May 17 Bible Reading

Matthew 1

God’s plan still amazes me.  He had planned to bring us salvation even before our sin.  I find it interesting that Matthew begins his gospel with the generations leading to Christ.  It is awesome to see God’s workings through these lives to lead to Christ.  Then verse 21 really lies out the idea of the rest of the gospel and the center of our lives, God will saves His people from their sins through Jesus.

Psalm 1&2

Psalm 1 reminds me what God expects a righteous man to be like.  I should strive after these traits and be a light in the dark world.  What an encouragement it is to read the second psalm and remember that God is in control of all of the earth.  God sets up and tears down rulers and we can trust in his omnipotence.

Genesis 1&2

God’s incredible work of creating man is one of the most beautiful parts of the Bible to read.  The care and tenderness of God forming man and then breathing life into his body is awe-inspiring.  It demonstrates man’s unique position in the mind of God, which is acquired because we are made in His image.

Isaiah 1-3

I am reminded that God takes sin very seriously.  God holds His specially chosen people to an even higher standard than the rest of the world.  I should be apt to listen to the warnings that Isaiah preaches against those who disobey.  I see here a pattern; those who obey, the Lord blesses, those who disobey, the Lord will judge.

Romans 1

Again I am reminded of God’s seriousness about sin.  Paul makes no hesitation in reminding the Romans that God hates unrighteousness.  It is this holiness of God that should drive us to pursue Christ-likeness and points us to the fact that we need salvation because of our depraved state.

Joshua 1-3

God protects the people who obey Him.  He honors obedience.  God sent the children of Israel into the wilderness for 40 years because of their unbelief, but God protected Rehab because she had faith.  I pray that I might have faith that God will honor.