Leviticus 25:47-27:13
God is concerned about how we use the resources that He has given us, how we treat each other in the real world. An important note regardless of the politics or the economic system of the day or culture, Christianity has always thrived but a key point to it all is that it does so by helping and being very aware of the poor and the oppressed. What a great mix these passages provide. God's grace and forgiveness is forever and insurmountable, but His punishment is equally present and continuous. He talks about the punishment for disobedience and it is severe.
Mark 10:32-52
The passage where James and John asked to be beside Jesus in heaven it created animosity and dissent ion among the disciples, but Jesus explains that they have it all wrong. They are using the times of the day and it's structure to determine how they want to be exalted in heaven. Humble yourself on earth, become a servant on earth to be lofty in heaven; more importantly, follow Jesus' lead. He is the most powerful entity ever on the face of the planet and He is every one's humble servant. While on His way to His beating and demise, Jesus still has time to stop and help a blind beggar.
Psalms 45:1-17
This is a beautiful song or poem about Jesus. It doesn't have the harsh tones of some of David's psalms; this is lovely words of wisdom and joy to our Saviour.
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