February 02, 2013 Exod 20–21, Matt 21:23–46, Ps
18:25–34, Prov 3:25–27
Today
is Groundhog Day. In Serbia they celebrate the presentation of Christ in the
Temple on this day (Feb. 2nd by their calendar, the 10th
by ours). Rather than a groundhog, they think a bear comes out of hibernation and
if he sees his shadow he goes back to sleep for 40 more days. While these
customs do not prove to be very accurate we know that God is in control and we
praise Him all the more.
Several
years back there was a silly movie called Groundhog Day. In the movie the man
had to learn what the last verse we will look at today says, “Do not withhold
good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do
so.” While we cannot live over any day we have lived, let us learn from the
days we have lived and live in the present moment with wisdom, purity, and
love.
Exodus 20-21
As
you read each of the 10 commandments, how does each apply to you today?
Which
of these do you have the hardest time keeping?
How
did Jesus summarize these commandments? (Matt. 22:37-39)
Chapter
21
What
was the meaning of the pierced ear in their culture?
The
basic concept with these laws is the punishment must fit the crime.
Read
Matthew 5:38-42 to see what Jesus teaches us for today.
What
do verses 22-23 teach us about God’s view of the unborn?
Matthew 21:23-46
The
religious leaders tried to trick Jesus. How did He show His wisdom with his
answer?
What
is the meaning of the parable of the two sons?
What
is the meaning of the parable of the land owner?
In
what ways had the nation rejected God? Christ?
In
what ways has our nation? You?
Psalm 18:25-34
David
lists many things about how God is and what He does, what does he say?
How
did this lead him to worship and how does it lead you to worship?
Proverbs 3:25-27
The
Lord is to be our confidence. What do you find our confidence and significance in
today?
We
are to do good to those we can, do you do this?
Pray
today about where you fall short in your pursuit of God.
List
some attributes of God and praise Him for it.
Who
can you show goodness to today?
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