January 26 - Genesis 31:17-32:12, Matthew 10:24-11:6, Psalm 13, Proverbs 3:16-18

Genesis 31:17-32:12

  • Jacob continues his trickery,but somehow God is still at work
  • Rachel seems to be a good match for him...
  • Notice though that Laban still makes a covenant with Jacob in spite of it all
  • Now Jacob has to deal with Esau
  • Is Jacob starting to "get it"?

Matthew 10:24-11:6

  • What is Jesus meaning here with the sword?  I thought of the message of Bonhoeffer in Life Together - When Christ calls a person he bids them come and die.  Is Jesus truly the center for us?  
  • Notice that these are teachings to his disciples, not the "general public"
  • John - I so appreciate the fact that he's honest with Jesus about wondering whether Jesus is really "the one".  If John can wrestle with faith, so can we

Psalm 13 and Proverbs 3:16-18

  • Psalm 13 - Fitting that #13 is a lament.  But still ends with an affirmation of trust
  • Proverbs 3:16-18 - Ah the benefits of wisdom

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