This coming week, July 30-August 5 (12-18 Av), the Bible reading plan covers Eikev (On the Heel Of).

30 Jul Deuteronomy 7:12-8:10 Ezekiel 6:1-7:27 Colossians 3:1-25 Psalm 118:1-13
31 Jul Deuteronomy 8:11-9:3 Ezekiel 8:1-10:22 Colossians 4:1-18 Psalm 118:14-29
01 Aug Deuteronomy 9:4-29 Ezekiel 11:1-12:28 1 Thessalonians 1:1-2:16 Psalm 119:1-8
02 Aug Deuteronomy 10:1-11 Ezekiel 13:1-14:23 1 Thessalonians 2:17-4:8 Psalm 119:9-16
03 Aug Deuteronomy 10:12-11:9 Ezekiel 15:1-16:43 1 Thessalonians 4:9-5:11 Psalm 119:17-24
04 Aug Deuteronomy 11:10-21 Ezekiel 16:44-17:24 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Psalm 119:25-32
05 Aug Deuteronomy 11:22-25 Isaiah 49:14-51:3 2 Thessalonians 1:1-2:12 Psalm 119:33-40

The complete annual Bible reading plan for 2022-23 (Hebrew year 5783) is available at this link:

https://thebarkingfox.com/2023..../07/28/weekly-bible-

 

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Weekly Bible Reading For July 30-August 5: Eikev (On the Heel Of) - The Barking Fox

This coming week, July 30-August 5 (12-18 Av), the Bible reading plan covers Eikev (On the Heel Of). 30 Jul Deuteronomy 7:12-8:10 Ezekiel 6:1-7:27 Colossians 3:1-25 Psalm 118:1-13 31 Jul Deuteronomy 8:11-9:3 Ezekiel 8:1-10:22 Colossians 4:1-18 Psalm

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Fight Back with Truth

At the beginning of Yeshua’s public ministry, a strange thing happened: He was led into the wilderness, by the Spirit, where He encountered the devil.

After fasting for forty days and forty nights, Yeshua was hungry—taunted by the enemy to satisfy His craving for food. Essentially, Satan provoked Yeshua to prove that He was Elohim’s Son by turning rocks into bread.

Can you sense the manipulation?

If you’re really the Son of Elohim, do something. Take matters into your own hands. Give in to your desire. Provide for yourself. Is Elohim even good if He holds out on you?

But Yeshua refused to be bullied.

“Yeshua answered, ‘It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of Elohim.’”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬

This pattern continued throughout two more temptations—where the devil temped Yeshua with protection and power, but Yeshua rebuked him with Scripture.

So what are some things we can learn from Yeshua’s encounter with the enemy?

-Yeshua knew that life is more than having a full stomach. Though He surely longed to satisfy his physical craving, He knew that true sustenance comes from Elohim.
-Yeshua knew that engaging in debate with the enemy isn’t wise. Instead, He relied on the power of Scripture, quoting from Deuteronomy as His weapon of defense.
-Yeshua knew He had nothing to prove. Unlike Adam and Eve in Genesis, who doubted Elohim’s goodness and gave into temptation, Yeshua was able to resist the enemy.
-Yeshua knew He was being tempted by the devil and acted in accordance. We must learn to recognize when we're under attack, and remember to fight back with Elohim’s Word.

So, how is the enemy tempting you this week? How is he enticing you to doubt Elohim’s trustworthiness? Remember, Elohim has enabled you to fight back with truth by the power of the Holy Spirit.