Thoughts on the Bible Readings 2 Samuel 23; Jeremiah 26; Romans 15, 16) for Aug 5th

In Romans 15 verses 4-6 we are told the purpose of the Scriptures - What ever has been written has been recorded for us to learn endurance and comfort. Particularly note that we are told that it was firstly recorded for the purpose of the Christ. Verses 8-13 should be read slowly and aloud to understand that all Scripture has been written to instruct us in the ways of patience and in a faithful walk before our God. Verses 14-21 speaks of God's will to save the Gentiles and for them to become obedient to the gospel on the basis of their faith. It allowed him to serve all who would be the recipients of salvation starting with God's Chosen People (verse 😎 and flowing through to the Gentiles (verses 9-12); to whom Paul was the minister of revelation. The Apostle outlines future travel plans, God willing; and the LORD's purpose for the God of peace to bring His children peace. The Apostle prays that the God of peace may protect them. Chapter 16 verses 1-16 contains a list of faithful saints and fellow helpers in the furtherance of the gospel. How important it is to do whatever we can in advancing God's saving message to a perishing world. How great is our frequent need of friends to stand by us and encourage us to patiently continue in well doing. The letter concludes with a promise from the Almighty to crush the perpetual persecutors of the saints (Rome - the great Satan) in verse 20. The purpose of the letter concludes in a wonderful prayer of praise whereby God is extolled and the intent of the letter and Paul's great commission to preach among the Gentiles the justification by faith that all may become obedient to the Gospel of God.More here https://christadelphianvideo.org/christadelphian-daily-readings/