January 28 - Genesis 35:1-36:43, Matthew 12:1-21, Psalm 15, Proverbs 3:21-26

Genesis 35:1-36:43

  • Renaming of Jacob.  "Israel" means "struggled" or "wrestled" with God.  This is something that has stayed with the Jewish people - tradition of midrash, arguing, debating, wrestling with the stories and with God. 
  • God reaffirms the covenant once again
  • Things are being set up for the story of the brothers, Joseph, etc.  
  • I love the phrase - that Isaac was "gathered to his people."

Matthew 12:1-21

  • Jesus is once again reinterpreting the law
  • More "bold and direct" Jesus
  • Matthew - Jesus as a fulfillment of prophecy

Psalm 15 and Proverbs 3:21-26

  • Psalm 15 - Sounds a bit like Matthew 7 - strong foundation.  
  • Proverbs 3:21-26 - Feels like it is right in line with recent Psalms, eh?

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