Day 35 · February 4

A devotional for today

Today’s readings

• Old Testament: EXODUS 19:16-21:21
• New Testament: MATTHEW 23:13-39
• Psalm: PSALM 28:1-9
• Proverb: PROVERBS 7:1-5

Old Testament

The Lord descends on Sinai in fire, thunder, lightning, and trumpet sound, revealing His holiness. God gives the Ten Commandments and additional laws concerning justice and human life. He is forming a covenant people whose lives reflect His holy character.

New Testament

Jesus gives solemn warnings against the scribes and Pharisees, exposing outward religion without inward faithfulness. He grieves over Jerusalem and longs to gather its people, revealing both God's justice and His deep compassion.

Psalm

David calls on the Lord for mercy and strength and praises Him as the refuge and shepherd of His people. Proverb Summary God's wisdom is to be treasured and guarded. His Word protects from temptation and leads along the path of life. Discover Jesus At Sinai sinful people could not casually approach God's holy presence. Jesus is the greater Mediator of a new covenant. Through His death and resurrection, He opens the way to God. He perfectly fulfilled the law we could never keep and invites sinners to come to Him. Everything in today's reading points to Jesus. Reflect How does God's holiness deepen your appreciation for the grace found in Jesus? Where is God calling you to greater honesty, humility, and obedience? Fellowship Talk about what it means to approach God through Jesus rather than through our own efforts. Encourage one another to treasure God's Word.

Prayer

Father, thank You for revealing Your holiness and love. Thank You for Jesus, who fulfilled the law and opened the way into Your presence. Shape my heart to reflect His humility, truth, and compassion. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Live

Walk in grateful obedience. Because Jesus has brought you near to God, reflect His holiness, love, and grace. Day 36 Soli Deo Gloria - For the Glory of God Alone Read Proverb: Proverbs 7:6-23