February 3 - Genesis 46:1-47:31, Matthew 15:1-28, Psalm 19:1-14, Proverbs 4:14-19

Genesis 46:1-47:31

  • This Jacob has become so different.  Do we allow space for people to truly change?  "We are more than the worst mistake we ever made" - Bryan Stevenson
  • Verse 28 - how does your translation cover it?  In the Hebrew, it is simply "he".  However, NRSV says "Israel" - example of an interpretation decision
  • Joseph acknowledges the prejudices of the Egyptians
  • But notice what Joseph and the Pharaoh do when the famine does come - they use the famine to consolidate power

Matthew 15:1-28

  • "Cleanliness" section - waht does that really mean?
  • The laws first, then the practice, then a person (Canaanite woman)
  • Caananite woman - hard story to work with.  But showing the human side of Jesus?

Psalm 19 and Proverbs 4:14-19

  • Psalm 19 - How God is revealed around us.  First half is in nature and creation.  General revelaion.  Second half is specific - law / Word 
  • Proverbs 4:14-19 - How many times does it say to avoid the path of the wicked here.  6 times!  

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