May 16, 2022
RUTH 3-4:
In
yesterday’s start to the book of Ruth, we saw how Naomi was left
all alone, and how one of her two daughters-in-law, Ruth, left her
family and idols to accompany Naomi and to follow Naomi’s God. Then
it just so happened that Ruth was noticed by a man named Boaz while
gathering left-behind grain in his field.
PSALM 89b:
Ethan, the psalm-writer was very wise in his
prayer. He started his prayer with praise and adoration. Then
starting in verse 19 he reminded God of his promises to Israel
about the everlasting dynasty of David. But this is all building up
to the big problem that Ethan will bring up in verse 38.
1TIMOTHY 6:
Yesterday we heard Paul’s instructions to
Timothy about widows and about judging cases where church leaders
are accused of wrong-doing. The chapter ended with two
encouragements to Timothy.
NLT Translation notes:
1Tim. 6:1 All slaves should show full respect
for their masters so they will not bring shame on [God’s
reputation//the name of God] and his teaching.
10
For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some
people, craving money, have wandered from the true [true way of
believing//faith] and pierced themselves with many
sorrows.
11
But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil
things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with [full and
proper belief//faith], love, perseverance, and
gentleness.
12
Fight the good fight for [our true beliefs//the true faith]. Hold
tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you
have confessed so well before many witnesses.
21
Some people have wandered from the [true way of believing//faith]
by following such foolishness.
[And
to all who read this, may God’s grace be with you!//May God’s grace
be with you all.]
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