Apr 7, 2022
DEUTERONOMY 9-10:
In
yesterday’s reading, Moses continued his stern lecture. I note
particularly that Moses did all he could to stress that the
Israelites must not get proud or think they’re great people based
on their own merits. The reading also included the famous words,
“people do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word
that comes from the mouth of the LORD.”
PSALM 54:
This
poem is a short cry for help when David was under severe stress and
being attacked.
ACTS 10a:
We
are prepared for today's reading by the two notable miracles
performed by Peter in Acts chapter 9.
GNT Translation
notes:
Ps.
54:3 Proud people are coming to attack me; cruel people are trying
to kill me— those who do not care about [You, O] God.
4
But [You are//God is] my helper. [You, O Lord are//The Lord I ] my
defender.
6
May [You//God] use their own evil to punish my enemies. [You//He]
will destroy them because [You are//he is]
faithful.
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Acts
10:5 And now send some men to Joppa for a certain man whose [name
is Simon, and who is also called Peter//, and who is also called
Peter//full name is Simon Peter]].
6 He
is a guest in the home of a tanner of leather [who is also] named
Simon, who lives by the sea.”
18
They called out and asked, “Is there a guest here by the name of
Simon[, who is also called] Peter?”