Monday, May 23. Isaiah 13 Vv. 9‑10 ‑‑ While God reveals coming judgment against Babylonia in this chapter, the country who conquered Judah in 605 B.C., that judgment and all other judgments God brings on nations of this world are forerunners and reminders of the final judgment of the world described in vv. 9, 10 and 11. Compare v. 10 …
Bible Reading and Commentary for the Week April 11 – April 16, 2022
Monday, April 11, Proverbs 25 21-22 – This proverb is in keeping with the Mosaic Law (Ex. 23:4,5). The Apostle Paul also quotes this passage in Rom. 12:20. While the world seeks revenge against an enemy, the Christian is to respond with love. The reaction of that is like heaping burning coals on our enemies’ heads. In other words, our …
Bible Reading and Commentary for the Week March 28th — April 2nd
Monday, March 28, Proverbs 7 18-27 – Solomon has discussed adultery in the previous chapter. He now expands on it and gives an example of how adultery is so easy to fall into, especially for young people. (v. 7) The encounter begins with a wife who spends much time, as we would say “walking the streets.” She offers the young …
Bible Reading and Commentary for the Week of March 28th – April 2nd
Monday, March 28, Proverbs 7 18-27 – Solomon has discussed adultery in the previous chapter. He now expands on it and gives an example of how adultery is so easy to fall into, especially for young people. (v. 7) The encounter begins with a wife who spends much time, as we would say “walking the streets.” She offers the young …
Bible Reading and Commentary for the Week September 19th – September 24th 2022
EZEKIEL ‑‑ This book was written by Ezekiel, a prophet and priest. He was one of the many Jews carried into Babylonian Captivity from Jerusalem in 597 B.C. Ezekiel brought a grim warning from God to the Jews in Babylonia who were living in comfortable surroundings, but had not turned from their grievous, idolatrous practices. Monday, September 19, Ezekiel 1 …
May 8th & 9th Fourth Sunday of Easter
Worship on-line with us: Trinity Lutheran – Pastor Tesch Follow Along: Easter 4 Setting 3 w Communion Worship Services Sunday Morning at 9:00 am and Monday Evening at 6:00 pm
Bible Reading & Commentary for the Week January 24 – January 29, 2022
Monday, January 24, Psalm 74 19 — The Psalmist compares the Christian to a dove and our enemies to the Leviathan (v. 14). Leviathan was one name for a sea monster. It was probably a reference to a country along the Nile River who at one time had oppressed Israel. Why are we Christians like doves? Our sinful flesh doesn’t …
Bible Reading & Commentary for the Week January 17 – January 22, 2022
Monday, January 17, Psalm 67 1-2 – The Psalmist understood correctly that salvation wasn’t only for the Jews, but for everyone. Read Mark 16:15. 6 – The harvest here is a harvest of souls instead of crops. It reminds us of Jesus’ words, “Look at the fields. They are ripe for harvest.” John 4:34, 35 Tuesday, January 18, Psalm …
January 16 & January 17 – The First Sunday after the Epiphany
Worship on-line with us: Trinity Lutheran – Pastor Tesch Follow Along: 2022-01-16 Epiphany 1 Worship Services Sunday Morning at 9:00 am and Monday Evening at 6:00 pm
Bible Reading & Commentary for the Week January 10 – January 15, 2022
Monday, January 10, Psalm 61 2 – The Rock higher than we are is Jesus. By ourselves, we can’t reach Him. The Lord leads us to that tremendous security through the Holy Spirit. He brings us to that Rock and builds us on that Rock beginning with Baptism. Read Titus 3:5-7. Tuesday, January 11, Psalm 62 9-10 – The …