Deuteronomy 20:1-21:23; Joel 2:1-32; Luke 12:1-21
Whose feet they hurt with fetters. Psalm 105:18
They pierced my hands and my feet. Psalm 22:16
Psalm 105 is historical, looking back to Joseph and the cruel imprisonment he endured. Psalm 22 is prophetic, looking forward to the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus when He was nailed to the tree. In many ways the story of Joseph foreshadows that of the coming Messiah, but a great contrast remains. Joseph lived but Christ had to die. We thank God for all that the Saviour willingly suffered when He died for us. We bow in worship today. —Clark Logan
Wounded for me, wounded for me,
There on the cross, He was wounded for me;
Gone my transgressions, and now I am free,
All because Jesus was wounded for me. —W. G. Ovens, G. Toberts