Daily Bible Reading Day 199

Psalms 22-24;  Acts 20:1-16.  Psalm 22 is the one quoted by Jesus on the cross and the one we probably misinterpret the most. Upon reading the Psalm one will learn that David felt forsaken because God had not answered his prayer in the way he wanted. Instead God allowed him to stay in his difficult situation and he felt abandoned. As you work your way through the Psalm you realize that David wasn't abandoned instead it was his perspective. Psalm 23 is a classic especially for funerals. Yet the Psalm is quite a contrast to Psalm 22. It is the picture of peace and prosperity. Psalm 24 again asks who can ascend to God's place. The psalm feels almost regal in setting.

Paul leaves Ephesus and travels to Macedonia and then to Greece. Then he heads back. He is on his way to Jerusalem. He hurries past Ephesus on the way back because he wants to make Jerusalem in time for Pentecost.