Genesis 21:22-34 Psalm 36:7-12 Proverbs 22:26-27 Mark 9:33-50 Luke 9:46-50 Bible Reading Plan

Genesis 21:22-34:
In this passage, Abimelech, king of Gerar, and his chief commander, Phicol, approach Abraham to make a covenant with him. They acknowledge that God is with Abraham in all that he does and request that he swear to deal faithfully with them and their descendants. Abraham agrees and takes an oath with Abimelech, settling a dispute over a well of water that Abraham's servants had dug. They name the place Beersheba, meaning "well of the oath." After making the covenant, Abimelech and Phicol return to their land, and Abraham plants a tamarisk tree and calls upon the name of the Lord, the everlasting God.

Psalm 36:7-12:
In this portion of Psalm 36, the psalmist continues to reflect on the goodness and faithfulness of God. They affirm God's steadfast love and righteousness, which extend to the heavens, and His judgments, which are like the great deep. The psalmist expresses confidence in God's protection and provision, likening His care to the shelter of His wings. They pray for God's continued mercy and grace to those who know Him and for His justice to befall the wicked. The psalmist concludes by praising God and affirming His sovereignty over all creation.

Proverbs 22:26-27:
This proverb warns against becoming surety for another person's debts or obligations. It advises caution and discretion in guaranteeing someone else's loans or agreements, as doing so can lead to personal financial ruin. The proverb underscores the importance of exercising prudence and restraint in financial matters, avoiding entanglements that could result in loss or hardship.

Mark 9:33-50:
In this passage, Jesus and His disciples journey to Capernaum, and along the way, Jesus teaches them about humility and the dangers of causing others to stumble. When they arrive at Capernaum, Jesus asks His disciples what they were discussing along the way, and they remain silent because they had been arguing about who among them was the greatest. Jesus teaches them that whoever desires to be first must be last of all and servant of all. He then warns against causing others to stumble and emphasizes the seriousness of sin, urging His disciples to deal decisively with sin in their lives.

Luke 9:46-50:
In this passage, an argument arises among the disciples about who is the greatest. Jesus perceives their thoughts and teaches them about humility, using a child as an example. He tells them that whoever receives a child in His name receives Him, and whoever is least among them is the greatest. John reports to Jesus that they saw someone casting out demons in His name, but they tried to stop him because he was not part of their group. Jesus corrects them, saying that whoever is not against them is for them.