Monday, Ordinary 15/Proper 10-- July 14
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Monday, Ordinary 15/Proper 10 described three kinds of relationships with God. The Psalmist, David, cried unto the Lord, when he felt despondent, when his world was crashing around him. David’s relationship was one of confidence that he could rely on God to give him support and answer his prayer in a positive way.
The Old Testament lesson in Micah revealed the prophet of the same name faced a God who was displeased with the behaviors of the Israelites and he fixed the blame on the leadership in Samaria. Samaritans were mixed blooded Semitics. They came from Jews, who had gone against God’s direction that they were to remain pure and not intermarry. But it was not just the mixed blood, because we know that Ruth (who was a grandmother of King David) was not Jewish, but she had converted. So the displeasure of God came from the Israelites being led by Samaritan rulers, to worship other gods. They fell away from their practices that would keep them pure. We know that Ruth followed the rules of the Scriptures. She didn’t bring false gods into their home. So Micah’s revelation that God was displeased was that Samaria’s rulers had led the Israelites to false gods. It must have been hugely disappointing for God to see his people slip into worship of idols and false gods. After all God had done for them, they disregarded the Law and turned their backs on the one true God.
The New Testament lesson in the epistle to the church in Thessalonica reiterated the need to please God. When we fail to obey the law of God, we displease God. Instead, we are to be pure. God asked Israel to be pure—keeping the family separate from the taint of false idols—and God asked the New Testament church people to be pure, too. Even today, we are called to avoid worshiping false idols.
False idols can be blatant—a god from another religion. But there can be other things which distract us from the law of God and would bring displeasure to God. When a child, I memorized the Shorter Catechism. One of the questions asked to define sin. The answer was pretty general and inclusive. “Sin is any want [lack] or transgression of the law of God.”
The goal in the Old and New Testaments was to seek holiness and purity so we would not bring God displeasure. We can’t be perfect, just as David was not perfect; but his desire was to do good and to please God. Our efforts even when they fall short, reveal our hearts and when they are striving to please God, there are rewards.
Thanks be to God.¬¬
All Scriptures printed below are in King James Version for copyright purposes. However, clicking on the verse locations will take you to Biblegateway.com where the text is linked to more contemporary versions.
Prayer: Almighty God, Open my eyes that I might see. Open my mind that I might understand. Open my heart that I might make your words a part of me. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight. Amen
Ordinary 15/Proper 10
Bible Readings
http://legacy.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm 142;Micah 1:1-5;1 Thessalonians 4:1-8&version=KJV;ERV;GNT;NCV;CEV (multiple versions)
Monday, Ordinary 15/Proper 10
Psalm 142
Micah 1:1-5
1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Daily Bible Verses to Memorize for Meditating
Psalm 119:105 King James Version (KJV)
105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Single Bible Study chapter to study
Psalm 142
King James Version (KJV)
142 I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.
2 I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.
3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.
4 I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.
5 I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
6 Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
7 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.
OBSERVE:
Take a moment and write three observations of the verses. What strikes you? An observation is an observable fact from the Word.
1.
2.
3.
INTERPRETATION:
What do you interpret these verses to mean for you today?
APPLY:
Today, I learned _____________________________________and apply it to my life.
Prayer of Encouragement
Almighty God, we fail you in so many ways, yet you love us and want for us to seek holiness an purity. We cry unto you as David did, when we are depressed and uncertain. We can count on you to bring our lives into order and faithfulness. In Jesus name, Amen
Conclusion
Monday, Ordinary 15/Proper 10 gave us all a chance to see our efforts and works under the scrutiny of the Holy Spirit. We cannot achieve perfection, but we can give our full attention and effort to be all that God wants us to be.
The apostle Paul encouraged all believers to be holy and pure, so that we would please God. At the very least we want to avoid displeasing God. We can follow in the Psalmist’ footsteps and see ourselves in the ways that God sees us. We can avoid the pitfalls that Micah saw when he prophesied that Samaria’s leaders had led the Hebrews astray and God was not pleased.
It is a simple, but difficult task. Simple because the goal is to please God. Difficult because the goal is to please God and we keep making mistakes. Where we put our efforts—that is our idol.
Go out and be ready for God to do mighty things in your life—for the glory of God.*
Thank you for visiting ChapLynne’s Daily Encouragement and Bible Study. God bless you.
*If you do not know the Lord as your personal Savior and you are seeking, please contact me. A genuine and simple prayer, asking God into your heart for the forgiveness of your sins will also do.
Monday, Ordinary 15/Proper 10 described three kinds of relationships with God. The Psalmist, David, cried unto the Lord, when he felt despondent, when his world was crashing around him. David’s relationship was one of confidence that he could rely on God to give him support and answer his prayer in a positive way.
The Old Testament lesson in Micah revealed the prophet of the same name faced a God who was displeased with the behaviors of the Israelites and he fixed the blame on the leadership in Samaria. Samaritans were mixed blooded Semitics. They came from Jews, who had gone against God’s direction that they were to remain pure and not intermarry. But it was not just the mixed blood, because we know that Ruth (who was a grandmother of King David) was not Jewish, but she had converted. So the displeasure of God came from the Israelites being led by Samaritan rulers, to worship other gods. They fell away from their practices that would keep them pure. We know that Ruth followed the rules of the Scriptures. She didn’t bring false gods into their home. So Micah’s revelation that God was displeased was that Samaria’s rulers had led the Israelites to false gods. It must have been hugely disappointing for God to see his people slip into worship of idols and false gods. After all God had done for them, they disregarded the Law and turned their backs on the one true God.
The New Testament lesson in the epistle to the church in Thessalonica reiterated the need to please God. When we fail to obey the law of God, we displease God. Instead, we are to be pure. God asked Israel to be pure—keeping the family separate from the taint of false idols—and God asked the New Testament church people to be pure, too. Even today, we are called to avoid worshiping false idols.
False idols can be blatant—a god from another religion. But there can be other things which distract us from the law of God and would bring displeasure to God. When a child, I memorized the Shorter Catechism. One of the questions asked to define sin. The answer was pretty general and inclusive. “Sin is any want [lack] or transgression of the law of God.”
The goal in the Old and New Testaments was to seek holiness and purity so we would not bring God displeasure. We can’t be perfect, just as David was not perfect; but his desire was to do good and to please God. Our efforts even when they fall short, reveal our hearts and when they are striving to please God, there are rewards.
Thanks be to God.¬¬
All Scriptures printed below are in King James Version for copyright purposes. However, clicking on the verse locations will take you to Biblegateway.com where the text is linked to more contemporary versions.
Prayer: Almighty God, Open my eyes that I might see. Open my mind that I might understand. Open my heart that I might make your words a part of me. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight. Amen
Ordinary 15/Proper 10
Bible Readings
http://legacy.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm 142;Micah 1:1-5;1 Thessalonians 4:1-8&version=KJV;ERV;GNT;NCV;CEV (multiple versions)
Monday, Ordinary 15/Proper 10
Psalm 142
Micah 1:1-5
1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Daily Bible Verses to Memorize for Meditating
Psalm 119:105 King James Version (KJV)
105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Single Bible Study chapter to study
Psalm 142
King James Version (KJV)
142 I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.
2 I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.
3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.
4 I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.
5 I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
6 Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
7 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.
OBSERVE:
Take a moment and write three observations of the verses. What strikes you? An observation is an observable fact from the Word.
1.
2.
3.
INTERPRETATION:
What do you interpret these verses to mean for you today?
APPLY:
Today, I learned _____________________________________and apply it to my life.
Prayer of Encouragement
Almighty God, we fail you in so many ways, yet you love us and want for us to seek holiness an purity. We cry unto you as David did, when we are depressed and uncertain. We can count on you to bring our lives into order and faithfulness. In Jesus name, Amen
Conclusion
Monday, Ordinary 15/Proper 10 gave us all a chance to see our efforts and works under the scrutiny of the Holy Spirit. We cannot achieve perfection, but we can give our full attention and effort to be all that God wants us to be.
The apostle Paul encouraged all believers to be holy and pure, so that we would please God. At the very least we want to avoid displeasing God. We can follow in the Psalmist’ footsteps and see ourselves in the ways that God sees us. We can avoid the pitfalls that Micah saw when he prophesied that Samaria’s leaders had led the Hebrews astray and God was not pleased.
It is a simple, but difficult task. Simple because the goal is to please God. Difficult because the goal is to please God and we keep making mistakes. Where we put our efforts—that is our idol.
Go out and be ready for God to do mighty things in your life—for the glory of God.*
Thank you for visiting ChapLynne’s Daily Encouragement and Bible Study. God bless you.
*If you do not know the Lord as your personal Savior and you are seeking, please contact me. A genuine and simple prayer, asking God into your heart for the forgiveness of your sins will also do.
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