NL-Day101 Deuteronomy 17-18; Psalm 58; Acts 13:1-33
DEUTERONOMY 17-18:
In yesterday's reading we heard about the release of debts and slaves in the Jubilee Year (also called the year of restoration), and a reminder about 100% participation for the males in three festivals.
PSALM 58:
This poem celebrates that God will indeed give justice to His people, even though many times it seems to us that there is no justice on earth.
ACTS 13a:
In yesterday’s reading, we heard how Herod decided to go after the top apostles, killing James. But Peter escaped. As a result, 16 soldiers died. Then Herod met his richly deserved end.
NLT Translation notes:
Deut. 17:22 If the prophet speaks in [my//the LORD’s] name but his prediction does not happen or come true, you will know that [I, the LORD//the LORD] did not give that message. That prophet has spoken without my authority and need not be feared.’
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Ps. 58:9 [You, O] God will sweep [those unjust people/them] away, both
young and old, faster than a pot heats over burning thorns.
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Acts 13:52 And the believers [there] were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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