Aug 6, 2022
JEREMIAH 32-33:
In
yesterday’s reading we heard some of Jeremiah’s most important
words:
Jer. 31:33-34 NLT … this is the new covenant I will make with the people of Israel on that day,” says the LORD.
“I will put my instructions deep within them, and I will write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. … I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins.”
When you think about it, what God has always wanted is rather simple: He would like to be our God, and He would like us to be— and act like, His people.
PROVERBS 3b:
Let’s read verses 5-8 as a reminder because
these represent the core of Proverbs.
Prov. 3:5 GNT Trust in the Lord
with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you
know.
6 Remember the
Lord in everything you do, and he will show you the right
way.
7 Never let yourself
think that you are wiser than you are; simply obey the Lord and
refuse to do wrong.
8 If
you do, it will be like good medicine, healing your wounds and
easing your pains.
1CORINTHIANS 11:
In
chapter 10 Paul wrapped up his discussion about food offered to
idols. And an important part is to learn from what happened to
Israel. Finally, he summarized:
1Cor. 10:31 NLT “Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
32 Don’t give offense to Jews or Gentiles or the church of God.”
GNT Translation note:
1Cor. 11:20 When you meet
together as a group, it [turns out not to be//is not] the Lord's
Supper that you eat.