Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Psalm 89.24-29, Joshua 3.1-17, Acts 9.1-22 - Lectionary for 6/28/11 - Irenaeus of Lyons

Today is the commemoration of Irenaeus of Lyons.

Today's readings are Psalm 89.24-29, Joshua 3.1-17, and Acts 9.1-22.

As we read today we see God's love for his people as he prepares the way for them. Yet our selection from the Psalms, being a Messianic Psalm, reminds us that the very real events from history are actually a foreshadowing of God's work in Christ. The people of Israel are brought across the Jordan river through the waters which would bring them death, just as Jesus brings the eternal Israel through death by faith in him. Jesus prepares the way for Saul who is persecuting him to become the messenger of the true Gospel. Likewise, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us, the just for the unjust, to bring us to God. This is the real reality.

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