Psalm 72 - Talk about a bold prayer. Could the author be more forward with what he wants? This psalm has a stream of requests. The translator uses the word "may" over and over again. This psalm is of course a picture of what a true king should be like, and it's also a foreshadowing of Jesus' lordship. From our perspective as a prayer, it is also an example of the boldness with which God invites us to pray. We don't pray sheepishly for things, either out of false modesty or doubt. We pray boldly and confidently knowing that God hears our prayers and answers us in Jesus His Son our Lord. It's a helpful reminder as we pray.
Deuteronomy 28:1-22 - In this section God continues to explain the terms of the covenant He has made with Israel. They are a little startling to me because it seems like the blessings or curses are based solely on the actions of Israel. Is this the case? How is this covenant similar to/different from the covenant God makes with us in Jesus?
Matthew 18:1-20 - Let's see, which thing should I talk about in this reading? There are so many areas that Jesus covers that it's hard to know which subject to highlight. That in itself is something to think about. When we have opportunity to share our faith or defend it against attack, where do we start? What should we talk about? There are so many issues to discuss. Notice that in each of these areas, knowing Jesus and his death and resurrection helps us to understand. Pick one and see how this connection might help.
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