From Psalms 32-35 Psalm 32 expresses David’s heart after being confronted with his sin over Bathsheba and Uriah. David has asked the LORD for forgiveness and has received it. This is how he responds to [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 26-31 In today’s Psalm David requests that the LORD vindicate him. He speaks about his integrity and his trust in God. David asks God to test him. He contrasts himself with evildoers around him. This [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 21-25 Which of David’s Psalms best predicts what happens to Jesus? This post is part of my bible in a year series.
From Psalms 17-20 Today’s passage speaks about what the LORD has given to mankind. First is revelation of himself. This post is part of my bible in a year series.
From Psalms 9-16 Today’s psalm is well known and is very similar to Psalm 53. Both contrast two kinds of people. The foolish and the righteous. This post is part of my bible in a [ Read More … ]
From Psalms 1-8 Introduction The book of Psalms is filled with the songs and prayers offered to God by the nation of Israel. Their expressions of praise, faith, sorrow, and frustration cover the range of [ Read More … ]
From Job 40-42 Job is suddenly silenced when God comes and speaks. We all long for God to speak into our lives. Into our suffering. Job has been questioning why he has suffered. Now he [ Read More … ]
From Job 38-39 One well known saying is, ‘Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it’. Job has hoped for the opportunity to question God. In today’s reading the LORD answers Job. [ Read More … ]
From Job 35-37 When people are in the midst of suffering it is easy to neglect recognizing the LORD’s majesty and power reflected in the world around us. The LORD speaks and commands this world. [ Read More … ]
From Job 32-34 In a previous post Job made his summary defense and final appeal. He has nothing more to say. In today’s post another enters the conversation. His name is Elihu. I like to think [ Read More … ]