Today’s readings – Aug 27:-
NEW TESTAMENT: 1 Corinthians 9
OLD TESTAMENT: Psalm 120,121,122
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– Begin of daily reading for Aug 27 – Day 240
NEW TESTAMENT
1 Corinthians 9
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Paul Gives Up His Rights
9 Am I am not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ (Yahusha HaMashiach) our Lord (Aḏon)? are not ye (you) my work in the Lord (Aḏon)?
2 If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine (my) apostleship are ye (you) in the Lord (Aḏon).
3 Mine (My) answer to them that do examine me is this,
4 Have we not power to eat and to drink?
5 Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren (fellow believers) of the Lord (Aḏon), and Cephas?
6 Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?
7 Who goeth (goes) a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth (plants) a vineyard, and eateth (eats) not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth (feeds) a flock, and eateth (eats) not of the milk of the flock?
8 Say I these things as a man? or saith (says) not the law the same also?
9 For it is written in the law of Moses, thou shalt (you shall) not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth (treads) out the corn. Doth (Does) God take care for oxen?
10 Or saith (says) he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth (plows) should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth (threshes) in hope should be partaker of his hope.
11 If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal (worldly) things?
12 If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.
13 Do ye (you) not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar?
14 Even so hath (has) the Lord (Aḏon) ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
15 But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.
16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.
18 What is my reward then? Verily (Truthfully) that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.
20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;
21 To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.
22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
23 And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.
24 Know ye not (Do you not know) that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth (receives) the prize? So run, that ye (you) may obtain.
25 And every man that striveth (strives) for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth (beats) the air:
27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway (I myself will not somehow be disqualified [as unfit for service]).
OLD TESTAMENT
Psalm 120
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A Song of degrees.
120 In my distress I cried unto the Lord (𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah), and he (He) heard me.
2 Deliver my soul, O Lord (𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah), from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.
3 What shall be given unto thee (you)? or what shall be done unto thee (you), thou false tongue (you deceitful tongue)?
4 Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper (the broom tree).
5 Woe (Great sorrow) is me, that I sojourn (stay temporarily) in Mesech, that I dwell (live) in the tents of Kedar!
(NOTE: Mesech (proper noun) = Meshech was the sixth son of Japheth. His name means ‘long, tall, or drawn out by force’. Japheth was the oldest son of Noah. This man’s descendants are known from history as a people who lived for several centuries in central Asia Minor until being driven by their adversaries into the hilly region southeast of the Black Sea))
(NOTE: tents of Kedar (noun) = According to Genesis 25:13 and 1 Chronicles 1:29., Ishmael’s second son is named Kedar. As the word ‘tents’ was used, it portrays the nomadic life of the Kedar descendants)
6 My soul hath (has) long dwelt (lived) with him that hateth (hates) peace.
7 I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
Psalm 121
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A Song of degrees.
121 I will lift up mine (my) eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh (from where comes) my help.
2 My help cometh (comes) from the Lord (𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah), which made heaven and earth.
3 He will not suffer thy (your) foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee (He that keeps You) will not slumber (sleep [spiritually]).
4 Behold (See), he that keepeth (He who is guarding) Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord (𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) is thy (your) keeper: the Lord (𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) is thy (your) shade upon thy (your) right hand.
6 The sun shall not smite thee (strike you) by day, nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord (𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) shall preserve thee (you) from all evil: he (He) shall preserve thy (your) soul.
8 The Lord (𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) shall preserve thy (your) going out and thy (your) coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
Psalm 122
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A Song of degrees of David.
122 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord (𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah).
2 Our feet shall stand within thy (your) gates, O Jerusalem.
3 Jerusalem is builded (built) as a city that is compact together:
4 Whither (To which) the [twelve] tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord (𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah), unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord (𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah).
5 For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee (you [holy city]).
7 Peace be within thy (your) walls, and prosperity within thy (your) palaces.
8 For my brethren (brothers) and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee (you).
9 Because of the house of the Lord (𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) our God (Elohim) [which is Jerusalem] I will seek your (the city’s) good.
– End of daily reading for Aug 27 – Day 240
> COMMENCEMENT OF A NEW BOOK (New Testament): Nil
BOOK OVERVIEW (New Testament): 1 Corinthians (16 Chapters) (Original language: Greek)
Timeline: Around A.D. 55
Author: The apostle Paul.
Objective / Purpose: The Apostle Paul wrote this book to the church at Corinth because they were arrogant (proud / haughty) and immoral. It was intended to help them repent.
Audience / Attendees / Spectators / Listeners: The believers in the church at Corinth.
> COMMENCEMENT OF A NEW BOOK (Old Testament): Nil
BOOK OVERVIEW (Old Testament): Psalms (150 Chapters) (Original language: Hebrew)
Timeline: Between Moses’ time (perhaps before 1440 BC) and the period that followed the exile in Babylon (after 538 BC).
Authors:-
Written by mostly by David. Several other authors wrote other chapters:-
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- David (75 total psalms; 73 noted in Psalms;
- Psalm 2 is linked to David in Acts 4:25;
- and Psalm 95 is attributed to David in Hebrews 4:7): 3—9; 11—32; 34—41; 51—65; 68—70; 86; 101; 103; 108—110; 122; 124; 131; 133; 138—145
- Asaph (and family) (12 psalms): 50; 73—83
- The sons of Korah (11 psalms): 42; 44—49; 84—85; 87—88
- Heman (1 psalm, with the sons of Korah): 88
- Solomon (2 psalms): 72 and 127
- Moses (1 psalm): 90
- Ethan the Ezrahite (1 psalm): 89
- Anonymous (the 48 remaining psalms)
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Objective / Purpose: The book of Psalms contains 150 old Hebrew songs and prayers as encouragement and guidance.
Audience / Attendees / Spectators / Listeners: Believers
> TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS OVERVIEW:-
NEW TESTAMENT:-
1 Corinthians 9:-
1) Paul Gives Up His Rights
OLD TESTAMENT:-
Psalm 120:-
1) A Song of degrees.
Psalm 1201:-
1) A Song of degrees.
Psalm 122:-
1) A Song of degrees of David.
> TODAY’S READING TOPICS (New Testament): 1 Corinthians 9: 1) Paul Gives Up His Rights
> TODAY’S READING TOPICS (Old Testament): Psalm 120,121,122: 1) A Song of degrees. 2) A Song of degrees. 3) A Song of degrees of David.
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Aḏon (title) meaning in the Bible
(NOTE: Aḏon (title) = אֲדוֹן (H113) = Lord / master / owner)
Adonai / Adonay (title) meaning in the Bible
(NOTE: Adonai / Adonay (title) = אֲדֹנָי (H136) – Pronunciation: ah-doe-NIGH = [My] Lord / Master)
Mesech (proper noun) meaning in the Bible
(NOTE: Mesech (proper noun) = Meshech was the sixth son of Japheth. His name means ‘long, tall, or drawn out by force’. Japheth was the oldest son of Noah. This man’s descendants are known from history as a people who lived for several centuries in central Asia Minor until being driven by their adversaries into the hilly region southeast of the Black Sea)
tents of Kedar (noun) meaning in the Bible
(NOTE: tents of Kedar (noun) = According to Genesis 25:13 and 1 Chronicles 1:29., Ishmael’s second son is named Kedar. As the word ‘tents’ was used, it portrays the nomadic life of the Kedar descendants)
THE ORGINAL HEBREW NAME OF THE ALMIGHTY CREATOR
Isaiah 52:6 King James Version (KJV)
“Therefore MY PEOPLE SHALL KNOW MY NAME: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I.”
(NOTE: YHWH (proper noun) = 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 the proper name of the God of Israel. יְהוָֹה (H3068) in tetragrammaton: יְהוָֹה (H3068) יְ (yod) ה (he) וָֹ (uau / waw) ה (he))
IMPORTANT NOTE: Hebrew text is read from LEFT to RIGHT:-
THE ORGINAL HEBREW NAME OF THE MESSIAH
In Hebrew: מָשִׁיחַ (H4899) = Mashiach (Hebrew) = Messiah (English) / Anointed One (the Savior who saves the sinners for those who believe in Him)
FULL NAME in Hebrew text with ‘The’: יְהוֹשׁעַ הַמָשִׁיחַ = Yahusha Ha-Mashiach = Yahusha The Anointed One.
Christos > Χριστός (Greek) transliterated into Christ (English) which means Anointed One
NOTES:-
1. SPELLING VERSION #1:-
Yeshua יֵשׁוּעַ (H3442 = He will save) is a shortened form of Yehoshooah / Yahushua יְהוֹשׁוּעַ (H3091 = God / Yah saves). EXAMPLE #1: Mike is a shortened form of Michael. EXAMPLE #2: Josh is a shortened form of Joshua.
2. SPELLING VERSION #2:-
Yehoshooah as spelt in this manner depicts Joshua יְהוֹשׁוּעַ (H3091 = yeh-ho-SHOO-ah) adds Hosea, יְהוֹשׁוּעַ (H1954 = deliver / salvation). Therefore, Yehoshooah / Yahushua means God is Salvation God / Yah saves.
3. SPELLING VERSION #3:-
Yahushua as spelt in this manner depicts that the Messiah came in the name of His Father, Yah יה / יָהּ (H3050) as in John 5:43).
4. SPELLING VERSION #4:-
Yahusha (יְהוֹשׁוּ) as spelt in this manner depicts that the Messiah came in the name of His Father and according to the original ancient Hebrew text spelling.
Yah יָהּ (H3050), + וָֹ (u) + שַׁ Sh + ע A = Yahusha which means Yahuah (God) saves (H3091) (NOTE: Hebrew text is read from left to right). See the diagram below:-
יְהוֹשׁעַ (H3091 = God / Yahuah saves)
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John 5:38 King James Version (KJV)
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1 Thessalonians 5:11 King James Version (KJV)
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Hebrews 3:13 King James Version (KJV)
But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
Matthew 10:8 King James Version (KJV)
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye (you) have received, freely give.
Romans 10:9 King James Version (KJV)
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John 3:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Jesus (Yahusha) answered him, “I assure you and most solemnly (seriously) say to you, unless a person is born again [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified], he cannot [ever] see and experience the kingdom of God (Yahuah).”
Isaiah 52:6 King James Version (KJV)
“Therefore MY PEOPLE SHALL KNOW MY NAME: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth (He who does) speak: behold, it is I.”
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