Psalm 78:56-72 Our third and final day in Psalm 78… The psalmist continues his discussion of Israel’s rebelliousness, but brings it closer to his present time – probably sometime after Solomon’s reign as king. His primary focus in today’s reading is showing God’s favor for Judah (David, Mt. Zion in vv. 68, 70, the Southern …
Category Archives: RTB 2022 – Psalms and Wisdom Literature
July 30 / Psalm 78:32-55
Psalm 78:32-55 Today we continue the retelling of Israel’s history in Psalm 78, with the psalmist focusing on Israel’s rebelliousness, even in the wilderness soon after their deliverance from Egypt, and God’s faithfulness through it all. There were a few verses that stuck out for me. First, But they flattered Him with their mouths; they …
July 29 / Psalm 78:1-31
Psalm 78:1-31 We have three days in Psalm 78, much of it a retelling of Israel’s history. The psalmist wants to impress upon the people two things – their history and God’s commandments given to them at Sinai. So much of Psalm 78 is history, from Exodus and Numbers, fully interspersed with calls to obedience …
July 28 / Psalm 77
Psalm 77 Coffee. Bible. The quiet of the morning. Can’t beat it!! So, Psalm 77… One of my Study Bibles introduces today’s first few verses as “The psalmist’s miserable situation.” And when you consider the first four verses, then again verses 7-9, it certainly looks like a real down-time for the psalmist: My soul refused …
July 27 / Psalm 76
Psalm 76 Today we move again from Proverbs back to the Psalms. And in so doing we move from John’s leading, back to my leading. I have thoroughly enjoyed John’s comments on Proverbs (and on Psalms beginning back on June 23 when I was first laid up) and we considered his staying with Psalms. But …
July 26 / Proverbs 22:17-29
Proverbs 22:17-29 Today marks a bit of a transition in Proverbs. Thus far, all of the internal clues have pointed to Solomon as the author, but today’s first verse, Proverbs 22:17, mentions “the words of the wise” — potentially an indication of a new author. In addition, Proverbs 22:17-21 acts as a fresh introduction to …
July 25 / Proverbs 22:1-16
Proverbs 22:1-16 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,and favor is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1 Our culture says that Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett epitomize success. Why? Because they are rich — wildly rich. But material wealth is not a proper measure of success. …
July 24 / Proverbs 21:17-31
Proverbs 21:17-31 No wisdom, no understanding, no counselcan avail against the LORD. Proverbs 21:30 You can’t trick God. You can’t outthink God. You can’t outsmart God. You can’t outargue God. You can’t outwit God. You can’t outwait God. You can’t outrun God. You can’t outgun God. You can’t outdistance God. You can’t outmaneuver God. You …
July 23 / Proverbs 21:1-16
Proverbs 21:1-16 To do righteousness and justiceis more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3 Do you ever think that you can bribe God with a little extra in the offering plate? Maybe you can bend the rules a bit over here, because you sacrifice so much over there, or because you do “religious” …
July 22 / Proverbs 20:16-30
Proverbs 20:16-30 Do not say, “I will repay evil”;wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you. Proverbs 20:22 This advice is echoed in Romans 12:19, which hearkens back to Deut. 32:35. It is something we all should think about — and heed! — as forbearance does not come naturally. When attacked in some way, …