit would be sent to remind us of the things that God has commanded.
Today's Reading - March 10, 2010
Numbers 14:1-15:16
Mark 14:53-72
Psalm 53:1-6
Proverbs 11:4
Question of the day: Why was Jesus silent when all the false charges were brought against him?
Jesus fulfilled the prophecy from Isaiah 53:7: "He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth."
Mark 14:53-72
Psalm 53:1-6
Proverbs 11:4
Question of the day: Why was Jesus silent when all the false charges were brought against him?
Jesus fulfilled the prophecy from Isaiah 53:7: "He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth."
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Today's Reading - March 9, 2010
NUMBERS 11:24-13:33
MARK 14:22-52
PSALM 52:1-9
PROVERBS 11:1-3
Question of the day: Why would God give the quail on the one hand and then on the other punish them for eating it?
MARK 14:22-52
PSALM 52:1-9
PROVERBS 11:1-3
Question of the day: Why would God give the quail on the one hand and then on the other punish them for eating it?
God performed his promise to the people, in giving them meat. The Israelites were so much more concerned with how they would have variety in their diet then how they would receive nourishment from their relationship with God! We are so concerned with our perceived needs of today; but stupidity blinds us as to the concerns of eternity. We don't need to be persuaded to chase after worldly things; but when we can get true riches, we are neglectful.
Those of us who are under the power of a selfish mind will have our cravings satisfied, even though it could cause damage to our souls. The Israelites paid dearly for their feasts. God often grants the desires of sinners in his anger, while he denies the desires of his own people in love. What we obtain in our selfishness will cause us grief and sadness.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Today's Reading - March 8, 2010
NUMBERS 10:1-11:23
MARK 14:1-21
PSALM 51:1-19
PROVERBS 10:31-32
Question of the day: Why was Jesus so pointed in rebuking those around the table that were so critical of the woman who anointed Jesus with the perfume?
Jesus was pointing out that no amount of generosity to the poor will overcome a lack of worship of God. The gospel of John also tells us that Judas was the most vocal, because he wanted the money to go into the disciple's treasury that he was stealing from.
MARK 14:1-21
PSALM 51:1-19
PROVERBS 10:31-32
Question of the day: Why was Jesus so pointed in rebuking those around the table that were so critical of the woman who anointed Jesus with the perfume?
Jesus was pointing out that no amount of generosity to the poor will overcome a lack of worship of God. The gospel of John also tells us that Judas was the most vocal, because he wanted the money to go into the disciple's treasury that he was stealing from.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Today's Reading - March 7, 2010
NUMBERS 8:1-9:23
MARK 13:14-37
PSALM 50:1-23
PROVERBS 10:29-30
Question of the day: What does Jesus want us to do while waiting for him to return?
Jesus says to be on guard and stay alert. What he wants is for us to be following his teachings so that when he returns, he will find us obeying what he has commanded. This means not only following the rules but also going out of our way to love others and treating others with the love that Christ taught us.
MARK 13:14-37
PSALM 50:1-23
PROVERBS 10:29-30
Question of the day: What does Jesus want us to do while waiting for him to return?
Jesus says to be on guard and stay alert. What he wants is for us to be following his teachings so that when he returns, he will find us obeying what he has commanded. This means not only following the rules but also going out of our way to love others and treating others with the love that Christ taught us.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Today's Reading - March 6, 2010
Numbers 6:1-7:89
Mark 12:38-13:13
Psalm 49:1-20
Proverbs 10:27-28
Question of the day: What is a Nazirite?
Mark 12:38-13:13
Psalm 49:1-20
Proverbs 10:27-28
Question of the day: What is a Nazirite?
A Nazirite refers to one who took the vow separating themselves for the Lord. The term "nazirite" comes from the Hebrew word nazir meaning "consecrated" or "separated". This vow required the man or woman to:
- Abstain from wine, wine vinegar, grapes raisins, and according to some - alcohol and vinegar from alcohol
- Refrain from cutting the hair on one's head
- Avoid corpses and graves, even those of family members, and any structure which contains such
After following these requirements for a designated period of time (which would be specified in the individual's vow, and not to be less than 30 days), the person would immerse in a Mikvah and make three offerings, a lamb as a burnt offering, an ewe as a sin offering, and a ram as a peace offering in addition to a basket of unleavened bread, grain offerings and drink offerings, which accompanied the peace offering.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Today's Reading - March 5, 2010
NUMBERS 4:1-5:31
MARK 12:18-37
PSALM 48:1-14
PROVERBS 10:26
Question of the day: With all that stuff in it, wouldn't the water for the jealousy offering automatically make the wife sick, whether or not she were guilty?
The water itself wouldn't make the woman sick, although Jewish history tells us that many women, guilty or not, would not drink the water for fear that it would make them sick. As time passed, it also became a popular belief that the husband of the wayward wife would suffer the same fate if he had been unfaithful. Over time, this caused the demise of the jealousy offering.
MARK 12:18-37
PSALM 48:1-14
PROVERBS 10:26
Question of the day: With all that stuff in it, wouldn't the water for the jealousy offering automatically make the wife sick, whether or not she were guilty?
The water itself wouldn't make the woman sick, although Jewish history tells us that many women, guilty or not, would not drink the water for fear that it would make them sick. As time passed, it also became a popular belief that the husband of the wayward wife would suffer the same fate if he had been unfaithful. Over time, this caused the demise of the jealousy offering.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Today's Reading - March 4, 2010
NUMBERS 2:1-3:51
MARK 11:27-12:17
PSALM 47:1-9
PROVERBS 10:24-25
Question of the day: How did the Levites get chosen to receive special duties for God?
When Moses returned from Mount Sinai after receiving the Ten Commandments from the Lord, he discovered that the people had created a golden calf to worship, turning their back on the Lord. Moses called out, "Whoever is for the Lord, come to me!" And the Levites rallied around him. Later, Moses said to them, "You have been set apart to the Lord today, for you were against your own sons and brothers, and he has blessed you this day."
MARK 11:27-12:17
PSALM 47:1-9
PROVERBS 10:24-25
Question of the day: How did the Levites get chosen to receive special duties for God?
When Moses returned from Mount Sinai after receiving the Ten Commandments from the Lord, he discovered that the people had created a golden calf to worship, turning their back on the Lord. Moses called out, "Whoever is for the Lord, come to me!" And the Levites rallied around him. Later, Moses said to them, "You have been set apart to the Lord today, for you were against your own sons and brothers, and he has blessed you this day."
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Today's Reading - March 3, 2010
LEVITICUS 27:14-NUMBERS 1:1-54
MARK 11:1-26
PSALM 46:1-11
PROVERBS 10:23
Question of the day: Why did the Lord want the Israelites counted? Didn't he know?
God, being omniscient, certainly knew the number of Israelites. The Lord wanted Moses and Joshua to know how many warriors he had at his disposal for the coming battles against the Canaanites.
MARK 11:1-26
PSALM 46:1-11
PROVERBS 10:23
Question of the day: Why did the Lord want the Israelites counted? Didn't he know?
God, being omniscient, certainly knew the number of Israelites. The Lord wanted Moses and Joshua to know how many warriors he had at his disposal for the coming battles against the Canaanites.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Today's Reading - March 2, 2010
LEVITICUS 25:47-27:13
MARK 10:32-52
PSALM 45:1-17
PROVERBS 10:22
Question of the day: What is the Year of Jubilee?
The Year of the Jubilee occurred every fifty years. During the Year of Jubilee, land that had sold between Jews returned to it's original owner, people who had sold themselves into slavery were freed and debts between Jews were forgiven.
MARK 10:32-52
PSALM 45:1-17
PROVERBS 10:22
Question of the day: What is the Year of Jubilee?
The Year of the Jubilee occurred every fifty years. During the Year of Jubilee, land that had sold between Jews returned to it's original owner, people who had sold themselves into slavery were freed and debts between Jews were forgiven.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Today's Reading - March 1, 2010
LEVITICUS 25:47-27:13
MARK 10:32-52
PSALM 45:1-17
PROVERBS 10:22
Question of the day: In Leviticus 24:20 it says to repay a fracture for a fracture. Who was to administer that punishment?
The leaders of the tribe were to administer the punishment. These verses were meant to limit the punishment and retribution that normally occurred when men took justice into their own hands.
MARK 10:32-52
PSALM 45:1-17
PROVERBS 10:22
Question of the day: In Leviticus 24:20 it says to repay a fracture for a fracture. Who was to administer that punishment?
The leaders of the tribe were to administer the punishment. These verses were meant to limit the punishment and retribution that normally occurred when men took justice into their own hands.
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