Readings May 19-25

This week we continue with our readings from the book of Job. Job's three 'comforters' maintain their attacks on Job and his integrity giving their supposed wisdom to him.  Job replies each time defending himself and questioning God at times through a second and third cycle of speeches.  I was struck by the striking resemblance Psalm 31 bears to the afflictions Job is suffering.  Do we too trust the Lord to deliver us amidst the difficulties of life?  'Be strong and take heart all you who hope in the Lord.' (Psalm 31:24)

Our Psalm readings also cover praise (33), a song of praise (30), a testimony to God's gracious forgiveness (32) and instruction on godly wisdom (34).  The psalms are a wonderful kaleidoscope of different types and themes.

Finally we return to the Torah, the Law, with the book of Leviticus.  This can be a bit heavy going as much is not directly applicable to our worship or lives nowadays.  But do persevere as  there are many good nuggets of knowledge and wisdom in there. The first two chapters cover the burnt offering for atonement of sin and the grain offering which recognizes God's goodness and provision for us.

 19     Job 13                  Psalm 30               Job 14
 20     Job 15                  Psalm 31               Job 16
 21     Job 17                  Psalm 32               Job 18-19
 22     Job 20                  Psalm 33               Job 21
 23     Job 22                  Psalm 34               Job 23-24
 24     Job 25-26             Leviticus 1            Job 27
 25     Job 28                  Leviticus 2            Job 29