Bible Text: Matthew 8:19-22, Luke 10:1-16
Key Verse: Luke 10:8, 16
Matthew 8:19-22 I will follow you: The scribes were scholars who studied, copied, interpreted, and taught the Scriptures. they tend to be connected with the Pharisees in Matthew's Gospel. If one wants to follow Jesus, nothing else can matter. He has no home in the world. That points to Jesus' death on the cross.
Luke 10:1 appointed seventy-two: recorded only in Luke, though similar instructions were given to the Twelve. Certain differences in early manuscripts make it unclear as to whether the number was 72 or 70.
Luke 10:9 the kingdom of God is near: this is the heart of Jesus' message.
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Monday: Devotional Reading – Time for prayer & adoration:
Read through the scripture several times, just listening to the words.
Tuesday: Literary Reading – Listen for literary content:
Focus on the text, itself.
Wednesday: Lutheran Theological Reading – Read from a Lutheran perspective:
Reflect on the convictions, insights and expectations that rise particularly from our Lutheran Heritage.
Thursday: Historical Reading – Read with an ear for History:
Reflect on the historical situation.
Friday: Catch up on missed reading time
Saturday & Sunday: Day of Rest
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