Thoughts on the readings for February 25th (Exodus 38; Psalms 100, 101; 1 Corinthians 8, 9)

Exodus 38 describes the making of the two items of bronze furniture for the Tabernacle's courtyard. It also tells of the making of the courtyard - its linen curtains, which separated the tent from the rest of Israel. The massive bronze laver (or basin) and the bronze altar of offerings were made by Bezaleel. That man also constructed the metallic fixtures for the linen curtains. The separating curtains (or screens) were made by Aholiab. The descriptions of the basin and bronze altar were given. The chapter finished by telling the weights of the metals and the contributions of the congregation. Psalm 100 is about God's stedfast love as Israel's great Shepherd for the sheep of His hand, His people. The LORD's saints will sing with joy, as they seek His presence. As our Maker and Creator He is everything to His beloved children. See how the psalm finishes, "For the LORD is good; His stedfast love endures for ever, and His faithfulness to all generations" (ESV). Psalm 101 is a declaration by the writer that he will walk with integrity. The Psalm begins with a familiar message - that the psalmist will praise God for His justice and His stedfast love. The writer would consider what was required for a blameless walk before his Creator. He would abhor all vain, worthless ways. He would avoid perverse persons. The writer would have no association with slanderous people. He could not stand arrogance. He would associate himself with the righteous. Those liars, who practice falsehood will never dwell with the Almighty. God promises that He will utterly eradicate the wicked from His earth. In the first of Corinthians 8 Paul outlines the problem facing the believers was not knowledge, but rather the insistence of exercising supposed rights. Idols were nothing; and so the eating of meats that had been devoted to an idol was of no consequence. What was of importance was, that, the insistence of some believers that they could go to a venue that promoted immorality. Paul declares that this could be cause for the stumbling of another believer. So for the sake of food, the Apostle explaines: do not destroy the conscience of another - for whom Christ died. Chapter 9 continues the argument that the foregoing of rights was essential if saving others is our objective. Paul's own example illustrates this. He explained in verses 8-14 by using two examples from the Law. This is followed by the Apostle showing that his preaching was from an obligation and was not entirely voluntary. This Paul explains humbles him and eliminates boasting. This section of the book 1 Corinthians concludes with the need for perseverance and discipline to attain the prize of eternal life. Penned by Warwick Rosser and his team, produced by Christadelphianvideo.org See more Thoughts from the Christadelphian Dialy Bible Reading Planner (By R.Roberts) here... https://christadelphianvideo.org/thoughts-on-the-readings-for-february-25th-exodus-38-psalms-100-101-1-corinthians-8-9/?feed_id=85996&_unique_id=67bc2b6b3f245