Apr 7, 2025
DEUTERONOMY 19-20:
In
yesterday’s reading, we heard that the duties of the king included
having a copy of the Law made, or perhaps making it himself (the
Hebrew is unclear on that point). This is something we never hear
of happening. (I don’t think what was given to King Josiah at his
inauguration qualifies.) Then Deuteronomy 18 very strict in its
prohibition against all kinds of witchcraft and fortune telling.
Then there is one of the most important prophecies regarding Jesus:
God was going to send a prophet like Moses and the people must
listen to him. Another important point about this prophecy is the
specific requirement that the prophet would come from the people of
Israel.
PSALM 59:
Because of David’s unique situation, he
certainly learned how to pray for protection from
enemies.
ACTS 13b:
In
the first part of chapter 13, we heard how God called Barnabas and
Saul in the city of Antioch— the one in the Roman province of
Syria, and the church sent them out. We repeat some verses from
Paul’s important speech, which took place in the other city called
Antioch, the one in the province of Pisidia.
GNT Translation
notes:
Ps.
59:4 [NET Though I have done nothing wrong, they are anxious to
attack. Spring into action and help me! Take notice of me!//nor
because of any fault of mine, O Lord,
that
they hurry to their places.]
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Acts
13:40 Take care, then, so that what [God said through] the prophets
said may not happen to you: