Read To Me Daily Semester 2نموونە

JUDGES 8-9:
Yesterday in our reading in Judges, we heard of Gideon, who led Israel in a miraculous victory over the hoards of Midian using only 300 men. Gideon struggled with believing that God would actually use him, and God was amazingly patient with Gideon— giving him sign after sign. Because of this, Gideon really is not the best example for us to follow in learning how to trust God and live a life of faith.

PSALM 82:
Do you ever get upset about injustice on earth? If so, today’s psalm, number 82, is perfect for you.

GALATIANS 4:
The Jews called non-Jews ‘sinners’ because they did not follow the Law of Moses. But the Jewish Christians themselves also become ‘sinners’ if they first leave the old system of relying on the Law, but then require non-Jews to be circumcised. The important thing is to be joined as one with Christ, not simply being followers of a religion. Being joined to Christ means dying (considering ourselves to be dead) to old things (including religious practices).

Yesterday in the 3rd chapter of Galatians we heard an important teaching about the purpose of the Law. The Law did not replace the promise that was given to Abraham. And the way for us to follow Abraham and become heirs to the promise given to Abraham (even if we are not his physical descendants) is through _fully believing_ as Abraham did. 

Let’s pray.
Our loving heavenly Father, we praise You that You caused our salvation to be based on believing. Making the decision to believe is something anyone can do. Even a child can do it. We praise You for the magnificent way Scripture revealed your plans, while at the same time You guided mankind through all the stages necessary for us to fully appreciate our salvation. This included giving the Law of Moses. You knew mankind needed to learn many lessons through the Law. And we thank You for the example of Abraham’s unshakable belief in You. And now we praise You, because in union with Christ, we are counted as Abraham’s descendants.