Thy Kingdom Come!
Verse of the week to live by:
“He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him” (Prov. 30:5).
Bible Readings 2025, Week 32; Aug.4-10
Aug, 4; Ps 70-71; 2 Co 5; Pro 30
1. Prov. 30:4-6; “Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Whose hands have gathered up the wind? Who has wrapped up the waters in a cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is the name of his son?”
How did Jesus use this passage? Please refer to John 3:13
2. 2 Cor. 5:1; “For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.
Compare our earthly bodies and future heavenly bodies?
2 Cor. 5:3; “Because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked.
What did Apostle Paul mean by “naked”?
Aug.5; Ps 72-74; Pro 31
1. Psalm 72: “Of Solomon”
The title for Psalm 72 is “Of Solomon”.
How many Psalms did Solomon write that are included in the book of Psalms?
2. Ps. Ps. 73; “A psalm of Asaph”
Who was Asaph? What did Asaph complain about? What was God’s answer?
3. Prov. 31:10-31; “A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.”
Please read Proverbs 31:10-31; if you were to describe today’s woman of a noble character, what would you say?
Aug.6; Ps 75-76; 2 Co 6
1. Ps. 75: 8; “In the hand of the Lord is a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices; he pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to its very dregs.”
Explain the highlighted passage?
2. 2 Cor. 6:1; “As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.”
What did Apostle Paul mean by “not to receive God’s grace in vain”?
3. 2 Cor.6:16; “What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.” Where in the Old Testament do we find the underlined passage?
Aug.7; Ps 77-79; 2 Co 7;
1. Ps. 77:16-20; “The waters saw you, God, the waters saw you and writhed;
the very depths were convulsed. The clouds poured down water,
the heavens resounded with thunder; your arrows flashed back and forth. Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind, your lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen. You led your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.”
What does this passage refer to?
1. 2 Cor. 7:2-4; “Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one. 3 I do not say this to condemn you; I have said before that you have such a place in our hearts that we would live or die with you. 4 I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.”
What brought joy to Apostle Paul’s heart?
2. 2 Cor. 7:5-7; “For when we came into Macedonia, we had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn—conflicts on the outside, fears within. 6 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus, 7 and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever.”
When did Apostle Paul go to Macedonia?
Aug.8; Ps 80-81
1. Ps. 80:1; “Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock.
You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth.”
What are the cherubim?
2. Ps. 80:8; “You transplanted a vine from Egypt; you drove out the nations and planted it.”
Please read John 15:1; “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.” Who is the true vine?
3. Ps. 81:10; “I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it.”
Explain the underlined passage?
Aug. 9; Ps 82-84; 2 Co 8
1. Ps. 83; “A song. A psalm of Asaph.”
The title of Psalm 83 is “A song. A psalm of Asaph.”
Who was Asaph? What is the meaning of his name?
2. 2 Cor. 8:9; “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.”
What did Apostle Paul mean that Jesus was rich and became poor?
3. 2 Cor. 8:15; “As it is written: “The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.”
What is the Old Testament background of this passage?
Aug. 10; Ps 85-87; 2 Co 9
1. Ps. 87:1; “He has founded his city on the holy mountain.”
What city is the Psalmist talking about?
2. 2 Cor. 9:6-7; “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Was Apostle Paul talking about our time or eternity or both?
3. 2 Cor. 9:7; “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Please explain, “God loves the cheerful giver”?