NL-Day062 Leviticus 19-20; Psalm 20; Luke 13

LEVITICUS 19-20:Yesterday we learned about the rule that all sacrifices be done at the tabernacle, the prohibitions of eating anything containing animal blood, and forbidden sexual practices. PSALM 20:This is a prayer for the nation of Israel and their king, asking for national security in time of war. LUKE 13:In the second half of Luke 12, Jesus taught about being ready for his return, and warned us to be ready for suffering. He prophesied about the suffering that now happens because of divisions between those who believe and obey Jesus, and those who do not. NLT Translation notes:Ps. 20:7 Some nations boast of their chariots and horses,but we boast [because of the reputation //in the name] of the LORD our God.====Luk. 12:18 [Then Jesus introduced his teaching by asking, “What is the Kingdom of God like? Here is how I illustrate it.//Then Jesus said, “What is the Kingdom of God like? How can I illustrate it?][Even though English does use rhetorical questions, we don’t often use them to introduce teachings like Jesus did. Many languages in the world only use rhetorical questions for rebuking. Often translators do as I have done here so that Jesus doesn’t sound like he is groping around for what to say.]20 [Next he said, “Here is another illustration of the Kingdom of God.//He also asked, “What else is the Kingdom of God like?]31 At that time some Pharisees said to him, “Get away from here if you want to live! [King/0] Herod Antipas wants to kill you!”   Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.