Tuesday

6-August

Isaiah 16; Ps 95; 1 Thessalonians 2

Isaiah 16: Who will give shelter to the Moabite refugees? Who is the one to sit on the throne of David?

1 Thessalonians 2: How does Paul describe his behavior when he came to Thessalonica?

Journal Prompt: From Psalm 95: 6-7 Bow down and worship the Lord our Creator!  The Lord is our God,  and we are his people, the sheep he takes care of in his own pasture.  Write about the holiness and the intimacy of God.

Answers:

Isaiah 16: The Moabites will receive shelter from those in Judah.

Jesus will come through the bloodline of Ruth a Moabite woman. His throne will be for them and all the world at the second coming

1 Thessalonians 2:  Paul says he came with boldness to share the gospel, but he behaved as a gentle mother nursing her babies. Paul and his companions were righteous and blameless and they were not a burden to anyone.