Here are today's texts:
March 19, 2013 Deut 2–3, Mark 15:1–23, Ps 36:7–12,
Prov 7:17–19
Deuteronomy 2-3
Moses
continued his review of the history of God’s people in the wilderness. Three
nations were avoided: Edom (the descendants of Esau, Jacob’s brother); and Moab
and Ammon (the descendants of Lot, Abraham’s nephew). Since these nations had
blood relation to Israel, God did not permit the Jews to fight them. A key
theme is God’s protection. Though they had rebelled against God and there were
major consequences God had not given up on them.
There were also nations that God
did allow the Israelites to conquer some nations. The reason He allowed this
was to warn the nations in Canaan as seen in verse 25. God also allowed it
because He knew that some of the Israelites would be staying east of Jordan
(3:12-17). God had guided and protected Israel in the past, and undoubtedly He
would be with them in the future.
Mark 15:1-23
Six times in this chapter, Jesus
is called “the king” (vv. 2, 9, 12, 18, 26, 32). The Jewish leaders knew that a
religious charge would not make Pilate indict Jesus, so they produced a
political charge: Jesus claimed to be a king and was therefore a threat to the
peace of the land and the authority of Rome. In what ways was Jesus treated
more like a criminal than a King? If a prisoner were treated that way today,
what would the official consequences be? Do you treat Him like the King He is?
Once again, prophecy was fulfilled
(Isa. 50:6; 52:14; 53:5; Ps. 69:7).
Psalm 36:7-12
The
Lord is full of loving-kindness, how have you experienced this?
The
Lord is the provider of life and light both physically and spiritually. Praise
Him today as the fountain of life.
Proverbs 7:17-19
Though
it may seem like no one will know of your sin, God does and it will come out. We
must be diligent to maintain our purity for in the end it will bring great joy.
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