19: The Jewish experts of the law in Jesus’ day, and even since then, have been known for far-out interpretations of the law. The rabbis have made up many stipulations allowing certain activities to continue. For example, in modern times, orthodox Jewish communities have a boundary around their town called an Eruv. This boundary supposedly allows them to move items about without breaking the Sabbath.
Thus, the Jews had already begun to abrogate the law by their traditions in Jesus’ day. It was this breaking of the ‘least’ of the commandments that Jesus was referring to. He had come to set a higher standard.
Daily Bible Reading: Job 7:1-9:35
Daily Memory Verse: Jude 1:2 “Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.”
Daily Tidbit: Following the same type of reasoning with the Eruv around the city, the Jews have rule concerning travelling on the Sabbath. Apparently, if food is prepared prior to the Sabbath and is placed in a location outside of the normally ‘allowed’ boundaries of travel, the food extends those boundaries.
Praise Journal: Heavenly Father, thank You for the clarity that You give Your servants. Your Word is clear to those who, Jew and Gentile alike, seek to honor You. Help us to love You and serve You with all our hearts, souls, and minds. Help us to love others as we should. Give us your wisdom to teach others Your laws. Thank You for Your mercy, grace, and love! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Journal: Pray for a missionary family in Kenya. Pray for a missionary couple in Cameroon. Pray for two ladies who are battling cancer.
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