Job 29 Psalm 23 Proverbs 25:21-22 Luke 12:1-21 Holy Scripture Audio Bible Verse Reading

Job reminisces about his past days of prosperity and respect. He recalls when God watched over him and his children were around him, and his path was drenched with cream and the rock poured out streams of oil for him. Job describes his former status in the community, where people listened to his counsel, respected his wisdom, and he was a friend to the needy. He was a leader, honored and revered, providing justice and righteousness, helping the poor and defending the oppressed.

Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely Your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Proverbs 25:21-22
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

Luke 12:1-21
Warnings and Encouragements
Jesus speaks to His disciples in the presence of a large crowd, warning them against the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. He assures them that everything hidden will be revealed and urges them not to fear those who can kill the body but cannot harm the soul. Instead, they should fear God, who has the authority over their eternal destiny. Jesus emphasizes the value God places on each individual, encouraging them to acknowledge Him before others, promising that He will acknowledge them before God’s angels.

The Parable of the Rich Fool
A man in the crowd asks Jesus to tell his brother to divide the inheritance with him. Jesus responds by warning against greed and tells the parable of the rich fool. In the parable, a rich man hoards his abundant crops, planning to take life easy, but God calls him a fool and demands his life that very night. Jesus concludes by emphasizing that life does not consist in the abundance of possessions, and those who store up things for themselves but are not rich toward God are foolish.