TODAY'S BIBLE READING

MAY 28

OLD TESTAMENT I
Deuteronomy 6:1 - 7:10
Deuteronomy 6:1-7:10 contains a call to Israel to love and obey God. Moses reminds the people of God's faithfulness to their ancestors and the importance of passing on the commandments to future generations.

In the first part of this passage, Moses commands the Israelites to keep the statutes and commandments that God had given them, so that they may live and inherit the land promised to their forefathers. Moses emphasizes the importance of teaching these commandments to their children and future generations, so that they too may love and obey God.

Moses then gives the Shema, a declaration of faith in one God, to the people. They are to recite it daily, reminding themselves and their children of their commitment to God.

The passage concludes with Moses urging the people to remember the great works that God had done for them, freeing them from slavery in Egypt and leading them to the promised land. They are to teach their children and grandchildren about God's faithfulness, so that they may also love and obey Him.

Overall, this passage emphasizes the importance of loving and obeying God, passing on His commandments to future generations, and remembering His faithfulness and goodness towards His people.

OLD TESTAMENT II
Ecclesiastes 8:1 - 9:10
Ecclesiastes 8:1-9:10 contains reflections on the human condition and the futility of trying to make sense of the world. The author, likely King Solomon, speaks of the limitations of human wisdom and the inevitability of death.

In Ecclesiastes 8:1-9, the author advises the reader to obey those in authority, but also acknowledges that injustice exists in the world. The author recognizes that it is impossible to understand all of the mysteries of life and death, and therefore we must trust in God and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.

In Ecclesiastes 9:1-10, the author emphasizes that death is the great equalizer, as both the righteous and the wicked eventually die. He encourages the reader to enjoy life while they can, but also to be mindful of the consequences of their actions. Ultimately, the author reminds us that life is fleeting and unpredictable, and that we must make the most of every moment.

NEW TESTAMENT
Luke 8:22-39
In Luke 8:22-39, Jesus and his disciples get into a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee. While they are sailing, a storm arises, and the waves crash over the boat, threatening to sink it. Jesus, however, remains asleep in the stern. The disciples wake him up, and he rebukes the wind and the waves, calming the storm.
After they reach the other side of the sea, they encounter a demon-possessed man who has been living in the tombs. Jesus commands the demons to leave the man, and they enter a nearby herd of pigs, causing the pigs to run into the sea and drown. The man is then restored to his right mind and becomes a witness to Jesus' power.

The people of the town ask Jesus to leave because they are afraid of him and what he has done. The man who was healed, however, begs to go with Jesus, but Jesus tells him to stay in his hometown and share his testimony.

This passage shows Jesus' power over nature and the spiritual realm, and it also illustrates the fear and rejection he faced from some people. It also emphasizes the importance of sharing one's testimony and being a witness to Jesus' power and love.