Psalms: 19, 95 Meditation Jeremiah: The responsibility of the teachers is treated here. While priests in the OT could only come from the descendants of Aaron, teachers could come from any of the 12 tribes. Paul, who was a Pharisee was from the tribe of Benjamin. The teachers of Jeremiah’s day were failing in their …
Tag: 12 Tribes
Sunday, July 26
Psalm: 105 Meditation 2 Samuel: King Saul is now dead and although David is King in Judah, he has yet to consolidate his power to include the Northern Tribes. Ish-Bosheth, son of Saul, is slated to become king in the north. The funeral elegy cited here is written by David in honor or King Saul …
Tuesday, June 16
Psalm: 78:1-39 Meditation Acts: Here may begin the notion of tradition in the Church. There was a vacancy among the twelve caused by Judas’ demise. Peter, the recognized spokesman, speaking through the Holy Spirit quotes Psalm 109:8 “May another take his place of leadership”. Perhaps Jesus Himself prompted this tradition for in Luke 22:30 he …
Friday, March 27
Psalms: 75, 95 Meditation Jeremiah: The responsibility of the teachers is treated here. While priests in the OT could only come from the descendants of Aaron, teaches could come from any of the 12 tribes. Paul, who was a Pharisee was from the tribe of Benjamin. The teachers of Jeremiah’s day were failing in their …