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We are reading The One Year Chronological Bible (New Living Translation - Tyndale). The best way is with your own copy of this Bible translation. Or, copy and paste this link to the daily reading schedule
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A WORD ABOUT PSALMS
Here is an example of the kinds of things we need to understand as we read in the psalms. Below is a good illustration of the fact that not every psalm is a poem of sweetness and light.
The clock is ticking ... "The needy will not be ignored forever; the hopes of the poor will not always be crushed" (May 6th, Psalm 9:18). This psalm, for instance, is one about God’s judgment; inviting it, and accepting it. Notice this psalm is also about wanting God’s judgment to be visited on others ... particularly on nations that do not act in the best interest of their needy citizens. To be clear, the comment about the needy is not saying God will supply their needs; rather, it is saying: if God has to do what the nation should have done on its own, God will step in, and then judge that nation, harshly. Read through Psalm 9, again, and view it though this contextual lens. It makes a difference.
THIS WEEK
Giants, wisdom, solid gold meat hooks, and psalms
This week is mainly about David wrapping things up. David reigned as King for 40 years. As we read from 2nd Samuel 19 through 1st Kings 1 & 2, David is rounding Third Base and headed for Home. He spends his time cleaning out Israel's foes, setting up structures for the ongoing benefit of the kingdom, and appointing those who will be over various matters. He does all this so there will be a smooth transition for his youngest, Solomon, to ascend to the throne.
Some highlights ...
1. Giants! (April 30th, 2nd Samuel 21) David's last battle is against the Philistines, and more specifically, against giants! He is elderly, so he doesn't fare as well as he did in his first battle with a giant. As a result, his generals insist he can no longer go with them to the field of battle. If only David had been so keen on going into battle when he was younger, maybe Uriah the Hittite would still be alive.
2. Psalm 18 (May 1st) is the source of many a church hymn and chorus. One of the my favorite worship choruses is based on verses 3 and 46. The first and last verse are sung in a round with men singing separately from the women. The second voices in the round start just before "Lord" and "praised." Here is the closest I can find on the internet. There are a few differences, but not big ones. I think the main difference is that we sang it with a lot more gusto and with both men and women voices:
CLICK HERE or copy and paste this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPsK9UiBFJI
3. I think this is notable: David prays that God will give Solomon wisdom (May 2nd, 1st Chronicles 22:11-12). This may well explain why Solomon knew to ask for wisdom, later on, when God offered him anything he desired: his father taught him to want wisdom!
4. They were to use solid gold meat hooks to handle the sacrificial meat in the temple David was planning (May 4th, 1st Chronicles 28:17).
COMING UP
Suddenly, we're deep into Psalms! Looks like we'll be reading Psalms through May 20th. So, as you begin the reading for May 7th and the following couple of weeks, make an attempt to see if the Psalms you are reading might have a message for your life. I am regularly surprised at they fit my life, even though they were written millennia ago!
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