This is the week of The Double Portion in Job.
This week we begin doubling up on some portions of the Bible while not reading other portions. For instance, today we read Genesis 36 and 37, and leave out Job and Isaiah. We do this to help balance out the Bible sections we are reading as the Torah and History books are larger than the Poetry and Prophets. I download the monthly reading schedule to my phone so I always have a point of reference and stick a copy on my refrigerator.
You can find our monthly reading schedule here:
https://www.jubileechurch.org/know_him_plan/
We are in the week of Double Portion with a focus on Job and the Lord’s mercy and compassion. The beginning of this week and next will be devoted to this mystery of God’s workings and Job’s full recovery. If you have extra time Habakkuk is an excellent short version of Job, only three chapters. Probably shorter because Habakkuk didn’t have any friends to help him.
WATCH – That I May Know Him Week 6
GOSPELS
Mark 8 – 14
Mark Chapter 8 begins with the feeding of the Four Thousand, the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod, Jesus predicting His death and resurrection, and our call to take up our cross to follow Him. Transfiguration and arguments follow in Chapter 9. Marriage and divorce, the rich young ruler, the hundredfold return, and the greatness of serving are covered in Chapter 10. In Chapter 11 we have the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, Jesus cleanses the temple, he begins teaching through parables, and the Pharisees begin testing Him openly. Testing and parables continue, along with the Olivet discourse in Chapters 12 and 13. In Chapter 14 we witness His anointing in Bethany, the Last Supper, prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, and Jesus’ arrest.
EPISTLES
2 Corinthians 4 – 10
In Chapter 4 Paul shares the ministry we have received, and the glory of God seen in Jesus’ face. He encourages us to not look at the things that are seen (our light afflictions) but the things that are not seen because what is seen is temporary and what is not seen is eternal. Chapter 5 speaks to our heavenly bodies and our aim to be pleasing to God in all things. Christ died for us all, that we who live should live no longer for ourselves because reconciliation has been gained from God to man and man to God. Chapter 6 is the grace of God in ministry, the call to be holy. In Chapter 7 Paul relates how his writing to address the sin in 1 Corinthians affected him and them. Godly sorrow unto repentance unto salvation is not to be regretted. Chapter 8 begins 2 chapters of giving. He speaks of the grace of the Macedonian church, and the completion of what has been started in the heart, with the promise of the grace of giving in all its aspects. Chapter 10 is about spiritual warfare; the war is in the mind, and taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ is our charge.
TORAH
Genesis 36 – 44
The families of Esau are listed in chapter 36. Chapter 37 begins Joseph’s trials. Chapter 38 is the faith of Tamar (who is listed in the genealogy of Christ). Chapters 39 through 41 record Joseph’s trials, his coming to peace with God, and bringing an answer of peace to Pharaoh. Chapters 42 through 44 are Joseph’s brothers coming and being tested—all the way to Judah offering himself as a slave in place of Benjamin in order not to break His father’s heart.
POETRY
Job 36 – 40
In Chapters 36 and 37, Elihu continues bringing Job face to face with his hypocrisy in justifying himself rather than God. He exalts God and His majesty and shows Job’s utter foolishness in demanding an audience with God for perceived injustice. Chapter 38 the Lord answers Job out of the whirlwind. Now Job will have to listen to God in Chapters 39-40.
PROPHETS
Isaiah 36 – 40
Isaiah 35 had finished with one of the most powerful prophetic promises of restoration. Now Chapter 36 begins with Sennacherib, king of Assyria coming to boast against Jerusalem. Isaiah helps Hezekiah hold his place in faith and trust in God. This intimidation escalates until in Chapter 37 Hezekiah calls on God and Isaiah confirms Sennacherib’s destruction. An angel goes out and kills 185,000 soldiers, and Sennacherib’s sons murder their father. In Chapters 38 through 39 Hezekiah is dying but his prayers and tears extend his life for 15 years. He foolishly shows the envoy of Babylon all his treasure. Chapter 40 begins the call to comfort Jerusalem, the coming salvation, and the promise to those who wait on the Lord.
