Let’s go over what we have read so far:
Starting with Adam and Eve, we see the beginning of the cycle of sin that persists in our lives today! 🍎👫 Cain kills Abel out of jealousy, but Seth is born to continue the lineage. Ten generations pass from Seth to Noah, who builds the ark and saves humanity. Noah’s son, Shem, leads to the Hebrew line (descendants of Abraham, David, and Jesus). Abraham, the father of faith, has a miraculous son, Isaac, who has twin sons, Esau and Jacob. Jacob’s 12 sons become the 12 tribes of Israel. Joseph, sold into slavery by his brothers, rises to power in Egypt, and brings his family to live there. Eventually, Joseph dies, and his family grows into a great nation. 🌍
We continue with Exodus. ✨📖. Israel multiplies in Egypt, becoming a threat to the new Pharaoh. He enslaves them and orders the death of Hebrew male children. Moses is born, saved by his mother, and raised in Pharaoh's palace. As an adult, Moses kills an Egyptian and flees to Midian. There, God calls him through a burning bush to free the Israelites. Pharaoh refuses, and God sends ten plagues, culminating in the death of Egypt's firstborns. Afterward, the Israelites leave, but Pharaoh pursues them. God parts the Red Sea for them to escape, and the Egyptian army is destroyed. In the desert, God provides, protects, and guides them. Moses receives the commandments at Mount Sinai, and the Israelites build the Tabernacle, where God’s presence dwells. God leads them with a cloud, teaching them to depend on Him. ✨ The journey to the Promised Land continues. 🌍
Sometimes we can find amazing motivation in looking back and seeing everything we have done! Genesis was a beginning and Exodus was an escape, what is Leviticus? The Israelites left Egypt and had their eyes set on the promise land. Before they could embark on this journey, they needed to train. At the foot of Mt. Saini, Moses and his crew prepared. These rules and regulations, that we read about in Leviticus, were exactly the training the Israelites needed. This book might not connect to your life at every turn, but Leviticus taches us the importance of God’s time. Do you feel like you are spinning your tires or are you in training?
In an effort to stick to the discipline, today we will only read two Psalms.
In Psalm 38, David acknowledges his sins and the pain he is experiencing, asking God for help. This psalm teaches us that it’s okay to bring our struggles before God and seek His mercy. In life, it encourages us to be honest about our weaknesses and rely on God’s grace.
In Psalm 39, David reflects on how short life is and the importance of using our words wisely. It encourages mindfulness in our actions and words.
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