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Path 1: New Testament and Psalms

In Psalms 19–21, David celebrates God’s glory revealed in creation and His perfect law that restores the soul. He rejoices in the Lord’s strength and salvation for the king. These psalms blend personal devotion with royal theology: the covenant king’s victories foreshadow Christ’s triumph and the ultimate joy of God’s redeemed people.

Righteousness and Dominion through the True King: Psalm 21 celebrates the Lord’s anointed reigning in victory. This royal triumph prefigures Christ’s eternal kingship, where righteousness and joy overflow. Believers share in this dominion by submitting all of life to the risen King: family, labor, and culture. Through this, believers extend His rule through faithful obedience and enduring praise.

Path 2: Old Testament Pentateuch/History

In Leviticus 15–16, the focus turns to purity and atonement. Bodily discharges made individuals ceremonially unclean, reminding Israel of sin’s pervasive defilement. The Day of Atonement stands at the book’s…

Path 1: New Testament and Psalms

In Psalms 15–18, David reflects on integrity, deliverance, and God’s steadfast faithfulness. Psalm 15 defines the character of those who dwell with the Lord, while Psalm 18 celebrates God’s salvation and strength after David’s victories. These psalms exalt the Lord as rock, refuge, and righteous King who rescues His people and rewards uprightness.

Trained for Battle: In Psalm 18, David declares that God “trains my hands for war.” His strength and success flow not from human might but from divine preparation. God equips His people for spiritual, cultural and potentially even physical battles alike, teaching endurance, courage, and precision through His Word.

Path 2: Old Testament Pentateuch/History

In Leviticus 13–14, the laws of leprosy and cleansing demonstrate how holiness extends even to physical health and community life. Priests act as both inspectors and mediators, distinguishing between clean and unclean. The detailed rituals for purification,…

Path 1: New Testament and Psalms

In Psalms 11–14, David declares confidence in the Lord when the foundations of society crumble. The righteous find refuge in God’s throne, while the fool denies His rule. These psalms affirm that the Lord tests hearts, upholds justice, and will ultimately restore His people when human strength and wisdom fail.

The Unshaken Throne: Psalm 11 reminds us that though the world may reject God’s rule, His throne remains unmoved. David’s faith points to the eternal stability of God’s reign. When cultures decay and moral order collapses, believers stand firm by trusting in God’s unchanging justice. True refuge is not found in escape or compromise but in confidence that His kingdom endures forever.

Path 2: Old Testament Pentateuch/History

In Leviticus 10–12, holiness is enforced with sobering clarity. Nadab and Abihu offer unauthorized fire and are consumed by the Lord’s presence, teaching that worship must align…

Path 1: New Testament and Psalms

In Psalms 9–10, David praises God for His righteous judgments and calls upon Him to remember the oppressed. God’s throne is established in justice, and He defends those who trust in Him. Though the wicked seem to prosper for a time, the Lord sees their deeds and will judge with perfect truth and justice.

Path 2: Old Testament Pentateuch/History

In Leviticus 7–9, God concludes the laws of the offerings and inaugurates the priesthood. Aaron and his sons are ordained, and the first sacrifices are made on behalf of Israel. The Lord’s glory appears to all the people as fire consumes the offering on the altar. This marks the beginning of Israel’s worship led by consecrated priests.

Guided by His Truth: When fire fell from heaven in Leviticus 9, it was more than a display of power, it was a declaration of presence. The same…

Path 1: New Testament and Psalms

In Psalms 4–8, David’s songs move between lament, trust, and praise. He cries for God’s protection, exalts the Lord’s glory, and contrasts God’s care for humanity with the vastness of creation. These psalms emphasize God’s justice, His attentive ear to prayer, and His majesty in ruling over both the righteous and the wicked.

God Hates Evil: In Psalm 6, David pleads for mercy from a holy God who hates both evil and evildoers. As Christians, we must think in categories: individually, we often extend grace and forgiveness, yet as a society we are called to hate evil and pursue justice. Both mercy and righteousness reflect God’s character.

Path 2: Old Testament Pentateuch/History

In Leviticus 5–6, God provides instructions for sin offerings, guilt offerings, and restitution. The emphasis is on unintentional sins, honesty, and repairing wrongs against others. The priests are given detailed regulations for…

Path 1: New Testament and Psalms In Psalms 1–3, the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked are contrasted. The first two Psalms are sort of an intro.  Blessed is the man who delights in God’s law, while the wicked are like chaff. Psalm 2 reveals the reign of the Lord’s Anointed, set over all nations. Psalm 3 begins David’s Psalms and shows his trust in God’s deliverance, even under threat of death.

The Messiah’s Kingship: Psalm 2 proclaims that the nations rage in vain against the Lord and His Anointed. Christ, seated at God’s right hand, rules over every kingdom, and His reign is not partial or future only but present and advancing. All nations are called to kiss the Son, submitting in joyful obedience to His righteous dominion.

Path 2: Old Testament Pentateuch/History In Leviticus 1–4, the sacrificial system is introduced: burnt, grain, peace, an…

Path 1: New Testament and Psalms

In John 19–21, Jesus is crucified as the true Passover Lamb, buried, and then raised in glory. He appears to His disciples, bringing peace and commissioning them with the Spirit. Doubting Thomas is brought to faith, and Peter is restored to shepherd Christ’s flock. John concludes with the assurance that Jesus is the risen Lord who gives life.

Commissioning Shepherds: In restoring Peter, Jesus shows that all men can be forgiven and recommissioned to faithful service. Christ’s command to Peter—“feed my sheep”—reveals that shepherds are entrusted with guiding His people through the Word and sacraments. The church depends on such Spirit-empowered shepherds to protect, guide, and build up the flock.

Path 2: Old Testament Pentateuch/History

In Exodus 39–40, the priestly garments are prepared, and the tabernacle is completed exactly as the Lord commanded. God’s glory descends to dwell in the tabernacle, filling it with His presence.…

Path 1: New Testament and Psalms

In John 16–18, Jesus promises His disciples the Spirit who will guide them into truth and convict the world. He prays for His followers’ unity and sanctification before being betrayed and arrested. In His trial before Pilate, Jesus testifies that His kingdom is not of this world, yet He stands as the true King and Judge.

The Kingdom Not of This World: When Jesus declares His kingdom is not of this world, He rejects earthly methods of power, yet His reign is no less real. It is different in kind from political empires — not ordained by worldly power, nor built on the conventions of statecraft, but that does not mean it will not or should not influence all things.  Jesus prayed, “Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven”.

Path 2: Old Testament Pentateuch/History

In Exodus 37–38, the craftsmen construct…

Path 1: New Testament and Psalms In John 12–13, Jesus enters Jerusalem as the true King, yet many fail to believe despite His signs. He foretells His death as the way of glorification and life. In the upper room, He washes His disciples’ feet, modeling humble service, and foretells His betrayal, commanding them to love one another as He has loved them.

Path 2: Old Testament Pentateuch/History In Exodus 32–34, Israel breaks covenant by worshiping the golden calf, yet Moses intercedes for them. God renews His covenant, proclaiming His character as merciful and just. Moses beholds God’s glory, and his shining face reveals the transforming power of God’s presence, a reminder that the covenant rests on God’s steadfast mercy rather than Israel’s faithfulness.

The Glory of Christ: Moses’ radiant face foreshadows the surpassing glory of Christ, who reveals the fullness of God’s glory in the new covenant. Just as Israel…