WE SHALL NOT DIE - Reading With the People of God #17নমুনা

WE SHALL NOT DIE - Reading With the People of God #17

DAY 47 OF 61

IT’S AMAZING WHAT YOU CAN LIVE THROUGH!

As we continue in Isaiah today, 27:1 really goes well with the end of 26. The prophet uses Leviathan, a metaphorical monster, as something to be slain by the Lord’s sword. Leviathan often symbolized Egypt (Job 26:12; Psalm 89:10), and here may stand for the current enemy, which was Assyria. God assures the people that He has the power to conquer every foe, no matter how strong or fierce. Could the people trust God? Were His promises true? Obviously, we are challenged today to answer these questions in our circumstances and battles…

The rest of the prophecy describes how God can make something beautiful and productive (the vineyard) out of something that is quite hopeless. God gets the credit. Aren’t we reminded that God has the ability to transform people into blossoming plants in spite of former rebellion?

In the Acts 14 reading today, we will see the pattern of Barnabas and Paul entering a Jewish synagogue first before preaching to Gentiles. The passion for their countrymen to accept Christ was overflowing. We will see that a division arose, as some would believe, but others would be repulsed by the gospel message. When they leave Iconium and head to Lystra, the two missionaries are hailed as gods and try to avoid the worship of humans, but see Paul stoned instead. This is truly a miracle story! Somehow, Paul survives, but carries the physical reminder of the cost of preaching Christ for the rest of his life. Barnabas and Paul will make it all the way back to Antioch and share the results of the First Missionary Journey with the church. “They declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles” (Acts 14:27 ESV). Church family, the door is still open!

Primer contributed by Brian Mott, Ministering Elder

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WE SHALL NOT DIE - Reading With the People of God #17

In this 17th installment of Reading with the People of God, we continue following a lectionary rhythm—Old Testament, New Testament, and Psalms. This plan explores the prophetic voices of Micah, Habakkuk, and Isaiah, who confronted kings and warned of coming judgment while pointing to the hope of the Messiah. Alongside these, we'll read from the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts, tracing the life of Christ and the birth of the Church. As we read these powerful passages in parallel, may the Spirit shape us and grow us in Christ together.

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