Julie
Since today is a catch up day I read about the Pentateuch, because like Michelle I wasn't really sure what exactly it was, however I hear it all the time. One of the things that the ESV Study Bible does is explain, in great detail what some of these different things are. The Pentateuch is the first 5 books of the Bible and is basically the laws or instructions that God provides. It is also considered to be the foundation of the Bible and is meant to orient the reader for the rest of the biblical storyline. It shows God's promises in history and lays the groundwork for the coming of Christ.
Today's Psalm is a lament and it's suggested that it is a cry of anguish because God has judged these people. The people seem to asking God why he allowed this to happen to them and want to know what they have done wrong to be going through this.
Michelle
I haven’t done my study in a while and am catching up starting today, it’s the 27th now. I’m not sure what has held me back. Stress, being distracted by life, losing my focus, I don’t know. There’s been a lot going on in life and I know I should not have strayed from this as it actually helps me. The last book was hard to get thru though and that might have been part of it but that’s no excuse really.
So the psalm, seems to be asking why god has left them. Like they feel deserted as they are going thru trials again. It then speaks of all the things God has done for them in the past.
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