Saul Reads the Bible

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: Leviticus 9:1-10:11
Poetry/Prophecy: Psalm 111:1-114:8
New Testament: Romans 5:16-6:12

In Leviticus, the Tabernacle is open for business – but two of Aaron’s sons receive a surprisingly harsh penalty for getting caught up in the excitement of this event.

Four short Psalms today: 111-114.

And in Romans, Paul talks about death and sin, but also of new life, free of bondage!

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: Leviticus 8:1-8:36
Poetry/Prophecy: Psalm 109:1-110:7
New Testament: Romans 4:25-5:15

In Leviticus: a 7-day long ordination festival for the priests (Aaron and his sons).

In the Psalms (109), David gives one of the longest, harshest pronouncements of a curse seen in Scripture, and beseeches God’s help in making it come to pass.

And in Romans, Paul talks about reconciliation and justification, [...]

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: Leviticus 6:18-7:38
Poetry/Prophecy: Psalm 108:1-108:13
New Testament: Romans 4:4-4:24

Today in Leviticus: God’s provision for the priests from the various offerings brought by the people.

In Psalm 108, David demonstrates how to ask for stuff with the right heart attitude.

And in Romans, Paul continues to talk about how God’s grace can be distributed to anyone through faith – again [...]

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: Leviticus 5:1-6:17
Poetry/Prophecy: Psalm 107:1-107:43
New Testament: Romans 3:19-4:3

Today in Leviticus: more about sin and guilt offerings, including a hard look at the impossibly high standards of God. Also, a reprise of the grain offering.

In the Psalms, we begin Book 5 (in the traditional division of the Psalms) with Psalm 107. It is more general [...]

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: Leviticus 4:1-4:35
Poetry/Prophecy: Psalm 106:1-106:48
New Testament: Romans 2:26-3:18

In the book of Leviticus, sin offerings: Who should offer what, where, and how.

In Psalm 106, the Psalmist again reflects on the story of the deliverance of the nation of Israel from Egypt, and what this says about God.

And in Romans, Paul gets all rhetorical talking about our unrighteous [...]

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: Leviticus 2:1-3:17
Poetry/Prophecy: Psalm 105:1-105:45
New Testament: Romans 2:9-2:25

Today in Leviticus: grain offerings and peace offerings.

Psalm 105 is a wonderful retrospective on the events we have read about in Genesis and Exodus – God’s promise to Abraham, and His following through by delivering the Israelites from Egypt.

And in Romans, Paul has a stern warning for those who [...]

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: Leviticus 1:1-1:17
Poetry/Prophecy: Psalm 103:1-104:35
New Testament: Romans 1:18-2:8

We begin Leviticus by reading about several different animals that might be sacrificed to God: herd animals (bulls), flock animals (sheep and goats), and birds.

In Psalm 103, David is in a happy place, and talks about God’s mercy and compassion, revealing important facets of God’s character.

And in Romans, Paul [...]

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: Exodus 40:1-40:38
Poetry/Prophecy: Psalm 101:1-102:28
New Testament: Romans 1:1-1:17

Today, we finish the book of Exodus. As it draws to a close, the tabernacle is set up for the first time, the priests are washed and consecrated, and God’s glory descends on the tabernacle.

In the Psalms today, a striking contrast: Psalm 101 by David, when David is [...]

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament: Exodus 39:1-39:43
Poetry/Prophecy: Psalm 99:1-100:5
New Testament: Acts 28:1-28:31

Today in Exodus, the priestly garments are made from gold, costly fabrics, and precious stones. And Moses has the opportunity to inspect all of the completed work, and finds it to his liking, made exactly according to God’s specifications.

In Psalms, Saul is struck by what he sees [...]