Jul 14, 2022
2KINGS 17-18:
Yesterday we again heard quite a few names of
kings, especially on the Israel/Northern side. And this culminated
with Tiglath-pileser of Assyria deporting the people of Israel.
Because of a heavy bribe, Judah avoided this by becoming a vassal
state of Assyria. Actually, this was probably wise on king Ahaz's
part. Judah was not always so wise in interpreting the signs of the
time.
PSALM 131:
God’s grace requires that we receive from the
Lord, not insisting on our working to gain good standing by
ceaselessly trying to earn points with God. We can learn from
children.
JOHN 14b:
In John 14 yesterday, we read one of Jesus’
most important and often quoted statements: “I am the way,
the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except
through me.”
NLT Translation notes:
John
14:20 When I am raised to life again, you will know that I am
[joined as one with/in] my Father, and you are [joined as one
with/in] me, and I am [joined with/in] you.
22
Judas (not [the] Judas [from the village of Carioth//Iscariot], but
the other disciple with that name) said to him, “Lord, why are you
going to reveal yourself only to us and not to the world at
large?”
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