Daily Text and Bible Reading: Saturday, July 12 [Press play below]
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Examining the Scriptures Daily
Saturday, July 12
They killed [Jehoash] ..., but they did not bury him in the burial places of the kings. 2 Chronicles 24.25.
What can we learn from the example of Jehoash? He was like a tree with shallow roots that depended on the support of a stake. When the stake, Jehoiada, was gone and the winds of apostasy blew, Jehoash toppled over. This powerfully illustrates that our fear of God must not depend solely on the good influence of fellow Christians, including family members. To remain spiritually strong, we must strengthen our own godly devotion and fear through regular study, meditation, and prayer.
[Quotation] Jeremiah 17.7 and 8: Blessed is the man who puts his trust in Jehovah, Whose confidence is in Jehovah. 8 He will become like a tree planted by the waters, That sends out its roots to the stream. He will not notice when heat comes, But his leaves will always flourish. And in the year of drought he will not be anxious, Nor will he quit producing fruit. [End Quotation]
[Quotation] Colossians 2.6 and 7: Therefore, just as you have accepted Christ Jesus the Lord, go on walking in union with him, 7 being rooted and built up in him and being stabilized in the faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing with thanksgiving. [End Quotation]
Jehovah does not really ask much of us. What he requires is summed up at Ecclesiastes 12.13, which says: “Fear the true God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole obligation of man.”
[Quotation] Ecclesiastes 12.13: The conclusion of the matter, everything having been heard, is: Fear the true God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole obligation of man. [End Quotation]
When we fear God, we will be able to face future tests and stand firm. Nothing will be able to damage our friendship with Jehovah.
Watchtower June 2023 page 19 paragraphs 17 through 19
Today's Bible Chapters: Psalms 116 through 118
116.1 I love Jehovah Because he hears my voice, my pleas for help.
116.2 For he inclines his ear to me, And I will call on him as long as I live.
116.3 The ropes of death encircled me; The Grave had me in its grip. I was overcome by distress and grief.
116.4 But I called on the name of Jehovah: “O Jehovah, rescue me!”
116.5 Jehovah is compassionate and righteous; Our God is merciful.
116.6 Jehovah is guarding the inexperienced. I was brought low, and he saved me.
116.7 Let my soul rest once again, For Jehovah has dealt kindly with me.
116.8 You have rescued me from death, My eye from tears, my foot from stumbling.
116.9 I will walk before Jehovah in the land of the living.
116.10 I had faith, for I spoke; I was greatly afflicted.
116.11 As for me, I panicked and said: “Every man is a liar.”
116.12 With what will I repay Jehovah For all the good he has done for me?
116.13 I will take up the cup of salvation, And I will call on the name of Jehovah.
116.14 I will pay my vows to Jehovah In the presence of all his people.
116.15 Costly in the eyes of Jehovah Is the death of his loyal ones.
116.16 I beg you, O Jehovah, For I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your slave girl. You have freed me from my bonds.
116.17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving; I will call on the name of Jehovah.
116.18 I will pay my vows to Jehovah In the presence of all his people,
116.19 In the courtyards of the house of Jehovah, In your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise Jah!
117.1 Praise Jehovah, all you nations; Glorify him, all you peoples.
117.2 For his loyal love toward us is great; The faithfulness of Jehovah endures forever. Praise Jah!
118.1 Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; His loyal love endures forever.
118.2 Let Israel now say: “His loyal love endures forever.”
118.3 Let those of the house of Aaron now say: “His loyal love endures forever.”
118.4 Let those fearing Jehovah now say: “His loyal love endures forever.”
118.5 I called on Jah in my distress; Jah answered and brought me into a place of safety.
118.6 Jehovah is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
118.7 Jehovah is on my side as my helper; I will look in triumph on those who hate me.
118.8 It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to trust in humans.
118.9 It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to trust in princes.
118.10 All the nations surrounded me, But in the name of Jehovah, I warded them off.
118.11 They surrounded me, yes, I was completely surrounded, But in the name of Jehovah, I warded them off.
118.12 They surrounded me like bees, But they were extinguished as quickly as a fire among thorns. In the name of Jehovah, I warded them off.
118.13 I was pushed hard to make me fall, But Jehovah helped me.
118.14 Jah is my shelter and my strength, And he has become my salvation.
118.15 The sound of rejoicing and salvation Is in the tents of the righteous. The right hand of Jehovah is demonstrating its power.
118.16 The right hand of Jehovah is exalting itself; The right hand of Jehovah is demonstrating its power.
118.17 I will not die, no, I will live, In order to declare the works of Jah.
118.18 Jah disciplined me severely, But he did not hand me over to death.
118.19 Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will enter them and praise Jah.
118.20 This is the gate of Jehovah. The righteous will enter through it.
118.21 I will praise you, for you answered me And you became my salvation.
118.22 The stone that the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone.
118.23 This has come from Jehovah; It is wonderful in our eyes.
118.24 This is the day that Jehovah has made; We will be joyful and rejoice in it.
118.25 Jehovah, save us, please, we beg! Jehovah, grant us victory, please!
118.26 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of Jehovah; We bless you from the house of Jehovah.
118.27 Jehovah is God; He gives us light. Join in the festival procession with branches in hand, Up to the horns of the altar.
118.28 You are my God, and I will praise you; My God, I will exalt you.
118.29 Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good; His loyal love endures forever.