Proverbs 1-3 To know wisdom and instruction
From Proverbs 1-3 I have overlooked the famous Prov 3.5-6 to focus instead on the introduction to the book. As this introduction sets the stage for the whole book. This post is part of my [ Read More … ]
01 Old Testament
Psalms 146-150 The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him
From Psalms 146-150 I generally enjoy the fact that God’s people, including myself can please the LORD. He has done so many things for us, lavishing his love on us that I think it is [ Read More … ]
Psalms 140-145 No one living is righteous before you
From Psalms 140-145 The Psalmist prays to the LORD and asks for mercy. His appeal is made on the basis of God’s covenant ‘faithfulness’ and ‘righteousness’. He exposes himself to the LORD’s judgment. Openly asking [ Read More … ]
Psalms 133-139 His steadfast love endures forever
From Psalms 133-139 The Hebrew word חֶסֶד Transliterated ‘chesed’ describes the special relationship God has with his covenant people. In the ESV it is translated ‘steadfast love’ and the NET ‘covenant faithfulness’. This word is [ Read More … ]
Psalms 120-132 When brothers dwell in unity
From Psalms 120-132 “You’ll never get a job in Christian ministry”. “You mustn’t be a Christian because you believe X,Y and Z”. “You need to rethink everything you believe about the bible”. “If you preach [ Read More … ]
Psalms 119.89-176 Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word! Sin, Shin and Taw
From Psalms 119.89-176 Today we finish looking at Psalm 119. I have chosen the last two sections. Like many Psalms, the Psalmist at times is under threat from various enemies. But in the midst of [ Read More … ]
Psalms 119.1-88 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD! Aleph and Beth
From Psalms 119.1-88 Today we start looking at the biggest psalm in the bible. It takes two normal daily readings to finish the whole thing as it is a massive 176 verses! It is Psalm [ Read More … ]
Psalms 115-118 The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone
From Psalms 115-118 Today’s Psalm draws us into an interaction between a king of Israel and his people. It begins however with the Psalmist encouraging the people. This post is part of my bible in [ Read More … ]
Psalms 108-114 The LORD says to my Lord
From Psalms 108-114 The Psalm I have chosen today is quite famous because it anticipates a coming Christ who would rule over the whole world. This post is part of my bible in a year [ Read More … ]
Psalms 106-107 Many times he delivered them, but they were rebellious in their purposes
From Psalms 106-107 Today we will look another long Psalm which retells Israel’s history. This one in particular gives a fairly sober picture of Israel and focuses on their disobedience and sin. It starts and [ Read More … ]