Daily Scripture with Tim Wildsmith Day 91 + Week 13 Reflection: Deuteronomy 21:1–22:30; Luke 8:40–9:9; Psalm 40:1–8
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Apr 1, 2026 Becca Wildsmith, frequent conversational partner who offers personal reflections, joins Tim for a weekly reflection. They tackle troubling violence in Deuteronomy and discuss its historical context. They explore Jairus, the hemorrhaging woman, and interconnected healing narratives in Luke. They compare Luke's sermon with Matthew's and reflect on Psalm 40’s themes of trust and timing.
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25 Percent Through The Reading Plan
- Tim and Becca celebrate reaching day 91 and note they're 25% through the year-long Bible reading plan.
- Becca mentions excitement about hitting day 100 soon, giving a personal milestone vibe to the project.
Contextualizing Deuteronomy's Violence
- Deuteronomy's commands to destroy certain peoples are framed as responses to the nations' entrenched wickedness, not arbitrary violence.
- Tim points to repeated phrases like “purge the evil from among you” and Deuteronomy 9 to show God addressing idolatry and child sacrifice specifically.
How To Read Troubling Old Testament Passages
- When wrestling with troubling Old Testament texts, remember three points: ancient context, targeted response to evil, and Jesus' fuller ethic of mercy.
- Tim advises reading Deuteronomy alongside New Testament passages to hold tension rather than dismiss the text.
