June 19 Bible Reading

Mark 6

The disciples did not immediately connect the fact that Jesus was God and that He proved this with His miracles.  We should remember that if it took the disciples that long to figure it out, then we can have patience with those who we think are slow to understand the gospel.

Job 38&39

God asks Job these questions in a sarcastic and rhetorical way.  Of course Job was not able to do these things.  Of course Job was not present at creation.  God is pointing out His majesty and our subordination to Him.  We must realize that we are nothing compared to God.  He is the one who instructs us and gives us the circumstances of our lives, and He will not be questioned.

Exodus 20&21

God gave Israel the law for many reasons.  One is that they would become a unique nation that is sanctified to God.  Israel was to be a light in the world.  Another reason was for protection and provision.  God wanted His people to be taken care of.  Also, the law was given in full knowledge that no one would be able to live up to it.  God gave the law to point people to the perfection that only He possesses.  They would strive for His purity, and He would offer forgiveness when they failed.

Jeremiah 34-36

When God makes a covenant with people, He does expect them to hold up their end.  We should be mindful of the punishment put on the Israelites for not following through.  His words must be heeded.  If we disregard what He has to say, we kindle His wrath.

2Corinthians 13

Paul reminds us to check that we are in the faith.  It is not good to constantly be in doubt of your salvation, but we must examine our lives and determine whether or not we are living as though we are in the Spirit.  We must live a life worthy of the cross of Jesus Christ, and it is a good idea to test ourselves to see if we are doing that.

2Samuel 22-24

Although David was a man after God’s own heart, he still sinned.  We should take comfort in this.  We are not called to perfection, but to repentance.  God is not after a perfect heart, but a growing one.  We must take time to examine ourselves and repent of the sin that we have.